Tire Shine/dressing...
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Tire Shine/dressing...
quick question.. whats the best tire shine/dressing out there? Took my TL to wash and they put this dressing on it, but it slung black stuff all over the sides. Other stuff lasts for only a drive or two, and thats it.
I can't stand ashy tires! Its like taking a shower and not putting on lotion.. haha
I can't stand ashy tires! Its like taking a shower and not putting on lotion.. haha
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Actually found this product being sold at the NYAS one year and every time I go I buy more. Love the way it goes on and looks. Also lasts awhile between washes.
Just a suggestion. No matter what product I use,I always spray it on and let it soak in and then wipe the excess off with a clean towel. Personally I don't like really shiny/wet looking tires because I think they look like their made of plastic.
http://supershinedetail.com/lookswet.html
Just a suggestion. No matter what product I use,I always spray it on and let it soak in and then wipe the excess off with a clean towel. Personally I don't like really shiny/wet looking tires because I think they look like their made of plastic.
http://supershinedetail.com/lookswet.html
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i like the megs stuff, it lasts pretty long. best of all, it doesnt turn your tires brown when it wears off!!
black magic is on sale where i am, so i'll pickup a bottle of that today. heard good things about that too.
black magic is on sale where i am, so i'll pickup a bottle of that today. heard good things about that too.
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Jproxx, I've tried SO many of these things. I've had Tuff Shine....blahhhh-lots of different products.
Honestly, the stuff I like the best is the Griot's Garage Long Lasting Tire Shine. It lasts the longest, no spray up and looks good.
Honestly, the stuff I like the best is the Griot's Garage Long Lasting Tire Shine. It lasts the longest, no spray up and looks good.
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I've been using Meg's Hot Shine (Gel for a while, but switched to the spray) and I like it. The gel will sling if you apply too much; spray is easier to use as well.
Better than the Black Magic Tire Wet, IMO. Black Magic leaves a residue (silicone?) on the tire that you can actually scrape off.
Better than the Black Magic Tire Wet, IMO. Black Magic leaves a residue (silicone?) on the tire that you can actually scrape off.
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You want to get a water based tire shine.
Silicone tire shine will turn you r tires brown after a while and dry them out.
Always look on the back of the bottle
Silicone tire shine will turn you r tires brown after a while and dry them out.
Always look on the back of the bottle
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I use Megs Tire Gel. I apply it, let it sit for about 5 minutes, then wipe the tires with a clean cloth, that way it doesnt sling but keeps a nice shine.
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Stoners More Shine. Lasts a long time, no sling, goes on fast, not too shiny.
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quick question.. whats the best tire shine/dressing out there? Took my TL to wash and they put this dressing on it, but it slung black stuff all over the sides. Other stuff lasts for only a drive or two, and thats it.
I can't stand ashy tires! Its like taking a shower and not putting on lotion.. haha
I can't stand ashy tires! Its like taking a shower and not putting on lotion.. haha
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to me the most important is keeping the tires clean while looks shiny too.
i always wash the tires with a big brush along with all purpose cleaner then finish with tire foam/gel/spray......etc and it indeed gives me better result and shine last longer......
if you have never wash the tires, you are basically just covering the dirt over and over again with tire foam/gel/spray....
i always wash the tires with a big brush along with all purpose cleaner then finish with tire foam/gel/spray......etc and it indeed gives me better result and shine last longer......
if you have never wash the tires, you are basically just covering the dirt over and over again with tire foam/gel/spray....
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By the way, I am about 90% positive that I have seen you out driving on 21 before. Very clean KBP type-s near the Massillon-Canton area.
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I believe it really depends on the tire. Some tires like conti DWS don't take to most tire shines; only one that has worked for me on them is Meguiars Tire Foam. On my Vredesteins I use Black Magic Tire Gel and that works well. I spray it on, leave it there for a few minutes, wipe the tire with a foam pad and clean off the excess on my wheels/paint with a rag.
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[quote=JJH;13741967]I've never tried diluting the Optimum with 1:1 water but I'll have to give that a try now that you mentioned it. It doesn't last very long as is.
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I think Opti-Bond is the longest lasting, at least through my experience.
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I think Opti-Bond is the longest lasting, at least through my experience.
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Dark matte finish. Rubs in and practically dries and it doesn't even seem like anything is there. Doesn't require a lot of product. Def doesn't fling anywhere.
Their rubber rejuvenator is a good first step if your tires have a bad color. Then use the dressing.
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I also saw that Duplicolor came out with an aerosol tire shine product... Lol
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/t...=Promo3Marquee
Haven't had a chance nor a need to try it but thought it looked interesting.
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/t...=Promo3Marquee
Haven't had a chance nor a need to try it but thought it looked interesting.
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I'm a fan of Tuf Shine!
^^^Totally agree with this. I would say this is the most important step no matter what tire shine you decide on. If you take the time to clean the tires well before hand, the tire shine will last a lot longer.
to me the most important is keeping the tires clean while looks shiny too.
i always wash the tires with a big brush along with all purpose cleaner then finish with tire foam/gel/spray......etc and it indeed gives me better result and shine last longer......
if you have never wash the tires, you are basically just covering the dirt over and over again with tire foam/gel/spray....
i always wash the tires with a big brush along with all purpose cleaner then finish with tire foam/gel/spray......etc and it indeed gives me better result and shine last longer......
if you have never wash the tires, you are basically just covering the dirt over and over again with tire foam/gel/spray....
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