dupli color tire shine.....

I saw this on PowerBlock this morning. I think this is definitely a product that I would be using a wheel disc to cover the wheel during application (I have one but would have to dig it out). Having to clean up with alcohol would be a drag. Lasting 5 times as long would be great. Wondering if it could be wiped down while wet to give a matte appearance?
 
GearHead_1 said:
I saw this on PowerBlock this morning. I think this is definitely a product that I would be using a wheel disc to cover the wheel during application (I have one but would have to dig it out). Having to clean up with alcohol would be a drag. Lasting 5 times as long would be great. Wondering if it could be wiped down while wet to give a matte appearance?
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Thats what I was thinking, you'll get some over spray for sure from an aerosol.

Its nice to see they are making more durable tire dressings.

I just applied Tuf-shine to my car today, we'll see how that goes. May pick this up if I see it at a parts store.
 
First time I hear of this product. Overspray seems more likely to happen with aerosol. Can't wait for a review once someone gets a hold of it.
 
I like the fact that its "dry" . I really dont like wet tire dressings that attract dirt!

I dont like that its a spray on but knowing me I will try to figure out another way of applying it.
 
This was on display last year at SEMA but I find it strange that I've never seen it on a shelf at any auto parts store of seen a product review post on a detailing forum. Strange.
 
Paul S said:
This was on display last year at SEMA but I find it strange that I've never seen it on a shelf at any auto parts store of seen a product review post on a detailing forum. Strange.
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That is surprising, I thought it was a peek at this years product.
 
When I did this Camaro he had used Turtle Wax Platinum Tire Shine Spray on it and the tires looked like they were made out of plastic. The only way to remove it was to rip it off with a power washer using a turbo attachment. I spent probably an hour on just the tires. If you look close you can still see some remnants of it. What a mess, if this stuff is anywhere close to it stay away!!!

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The Dupli-color website list the tire shine available online and at the following retail outlets.
NAPA,Pepboys,Jegs,Summit,Auto Value parts stores. It was released in the first month or so of 2012. $19.99 for 2 cans.
At the show it looked kind of plastic or fake IMO.
 
rzatch said:
When I did this Camaro he had used Turtle Wax Platinum Tire Shine Spray on it and the tires looked like they were made out of plastic. The only way to remove it was to rip it off with a power washer using a turbo attachment. I spent probably an hour on just the tires. If you look close you can still see some remnants of it. What a mess, if this stuff is anywhere close to it stay away!!!

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if its like that.....we got a problem!
 
I wouldn't mind trying it if it were not so shiny. I like the clean look but don't like the glossy look on a tire. As mentioned above it you could wipe it down when wet to give it a little mat look I would like it. I tried a sample of some gel that came with the goody package from a car show I went to and can't remember what the brand was but I know I am staying away from gel from now on. Wiped it on and of course you have to wipe all the lettering well the texture of the lettering holds it and you can't wipe it out to save your butt. Tires has a mat kind of wet look to them that was kind of nice. Well when I showed up at the car show stuff in the lettering on the tires slung off onto the paint and of course made some nice streaks in the tires and it sure attracted a lot of dirt. Not sure if it was 3M or Surf City Garage but I will never use gel again. I will stick with Turtle Wax Tire shine tires have the clean look and not overly wet look and they actually stay clean and not stained for a long period of time.
 
Just wanted to give my review of Dupi-colors new tire shine.
I've been using this product for roughy 3 months and I have to say I'm a huge fan! This is definitely a high gloss product and a little time consuming but it's worth the time upfront for 2-3 weeks of lasting product. Even after a few rain storms and 3-4 washes, tire shine remains in tack for weeks. I use an entire can on my 35" tires but I can get roughly 3 applications from one can on my wife's car. Here's my steps:

Step 1 : Degrease and clean Tire (the cleaner the tire = the better the result)

2: Tape off rim for overspray. This product is more like Clearcoat than tire dressing. Overspray was VERY Minimal though and dries completely.

3: One Light Coat, followed by 2 Medium Wet coats. 5 mins between coats and done

Overall my tires look awesome and I finally do not have tire dressing all over the side of my truck. I don't care what the other brands say, I always have some type of dressing on the side of my truck.

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1st Coat
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2nd Coat
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3rd Coat
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