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04-05-06, 08:56
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Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 35 | testing matte finish tire dressings
I am testing several of the most recommended (on this site) matte tire dressings. I have learned a lot on this site, and thought I would “give back.” I put mothers reflections on two tires, AA low shine on one, and zaino z16 on another. All tires looked good. The AA had almost no shine. The tire just looked black. The other two had a slight shine, with z16 being more shinny. After a day and a half of heavy rain (heavy for Los Angeles), the mothers is completely off the tires. I can only assume that it is not waterproof. If a rain washed it off, then one or two car washes would probably take it all off. The z16 and the AA are still on the tire, with the z16 looking better. I can’t tell for sure, because it is still cloudy. The one other possibly good product I want to test is Z1 Tiefenpfleger. I had a small sample of that which I used up on my bumper and trim (Honda CRV). It is holding up well on those parts, and the tech support guy at 1z said that it is also great for tires. | |
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04-05-06, 10:12
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Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stevens Point, WI Posts: 6,888 | Quote: |
Originally Posted by carclean The one other possibly good product I want to test is [1Z] Tiefenpfleger. I had a small sample of that which I used up on my bumper and trim (Honda CRV). It is holding up well on those parts, and the tech support guy at 1z said that it is also great for tires. |
1Z Tiefenfleger on tires (Bridgestone Potenza RE950)  
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04-05-06, 10:55
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Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Layton, UT Posts: 4,296 | I still say Tropi-Care's dressing will last longer than anything on the market and it is water-based. I just wish you could spray it on. I will try the 1Z later this year.
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04-05-06, 11:37
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Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 35 | tropi-care
I checked with Tropi-care, and both of their tire dressings (silicon and non-silicon) I think are both semi-gloss, if not more glossy. The non-silicon is described as the "salad oil" look. If the 1z or z16 holds up for a month, I would rather have the matte look and put that on once per month. | |
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04-05-06, 11:44
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Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,284 | Have you tried
Have you tried McGuire's Hot Shine tire spray? It's not real shiny, and last forever.
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04-05-06, 02:48
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Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 35 | Great. Another product to buy! My garage is turning into a hazardous waste dump site. I have not tried that yet. | |
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04-05-06, 02:51
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Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Birthplace of Speed Posts: 8,733 | Are you going to limit your dressings to PDMS based or both varities ( PDMS and dimethyl silicone) ?
Also, regarding looks, dressings may vary from tire to tire--across brands and even models. | |
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04-05-06, 03:16
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Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 6,665 | Yep, you can shine a Michelin or Yokohama with spit!
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04-05-06, 08:38
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Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 35 | [quote=Bill D]Are you going to limit your dressings to PDMS based or both varities ( PDMS and dimethyl silicone) ?
What does this mean? I am limiting my choice to dressings with a low, or very little shine. So long as it lasts for at least a few weeks (2 or more washings) I don't care what is in the product. | |
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04-05-06, 08:48
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Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 4,079 | Z16 is my favorite. After a few applications, it seems to keep the tire dark black for long periods...even with thorough cleanings. It seems to really soak into the rubber.
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04-05-06, 09:05
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Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 35 | Quote: |
Originally Posted by ZaneO Z16 is my favorite. After a few applications, it seems to keep the tire dark black for long periods...even with thorough cleanings. It seems to really soak into the rubber. | Zaneo- how long do you wait between applications? More frequent at first? | |
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04-06-06, 06:19
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Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 531 | I think #38 is a good matte dressing that seems to last pretty decently.
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