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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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zaino z16. turns the tires black...very black. not snotty looking. does not sling and lasts multiple washes............
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by wolfdogs
zaino z16. turns the tires black...very black. not snotty looking. does not sling and lasts multiple washes............


I put it on at night, the next morning wipe with towel.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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I put it on at night, the next morning wipe with towel.
I use it on all the weather stripping, and even under the hood, hoses, wires, all plastic, and the rear valance as well......



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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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Soap and water--- keeps that new Michelin look
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by tgorden
What do you recommend for tire dressing. I'm looking for something that doesn't sling, if thats possible.
Picked up the C-Magic at NCM...last a long time with a soft look, not shiney
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by teuhl
Aerospace Protectant 303
Great stuff!
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 01:09 AM
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I use Dupont with Teflon. This stuff works amazingly well. It does not sling, it has a NATURAL luster to it, and it lasts! All you do is spray it on. And you can do multiple coats if you really want it to shine. I haven't bought it in a while though because a cpl years back pep boys (only store that carrys it) had a sale and I bought their entire in store stock. LOL wife was pissed too.
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 06:51 AM
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I use Meguires Endurance gel
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Originally Posted by CyberBullet
Black Magic with a sponge applicator. Never have a problem with slinging as long as you wipe off the excess.
Same. And let it sit overnight just in case
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 08:27 AM
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I use the Adam's VRT product.

No sling/goop, nice clean matte finish. Works great at bringing back the luster in faded plastics too. I use it on the all the exterior plastics (including the engine bay) and has a SPF protection too!
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by retaf87
Stoner's More Shine Less Time. Spray on applicator and apply (can also be sprayed directly on tire). Does not "sling" off and lasts for weeks.
Agree 100%. I've been using Stoner's for 10 years on all my cars.
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 10:03 AM
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VRT, Blackfire etc. Just make sure that it's water based so the surface isn't de-graded.
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+1 for a gel

I recommend this...
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I don't use any, but have used Windex in the past on other cars. It is inexpensive, doesn't sling off and it works!
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Soap and water--- keeps that new Michelin look.
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Ken, your car amazes me.
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by DASHZNT
I use Zaino Tire Dressing... its the best ive ever used in my life.
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Originally Posted by wolfdogs
zaino z16. turns the tires black...very black. not snotty looking. does not sling and lasts multiple washes............
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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ZAINO and their tire dressing may be their best product .
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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A few years ago I saw a program on car detailers and used motor oil was used. I have been told to stay away from any silicone products, especially in the C2 & C3s with the original glass because it can wick through the glass and cause paint problems.
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