Matte finish that lasts?

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CharlesW

The Rainmaker
There seems to be lots of debate about various tire shine products, but what about non shiny dressings?
How about some comments about how long any of the matte finish dressings last?
Actually, 303 is about the only tire dressing I have ever used regularly, and not all that often. It seems to have just wash to wash durability for me. I can't comment on how it stands up in the rain, since when my vehicles get rained on, they get washed. I don't really know if the rain removes the dressing, (303), or my washing did.

Charles
 
I prefer a matte finish, but I like the tire to look black. Natural Look and Vinylex seemed to give me that look best. As far a durability goes, they did sem to last more than just a wash or two.

My tastes have evolved justa bit as I've tried various tire dressings. Right now, I've taken to liking just a bit of sheen to tires, so I go with Bold N Bright or Four Star Ultimate Tire Gel. I apply them with a tire swipe, allow it to sit for a while, then buff off with an old towel.
 
I spray on and work in with a sponge, so it isn't very shiny with most dressings. A week is what I typically get, though the back tires get salty in winter.
 
Charles, I have had some pretty good luck with the Michelin Tire shine. Depending on how it is applied, you can get a very nice matte look out of it and it will last a relatively long time (as far as dressings go). I typically dress my tires after a wash anyway, so I haven't looked into that factor, but I do know that rain seems to take the freshly dressed look away. The tires, however, do stay a little cleaner in my opinion, than if they had a more shiny dressing on them.
 
Zaino Z16 is the longest (matte-looking) dressing I've used. Most of them just wash away in the rain/snow/wash.

The look is very similar to PB NL (for reference).
 
JaredPointer said:
Charles, I have had some pretty good luck with the Michelin Tire shine.
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I picked some up in the kit wiht the cleaner and brake dust repellent, but haven't tried it yet. Glad to hear your comments.
 
PEI Detail said:
I picked some up in the kit wiht the cleaner and brake dust repellent, but haven't tried it yet. Glad to hear your comments.
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Just my opinion, but for an OTC product the Michelin stuff is pretty good. :)
 
CharlesW said:
There seems to be lots of debate about various tire shine products, but what about non shiny dressings?
How about some comments about how long any of the matte finish dressings last?
Actually, 303 is about the only tire dressing I have ever used regularly, and not all that often. It seems to have just wash to wash durability for me. I can't comment on how it stands up in the rain, since when my vehicles get rained on, they get washed. I don't really know if the rain removes the dressing, (303), or my washing did.

Charles
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The 303 also offers suv protection I believe do all others offers this protection?
 
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