New Armor All Extreme Tire Shine Gel...review

I was wondering WHY someone would "bump" a thread from 2006 (11 years. Really?)
Anyway, the search for the shiniest tire shine seems counterintuitive, in my view, as new tires were never manufactured that way, nor should the tires on a vehicle be shinier than the paint. I "highly dislike" plastic-looking tires, but again, that`s just me. For others, extreme tire shine is just the way a vehicle should look (to them).
You just will not win many cars shows Best-In-Show Awards with it (except maybe the Kid`s Choice Award Trophy). Just sayin`......
 
Too much shine isn`t my thing, but dull tires take away from the overall look. My preference is the black licorice look. Dark, dark black and a hint of shine.

AA gel delivers on that and it lasts even longer than PERL for me.

I dug up the thread because why start new, some good info in this one, even if this stuff has become lost in the sea of newer but not as good products.
 
Dan said:
Too much shine isn`t my thing, but dull tires take away from the overall look. My preference is the black licorice look. Dark, dark black and a hint of shine.

AA gel delivers on that and it lasts even longer than PERL for me.

I dug up the thread because why start new, some good info in this one, even if this stuff has become lost in the sea of newer but not as good products.
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Hello Dan,

Thank you for the sharing.
It is good to know Armor All gel lasted.
However, it seems to be silicone based.
Does the gel dry to touch or remain sticky?
Does it brown tires if left to wear out?
Thanks sir!
 
PPLd said:
Hello Dan,

Thank you for the sharing.
It is good to know Armor All gel lasted.
However, it seems to be silicone based.
Does the gel dry to touch or remain sticky?
Does it brown tires if left to wear out?
Thanks sir!
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What makes you say it is silicone based? The spray version is according to the sds. The gel doesn`t list silicone.

The gel to me looks very similar to Optibond in physical appearance. Similar to PERL it really soaks into the tire and the shine comes after it dries a bit.

No browning for me. Not sticky, slightly greasy after it dries.
 
This is from the description of the Gel--"Improve your tires` overall appearance with Armor All Extreme Tire Shine Gel. It cleans and prevents dirt and grime from forming on the surface for weeks after application. This no-touch tire shine gel contains a high molecular-weight silicone. This allows it to form a resilient shield around your tires giving them a noticeable shine and rich black look."

So what`s the problem using something silicone based? Product seems to work, lasts and it`s only $6.74 a bottle.
 
Pwaug, not surprised it contains silicone, most OTC shines do, but it doesn`t feel to be silicone based. I need to try diluting with water to see what happens.
 
PPLd said:
Dan,

Good to see it is comparable to PERL etc.
Thanks I will go grab a bottle and try.
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Worst case you can take it back if you hate it.

The key with this stuff is less is more. The shine comes as it dries. Apply enough to see it is on the tire evenly and let it do its thing.

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For those of you who are searching for suggestions for a matte (AKA,"natural rubber look") tire shine/protectant, please see the thread:
https://www.autopia.org/forums/car-...h-tire-shine-products-vehicles.html?highlight=

OK, OK, I am a tire shine hypocrite!! I`ve been using (past tense, emphasized)Meg`s consumer line tire shine High Endurance because it is available over-the-counter (OTC) and it does last a long time for an OTC product and after it dries in about a day it does loose that initial "wetness" and become more subdued, but still somewhat shiny, but definitely not matte.
 
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