View Full Version : What is a good economical tire dressing?
Grimm
03-29-2007, 08:17 PM
I never used to use tire dressing, but last fall I got a can of Megs Hot Shine aerosol spray. I like it fine, but I`ve only used it like three times and the can feels like I`m only going to get a couple more cars out of it, which seems ridiculous. So I`d like to know what to get that is more economical. I really don`t care what type it is, gel, spray, whatever. Not really concerned that much with how shiny it is either.
BigJimZ28
03-29-2007, 08:22 PM
give good old Armor All a try!
GBSLambo
03-29-2007, 08:26 PM
I use Wolfgang Black Diamond Tire Gel. It only takes a little bit, looks great and you don`t get any sling off which I really hate. I probably got at least 25 details out of the bottle I have now and I don`t think I used even 1/8 of the bottle. I put it on thin and it leaves a nice natural semigloss look.
Roger V
03-29-2007, 09:12 PM
give good old Armor All a try!
This is what I use on the majority of tires and wheel wells.
Bigpoppa3346
03-29-2007, 09:20 PM
Optimum Tire Shine. Lasts a good while and is cheap enough to use in the wells if desired. Just remember to clean the tires first.
firegate
03-29-2007, 09:23 PM
I think TOL Grape Dressing can be shipped to Michigan.. awesome stuff, cheap and looks great but it`s not VOC compliant so a lot of people can`t get it.
2KLS1
03-29-2007, 10:30 PM
Get the spray bottle version and use a foam applicator. You can control the shine by how much you apply. The one bottle has lasted me quite a bit.
BaseSteala112
03-29-2007, 10:57 PM
Hyper Dressing and armor all get my vote.
Monte78Carlo2k1
03-29-2007, 11:04 PM
The best OTC product IMO would be Megs. Endurance Gel or Stoners Aresol Less Time More Shine. I use both, the gel for the tires and stoners for the wheel wells. Love them both!
dmxsoulja3
03-29-2007, 11:12 PM
Regular AAall for the wells and Turtle wax plat. for the tires, a little goes a LONNNNG way with the plat.. mine has seen three actual hose washes and its still looks dressed..pretty bad when your tires bead too ;) most of all,, I have a red car and black spots of slinging tire dressing is a no no, and the plat. comes through for me in the no sling dept.
imported_Denzil
03-30-2007, 01:54 AM
Armor All seems to be the cheapest way.
Four Star Professional Bazooka or Optimum.
silkstone
03-30-2007, 08:51 AM
FK #350-- $28 a gallon...Poly Dressing / Protectant
Finish Kare FK1 Professional Detailing Products (http://www.fk1usa.com/products-professional.htm)
Shelpster66
03-30-2007, 09:30 AM
The FK looks good....do you cut it....what about you Armour All users...do you cut that as well?
I use the Hot Shine as well and like the look, but it seems to not last very long.
imported_Nimble
03-30-2007, 09:55 AM
Armor All seems to be the cheapest way.
Not when comparing it to the gallon prices of most premium tire dressings. You can get a gallon of meg`s detailers line for like $16 bucks, and a gallon of my fav optimum tire shine is only $25.