exceldetail

Heres an update to a product I tested two weeks ago, Tuf Shine Tire Protectant.

I really, REALLY like this product. After two rainstorms, and being my wifes daily driver, this product looks as good today as it did a couple weekends ago when I applied it. Take a look for yourself!

Still no DUST ADHESION! Probably because it does not start with being oily!





Tuf Shine simply rocks!

SLAKERZ

I just finished applying my second coat and it looks brilliant! Today is just the perfect day and weather to wash and do a good cleaning job. Thanks for the update Pat. Happy customer so far with this product >).

FYI, I took about 10 minutes (3 rounds of brushing) per tire using the tire cleaner included with the package. My tires were naaaasty! I have one question... is there any harm in wiping the tire down after as opposed to letting it air dry between rounds? I let it air dry at first, but after trying to wipe it down, I could tell a bit better actually how dirty my tires still were.

I'll take some pics when I get a chance.

exceldetail

Pat, theres no problem with expediting the drying process. I feel sorry for the towel your using though. That cleaner really penetrates and lifts the debris out doesnt it?
Thank you for your testimonial also! Please add to it as you see fit!
Looking forward to your pics! Any B4 pics?

Derk's K24

Wow, thoroughly impressed. Should be scooping some soon!

exceldetail

Dare I say this sTUF should be setting the standards for which all tire dressings are created..........

SLAKERZ

Sorry I was too anxious to use it so I didn't get a "before" pic. Here's a "month before" pic that I snapped after one of the storms we've been having...


Now for the clean pics from today... (LOoks like I need to pick up some brakleen for my brakes)

SLAKERZ

Whoops. Here's the "Month Before" Pic...

exceldetail

Wow, they do look great Pat!! So does the car, hats off to you!!

SweetJazz

Stop it Patrick!!! Geez, now I have to get some............

SweetJazz

Nice car SLAKERZ !!!

bAek-sU

wow that looks really nice.. not to glossy just right.

exceldetail

I hate being the guinea pig guys...........but should see all the stuff, that didnt make it here!

vinnier6

iTrader: (1)

mee too....dammittttttt

SLAKERZ

I was sold when he said the last time he was this excited was ONRWS. hahaha. It's really impressive because there were storms the past few weeks. Have you washed your car the past couple weeks Pat?

exceldetail

No, last I heard (earlier this week) rain was being forcasted through today! Well, it looks like a beautiful day today, and next on the cleaning list is the pickup, which hasnt got the TS treatment yet!.

HEAVY_RL

iTrader: (1)

Sorry I'm late to this, but I was going to start a new thread and decided to add on.

How is the "slinging" on the car? This is something I HATE with other tire dressings.

By the description it seems that there shouldn't be any but I didnt see it called out.

exceldetail

Check out wheel pic #2 and #3. There is zero residue........

Mach30SiR

Looks like a water based product? I love all water based tire shines, you get so much for the money. I always apply with a paint sponge thing. I like 1grand EVR, and DuPonts Tire shine, but i cant find that anymore. Been using Megs Hyper in a 4:1 dilution.

I might have to give this a shot when i run out, assuming its water based, which i'm willing to bet it is.

EDIT: looks like a gel.....good thing i wasn't really betting.

exceldetail

No gel, cleans up with water! Looks like non fat milk when applying. Im still stoked about this stuff, approaching the 1 month mark and it still has significant gloss! I would assume if I washed with soap and water, it would remove some light dust/pollen.

SweetJazz

I just received my order Patrick. Based on the look one month later, how often would you recommend reapplication for us O.C.D. types?

exceldetail

Steve, probably once a month for the OCD'rs in here............Try it, you'll like it!

nf3d0149ab

iTrader: (5)

Ha ha...you know what my dumbass just realized!

I bought the SC tire product thinking it was the Tuff Shine Product!

It was Slackerz TL I was trying to think of...his pix sold me!



What a dumbass!

exceldetail

Shoot!! Sell it to a friend, or return it for a refund Noah.....Not a problem if you would like to exchange it for the TS!

exceldetail

Ok, Im going to go out on a limb here...........(Actually Im not =)
Purchase Tuf Shine Tire Protectant through exceldetail.com, try it for 30 days. If you dont like it, ship it back to me for a product refund (excludes shipping fees).

onebadna1nsx

...................aww, i'm broke already though.....thanks Patrick!
Maybe next time!!

nf3d0149ab

iTrader: (5)

Well that's nice of you Patrick but the SC tire product wasn't expensive...IMO.

I'm not going to worry about it.

I'll more than likely get the other product and it's comforting that you stand by the product with that much confidence.

exceldetail

You mean you have a budget for car care? Shame on you!!! LMAO

HEAVY_RL

iTrader: (1)

Thanks, I assumed (yes an ass out u and me) that with the rust still on the rotors that it had not been driven far.

You will have my order soon.

onebadna1nsx

I'm a poor, starving college student!! What else do I need to say

wong05tsx

iTrader: (6)

Damnit patrick.....

i regret clicking on this link... but that goes for almost all of your links. you're always indirectly selling a product one way or another.

and it gets me everytime.
just another one to the shopping cart list for the next order

nf3d0149ab

iTrader: (5)

^

Going to pick this up next go around.

Flipster23

iTrader: (15)

X3 with you guys i think im going to order me some next week.

Denzil

iTrader: (1)

Haha, the purchases never end!

bukxanger

wow looks great.. wish i could've known this before i placed my order =(... i guess i'll have to wait so i dont have to keep paying for shipping...

Derk's K24

Got my order of goodies and Tuff Shine yesterday, should be crackin it tomorrow. Oh and Patrick the mint is a nice touch! Definitely didnt expect that!. LOL!

exceldetail

THOSE mints rule!
Show us the TS b4 and afts!!

Derk's K24

Definitely will. However the cars I plan on using them on were actually cleaned a couple weeks ago and the tire shine is still pretty shiny so my before and afters wont be as convincing as yours. Yeah the mints are a nice lil touch that shows that the product wasnt just thrown in a box and shipped. To me it seems like a final lookover and "I care" touch to it before it's shipped. I'm in the car business and of course customer care is one of the biggest things we pay attention so that's why I feel you should be applauded for such a small gesture.

SweetJazz

I washed my car this morning primarily to apply the Tuff Shine tire coating. Here are my observations:

• I recently purchased some new tires so I only had one or two applications of tire gel to remove. The tire cleaner in the kit cleaned the tires so well that the tires looks like flat battleship grey afterward. Those tires were super clean. GOOD STUFF!!!
• Follow the instructions exactly! I say this mostly because there is a temperature requirement of >50 degrees F. I initially messed up my first application because the outside temperature was around 40-45 degrees F. About 30% of the tire coating simply disappeared after running to the store on an errand. There was no slinging but I was initially puzzled until I REREAD the instructions. Yeah Yeah............
  
• The supplied sponge and tire solution was easy to work with. I applied 2 liberal coats of tire solution. I saturated the sponge and ensured that every crack and rib on the tire was well coated. The tire solution is milky when applied but dries clear. The damp sponge easily cleans up with warm water.
  
• There was no sun today but the garage pics still show a perfect looking tire. You can literally wipe your finger across the tire and there is 0 residue. NONE!!!
  
• I am still a little skeptical about durability. I am having a hard time accepting that this tire coating will not simply wash off or dull after a couple of weeks. I have to break that mental barrier.
  
• So far, GREAT PRODUCT!!!!!

exceldetail

Yeah baby!! I showed a detailer TS yesterday, whom I regularly supply products to his company. Not knowing what I was getting into, I said "Sako, this is after 3 weeks", and rubbed my fingers across and showed him.......nothing, nothing was there. Dust doesnt even adhere.
Steve, I hope your as satisfied with this as I am......Im still super stoked! Wooooot!

SLAKERZ

^^^Sweet. THanks for sharing. Looks hot with the A-specs!

I'm at my 2 weeks now without a wash and my tires are taking a beating from my 60 mile overall daily commute). Every morning I leave the house, they look really fresh still with a shimmer. The glossy/wetness is now subsided similar to Pat's initial pics in this update thread. Despite that, it's really clean! My rears are looking better than my fronts I'm assuming because of heavier brake dust in the front. (Stinking traffic .) When I wipe my finger in the front, there's some dust/dirt, but no slingy/oily dirt. When I wipe my finger in the rear, there's close to no dirtiness on my finger at all. I'll try and get some update pics, but there's a chance of a storm passing by tomorrow morning. So far still satisfied >)