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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 01:52 AM
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tire dressing.

what kind of tire dressing do you guys use?
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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 02:46 AM
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I use egale 1 , Black N Wet, Mecguier. One touch . they seem all the same too me.... one touch is arosol. Next time i'll just buy the cheapest one
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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 08:25 AM
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i suggest the turtle wax stuff that comes in a white and green box, i forget the name of it but it comes with an applicator that looks like a sponge and it works great. not like the spray ones that fly off ur tires when you go more than 10mph.
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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 10:20 AM
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i have the Eagle one and McGuires... both do a really good job. go for the one in the purple bottle. it lasts about a week (in this horrible weather... in the summer it used to go a little longer)
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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 12:48 PM
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Eagle one. Don't notice any spinoff. I usually let it sit for at least half a day.
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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 02:50 PM
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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 04:06 PM
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The best kind, hands down is 3M Tire Dressing. It is quite expensive at around $15 a bottle, but it lasts a long time and doesn't fling all over the car. I would use anything besides those messy "gel" tire dressings, I absolutely hate those.
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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 06:07 PM
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eagle one.
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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 06:09 PM
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Doesn't this "stuff" that shines-up your tire suppossedly dries up the rubber & the tires eventually start "cracking" up?
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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 06:55 PM
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I use the Meguiars Gold Class ENDURANCE TIRE PROTECTACT GEL
This is great stuff for the money & last a long time. If you follow the directions there should not be any runs or drips from this stuff.
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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 07:17 PM
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NOTOUCH lasts a long time looks good
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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 07:26 PM
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Zaino....what else would I use.
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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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meguiar's gold class endurance. it really lasts for weeks. but messy to rinse out the applicator if you want to re-use it next time so i just use paper towels now.
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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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McGuires. Never use the can as there will be overspray and when you drive, the crap gets on the fenders.
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Old Feb 10, 2003 | 01:31 AM
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I get spin off with all of them...i usually apply, wait 15 min...wipe off excess...and wipe again when i drive the car.

Most of the stuff don't crack ur tires or turn it brown like the first generation ones did...i think it was due to the silicon that they don't use anymore.

The McGuires gel one is good...it last long..and is extra shinny. THere is only one complaint about it. Since it's a gel instead of a spray... dirt and road grime get stuck to the gel. And when you wash ur tire the next time, you will notice that it's harder to clean because the dirt and road grime doesn't come off that easily.
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Old Feb 10, 2003 | 09:10 PM
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Meguiar Gel

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Old Feb 10, 2003 | 10:20 PM
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More Meguiar pics:
http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery...albuo25&id=aaa
http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery...albuo25&id=aab
http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery...albuo25&id=aac
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 02:33 PM
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I use silicone. It's what the dealership uses to dress your tires when you get your car detailed. Be careful though it will splatter if you done let it dry before driving.

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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 04:21 PM
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where can you get that stuff without having to go to a dealership? but does it last as long as meguiar's?
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 04:24 PM
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Meguiar's Endurance.

Lasts a looong time.
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 05:57 AM
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Originally posted by dee diddy
where can you get that stuff without having to go to a dealership? but does it last as long as meguiar's?
You can find silicone at any car detailing shop. Some car washes sell silicone as well but if all else fails you can pick up silicone from just about any hardware store. Silicone is water proof and I prefer it over meguiars.

I mix the silicone with any other brand of tire dressing and that gives me the wet look of silicone and the fast drying action of a conventional tire dressing. Plus I don't have to spend as much money on tire detailing.

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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 05:45 PM
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I use the Black Magic and love it!
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