Tire dressing
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From: Wixom Michigan
Tire dressing
What tire dressing have you guys discorvered to be the best???? What I've been using you have to wipe off the excess when you spray or else it gets on the side of the car when you drive. Wiping it off leaves less than a glossy shine. I'd like to find one that is glossy and doesn't spin off onto my car.
Melting Slicks
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From: On the east coast we drive until we die
Two great products and readily available at most auto parts and Walmart type stores.
Quick tip: Don't confuse the two. If you get the aerosol version of both products, (I use the plastic spray bottle version of the Glass Cleaner now) the cans are very similar. I was washing my truck in a hurry one day and I was wiping down the windshield wondering why the hell it was so damn streaky. This moron grabbed the tire shine by mistake.
Le Mans Master
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From: Livonia MI
Not into the super glossy tire look myself, and tried all kinds of gunky products. Just settled on regular Armorall. Maybe doesn't last as long, but quick to apply, and gives the natural look I prefer. Gotta be a reason this stuffs still flying off the shelves.
Burning Brakes
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tire dressing
ok your gonna think im crazy.... i read somewhere that using baby oil is best. its inexpensive and you use less to do your tires. i have actaully tried it. my tires stay black and clean looking... just use a rag i or a tire sponge and apply it. ive noticed that dust/dirt doesnt stick to it.... leaving your car baby smooth!! lol ok some of you are laughing!! try it!!
get the baby oil that is scent free other wise your car is going to smell like cocobutter!
get the baby oil that is scent free other wise your car is going to smell like cocobutter!
Melting Slicks
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From: Toms River NJ
The Zaino Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss is pretty good stuff...
I usually put on 2 coats with just a few minutes in between and its just as shiny as "Tire Wet" yet never flings off!
When im out of the Zaino, I spray tire wet onto a rag or sponge and apply carefully to not get onto the rim! And that doesnt fling either... I honestly think application is the key here! Light coats applied by sponge or rag!
I usually put on 2 coats with just a few minutes in between and its just as shiny as "Tire Wet" yet never flings off!
When im out of the Zaino, I spray tire wet onto a rag or sponge and apply carefully to not get onto the rim! And that doesnt fling either... I honestly think application is the key here! Light coats applied by sponge or rag!
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Drifting
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Once around for matte finish and twice around for more shiney finish. I used to buy a 12 can "mix & match" case directly from Stoner...dont know if it is still available....still working off an old case of their MSLT tire dressing.
Safety Car
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From: Northeast MA & Mad Beach FL
I spray it onto a small sponge, wipe the tires down with it and let them set a while.Results are not real shiny, but not dull either.
Gives the tires that new tire look and lasts a long time between applications.
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Two great products and readily available at most auto parts and Walmart type stores.
Quick tip: Don't confuse the two. If you get the aerosol version of both products, (I use the plastic spray bottle version of the Glass Cleaner now) the cans are very similar. I was washing my truck in a hurry one day and I was wiping down the windshield wondering why the hell it was so damn streaky. This moron grabbed the tire shine by mistake.
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Instructor
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From: brooklyn ny
I use hawaiian island shine...tire dressing..I apply with foam sponge..doesn't kick up and doesn't make tires look like glazed doughnut.gives nice shinny look..very easy to clean doesn't attract dirt.here is there web site..http://www.hawaiianislandshine.com/
