Favorite Tire Dressing

[1SLOW50]

I was just wondering what everyones opinions were on their favorite tire dressings.

If you can, explain the ease of application and durability of the product.

I am currently using Meg's High Endurance and although it gives a nice shine i dont like the application of it.

Happy Detailing,
Kevin R.

[Bill D]

I only use water based dressings. My favorites include:

Zaino Z16

303

Vinylex

Armor All Original

[Spilchy]

Armor All original. Sold in bulk at Costco. Cheap, looks great, long lasting. I spray right on to the tire using the Wheel Shield. I shoot it at an angle to prevent overspray and let it drip and soak in, no buffing.

For an aerosol type spray, I like No Touch. 4 pack for $9 at Costco. I spray right on to the tire using the Wheel Shield. Can be pain to apply b/c of over spray. I shove a piece of card board that I molded in the shape of the wheel well to create a makeshift housing for the tire. It catches the overspray. Pretty neat trick.

[JBM]

Wow, to have armor all original in the same list as zaino is saying sometihng hahaha

Good post, i am abit unimpressed with pretty much all the tire dressings i have bought, and i refuse to order something like this online.

Anyone try PB trim restore?

[TW85 HHI]

Gel: Wolfgang or Pinnacle

Quick Dressings: BnB or 303

[SHICKS]

Right now I am using Stoner's More Shine Less Time. It's a little greasy, but the shine is nice. I may switch to a water based like armor all since they changed the formula to a water based.

Steve

[1SLOW50]

Spilchy - What is this wheel shield? Sounds like an interesting product.

I'll definately have to try the Armor All. Have loads of the stuff but never considered it as a tire dressing. How is it for durability?

Happy Detailing,
Kevin R.

[Bill D]

You could make one those wheel shields with a piece of cardboard. Having to possibly rely on those and the inevitable staining of concrete and asphalt with those foam tire shines eventually made me stop using them altogether. FWIW, I use a tire swipe with products like the ones I listed. No wasted product that way.

Shicks,

Yeah, I did exactly that: I used to buy that by the case, then I learned more about the down side of those silicone oil based dressings and quit using them for good.

[Spilchy]

Originally posted by 1SLOW50
Spilchy - What is this wheel shield? Sounds like an interesting product.

I'll definately have to try the Armor All. Have loads of the stuff but never considered it as a tire dressing. How is it for durability?

Happy Detailing,
Kevin R.

Armor All is rather durable. It hold ups for a good couple weeks for me before I need to reapply. Given its cost, it is the best bang for the buck. Many have more money than me and can justify using more expensive boutique-like products on their tires or other cars they detail. I get the same results with Armor All
I use on weather stripping too.

Wheel shield:
http://www.autogeek.net/wheelshield.html

[sellncars]

I use Pro Shine from Castle products. It comes in a gallon size and it's only $20.00 for the gallon. It works great on the dash, door panels. I threw all of my armor all away. I hated it.

Good luck,
Sellncars

[1SLOW50]

You might want to give Armor-All another shot though since they re-formulated it. I used to hate it too.

[Blake]

JBM asked about Poorboy's Trim Restore

You can use TR but it is a better product for hard pebbled plastic trim. If you're using a Poorboy's product BnB does the deed. It's a good product and leaves a nice sheen.