Tire Dressing Sling

[bmw5541]

I have been using Megs High Endurance Tire Gel, and have liked the looks of it. Unfortunately, I seem to be getting a lot of sling. I am applying a thin coat with a foam applicator. I let it dry for about 1 hour and then buff off the excess. I am not sure why it is slinging off onto the paint. Am I doing something wrong, or do I just need to use a water based dressing.

What dressings do you all like that have no sling?

[Husker Z]

Zaino Z16 is the best tire dressing I`ve ever used and I`ve used just about everything out there.

[DLB]

I really like SCG Beond Black Tire Dressing. A little goes a long way, and you can adjust your shine level by application.

Never have had any sling with it.

DLB

[imported_Luster]

I mostly use water-based dressings. They`re "satin" finish and don`t sling.

I apply with a sponge or brush, let dry for 10 minutes, buff lightly with a towel.

These are the ones within easy reach (my favs...):

1. Z-16
2. Chemical Guys VRP (It`s a thick gel so I cut it 50/50 with water and put it in a spray bottle)
3. Poorboys Bold & Bright

[Old Pirate]

They need to clean right before any tire dressing goes on. If not they are very likely to sling on you.

[bmw5541]

They need to clean right before any tire dressing goes on. If not they are very likely to sling on you.

I always clean them thouroughly with APC and a tire brush dipped in car soap before I dress them. I also dry them with a leaf blower. I guess I am putting it on thicker then I think I am.

[imported_User Name]

I always clean them thouroughly with APC and a tire brush dipped in car soap before I dress them. I also dry them with a leaf blower. I guess I am putting it on thicker then I think I am.

I use the same stuff and only get sling when I put it on too thick. Otherwise I am pretty much sling free.

[imported_Macgirl]

I always clean them thouroughly with APC and a tire brush dipped in car soap before I dress them. I also dry them with a leaf blower. I guess I am putting it on thicker then I think I am.

I`ve found that cleaning tires with a dedicated tire cleaner works better than an APC. Eimann Fabrik Tire Cleaner really CLEANS your tires well the first time, even after a nasty winter when my tires may not get a thorough cleaning until the temp`s are above freezing. Once they`re clean I opt for a water-based dressing like 303 or 1Z Tefen, none of the oil/silicone based dressings I`ve tried have NOT slung no matter how clean the tire was, and that`s including Meg`s Endurance. EF Black Sapphire was OK but I just don`t care for those oily feeling dressings.