Eagle One WET Tire Gel

[bmwtinut]

A couple of weeks ago I picked up a couple of packs of the Eagle one Tire Swipes at pep boys. 2 packs of 2 for 4 bucks. Plus a bonus bottle of Eagle One WET Tire Gel.


It is only a small trial bottle but have done 4 cars so far and used only about 1/4 of the bottle.
IT gives a great deep black satin finish. Not sure on how long it really lasts yet. The satin finish seems to diminish a little after a week but it is keeping the tires a deep black still. No browning yet.

It is very easy to apply with the tire swipes.

[4DSC]

What kind of application methods are you guys using? Are you buffing after applying?

I never bought this since it sounded ultra-shiny, but if bmwtinut is getting a satin finish....

[Intermezzo]

BMWINT,

Thanks for the info. I was going to toss out the sample bottle that came with the swipes thinking it was just another typical shiney, greasy OTC product. Looks like I'll try it out this weekend.

[bmwtinut]

I think that if you really put alot on you will get the wet shiny look but I seem to just put enough on and really work it in with the applicator. A couple of squirts on the applicator will easily do the whole tire plus some. Less is better. You can definitly tell that there is a dressing on the tire, not too shiny or too flat.

[2wheelsx2]

So you are applying thinly with just the applicator? No buffing afterwards?

That's how I have been using Endurance for a nice matte finish, but I have been wanting to try something different. I have seen the finish when using the EO Protectant Lotion and really like it. I might have to give the WET tire gel a try.

[bmwtinut]

The only buffing that I do is when working the product into the tire with the applicator. No seperate buffing.

[chefwong]

so what's your favorite dressing all ? I like the matte but not too glossy finish. So far, I have been using One Grand ERV and it works for me. Maybe when my bottle runs out, I'll the the EO.

I envy you guys who buy and try everything .
As a matter of fact, I am going to detail my brothers new Honda Odyssey this weekend. Let me grab some pics of the ERV and post them.

[tkr128]

I bought the tire swipes and it came with a trial size bottle of the EO Wet Tire spray. I bought a bottle before but just left it sitting, didn't last long and turned the tires brown. I've been using Endurance with no problems. How does the Gel compare to the spray?

[Chris S]

I was so excited about the tire swipes when i got them, they looked like the perfect tool...especially for applying EO tire gel. But I found I got the stuff all over my fingers, and it's messy stuff.

I have since found the MOTHER of all tire dressing applicators; I LOVE IT. It's a oval shaped foam applicator which is concave to shape around the wall of the tire... On top, so as not to get fingers greased up, it has a plastic handle with grips... It's fantastic. I got it at a local autosupply store.

i can post a picture if you're unclear what i'm talking about.

On the topic, i like the EO tire gel. It's definitely more towards the shiny side, but with less, you get less of a shine. Just a matter of trial and error.

[bmwtinut]

I don't know if this makes a diffrence or not but when I got home last night I checked at what the EO was exactly and discovered that it was the Tire Shine and not the Tire Gel.

Any way I still like it and like the applicator especially since you can get into the edge around the bead of the tire rim.

[Blackmirror]

I'd like to try some EO tire gel. I usually use Vinylex on my tires on my GN and end up with a matte finish. I would like to add a little more shine to the tires though. When you apply tire dressings do you put pressure on the applicator or you apply it as if you were buffing?

[Chris S]

mild pressure, not as though you're buffing though. One pass one way, then back around to ensure an even application, and you're done... not much to it!