Shiniest Tire shine product that doesn't sling

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Title says it all. I'm looking for the shiniest tire shine product that doesn't sling and lasts for awhile. Been using optibond but am looking for something else.
 
Good luck, for the shine and wet look- i have used will mostly come from a solvent silicone based tire dressing. And almost all solvent based i have used will sling.
 
If you are looking for really shiny tires, then you are also looking for sling. It goes with the territory. I will say that Eagle One Wet is a great looking and easily obtainable tire shine that doesn't sling IF you apply it to dry tires. Any tire shine will sling if you apply it to wet tires, so just be sure they are dry first and that will minimize the amount that gets thrown all over the fenders. I haven't had any sling issues with Eagle One Wet ever, but I always apply it to dry tires, so that sort of says it.
 
Get some Meguiars NXt tire coating in the aerosol can...you can wipe it after application and it will "re-shell" and will not sling..





Of course with most things..."it depends" comes into play. If you have a lot of "ribs" and sidewall blocks you have to be really diligent with the wiping of the sidewall....
 
JW, Mother's FX Tire Shine is certainly a worthy contender. They say to let it dry for an hour and there will be no throw. I can't say I've always waited an hour, but there has been absolutely no throw. Do a 2nd coat for a very rich appearance. Enjoy.
 
I'd be glad to make a few recommendations, what's your issue with Optibond? Not shiny enough? Mother's FX has similar or better durability and about 50% more shine.
 
sonus tire , lanes blue and grape, and four star bazooka( i dont think they will ship out of state), and of course meguiars endurance has been the shiniest/wettest solvent based dressings i have used. plus black magic titanium; however it attracts so much dirt and grime



for newer tires the waterbased dressings work really well. The tire clearcoat from tuf shine works great on new tires, but comes with price and longer prep/cleaning
 
Two coats of Surf City Garage's BBTP is fairly shinny/glossy and does not sling. It's my go-to tire dressing...it spreads easily, covers evenly and looks great. It's a bit expensive compared to most OTC products, but it's worth it. Mother's FXTS is also very good.
 
I have not used the product myself, but I have read reviews about it and seen some pics: Tuf Shine. If I wanted a glossy tire dressing with no sling, this is the product I would probably try first. It is also reputed to be very durable.
 
I second the Mothers FX. You can't be the value and availability.



I also used a turtle wax container I found at a friends garage for the hell of it. Forgot the name, but Had an applicator on top. Very thick stuff but had a mean shine and I dont recall any sling. Not sure of that was silicon based or the level of protection it provided. I'll have to look for it.
 
akimel said:
I have not used the product myself, but I have read reviews about it and seen some pics: Tuf Shine. If I wanted a glossy tire dressing with no sling, this is the product I would probably try first. It is also reputed to be very durable.
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Akimel i have used the tuf shine tire clearcoat on brand new tires, but for wet/glossy looking tires I had to put 2+ coats on it. And you have to rough scrub the tires down to free any silicone or trash- very labor intensive. The sheen lasted about a month and half which was end of oct to around mid dec timeframe. Last I seen my buddys tire was on the 25- and it still looked very good but the sheen is definitely matte.



I had also used it on crappy dry rotting 6+ year old tires. It was a failure and i would not reccomend it for ruined aged tires.
 
Very similar look to Black Magic Titanium Matte Tire Finish which doesn't have quite as much shine, but easy to use and looks good after rain etc. Sometimes can pick it up at Big Lots for $3.00 per bottle.
 
hacadacalopolis said:
Akimel i have used the tuf shine tire clearcoat on brand new tires, but for wet/glossy looking tires I had to put 2+ coats on it. And you have to rough scrub the tires down to free any silicone or trash- very labor intensive. The sheen lasted about a month and half which was end of oct to around mid dec timeframe. Last I seen my buddys tire was on the 25- and it still looked very good but the sheen is definitely matte. I had also used it on crappy dry rotting 6+ year old tires. It was a failure and i would not reccomend it for ruined aged tires.
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Thanks for the review. I guess I'll stick with my Mother's FX Tire Shine. It gives the most gloss of any water-based tire dressing that I have used (and I've tried several); but the gloss mutes pretty quickly. Within a week, if not shorter, it takes on a deep satin sheen.
 
Everyone has different tastes, but I HATE super shiny tires. I like a decent black, semi-sheen. But the wet, slick, glossy look seems so fake and used-car-lot in appearance that it cheapens the overall detail. I use several of the products mentioned here but I don't apply them to get the shiny look. Just my opinion, anyway. :)
 
Chemical Guys New Look Tire Gel has worked very well for me (I like high shine, and I think I get it with just one coat.) I haven't noticed any sling. Lasts a week easily unless I drive in the rain that week...it's pretty much gone after a drive in the rain - I don't know if they're all like that or not. Been using a 16 oz. bottle for about 3 months (once a week) and I've still got 4/5's of the bottle left. This came highly recommended by an auto detail supply store here in my hometown of Pittsburgh and I haven't regretted it at all.
 
I like blackfire, but there will be sling if you apply it too heavily. I use mothers FX as well because it has the most shine of water based dressings I have found ( though megs hyper dressing 1:1 can be bling bling as well if applied with a spray heavily, applied straight, it is crazy shiny but will sling since it is too thick this way)
 
I agree with Jngrbrdman, sling comes with the shine if applied too heavily. I use Meguiar's Hot Shine. Spray it on a clean and dry tire, let it sit for a few, then wipe of the excess with your tire dressing applicator. UTTGP has worked well for me also, two coats will give a nice natural sheen with no sling.
 
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