Tire Dressing Suggestions

**RDKC** · 10-01-2015, 12:57 AM

So, I thought I had found a new tire dressing to use when I tried out my free bottle of Lexol Tire Shine on my brother`s truck (Lexol Auto Care Premium Tire Shine Review). Sadly, it doesn`t seem like it`s going to work for my beat up daily driven Escape tires. It just doesn`t last on these tires. Since it isn`t lasting very long and it`s not something I can run down to the local store and pick up, I`m looking to try out a new product or two.

I`m not looking for anything boutique or expensive. Actually, I`m looking for quite the opposite. Something that I can use on my daily driven or (in the case of my truck) pretty well worked and possibly when I do family vehicles for free. I`ve had a few want me to suggest products but they want something easy and cheap to acquire. (I.E. OTC/Amazon)

I do have some older Black Magic I found laying around somewhere and a sample bottle of Pinnacle Black Onyx that I still need to try but the Black Onyx is not a complete solution. I also have the Turtle Wax Endura-Shine but that`s also not what I`m looking for. Also, not looking for a ridiculous shine but I may settle with one.

So, I`ve been looking and I have a few that I`ve been looking at and I`d like any suggestions/input to help me decide. Too many options, way too many.

If you have another suggestion, please post it. I forgot the other option on the poll and can`t figure out how (or if I can) edit the poll to add it.

**TheAverageMan** · 10-01-2015, 02:06 AM

Of the ones you listed, id go with the 3D ultra thick. If not on the list, id go CG VRPor optibond. Go with gallons too, but choose wisely, cause theyll last a long time.

**PA DETAILER** · 10-01-2015, 06:35 AM

Just tried the 3D. 10/10. Really great dressing for the price.

3d ultra protectant tire dressing

BUT...NOTHING i have used beats blackfire!

BLACKFIRE All-In-One Trim & Tire Protectant

**Pats300zx** · 10-01-2015, 07:12 AM

Originally Posted by PA DETAILER

Just tried the 3D. 10/10. Really great dressing for the price.

3d ultra protectant tire dressing

I agree 100%. For the money it`s a great dressing. Decent durability at a great price.

**MiVor** · 10-01-2015, 07:17 AM

Lately when I hear about products that just don`t last, I wonder about the prep and the ability of the product to adhere or bond to the intended surface. This is especially true for LSP....but maybe even more so for tires. I know that even when I use a good cleaner, scrub and pressure wash, I can still get crud off on a towel when I apply a dressing. So I think a key factor needs to be getting the tires really clean....which is no small chore.

All that said and not on your list, I`m just now trying Duragloss all wheel cleaner and tire and mat dressing. I haven`t used it long enough to determine durability AND (as I wrote) I saw some `black` come off after I sprayed and wiped lightly with a towel (so I need to do a better job of cleaning!)

**Ronkh** · 10-01-2015, 07:20 AM

PB bold n brite

**bswombaugh** · 10-01-2015, 07:37 AM

Duragloss 253. I keep experimenting with different products but have not found anything that I like better. It is water based, leaves a great dark semi matte type finish and holds up pretty well even in limited rainfall.

**GearHead_1** · 10-01-2015, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by Ronkh

PB bold n brite

Yeah, don`t mean to mess up the poll but same here. Also had reasonable success with BlackFire`s Gel.

**Dogfather** · 10-01-2015, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by bswombaugh

Duragloss 253. I keep experimenting with different products but have not found anything that I like better. It is water based, leaves a great dark semi matte type finish and holds up pretty well even in limited rainfall.

That`s exactly how I feel except I haven`t been experimenting with other products. It gives me the looks I prefer and lasts long enough for me.

**The Guz** · 10-01-2015, 11:02 AM

Why is the TW tire coating off the table? It will outlast the tire dressings you listed.

**Stokdgs** · 10-01-2015, 11:44 AM

RDKC - my new good friend -

After years of testing in the Shop, for longevity, looks, and no greasy, looks, feel, etc., still on there after thousands of miles on my own test vehicle, always gets the question - "did you just get new tires?",
and all the hours heck, days, weeks, months, not spent cleaning and reapplying, and getting black stuff everywhere, this product - TUF SHINE Tire Appearance Kit
still is the best I have in the Cabinet..

Yeah, I have others that work great - temporarily..

Once you clean your tires with their cleaner a couple of times or more depending on how much mucky stuff has been on them, this stuff just applies with an incredibly designed sponge, let it dry, add another coat or more if you want, let it dry, and forget about doing anything there for a long time, unless you really want to..

It coats the tires like a clear coat, it makes them much smoother, easier to wash, but it is not shiny unless you put on multiple coats, I assume...

Driven thousands of miles ( 21k miles) between WA to California to Texas and back many, many, times in the last 5 years, and this stuff is the only product that has lasted through all kinds of weather, rain, snow, hail, dust, extreme heat, extreme cold, and it has never altered the rubber compound, or hurt the tires finish in any way...

I think its the best kept secret in the world, and if you dont want to try it, thats ok too, because that means there is more for me....

Dan F

**ShawnF350** · 10-01-2015, 11:55 AM

I`ve had Turtle Wax going over a month. Really like it for an OTC.

Turtle Wax Jet Black Endura-Shine Tire Coat Kit - Mini Review - Take 2
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**RDKC** · 10-01-2015, 12:14 PM

I am not trying to sound unappreciative for everyone`s input but, I knew this would happen. I think this is a frivolous search. I will look into the PB product though.

I think I may try 3D for a short-term dressing. I have thought about the TW for my Escape but I haven`t felt like it and discovering another oil leak last night just makes me want to sell it sooner than planned. Most of the people that ask me aren`t looking for anything "expensive" and they tend to get turned off with the TW because it`s messy. I don`t really like recommending a product to someone if I haven`t tried it myself.

I will probably use the TW on cars like my mom`s since her version of cleaning is.... oh, that`s right, she doesn`t. It`s been on the wife`s Suburban for a month or two now and (according to her) is still going strong.

I actually saw a thread here before where people were discussing HD Dress vs. 3D but I can`t seem to find it anymore.

Stokdgs, I`ve been wanting Tuff Shine for a while and whenever I get a new (to me) car or I get back to the wife`s Suburban I`ve been planning on Tuff Shine or possibly DP coating.

**Accumulator** · 10-01-2015, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by Stokdgs

..After years of testing in the Shop, for longevity, looks, and no greasy, looks, feel, etc., still on there after thousands of miles on my own test vehicle,..[and and and]... this product - TUF SHINE Tire Appearance Kit
still is the best I have in the Cabinet..

Appreciate your mentioning that. No, I won`t be buying any more/new tire stuff for a good long time, but your unconditional recommendation for the Tuf Shine got my attention.

**JeremyHale** · 10-01-2015, 05:01 PM

Uncut or even CapPro PERL diluted 1:1 with H20, I cut it way down for the interior, but on tires I just gauge how shiny or non shiny I would like them to be. My 2nd choices are from CG, the G6 or VRP mixed 50/50 with H20, I believe the G6 is the glossier of the two. All CG products I mentioned are water based and when left to dry, produce no sling. I usually do 2 coats. If there is a build up on the tires, I clean them with the Tuff Shine cleaner before applying. I guess there are many good choices, just gotta go with what you think looks best. As they say, "Find the stuff you like, and use it often."
Happy Detailing!