Tried many tire dressings....not happy...

[Luster]

I've tried so many tire dressings, and been dissapointed with all to some extent.

They sling, remain wet, get gummy, disappear, evaporate, dry-out, puddle, overspray, run, and attract dirt.

Well that's a pretty comprehensive list.

I just want to find one that gives me a nice semi-gloss to gloss shine, that is fairly dry to the touch, and the shine lasts for a week.

Is this too much to ask????

Here are the failures:

1. Eagle One Wet - slings horribly
2. a Walmart brand (can't rem name) - slings
3. Meg's Endurance - gets gummy & sticky
4. Hi-Temp Grape - dries flat black
5. Meg's Hot Shine - one of the worst - gone in 12 hours
6. Looks Wet, No Mess - evaporated after 1 day
7. Turtle Wax Tire Gel - lasted 1 day
8. Stoners Tire Shine - overspray & evaporated after 1 day
9. Wet 'n' Black - worst slinger
10. Son of a Gun Tire foam - messy and gone after 2 days.

Limited success with these products:

1. Zaino Perfect Tire Shine - Probably best of group, but gone after 5 days
2. Armor All Tire Foam - Lasts 6-7 days, but is a little messy on application. But not bad. (no sling after drying for 1 hour)

Haven't tried Einmann-Fabrik, Forever Black or Griot's


Anything last a week with near-full gloss?

[Acuracl98]

i use the eimann fabrik black sapphire tire gel and i find it gives the tire the perfect look for me, its kind of a semi gloss satin finish if it makes any sense lol. It dosent sling if you let it sit for a bit and dries pretty quick, lasts about 2 weeks for me ( 2 washes). I give it a

[rjstaaf]

Can you clarify "gumy and sticky" regarding Endurance? I have also tried lots of tire dressings and found it to work the best for me. It is messy to put on but, I have found that it lasts at least a couple of weeks. I use the original formula that is more of a satin finish but, the high gloss version is basically the same. I usually apply it pretty heavily, let it sit for a bit and then just wipe off the excess.

[Luster]

Originally posted by rjstaaf
Can you clarify "gumy and sticky" regarding Endurance?

Even after a few days, it still seems to be "wet". The reason it gets gummy is probably dirt sticking to it.

I ususlly don't wipe off the excess, do you think this is my problem?

[Archs89]

I use Endurance too and yes it will sling especially if you do not wipe off the excess. What I usually do is apply it with the yellow and grey sponge applicators and then wipe it after a few minutes with a rag or a non-lint towel.
Most of all of the other tire dressing I have use turn my tires brown after it wears off and I hate that ,

Arch


Hey Hey my first post , I've read this forum for over two years and tend to read only .

[Lost Pup]

I have always wiped down all tires products.

I use two products, apply 303, wait,wipe down, apply Endurance, wait wipe down.

I used Turtle Wax as well.

I have had good results.

[rjstaaf]

Originally posted by Luster
Even after a few days, it still seems to be "wet". The reason it gets gummy is probably dirt sticking to it.

I ususlly don't wipe off the excess, do you think this is my problem?

I have noticed what you are talking about if you don't. Treat it kind of like a wax, apply it and let it sit for a while and then wipe it off. I usually let it soak into the tires for a about 30 minutes and then wipe off the excess.

[Lowejackson]

The only product I have liked is made by Dr Wack (the orginator of P21S) but it is in an aerosol which generaly speaking I dont like and find them poor value for money.

Most of the time I do not apply any dressing. I find the scrubed natural look to my taste.

[IndigoGTI]

I have recently been using Vinlyex, and find it works quite well. The shine won't quite last a week, but the tires stay black. I haven't had my tires turn brown with this stuff since I started using it three months ago. Once dry, it doesn't seem to attract dust/dirt. I'll see if I can dig up some pics and post them later.

[armoredsaintt]

I second Vinylex, it gives a nice satin finish and it doesn't attract as much dirt and brake dust like the heavier gels. Black magic is the worst, it slings and horrible build-up, it was a PITA to remove the silicone off my TTs body panels.

[explorer]

For me Mothers Preserve Protectant

[explorer]

Correction to my first reply

Mothers Duration gel

Preserve Protectant for the inside