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What kind of tire dressing does everyone use? I currently use a Turtle Wax (gasp!) product that comes in the form of a liquid like gel. I like it for ease of application b/c my rims are tough enough to keep clean without dealing with overspray. The problem is that if I dont let it sit at least overnight and sometimes longer, it slings off the tires. Anyone have a good product that is applied without a spray and doesnt sling.??
 
Use a liquid and spray it on a sponge, not the tire.



People here primarily use 303, Vinylex, Zaino Tire, Meguiars Natural Shine
 
Let it sit an hour or two, and then take an old rag and wipe the tires down....a high even glossy look remains that will not sling off........
 
First, most mass market tire dressings (from the likes of Turtle Wax) are designed to provide a high, short lasting shine on tires with little or no protection. These silicon emultion based protectans accelerate the tire deteriation (sp?) process and will cause browning and cracks. What tires need is frequent aplication from a quality vinyl/rubber PROTECTANT like Vinylex, 303 ect. Theese will protect the tire from the elements and make them last longer. Second you need to decide what kind of shine you want. Matte, low gloss, medioum, high? Finnaly the aplication. Use a tire swipe or foam aplicator, spray a decent amount of the protectant onto it, and rub into the tire, let it sit about 20 min. then come back with a cotton towel and buff of the residue. This will prevent the sling your talking about and leave anon-greasy finish. I hope this helps. Good luck. -Brad H
 
I used to use Meguiar's High Endurance Gel, however it attracted quite a bit of dust, and from what I understand it is detrimental to the "health" of your tires.



I just recieved EF Black Opal from CMA and so far I am happy with the results it produces. However I still need to find a better way to apply it rather than spraying it.
 
Zaino Z16. It's amazing. I can put it on and immediately drive away without the typical "tire sling" as you call it. And Z16, as well as all the Zaino products smell sooo good.



It leaves a very nice matte gloss, not like Endurance's bright shiny greasy look. And it does not attract dust and dirt like most do.



Neil
 
is a really great product! Not only is it excellent on tires, but I apply it to all exterior trim, EPDM rubber, and the front air spoiler. The durability of the Z-16 far surpasses 303 for these applications. A great product.
 
Same as Arcticwhite. I really like the Zaino tire polish. Lasts a bit longer than other tire dressings. My 2nd favorite is the 303. Great products.
 
It's relatively cheap. Vinylex is also good to me, but it's

more $$$$. The 2001 is better if you leave it on for a

awhile and the shine is very good. I have not seen anything

in it's price range that shines as good. I'm going to try the EF tire stuff and some Zaino protectant as soon as I get the chance.
 
Thanks so much everyone. Sounds like the primary tip, whatever the product, is to wipe off the excess after it sits for a bit. I do that for everything else, not sure why I never did it before on my tires.
 
Kind of curious as to what's in the Turtle Wax gel. Is it one of the safer products to use on tires? I've never used the stuff before. Just curious.
 
Never tried the gel, but I like the Turtle Wax Tire Wax. It's a white liquid that's thicker than the spray stuff. I put it on with the Tire Wipes and it does a great job for me. Not expensive, no spin off, and no artificial wet shiny look. Just my $.02. Used it on my Camaro last week. I would have taken pictures but my son had my camera in Canada.
 
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This is an excellent product that does not seem to get much mention. The price ($12) may deter a few potential buyers. It is great on tires (very low shine, natural appearance) and awesome on matte black rubberized trim.
 
That sounds great, always interested in new products. Do you know if that product has any UV properties? What about durability? Browning of tires? Thanks.
 
I'm currently using the Meguiars Endurance product. Is it actually bad for the tires??



I would change if that is indeed true, however I would be upset because the product is expensive..



I noticed at first with it that it made my tires brown after a week or two. Then, I cleaned the tires really good and re-applied the stuff. Now, my tires look great and stay looking that way for a while (like 2 weeks).



I don't like really shiny looking tires and I find the Meguiars provides the amount of sheen that I like.



However, if it is people's recommendation that I switch to something else like Viynlex I will. What do you think?
 
Tom P.



I also use the 3M Dressing and love it. It was one of the products I bought on impulse with the intent of testing it against other dressings and it is all I ever use on tires anymore. Gives the tires a clean, pure black look. Doesn't attract much dust and takes a while before the black appearance fades. The tires have a natural look, just like new tires that have been cleaned and put on display in a tire store. If you're looking for the blinding tire shine this one isn't for you. If you like 303 on tires try this. Now I save my 303 for the interior and leather seats.
 
I hope this means we have made up!
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The durability is much better than other dressings I have sampled and God knows I have shelves full of different junk! I am not a big user of tire dressing and probably do it every other month. I have never experienced the "browning" problem others have mentioned. I have found the car can actually be driven in the rain a few times and the 3M is still there! I like that.

I can't address the UV protection factor. Perhaps taking a look at 3M's site could answer that question. Also, this product does not contain silicones. (We had this conversation last month).

Our Passat wagon has lots of soft rubberized trim around all the windows and it looks crappy after 5 years of exposure. This was the reason I tried the 3M...not for the tires. This is really the only product I have tried that makes the trim look "just right" and does not bleed all over the paint (YUCKKK!!!) when it rains. I apply it a couple of times per year and it works great for that job.

I have never tried the stuff on the interior 'cause I like VINYLEX so much for that job.

Description from Larry Reynold's site: <em class='bbc'>A rich emollient oil-based conditioner that cleans and protects all exterior rubber and vinyl. Spray on a soft cloth, apply a thin even coat, allow to penetrate for a few minutes, then buff-off the excess. Leaves a medium gloss finish without any greasiness. May be used on all non-painted exterior rubber and vinyl parts. Several applications over time will help restore the black patina to exterior rubber.[/i]

I think this is a great product to try if you do not seek a glossy finish.
 
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