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Hello everyone and :welcome: to the 2nd version of a tire dressing SHOWDOWN!
For those that aren't familiar, the 1st SHOWDOWN for tire dressings can be found here.
I have used several tire dressings since the last SHOWDOWN and as you may recall PB BnB was the winner. This product has since been replaced as my "go-to" dressing by Optimum Opti-Bond (undiluted). I still use PB BnB when I'm doing a waterless or rinseless wash as it has pretty good cleaners in it and leaves behind a nice satin look.
For this test subject I decided to go with my wife's Mazda 3S. Just like the last thread, the tires were properly cleaned using TUF Shine tire cleaner.
Before I begin with the pictures let me introduce the contestants...
Standing on the right corner is Optimum Opti-Bond!
1) Tire clean, dry and taped off ready for some gel.
2) First coat applied from both products.
3) Moved the car forward to rotate the tires half way and then applied a 2nd coat of each product. 15 minutes has passed since I applied the 2nd coat.
4) Here is what the tire looks like after 30 minutes. Both sides were dry to the touch.
5) The next 2 pics are close ups of the non dressed tire to compare the two products.
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7) The last 2 pics are from different angles to get a different look at the finished results.
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Findings:
Opti-Bond - Product was very easy to apply to the tire. When you first apply it, it doesn't seem like it's leaving anything behind. The tire looks a dark greyish color at first. It's hard to explain and I'm not sure if it's just me noticing this. I made sure to apply an even coat. After about 30 seconds I start noticing the matte black tire and it looks great but too dull for me. It's amazing how quickly it dries to the tires after the first coat. I squeezed a line across on my applicator pad to dress the tire. I waited about 15 minutes and then applied the 2nd coat using the same amount. This left the tire with a nice satin look to it.
PERL - This product was also very easy to apply and noticed it was thinner than Opti-Bond. It gave the tire a nice satin look after only the first application. Huge bonus in my book. :bigups To be fair, I waited 15 minutes and then applied a 2nd coat. After all, we are going for durability here and it's only fair both products get the same treatment.
Conclusion:
Both products look amazing but it's just too early to say who is the winner after only a day. I really couldn't notice a distinct advantage of one over another.
I will be leaving to NYC for vacation this Saturday so I will not be able to update it like I want to. I will make sure to post pics upon my return. The car will be driven hard from here until Friday and then sit in a garage for about 10 days. Thanks for taking the time in reading this and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
For those that aren't familiar, the 1st SHOWDOWN for tire dressings can be found here.
I have used several tire dressings since the last SHOWDOWN and as you may recall PB BnB was the winner. This product has since been replaced as my "go-to" dressing by Optimum Opti-Bond (undiluted). I still use PB BnB when I'm doing a waterless or rinseless wash as it has pretty good cleaners in it and leaves behind a nice satin look.
For this test subject I decided to go with my wife's Mazda 3S. Just like the last thread, the tires were properly cleaned using TUF Shine tire cleaner.
Before I begin with the pictures let me introduce the contestants...
Standing on the right corner is Optimum Opti-Bond!
Standing to the left corner is CarPro PERL!
Both products were used undiluted and applied to a clean/dry tire with a foam applicator pad.
1) Tire clean, dry and taped off ready for some gel.
2) First coat applied from both products.
3) Moved the car forward to rotate the tires half way and then applied a 2nd coat of each product. 15 minutes has passed since I applied the 2nd coat.
4) Here is what the tire looks like after 30 minutes. Both sides were dry to the touch.
5) The next 2 pics are close ups of the non dressed tire to compare the two products.
6)
7) The last 2 pics are from different angles to get a different look at the finished results.
8)
Findings:
Opti-Bond - Product was very easy to apply to the tire. When you first apply it, it doesn't seem like it's leaving anything behind. The tire looks a dark greyish color at first. It's hard to explain and I'm not sure if it's just me noticing this. I made sure to apply an even coat. After about 30 seconds I start noticing the matte black tire and it looks great but too dull for me. It's amazing how quickly it dries to the tires after the first coat. I squeezed a line across on my applicator pad to dress the tire. I waited about 15 minutes and then applied the 2nd coat using the same amount. This left the tire with a nice satin look to it.
PERL - This product was also very easy to apply and noticed it was thinner than Opti-Bond. It gave the tire a nice satin look after only the first application. Huge bonus in my book. :bigups To be fair, I waited 15 minutes and then applied a 2nd coat. After all, we are going for durability here and it's only fair both products get the same treatment.
Conclusion:
Both products look amazing but it's just too early to say who is the winner after only a day. I really couldn't notice a distinct advantage of one over another.
I will be leaving to NYC for vacation this Saturday so I will not be able to update it like I want to. I will make sure to post pics upon my return. The car will be driven hard from here until Friday and then sit in a garage for about 10 days. Thanks for taking the time in reading this and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
