Soft99 DiGloss Kamitoré Tire Brush

The brush uses firm, densely packed synthetic bristles. They are stiff enough to agitate compacted grime and old dressing residue from tyre grooves, but shaped to avoid scratching alloy wheel faces if the brush edges make incidental contact.

It works with any tyre-specific cleaner, alkaline all-purpose cleaner diluted for rubber, or a dedicated decon product. Spray your cleaner onto the tyre sidewall, give it 30 to 60 seconds of dwell time, then agitate with the Kamitoré brush before rinsing. Avoid using neat alkaline products on painted or coated surfaces directly adjacent to the tyre.

The Kamitoré is designed specifically for tyre sidewalls and grooves. The bristle stiffness that makes it effective on rubber makes it too aggressive for painted, powder-coated, or polished alloy surfaces. Use a dedicated wheel brush or wheel woolie for your alloy faces.

Browning on tyres is caused by antiozonant compounds migrating to the surface, and it binds to old dressing residue. Strip the tyre with an APC or dedicated tyre cleaner, let it dwell, then scrub firmly with the Kamitoré in circular strokes. A second pass is sometimes needed on heavily neglected tyres. Once clean and dry, apply a non-sling tyre dressing to slow the browning cycle.

Yes. The brush head is sized to work on both standard and low-profile sidewalls. For very low-profile tyres with minimal sidewall height, use shorter strokes and keep the brush on the rubber to avoid contact with the wheel barrel.

Rinse the brush thoroughly under running water after each use and work the bristles with your fingers to release any trapped grime. Allow it to air dry with the bristles facing down. Avoid leaving it sitting in pooled water or chemical solution, as this can shorten bristle life over time.

Absolutely, and it is strongly recommended. Any tyre coating needs a fully decontaminated surface to bond correctly. Use the Kamitoré with a tyre cleaner to strip all old dressing, browning, and road film, rinse clean, and let the tyre dry completely before applying your coating. Skipping this step is the main reason coatings fail to adhere properly.

A general car-wash brush is usually too soft and too wide to get into tyre grooves properly. The Kamitoré's bristle density and brush profile are designed specifically for tyre surfaces, so it removes more contamination with less effort and leaves the sidewall genuinely clean rather than just surface-wet.