Tire Shine...what kind do you use?

[Enorbit3]

the majority of tire shines i have used always is all goopy and gets all over the car once i start driving. so after a car wash and a quick ride, i find myself cleaning off the tire shine...i need one that wont spray all over the place once the wheels are moving...

what do u guys use?

[Martini]

i know people are all "dont use armorall or anything silacone based!!!" but i've been using the armoral tire gel. its a gel and applies with a sponge so no over spray or tire spray on fenders.

[Enorbit3]

i know people are all "dont use armorall or anything silacone based!!!" but i've been using the armoral tire gel. its a gel and applies with a sponge so no over spray or tire spray on fenders.

why do they say no armorall?

and also when u use that product, does it get slung all over the place when u start driving?

[Martini]

why do they say no armorall?

and also when u use that product, does it get slung all over the place when u start driving?

cause armor all is said to over dry rubbers and plastics after it dries.

it does not sling it onto the tires cause you're only putting on what you need theres no extra.

[Ogbatman]

maguires tire gel

[Killer95Stang]

The only thing that works for me is to put the gel or spray on the night before or a few hours before I drive the car. I tend to use the aerosol cans with the pinpoint type nozzles then just put a few coats from a real close distance. Then just let it sit. Driving off too early slings just about anything.

[95stangman]

I use the mag stuff mason said no splat...

[Kameleongt]

I use to use that meg tire gel but recently switched to some chem guys stuff that works great.

[V3NOM3S]

none, I need my tires to stick.

[RedRyder]

tire foam

[BISKIT]

Either "grape jelly" (Meguiars tire gel)

OR

Meguiars NXT tire shine spray.

Both, when used properly give the tires a slick black wet look and won't sling everywhere.
Nor will they seal the tires so they can not breath and over time, turn them brown like armorall and other products that have silicone or similar to silicone sealants in them.

[Black96SVT]

i just buy new tires when mine get dirty :bling3:

[1EVLPNY]

Either "grape jelly" (Meguiars tire gel)

OR

Meguiars NXT tire shine spray.

Both, when used properly give the tires a slick black wet look and won't sling everywhere.
Nor will they seal the tires so they can not breath and over time, turn them brown like armorall and other products that have silicone or similar to silicone sealants in them.

So that's why my old tires were brown. Good to know.

I used to use Armorall, but now I use Nexgen Shine It On tire shine. It's a spray that sticks to the tire and doesn't run or glob up.

[Enorbit3]

thanks for the info guys....:cheers:

gonna try some of that stuff mark said, the NXT

[BISKIT]

i just buy new tires when mine get dirty :bling3:

Ballah!!!!

[Black96SVT]

a good way to get the new tire look is to take a belt sander to your sidewalls with some water, just remove that old nasty outer rubber and expose the clean new rubber underneath.

[OttoCobra]

I buy "Tire black"...from WalMart.

It just does it.

[mustangdriv3r03]

i use black magic tire wet gel.. it works pretty well.. but i find that anything i use which ive tried more than 10 products ... it ends up spraying the tire wet on my doors
:batman:

[1218shelby]

i usually just go to the car wash and they put whatever they use.. :look:

[dmark101]

i've been using the mother's FX tire shine. spray it on, wipe it off after a few minutes. no residue left to sling off while driving. :)

[blazor]

old thread I know.. but I recently bought some stuff from chemical guys and among that was the v.r.t. dressing. Put it on all the trim and decided to through it on the tires too... I'm really impressed. Very universal for just about anything that's not painted. More of a low sheen which I prefer. Tire's look tits and no sling...

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Tire_Shine_Protection_p/tvd_107_16.htm

[Kameleongt]

old thread I know.. but I recently bought some stuff from chemical guys and among that was the v.r.t. dressing. Put it on all the trim and decided to through it on the tires too... I'm really impressed. Very universal for just about anything that's not painted. More of a low sheen which I prefer. Tire's look tits and no sling...

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Tire_Shine_Protection_p/tvd_107_16.htm

thats the one I have been using instead of the meg tire gel< great product was using it for years before I picked up the chem guys stuff.

[RedRyder]

I want insane shine.

[06silverbullet]

i use stoner's tire shine stuff works pretty good not super oily goies on nice and thin from an areosol can

[CEE1NG_RED]

Baby Oil... :afro:



















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[blazor]

thats the one I have been using instead of the meg tire gel< great product was using it for years before I picked up the chem guys stuff.

Nice, that was my first order from chemical guys and overall I'm pretty content. Citrus wash and gloss is amazing, and their leather cleaner and conditioner seemed to work very well. Sure, there's a lot of hype on the website but their stuff is very nice and reasonably priced. Also bought some microfibers that are probably the best I've ever used.

[Tommy]

I always use Meguiars Vinyl Conditioner. It doesn't leave residue, doesn't splatter since you just need a light mist and I even use it on suspension.

Altough I use it all over the vehicles on all plastic parts, the tires get a very nice shine without the greasy look, and no splatter!

Check out the suspension with that spray my 08 F150. This pic was taken at 20k miles. Just give it a light spray and walk away.

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp91/tommayorga/08%20F150/DSC00170.jpg

[George Wax]

Meguiars #40 Vinyl Rubber Cleaner Conditioner might be the best rubber, plastic, vinyl conditioner ever manufactured in recorded history....

[Kameleongt]

ima try some of the #40 today as my car needs a wash

[velvetroses]

I use a thing called "Smart Gel" and it works great!! does not run or anything and shines the tires nicely!

[Blanco32v]

Any place i can find that #40 Maguires stuff in stores???? Ive gone everywhere and find their basic products. If not online it is i guess, was hoping to get some right now right now. Tried walmart, vatozone, kragen, pepboys, etc

[George Wax]

Blanco,

you might want to try Napa Auto Parts. Otherwise you can also try http://www.detailing.com/store/brands/meguiars/product-lines/meguiars-mirror-glaze.html?p=2&SID=3f98e511898a9ab8bead840f06c699b2

detailing.com is based out of Irvine,CA. Great guys to deal with...

---------- Post added 01-04-2010 at 07:51 PM ----------

I also believe Smart gel is made by Chemical Guys who is based out of So-Cal this company offers an excellent array of detailing products.

[George Wax]

Another good tip is to make sure you scrub your tires to remove old rubber,tire dressing, grease. Use a dedicated stiff bristle tire brush along with your favorite all purpose cleaner or dedicated tire cleaner. I use simple green diluted. This procedure will allow your tire dressing of choice to bond better and offer an overall better shine on the tire surface. Happy detailing!!!

[OttoCobra]

Still happy with th3 "Tire Wet" :D

Another good tip is to make sure you scrub your tires to remove old rubber,tire dressing, grease. Use a dedicated stiff bristle tire brush along with your favorite all purpose cleaner or dedicated tire cleaner. I use simple green diluted. This procedure will allow your tire dressing of choice to bond better and offer an overall better shine on the tire surface. Happy detailing!!!

You are the man George. Woe to those who don't know what a difference something as simple as this makes. :tup:

[error404]

I use to use the multi-purpose armor-all cleaner after scrubbing the tires good with regular car wash. The multi-purpose cleaner doesn't really make tires super shiny, but cleans them and keeps them a nice dark black. A little bit of shine, but not alot like some of the other products.

I did this on my old truck (that I always kept nice and clean!) I don't do it on my mustang much, otherwise I'd be doing it all the time, don't have time for that. lol :-D

[Nicksbluestang]

I just use Sheldons sweat on my tires. After i'm done with it the tires are darker than black and the car looks like its riding on steelies. :look: