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    Hello all...I got a sample of a bulk solvent based tire and trim dressing that goes on WAY to glossy. Just wondering if it can be diluted down with water.



    Thanks a bunch.

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    What is the brand/chemical?



    I know some dressings (Hyperdressing) are intended to be diluted, but those are water-based. I`d image something solvent based would be a little different.
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    Car Brite "Brite Shine". Sorry, I can not post links yet.



    If I like it I will be using it on the cars at a couple of used car lots I do work for. I currently use a water based dressing with a matte look (which I like), but the dealers like a higher gloss and longer lasting product since the cars can site on the lot for extended periods of time.

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    If you dilute it with the same solvent that the product uses, you can potentially apply less product to the tire because the ratio of volatile solvent to shiny stuff goes up.

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    cut it with mineral spirts it will also make stay on the tire without sling also try to put it on with a spong

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    Quote Originally Posted by sparklescarwash
    cut it with mineral spirts it will also make stay on the tire without sling also try to put it on with a spong


    Perfect. I`ll give that a try. I have applied it with a wax applicator and it looked much better than with a foam tire applicator for some reason.

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    Where did you get solvent based dressing? VOC laws suck!

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    Quote Originally Posted by sparklescarwash
    cut it with mineral spirts it will also make stay on the tire without sling also try to put it on with a spong


    Is putting mineral spirits on rubber a good thing? I`d suggest a water based tire dressing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wannafbody
    Is putting mineral spirits on rubber a good thing? I`d suggest a water based tire dressing.
    Thinking the same thing. Would prolong use dry out the rubber?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JPostal
    Car Brite "Brite Shine". Sorry, I can not post links yet.


    Here`s your link:



    Solvent Based, Water Based, Aerosol, Bumper & Trim Restorers | Dressings | Exterior Care | Car Brite

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    all solvent based tire dressings are usely cut with mineral spirts

 

 

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