Wheel Wells

**Chuckmotor** · 01-15-2002, 06:29 PM

See subject... any recomendations for something that doesn`t go away and make the tire look bad after one wash or slosh in a puddle of water?

**Michael H** · 01-15-2002, 06:34 PM

Meguiars Endurance Gel (High gloss) lasts me about 2-4 weeks deopending on the weather (that includes 2 or 3 washes). I like the product. Mother s also has a new endurance gel out that lasts well also.

**Lemonxxs** · 01-15-2002, 06:39 PM

zaino, 303 and vinylex last for more than 2-3 washings for me.

**corvettez** · 01-15-2002, 06:39 PM

Zaino tire dressing seems to last a couple weeks from my experience with it, it provides a nice, black satiny finish and is easy to control in applying. I have been trying Turtle Wax Tire Wax on my snow tires since putting them on just to keep them from turning brown or looking dirty but I think I might like it for after the winter. It is a white cream with UV protection and no silicone. It has a medium gloss but can be buffed down lower after it dries. 303, lexol and Black Pearl seem to be some other favorites, depending on what level of gloss you like.

**rmccall6** · 01-15-2002, 06:47 PM

303 not only is the best I`ve used, it lasts longer than my other fav, Vinylex, which has a slightly higher gloss for when the mood may stricke you.

**Chuckmotor** · 01-15-2002, 06:53 PM

that Eagle One stuff that a lot of people seem to like at Autopia?

**TCM** · 01-15-2002, 07:11 PM

Zymol Tyre works veyr well. I have used both Meguaiars Endurance and Zymol. The Zymol is far and away the better product. Lasts for about a month or more and can be a flat black or high gloss depending on method of application. I highly reccomend it. Good luck.

T.C.

`97 BMW 540/6

**DantePasquale** · 01-15-2002, 07:54 PM

Chuck, try 303, but do this. After washing the tires, apply 303 and leave it on overnite if possible. Then, apply another coat in the morning. 30 minutes later, wipe off excess. After doing that, my tires stay black and bead water for 6 to 10 washings.........

**miguelgf** · 01-15-2002, 08:25 PM

I`ll second the vote for Meguiar`s Endurance - lasts long, good gloss (comes in matte or high gloss).

Pretty cheap and available ($8 at Pep Boys in my case). Just be sure to get one of those sponge/foam applicators. Otherwise, it`ll get messy.

**Pats300zx** · 01-15-2002, 08:37 PM

Is it true that McGuiars is discontinuing the Endurance Gel???

**BradE** · 01-15-2002, 09:19 PM

The Eagle One product is Eagle One Concours Tire Shine. It gives a matte finish factory look. Unfortunally Eagle One no longer makes this product and it`s very hard to find. Thankfully I have a few bottles in my private stash.

**Chuckmotor** · 01-15-2002, 09:25 PM

Does the Eagle One last long on the tires and not leave them dulled?

**BradE** · 01-15-2002, 09:27 PM

Yes, it lasts around 3 weeks. But it`s almost impossible to find locally. It was hard to find to start with, now is really hard since it`s no longer being made.

**F1Crazy** · 01-15-2002, 10:15 PM

One of the guys from Eagle One (M3sedan?) posted couple weeks ago saying that their product called Protectant is similar to Concours Tire Shine. I decided to try it on (just one coat), it`s 3 weeks, couple rainy days and a car wash since then and my tires still have that factory look. I like that matte look.

IMHO it`s important to always put tire dressing on clean tires, stripped of previous dressings if you want it to look good and last longer.