Tire Shine Comparison
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St. Jude Donor '17, '19
Tire Shine Comparison
Hello guys,
I now people like comparisons of products so my first attempt is a comparison of tire shine products. Please do not kill me, but the comparison was done on my Mustang rather than my Corvette. I am sorry, but the Mustang is more accessible at school.
I didn't want to spend time trying paste links in from photobucket to get the article on the site. So I uploaded it to my google docs. There are two links below, one for the comparison as a word document and one as a PDF.
The comparison will seem long, but it is only because there are a lot of images for the comparison.
The PDF lowers the resolution of the images on the document. I don't know why, it just does. However, it is viewable online without downloading it.
The Word document will give an error to view but will give you the option to download the document. This will give you the document as I intended it to be viewed. And what I recommend doing.
(PDF Version) https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B9a...WRCc19sZTFjR0U
(Word Document Download) https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B9a...EJreXVETXZuR3c
Enjoy.
I now people like comparisons of products so my first attempt is a comparison of tire shine products. Please do not kill me, but the comparison was done on my Mustang rather than my Corvette. I am sorry, but the Mustang is more accessible at school.
I didn't want to spend time trying paste links in from photobucket to get the article on the site. So I uploaded it to my google docs. There are two links below, one for the comparison as a word document and one as a PDF.
The comparison will seem long, but it is only because there are a lot of images for the comparison.
The PDF lowers the resolution of the images on the document. I don't know why, it just does. However, it is viewable online without downloading it.
The Word document will give an error to view but will give you the option to download the document. This will give you the document as I intended it to be viewed. And what I recommend doing.
(PDF Version) https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B9a...WRCc19sZTFjR0U
(Word Document Download) https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B9a...EJreXVETXZuR3c
Enjoy.
Melting Slicks
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From: Ocean County NJ
What do you use for that new tire look? Lots of products out there that makes the tire look wet and sprays all over the car. I want a nice clean black finish. Thanks
Drifting
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From: Panama City Beach, Florida
Specifically;
http://www.303products.com/shop303/i...protectant.cfm
Hope that helps,
Frank
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I wash the tire and lettering with Westley's Bleach-Wite first; let dry; then wip the outside of the tire down with a cloth soaked with Nu-Vinyl. It is a polymer coating that will work well on vinyl/plastic/leather/rubber. I use it on my interior, hoses and belts in the engine compartment, and tires. Greatest single "appearance" product I've ever found. I think Meguiar's has a polymer coating product for plastics that is very similar.
It dries clear, won't yellow, won't peel. It seals the pores on the rubber so that the tire will resist picking up [and holding] dirt. And they stay looking good for several weeks. You can rinse off a tire that has been previously coated and put on additional coatings with no problem. It provides the closest look to 'new rubber' that I've ever found. And, it won't break down the rubber...or make the lettering turn brown...like Armor-All
. Google 'Nu-Vinyl' if you are interested. And, no, I don't own stock or part of the company...just a VERY satisfied customer.
It dries clear, won't yellow, won't peel. It seals the pores on the rubber so that the tire will resist picking up [and holding] dirt. And they stay looking good for several weeks. You can rinse off a tire that has been previously coated and put on additional coatings with no problem. It provides the closest look to 'new rubber' that I've ever found. And, it won't break down the rubber...or make the lettering turn brown...like Armor-All
. Google 'Nu-Vinyl' if you are interested. And, no, I don't own stock or part of the company...just a VERY satisfied customer.
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St. Jude Donor '17, '19
The end of the report might be of some use to you. It shows what the tires look like after a week of the products sitting on the tires and then washing them off.
Racer
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I use Surf City Garage Beyond Black Tire Spray Pro. It's the best stuff I've EVER used. I get it at Walmart and prefer the Aerosol type. It can also be used for black numbers and vinyl tops. No shine, just looks brand new!
http://www.surfcitygarage.com/shop/b...black-tire-pro
http://www.surfcitygarage.com/shop/b...black-tire-pro
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Drifting
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So how did you get the Meguiar's gel to stay put on the tire?
I generally don't care for the high gloss on my tires, but I tried it recently when my car was being used as an attention-getter at our club's show. I had one of their sample pouches and applied it with a sponge applicator, just like your document describes.
Later that day (8 or 9 hours later), we did a spirited 100-mile cruise. When I got home, I noticed the gel had migrated down both sides of the car. Obviously, that's the last time I'll use it.
I've been using Eagle One Tire Shine (not the gel) with a sponge applicator for several years, and I think I'll stick with it.
I generally don't care for the high gloss on my tires, but I tried it recently when my car was being used as an attention-getter at our club's show. I had one of their sample pouches and applied it with a sponge applicator, just like your document describes.
Later that day (8 or 9 hours later), we did a spirited 100-mile cruise. When I got home, I noticed the gel had migrated down both sides of the car.
Obviously, that's the last time I'll use it.I've been using Eagle One Tire Shine (not the gel) with a sponge applicator for several years, and I think I'll stick with it.
Drifting
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I use Surf City Garage Beyond Black Tire Spray Pro. It's the best stuff I've EVER used. I get it at Walmart and prefer the Aerosol type. It can also be used for black numbers and vinyl tops. No shine, just looks brand new!
http://www.surfcitygarage.com/shop/b...black-tire-pro
http://www.surfcitygarage.com/shop/b...black-tire-pro
Melting Slicks
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I use the same thing I use on all the surfaces on my car... Lemon Pledge.... At a display a NASCAR display car was there... He said thats also what they use on their tires... So I now use it on my tires...
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St. Jude Donor '17, '19
I don't know how to instruct you. I would image it has to do with amount of product you applied to the tires. I applied little and spread it around the tire.
All I can say is that I don't get sling when I drive. Maybe exposing the product to the sun for 8-9 hours right after applying it broke it down some and lowered the viscosity level. It didn't have time to "cure".
I am sorry I can't be more helpful. I am just thinking out loud.
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St. Jude Donor '17, '19
If the NASCAR display tires are never outside or only for a very short time to display a car during an event, then I assume one would something that is more designed for tires that are actually driven on a regular basis. Shine and protection while driving, not just to make a tire look good when it sits still.
If my assumption is off, I am apologize for the counter argument.
Drifting
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And if that was the case, wouldn't that have just caused any excess to run off before I drove it anyway?
I will say this ... it did look good after I washed the car again. But unfortunately, it was also the reason I washed the car again.
I've used other Meguiar's products with good results, so this one was a disappointment. I'm glad it works for you, but it won't touch my car again.
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The Nu-Vinyl doesn't rinse off, stops UV damage, and lasts for weeks. I've used this stuff for many years on cars, boats (seats that get sun all day long), etc.
Good luck with whatever you choose to use.
Good luck with whatever you choose to use.
Racer
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That stinks. I use all their stuff religiously. I used to use Adams, but when I compared them side by side, SCG just plain out performed Adams and costs so much less. I know it can be ordered on Amazon. If my local Walmart and Pep Boys stopped carrying them, I'd order it all online. It's really amazing stuff. Their detailer sprays are top notch!
Drifting
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That stinks. I use all their stuff religiously. I used to use Adams, but when I compared them side by side, SCG just plain out performed Adams and costs so much less. I know it can be ordered on Amazon. If my local Walmart and Pep Boys stopped carrying them, I'd order it all online. It's really amazing stuff. Their detailer sprays are top notch!
But convenience is definitely a factor. Our local Adam's seller is actually a member of our club, and we take care of each other. I would likely use some of both if getting SCG was that simple.
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I tried Meguiar's Natural Shine and it has a little shine.
Just pump spray it on and your done.
This is with Armor All Extreme Tire Shine, it's very shiny.
It leaves bubbles when it's first applied and takes over night for the bubbles to disappear.
My car is shiny white and the shiny tires look good to me!
Just pump spray it on and your done.
This is with Armor All Extreme Tire Shine, it's very shiny.
It leaves bubbles when it's first applied and takes over night for the bubbles to disappear.
My car is shiny white and the shiny tires look good to me!