Tire Shine all over car
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Tire Shine all over car
Does anyone know of a tire shine that does not fly all over the side of the car when your driving? It seems as though tire shine loses its shine after its been drying for a while. I like the wet look.
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Originally Posted by 00hotvette
Use a small foam brush. Apply on the brush and not on the tire. 
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Originally Posted by noel48
I've used Meguires,Stoners,Turtle Wax and they all sprayed the side of the car 
always put your tire dressing on a foam pad.. fold it over and allow the products to spread evenly in the pad.. then rub the pad on the tire.. in tis way none will drip down into the tire channels and grooves anbd remain a puddle of liquid to be flung off at the first centrifical rotation..
I use Meguiars Gel... on a yellow foam pad..and it never flings off..
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I never use tire shine on my tires. I clean my tires with dish washing soap, and a brush. My tires have a sheen to them, not a wet look. But, tha paint stays clean, and so do the wheel wells.
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I use Adam's Polishes V.R.T. - available from West Coast Corvettes or the manufacturer. It is applied using a foam applicator. Seems to stay on the tire well, especially if you only put on enough to give the tire a shine. No use putting a huge amount on there.
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I use regular old Armor All. Spray it on generously then wipe it down. Make sure you get the excess in between the outside treads too. The tires have a nice wet look and zero spray on the side of the car.
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I've been tryin to figure this out too!!
I think I've been using Eagle One, spraying it on, and that $hit shows up ALL over the car, ESPECIALLY on MY
Guess I gotta start applyin it with a sponge!!
I think I've been using Eagle One, spraying it on, and that $hit shows up ALL over the car, ESPECIALLY on MY
Guess I gotta start applyin it with a sponge!!
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as stated above, its not the product as much as it is the application. ive tried tons of stuff on mine and if u just put the minimal amount on it and wipe it all in it wont sling off. i personally have most recently used armor all wipes and it works fine. ive tried all of the products though, and u just cant put too much on it cause it will settle in the grooves and then sling off.
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I spray the tire shine on the tires before i wash the car when they are still dry. I let it sit and soak in for a bit, then i spray off anything that might be left over when i wash the wheels. It works good for me.
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Originally Posted by Randy's C5
Just started using the Mcguires (sp?) product from Auto Zone. Goes on like paint and does not end up on the side of the car as you drive.
Just make sure it's dry and not applied too thick.
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Tire shine
Originally Posted by Randy's C5
Just started using the Mcguires (sp?) product from Auto Zone. Goes on like paint and does not end up on the side of the car as you drive.
