How do I get my tires to shine like this?

V_Eight

V_Eight

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Looks incredibly wet, and I want it!
 
Use a high solvent based dressing that will not dry and kick up all over the car when you drive:) btw...look at the ground around the tires and you'll see a yellow stain..guess where it came from :whistling: don't step there you'll go sliding:horse:
 
I can tell you that alot depends on the tire. Look at how smooth the rubber is on that tire , thats why it shines so nice.
Tire's now are trying to get fancy and put there logos and alot of like 2 dementional art on the sides of tires.
This is a rough surface and will cause not as nice of a shine. just my .02 anyhew.
 
A lot of "shiney" dressings will do that on that particular tire. Look at how smooth the sideall is with little ridges and writings.

Thats actually why my next tires will be the "Michellin Pilot Sport PS2's".

Better performance than my Potenza S-03's and will look better when dressed with any waterbased dressing.
 
I don't think that you would have any problems getting the tires to look that way. I have achieved that look with BnB and with WG BDTG, I think the thing is how long will they stay that way.

"J"
 
joyriide1113 said:
A lot of "shiney" dressings will do that on that particular tire. Look at how smooth the sideall is with little ridges and writings.

Thats actually why my next tires will be the "Michellin Pilot Sport PS2's".

Better performance than my Potenza S-03's and will look better when dressed with any waterbased dressing.
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Yep the smoothness of the tire has alot to do with it. A high solvent based dressing will get you that look. Just be sure to wipe off the excess. You don't want it to go slinging all over your car like poorboy said.
 
Poorboy said:
Use a high solvent based dressing that will not dry and kick up all over the car when you drive:) btw...look at the ground around the tires and you'll see a yellow stain..guess where it came from :whistling: don't step there you'll go sliding:horse:
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I assume that stain is from a spray on dressing now that you mention it.

I use endurance extensively, I wonder if, after multiple coats, I could see similar results on a similar tire.
 
V_Eight said:
I assume that stain is from a spray on dressing now that you mention it.

I use endurance extensively, I wonder if, after multiple coats, I could see similar results on a similar tire.
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I bet a couple of coats of the high gloss version of Megs Endurance Tire Gel will get you pretty close to that look. Of course as everyone else has said a smooth sidewall contributes to the shine and unwiped dressings will likely sling all over the place.
 
You can lso get the same results with a (belive it or not ) can of PAM cooking spray except don't go near a puddle of water >>My stang looks as good as that one!
 
harry444 said:
You can lso get the same results with a (belive it or not ) can of PAM cooking spray except don't go near a puddle of water >>My stang looks as good as that one!
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My old stang was pretty freakin gorgeous if I say so myself.
 
Thier are a few things that factor into that shine and it seems like everyone else has covered it.Something I noticed is that the tires are brand spanking new, its definetly a solvent base rubber ,exterior dressing (we use something similar Blue magic) and if you shoot the blue magic first (blue magic actually takes a good 24hrs to dry)let stand for a hot sec then go over it w/ a interior/exterior using sponge type applicator(wipping of excess blue magic and applying int/ext at same time and let stand) w/ the drying effect of int/ext and deep wet look of solvent based Bluemagic All Season dessing you should have it.(or something close) and I also noticed today(it was a little chilly 56 degr.(spelling) the int/ext dressing and blue magic dried quickly and evenly so it looked real good.So maybe the temp has a little something to do w/ it staying so dark...stay up good luck and peace out.....OG
 
Meguiar's NXT Insane Shine Spray will give you that look in one application. If you don't want to get it on the wheels, Meguiar's High Endurance gives a real nice wet look, That's what I use, I can post pictures of both (NXT and High Endurance) if you want.


EDIT: Meguiar's NXT Insane Shine on my dad's '99 Silverado:
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vwgtivw said:
Good old Black Magic tire dressing, but if you drive you car it will be all over it.
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The cure for that: Put the Black Magic on Before you go to bed. Dab up any wells formed on protruding letters, etc. Then let it sit all night. That's what I did, I didn't get any "sling" the next morning.
 
Poorboy said:
Use a high solvent based dressing that will not dry and kick up all over the car when you drive:) btw...look at the ground around the tires and you'll see a yellow stain..guess where it came from :whistling: don't step there you'll go sliding:horse:
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thought a dog was there ...........lol

Jeff
 
Well said poorboy and glen22

That's a typical industrial tyre dressing spray that dealerships use
It comes in 20 to 200 litres and is real cheap
Trouble is it rots the tyres and slings everywhere.

I can get that with autoglym 07B and a few coats of WG or SONUS without greasy feel or residue build up and it lasts a month or two
 
ewwww.... we call that 'ghetto gloss' around here. lol It's motto should be "It is nice for bling, but does nothing but sling." :lol: It has absolutely no value in a real detailer's supplies.
 
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