How long will the wet-look last

frank_jarle · 09-13-07, 01:49

Hi,

I love nice black tire and especially when they stay in the fantastic wet-look. However i wonder how long can i expect the tires to look wet with Ultima?

Here in Norway we get lots of rain during autumn, so it would be interesting to see what kind of experinece you guys over in America have with this?

Alright then, dont think about the weather, but how long does the tire stay wet on your car?

Frank

Egleone6 · 09-20-07, 08:07

About 3 - 4 days. I use two different products. Depending on the time I have. I use Black Magic Foam and EO Tire Wet. BM is a spray and go and EO is a Spray and wipe product. Once you use the product on a newer tire, I find it staying blacker longer.

Eliot Ness · 09-20-07, 08:35

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Originally Posted by Egleone6

About 3 - 4 days.......

Has that been your experience with the Ultima Tire & Trim Guard Plus (that the OP was asking about), or just with the two products you mentioned (BM & EO)?

Frank, I just received my Tire & Trim Guard Plus the other day and haven't had a chance to try it out yet....... hopefully I get some on today and sometime later report how it is holding up.

etml12 · 09-20-07, 09:30

I'm interested in what some of you guys have to say about TTG (i.e. usability etc). I had a chance to use it over the weekend so I cannot comment as to it durability yet. However, the smell caught me by surprise and is enough to really make your eyes water. Maybe there wasn't much ventilation in the garage. I also felt that it didn't spread very far. Have others had similar observations?

DoubleT · 09-20-07, 10:10

I wouldn't say it leaves the tires wet looking. It's more of a matte finish, which I believe was the desired effect.

I don't remember having a problem with the odor or fumes. It doesn't seem to spread very far for me, but my tires have a lot of raised surfaces (lettering, textures, etc.). But it does seem to last a while. I've got a couple of coats on mine and they don't have any problem retaining that matte look after they've been washed a few times. I reapply about once a month just to maintain.

TortoiseAWD · 09-20-07, 12:11

I really like TTG on textured trim, but it's a bit *too* matte for me on my silver WRX. Everyone has their own preferences about how tires should look, but on my car, a least a little bit of gloss really helps the overall look. Frank, if you prefer the wet-look on your tires, TTG probably won't be to your liking.

On my textured mudguards, though TTG rocks. I applied it about a month ago, I think, and they're still nice and black even after a few runs through the coin-op wash bay using their strong soap. If your car has a significant amount of textured plastic trim, *I'd* get TTG just for that. In my case, I hate dressing my mud guards (fat man, bad back

), so anything that cuts down how often I have to get that close to the ground is worth it for me. And, my gf drives a Subaru Forester on which everything below the belt-line of the car is clad in textured plastic, including both bumpers.

Tort

frank_jarle · 09-20-07, 01:45

Thanks to all of you, to put it this way (correct me if im wrong), we can conclude that TTG is durable and long lasting, but it doesnt have the "wet-wet" look.

But ok, how "mat" or "semi-mat" would TTG be then? anyone got a picture before and after for comparison? I would like to see if the "mat" look you guys talk about is is something that i could compromise on.

Frank

DavidB · 09-21-07, 12:09

If you want the "Wet Look" on tires, then TTGP is not the final answer. The sealant does its job well in that it seals the tire sidewall and keeps it from oxidizing and makes it much easier to clean.

I'm playing with sealing tires and applying Sonus Tire Gel over the sealed tire to get a very dark, black wet look tire. My neighbor likes this look, but I can't stand it. Each to their own, but she is loving the look on her Chevy Tahoe.

As for my own car, I treated a brand new set of Michelin Pilot Sport (285/35 19") with TTGP last weekend. Since then I have logged 600+ miles and wiped the tire and wheel down every day with Ultima Detail Spray Plus. The tire still looks very dark and has the perfect amount of gloss for my taste (slightly satin).

The benefit I see with TTGP is that it truly protects for a long time, keeps the tire dark and makes the tire easy to clean. If people want a higher gloss formula just for tires, we created a gel that I can pull back off the shelf.

Alfisti · 09-21-07, 09:22

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Originally Posted by DavidB

If people want a higher gloss formula just for tires, we created a gel that I can pull back off the shelf.

Why was it shelved...seems a lot of enthusiasts like the 'wet' look on their tyres. I don't but most do.

frank_jarle · 09-21-07, 11:08

Im ready try both methods of course i can compromise with a satin look, in fact it might just be what im looking for.

Getting a new Toyota with Ash-gray metallic color on the body so im a position right now and keep arguing with myself whether sating or wet-look would be nicer. I think i might just compromise and go for satin.

Frank

Booyah · 09-21-07, 11:34

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Originally Posted by DavidB

If people want a higher gloss formula just for tires, we created a gel that I can pull back off the shelf.

DAVID---Whats this product as I love the higher gloss on my tires!! Let do it!!!