Tire Dressing
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 4,290
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From: St Marys GA
I think the stuff I use is Meguars, spray-on tire shine. Buy some of the FOAM-HANDLED applicators, spray the tire-shine onto them, then apply. The plastic-handled applicators won't let you get all around the tire. Looks good, doesn't splatter onto the paint; that's all it needs to do in my book! 
Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 383
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From: Pembroke Pines Florida
tire dressing
Everyone has their favorite drressing. I like the new Meguiars tire dressing. I use it on all of my cars and it looks good and holds up well. I like the fact that you can dull it by wiping the tire with a rag to reduce the shine if you would like to.
Have a great day.
Have a great day.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2006
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Either Zaino's or Griot's. Zaino's, as previously indicated, isn't a crazy shine. Griot's can be or, you can wipe a little off and get a Zaino look. Griot's is more like a gel, while Zaino's is really thin. I use 'em both. I use the Griot's to do the belt trim on my 86. It comes out really nice.
The Meguiars, Mothers and, Armor All stuff ends up turning brown. Zaino's and Griot's will not do that. I use the Meguiars at shows to do my treads, since it's going to get burnt off anyhow.
The Meguiars, Mothers and, Armor All stuff ends up turning brown. Zaino's and Griot's will not do that. I use the Meguiars at shows to do my treads, since it's going to get burnt off anyhow.
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Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Quakertown Pa
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Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 47
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From: Hartselle Alabama
stoner, the company that makes invisible glass, has a product called More Shine. It's pretty great and is available otc as well.
it's in a can with a big yellow cap on it, looks just like invisible glass.
it's in a can with a big yellow cap on it, looks just like invisible glass.
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 23,144
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From: San Antonio Texas
Really? Are you kidding?
I've been using Son-of-A-Gun by putting some on a small sponge and then wiping the tire. (I don't like spraying it cause the spray fog drifts everywhere.)I let it sit for a while then if there is any wet, I wipe it with another sponge or old microfiber towel. That's usually the last stop for my micro fiber towels before they hit the trash.
I've been using Son-of-A-Gun by putting some on a small sponge and then wiping the tire. (I don't like spraying it cause the spray fog drifts everywhere.)I let it sit for a while then if there is any wet, I wipe it with another sponge or old microfiber towel. That's usually the last stop for my micro fiber towels before they hit the trash.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 1,601
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From: Jefferson City MO
Pledge, that's right furniture polish. It leaves them jet black, smooth, does not attract dust, and doesn't leave that high gloss look. I just don't care for the bright high gloss look. Here is what it looks like:
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Westfield MA
No kidding, I use shoe polish on my tires, it is more work than any of the other dressings, but in my opinion, well worth it. I have been using it since high school (30 years), it leaves a finish that just makes the tires look new, not wet shiney, never flings off and usually lasts all summer. It can be be spiffed up with a shoe brush. I have used both the liquid and paste types, but prefer the liquid. I usually take the wheels off the car to do it.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Vancouver Wa
No kidding, I use shoe polish on my tires, it is more work than any of the other dressings, but in my opinion, well worth it. I have been using it since high school (30 years), it leaves a finish that just makes the tires look new, not wet shiney, never flings off and usually lasts all summer. It can be be spiffed up with a shoe brush. I have used both the liquid and paste types, but prefer the liquid. I usually take the wheels off the car to do it.
Being a former military member, I bet I can make my tires shine big time. 
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2007
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A good cleaning is all that is needed in my opinion. Especially when the tires are rather new. I hate that dried out look once the shine is gone....sometimes looks brownish. . . so tend to not put any of those products on my tires.
The shoe polish idea looks good tho...
The shoe polish idea looks good tho...
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,008
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From: Greensburg PA
A good cleaning is all that is needed in my opinion. Especially when the tires are rather new. I hate that dried out look once the shine is gone....sometimes looks brownish. . . so tend to not put any of those products on my tires.
The shoe polish idea looks good tho...
The shoe polish idea looks good tho...
I use Black Magix matte Finish, and Detail King TNT treatment, both work well, and i can adjust gloss on the latter.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 447
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From: Jonesborough TN
For those of you who don't like the "wet" look gloss I can recommend my VS-40 vinyl treatment. Works great to protect the tires from sun UV damage and gives a nice matte black look. Of course it's great on vinyl too.
Joe Johnson
www.MAGDANA.com
Joe Johnson
www.MAGDANA.com