Pic of tire with Hi-Temp`s Grape Tire Dressing

[MattZ28]

I know most of you like a non-greasy looking, dark tire, so here you go. I applied with a damp sponge, and it dried in about 20 minutes.

[andriver]

Matt, due to the shadow I can not make out whether the tire is glossy or not. Can you describe? Did you like the product?

[Corey Bit Spank]

Ohhh is it expensive? I want some. Especially if it comes in the same bottle as the leather cleaner/condtioner. That thing roxors.

[Spilchy]

Nice look :up



Those the new rims?



I have tried Hi-Temps 1 step polish/wax. Did not like it. ColorX is a better choice. So I`m not that keen on trying their other products.



Again, looks good.

[MattZ28]

I`ve had them on since April, they`re off of a 2001 SS.



I like the product alot...definitely a keeper IMO. After 20-30 minutes I can wipe my finger on the tire and have no greasy stuff wipe off at all.



Here`s a link....



http://www.topoftheline.com/graptirdres.html



I got the 32oz bottle for 9 bucks, and it also included a screw-on sprayer to go with the bottle.



It gives a semi-gloss look and makes the rubber very dark. Very nice looking IMO.

[hehateme]

Looking forward to trying it myself. I have some coming in my tol order which is scheduled to arrive tommorrow.

[tpgsr]

From TOL`s Website:



This

Tire Dressing is our favorite! As the photo shows, it produces the

high-sheen (not gloss) you see on the top, concours winning vehicles.

One

of our Top 12 Sellers, Hi-Temp`s "perfect" tire dressing soaks into

rubber, making it dry to the touch, and impossible to sling off. Once

applied, the grape-flavored tire dressing is permanent. Even a car wash

cannot remove the deep black color. The tire dressing is actually

accumulative. As time goes on, the less you need to apply.

Our

grape tire dressing makes the tires look brand new. They`ll return to

that original, high satin sheen. If you want your tires to be glossy,

apply a second coat after the first one dries. You can also use the

dressing on exterior vinyl trim. It has excellent durability.







Looks interesting, but who tasted it to be able to call it FLAVORED vs SCENTED

[MattZ28]

Originally posted by tpgsr

Looks interesting, but who tasted it to be able to call it FLAVORED vs SCENTED

LOL!

[stilez]

Can you compare this to other dressings? ie:



-Armor All

-Poorboy`s Bold `N Bright

-Eagle One Wet

[MattZ28]

Originally posted by GSRstilez

Can you compare this to other dressings? ie:



-Armor All

-Poorboy`s Bold `N Bright

-Eagle One Wet

Sorry, I haven`t used the Poorboys or EO dressings, but I stopped using Armorall on my tires due to slinging issues, and it was just too greasy looking for my tastes.

[Anthony O.]

Originally posted by GSRstilez

Can you compare this to other dressings? ie:



-Armor All

-Poorboy`s Bold `N Bright

-Eagle One Wet

Armor All gives you a nice look BUT it may not be a consistant look.



BNB gives you a more dull or flat finish. For the people who like the sheen look over the wet look BNB is the choice.



Eagle One loses to Hi-Temps Grape dressing everytime IMHO.



The Grape dressing is best when applied from a nice "solvent" resistant sprayer with a nice spray pattern. It should almost come out like a fog or soft mist. Spray the whole tire, let it set up and then come back in about 30 minutes with a clean tire sponge and knock down the excess. This reduces the chances of sling off and it also gives the tire a more uniform appearance.....even though it may also knock down some of the gloss.



Always remove the overspray from the painted areas.



Anthony

[MattZ28]

Hmm...I never did post a better pic of how it looks on my tires. Here you go, I took this today.



So far, I`ve had it last wash after wash. I usually re-apply after 2-3 washes just to restore a shinier look, but it is definitely still on there.

[imported_perry]

Originally posted by Anthony Orosco

The Grape dressing is best when applied from a nice "solvent" resistant sprayer with a nice spray pattern. It should almost come out like a fog or soft mist. Spray the whole tire, let it set up and then come back in about 30 minutes with a clean tire sponge and knock down the excess. This reduces the chances of sling off and it also gives the tire a more uniform appearance.....even though it may also knock down some of the gloss.



Always remove the overspray from the painted areas.

I first tried the grape dessing about two weeks ago.. squirted some out from the 16oz bottle on to an EO swipe. Then I read this tip the other day, and I happened to have some brand new spray bottles from Sam`s Club. The sprayer wouldn`t fit in the dressing bottle, so I poured the dressing in to the Sam`s bottle after adjusting the sprayer to give me a mist. Misted my tire and I felt like I was using too much to cover the tire, and it seemed to run everywhere. Perhaps the mist wasn`t fine enough? I dunno. Did that on two tires, then back to the EO swipe for the other two tires. Also went back over the first two with the swipe.



The car sat for about 30 minutes before I drove home (car care happens at mom`s house). Then I took a picture when I got home of one that I just swiped:







My tire doesn`t look as shiney as the ones in the pictures. But I actually like this look...

[kbulava85]

MattZ28 posted:



Hmm...I never did post a better pic of how it looks on my tires. Here you go, I took this today.



So far, I`ve had it last wash after wash. I usually re-apply after 2-3 washes just to restore a shinier look, but it is definitely still on there.







I do like the look of it; but Matt, surely that tire has just been dressed. If not it must have some incredible air pressure in it, just to run on the center of the tread.



If it`s something I`ve misunderstood don`t hit me, explain gently. One of the things I can be very good at is getting things wrong. :nixweiss



Cal

303oholic

[Intercooled]

what are the pros and cons of a "siliconized" tire dressing?

I guess others are water based?