Wet tire look without spraying?
07-31-2013, 09:15 PM
#21
Burning Brakes
Just wondering if anybody can get the wet look with some type of applicator, its been my experience that you can only achieve that look by spraying which gets all over the wheels and is a pain in the a$$...I've tried the cardboard 18" half circle cut out to mask the wheels but the card board gets all wet and soft and im too lazy to cut one out every time I wash the car...also don't wana use tire gel that **** flings all over the place...so any clean ways to get the wet look? Thanks.
Applied with $3 foam applicator sold in auto supply stores specifically for applying tire stuff.
Looks great.
07-31-2013, 09:16 PM
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good stuff...... I think it's fairly high gloss though.
07-31-2013, 09:28 PM
#24
Instructor
Just wondering if anybody can get the wet look with some type of applicator, its been my experience that you can only achieve that look by spraying which gets all over the wheels and is a pain in the a$$...I've tried the cardboard 18" half circle cut out to mask the wheels but the card board gets all wet and soft and im too lazy to cut one out every time I wash the car...also don't wana use tire gel that **** flings all over the place...so any clean ways to get the wet look? Thanks.
07-31-2013, 11:28 PM
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Melting Slicks
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08-01-2013, 12:16 AM
#27
Burning Brakes
I use a wax applicator. You can buy them in packages of two or three for a dollar or two at Wal Mart. I think you could really use just about everything, like an old wash cloth or piece of towel.
I haven't found any dressings that last all that long, but the Zaino tire dressing seems to last the longest.
I haven't found any dressings that last all that long, but the Zaino tire dressing seems to last the longest.
Recommend and stay with Chemical brothers oil base. Wipe on, no sling, stay nice for a week+. if brake dust gets on em, just wipe with rag, shine back up. I get it on autogeek.
08-01-2013, 09:08 AM
#30
Burning Brakes
A couple months ago I was in Dothan, AL for the Circle City Corvettes beach run and a fellow parked near me was watching me put some shine on my tires. He came over and said he was going to help me out. He showed me the tires on his Z06 - they looked very nice and shiny black. Almost wet like he'd just put something on them. Then he showed me the bottle of stuff he was using. Something called "InfinityShield Tire Shine". When he told me to touch the tire it was completely dry. I took a picture of the bottle he had so I could remember what it was called and all for when I got home and could order some. As far as I know it's only available online. The man told me it was excellent on low profile tires like a Corvette has but not so good on high walled tires (like my 4x4 truck) because the tires flex too much and the stuff can crack. He also told me it was good for a few months. So if you're looking for dry but shiny tires this stuff works well.
http://www.theinfinityshield.com/
http://www.theinfinityshield.com/
08-01-2013, 10:02 AM
#31
Race Director
A couple months ago I was in Dothan, AL for the Circle City Corvettes beach run and a fellow parked near me was watching me put some shine on my tires. He came over and said he was going to help me out. He showed me the tires on his Z06 - they looked very nice and shiny black. Almost wet like he'd just put something on them. Then he showed me the bottle of stuff he was using. Something called "InfinityShield Tire Shine". When he told me to touch the tire it was completely dry. I took a picture of the bottle he had so I could remember what it was called and all for when I got home and could order some. As far as I know it's only available online. The man told me it was excellent on low profile tires like a Corvette has but not so good on high walled tires (like my 4x4 truck) because the tires flex too much and the stuff can crack. He also told me it was good for a few months. So if you're looking for dry but shiny tires this stuff works well.
http://www.theinfinityshield.com/
http://www.theinfinityshield.com/
Thanks for the link!!
08-01-2013, 12:51 PM
#33
Safety Car
I agree. I think tires should look like tires, not a painted aftermarket part. 
I have some but haven't tried it yet. Thanks
I have some but haven't tried it yet. Thanks
08-01-2013, 12:58 PM
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Exactly what I use....I have a full gallon of it 
I wouldn't say it's not glossy at all though. If you put it on thick it will have a slight gloss. It certainly isn't a matte finish.
Fantastic product though. Use it on all of my trim and tires. Works GREAT for making the rear "diffuser" nice and black as well as making the little black airdam not so much of an eyesore.
I wouldn't say it's not glossy at all though. If you put it on thick it will have a slight gloss. It certainly isn't a matte finish. Fantastic product though. Use it on all of my trim and tires. Works GREAT for making the rear "diffuser" nice and black as well as making the little black airdam not so much of an eyesore.
08-01-2013, 01:16 PM
#35
Melting Slicks
Exactly what I use....I have a full gallon of it I wouldn't say it's not glossy at all though. If you put it on thick it will have a slight gloss. It certainly isn't a matte finish.
Fantastic product though. Use it on all of my trim and tires. Works GREAT for making the rear "diffuser" nice and black as well as making the little black airdam not so much of an eyesore.
I wouldn't say it's not glossy at all though. If you put it on thick it will have a slight gloss. It certainly isn't a matte finish. Fantastic product though. Use it on all of my trim and tires. Works GREAT for making the rear "diffuser" nice and black as well as making the little black airdam not so much of an eyesore.
08-01-2013, 02:04 PM
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New formula Adam's VRT applied with a foam sponge! Looks great and lasts a long time!! I always apply my tire dressing at least 12 hours before I drive because it'll really show on an Arctic White car if it flings off!!
08-01-2013, 07:26 PM
#37
Former Vendor
Tire gels offer the wet-look and can be easily applied with foam wax applicators on the cheap. Very effective to control due to size also.
http://www.autogeek.net/tire-dressings-protectants.html
http://www.autogeek.net/tire-dressings-protectants.html
08-01-2013, 08:06 PM
#38
And black is what one with cars like ours want, not wet.
Ricers & pimp wanna be cars want the wet look.
08-01-2013, 08:23 PM
#39
Race Director
I'm partial to a nice satin sheen. Makes the tires look nice, new and well cared for, without the look of too much shiny used car lot stuff.
