If you like a deep black matte finish on your tires--

pwaug · 06-21-08, 02:00

give 3M Tire Restorer a try. I picked up a bottle a couple of weeks ago and finally had a chance to try it out today. It is thinner than most tire dressings but went on very nicely with a sponge. Very black--glossy when first applied, but drys to a great matte finish. Can't speak to durability at this point but I'll follow up in a few weeks. I believe I paid $7.50 for a 16 OZ spray bottle OTC.

pwaug · 06-23-08, 11:34

Has anyone else used this product? How is the durability?

SuperBee364 · 06-23-08, 11:48

I really like the black matte finish. I'll have to pick some up.

M333ee · 06-24-08, 05:49

I've been using 303 for that nice matt finish but after one rainfall it goes away...

Going to see if it is availabe OTC in Canada.

VroomVroom · 06-24-08, 07:09

I may have to try this, but I too am interested in your thoughts on durability.

FWIW, I am in love with Zaino Z16. Two very light coats, followed by a buff, and the matte black finish is outstanding...and quite durable. I still have Poorboy's BnB on the shelf as well, which offers very similar results with a moderate comparable hit to durability. The cool thing about either - if you're into the glossy look, skipping the buff offers great results without approaching the "gorilla snot" effect of many high-gloss dressings.

ron350 · 06-24-08, 07:21

I would like to see a side by side comparison between 3M Tire restorer and Black Magic Titanium Matte Tire Finish.

The BM Matte seams to work as advertised but I don’t have any thing to compare it with. I would be interested to see which one lasts the longest.

pwaug · 06-24-08, 07:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by VroomVroom

I may have to try this, but I too am interested in your thoughts on durability.

FWIW, I am in love with Zaino Z16. Two very light coats, followed by a buff, and the matte black finish is outstanding...and quite durable. I still have Poorboy's BnB on the shelf as well, which offers very similar results with a moderate comparable hit to durability. The cool thing about either - if you're into the glossy look, skipping the buff offers great results without approaching the "gorilla snot" effect of many high-gloss dressings.

I used the Z16 for a few years but am trying to move away from Zaino products to more reasonably priced, but comparable products. The 3M Tire Restorer didn't require any wipe down after application. I cleaned the tires with Wesley's and applied the 3M--glossy when wet, but as it dried turned deep matte black.

Blake · 07-06-08, 10:22

Really like the Black Magic Titanium Matte Finish on my Michelins. It dries fairly quickly and the tire does not pick up any dust. It will last through a couple of washes also.

blownvert · 07-06-08, 02:25

PB Bold and bright

D&D Auto Detail · 07-06-08, 02:51

Is it dry to the touch?

Blake · 07-06-08, 03:13

Black Magic Titanium Matte is dry but I find some material left on the surface with BnB. I like BnB but I have really been pleased with the Black Magic Matte.
I am not a great supporter of B Magic products but it was recommended on this forum and I tried it.

DAC17 · 07-06-08, 03:55

Although it's fairly old school, I really like the Hi-Temp grape tire dressing. It gets into the rubber and, with two or three coats, will last several weeks. Deep, black color; not too shiny.