Tire dressing, applicators, and methods of application

[vaca222]

Hi guys. Just wondering what brand or kind of tire dressing you use. I just picked up a new car from the dealer a few weeks ago, and of course the tires looked brilliant. After a few washes and whatnot, I started using Meguairs High Endurance tire gel with a curved foam applicator. The tire looks great, but it doesn`t have that WET look too it. Rather, it looks really black and somewhat shiny. I`m looking for a WET look.



Any tips or suggestions?



Thanks!

[Reflections1]

the wet look can be achieved with any of the aerosol dressings. If you like that dripping wet look, NXT insane shine or Megs hot shine in aerosol will give you what you need. 2 light coats about 30 minutes apart will also help reduce any slinging that may accur.

[vaca222]

Thanks! .

[Glossmaster]

Chemical Guy`s Clear Liquid Extreme Shine applied with a tire swipe or black magic sponge applicator. Let it sit for an hour, then wipe with a terry cloth towel.

[Wasatch]

Tropi-Care Tire Dressings, for sure the silicone based one will give you a dipped in salad oil look.

[AutoNova]

Where do you get Tropi-Care

[Wasatch]

Where do you get Tropi-Care



Tropi-care.com give Steve a call.

[Richt]

For a real wet look, I use Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber Care or there Tyre Dressing applied with a paint brush.

[Alfisti]

Also FX Tire Shine is glossy and wet, and won`t sling.

[Cut&Polish]

By far the best dressing is plain old silicone spray (any brand will do). I use a silicone spray which only costs $2.95 (Australian) for a can and produces much better results than so called `tyre foam` or tyre blackener etc. that can cost up to $20. Silicon spray is what most mechanics use and gives that wet glossy look. :xyxthumbs



In my opinion those specialty tyre sprays are an absolute rip off.

[SVR]

No thanks, I`ll stick with Detailers Pride Emerald aka DP gloss tire gel, Wolfgang BD and Sonus Tire & trim gel

Traditional silicone tire shines dry out and rot the rubber and sling everywhere, burn off and cause air pollution. They smell really bad.



I use a palm sized square waffle pod foam pad that was used as cushioning of products in packing boxes.

It`s waffle on one side and flat on the other and unlike pinnacle applicators, does not rip to pieces.



Got a stack of them off my mate.

[Hank3]

I`m using Stoner`s More Shine Less Time Tire dressing. It gives a pretty shiny look and doesn`t fling off :xyxthumbs

[pontman43]

Or try using the high gloss version of the Megs High Endurance.

[III]

I use good old Armor All. It`s cheap, can find it pretty much anywhere, and gives the look I want. I used to use 303, but I can`t justify paying the high price for 303 because I go through a lot. I now save 303 for my vinyl & leather.



I pour Armor All in a little plastic container and use a paint brush to apply it. I then wait about 10 minutes or so and wipe off the excess with a microfiber towel. I`ve found that when I use the paint brush method I won`t use as much product compared to if I sprayed it directly on the tire from the bottle. There`s also less overspray.

[imported_mosborn9]

Z-16 Topped with Turtle Wax Professional Tire Gel (http://autopia.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14913&cat=500&ppuser=21515)