Tire Dressings-which ones?

[Strokerswild]

I quit using tire dressings years ago. I just scrub the sidewalls with Griot's Rubber Cleaner on a retired old athletic sock turned inside out, or a microfiber.

Bam, tires look new and black. No fling or dust attraction.

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[StangTime]

Wow very clean! Do you polish your rotors as well? Or does the new appearance of your rotors mean you keep your car in a museum?

 

[m3incorp]

I will give your technique a try after the rain stops this weekend.

Tire sponge will kick it up a few notches for sure.

I find that I will apply first "layer" then run the sponge around the tire 2-3-4 times. Let it sit. Move on to next tire etc...that seems to prime the tires. Then hit them again with a light amount and voilà - perfection. It's a little "technique sensitive" and practice makes perfect.

I love the stuff so much I bought 12 bottles the last time I was in The States!

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Or does the new appearance of your rotors mean you keep your car in a museum?

He hasn't found a museum up to his standards

 

[MikeDawg5oh]

This is very much a regional product, but I’m a big fan of Majestic Solutions Super Blue. And really most of MS’s car care products including their Shield ceramic products. Very good stuff.

 

[RonsterGT]

I will give your technique a try after the rain stops this weekend.

One more thing. Remember with this stuff, “less is more”. Prime your applicator with a thin strip, then apply light layers and build up. It’ll be worth it! Good luck!

 

[m3incorp]

Thanks, I will do that.

One more thing. Remember with this stuff, “less is more”. Prime your applicator with a thin strip, then apply light layers and build up. It’ll be worth it! Good luck!

 

[DFB5.0]

So having used countless tire dressing products, I would say I have used almost as many ways to apply them.

Here are the ones I am rotating through at the moment -

In terms of foam applicators, I like to use something with a barrier to prevent getting the product on your hands, something a circular wax applicator does not usually have.

These square applicators are sold under a few different brands including Chemical Guys and Maxshine. I tend to use this one the most and are great for both low and high profile tires. The two layers of different foam help prevent product soaking through onto to your hand.

Gyeon's new tire applicators come in two different sizes, a small version ideal for ultra low profile tires and a larger one for higher tire profiles. My suggestion would be to get the larger version for versatility. As you can see, the Mustang's 40 series tires dwarf the small version.

Next, these small foam applicator blocks are designed for ceramic coating and wax application, however they are also great for tires. Again, two layers and great for low profiles.

Detailing brushes can also be used and I would recommend getting some decently sized for efficiency.

At one stage, I was using foam off-cuts from a local supplier, cutting them to shape and replacing them regularity for very little expenditure.

And lastly, these The Rag Company Terry Applicator Sponges can be used for tire dressing or for the final wipe to level the finish

 

[WD Pro]

@Kristian87 : might be into something for us U.K. guys that don’t like the greasy look ...

Auto Finesse Satin Tyre Cream. Less than £10 for 500ml (Halfords / Euro Car Parts). Water based, similar consistency to sun cream and a little goes a long way.

In my impatience, I slapped some on one wheel with a MF, immediately followed up with a clean part of the same MF then went to bed.

In the morning :

For the little time and care I put in I am impressed with the look. Even if it doesn’t last long (reports claim up to three weeks - we will see ...), I think this will be worth it to me based on my car usage, speed of application, look and hopefully a lack of build up / residue (tyre feels absolutely dry to the touch and non greasy).

WD

 

[DFB5.0]

@Kristian87 : might be into something for us U.K. guys that don’t like the greasy look ...

Auto Finesse Satin Tyre Cream. Less than £10 for 500ml (Halfords / Euro Car Parts). Water based, similar consistency to sun cream and a little goes a long way.

In my impatience, I slapped some on one wheel with a MF, immediately followed up with a clean part of the same MF then went to bed.

In the morning :

For the little time and care I put in I am impressed with the look. Even if it doesn’t last long (reports claim up to three weeks - we will see ...), I think this will be worth it to me based on my car usage, speed of application, look and hopefully a lack of build up / residue (tyre feels absolutely dry to the touch and non greasy).

WD

That's just about perfect!

 

[VIPR01]

What’s everyone using for tire cleaner or the step previous to applying dressing?
I recently swapped from P/S Brake Buster or Adams Tire/rubber cleaner to Gyeon Q2M Tire Cleaner. I used a separate foam cannon for cleaning wheels (OG method) - but have found I prefer a stand alone tire cleaner for this process after trial & error. Perl, OG Tire, or Gyeon Quartz Q2 has been getting more attention in the garage.

 

[Blwnsmoke]

Surprised I didn't see duracoating on here. Works awesome, just like a paint. Zero sling, lasts the life of the tire, waterproof. Never have to touch it again, I LOVE this stuff.

I've washed my car 3 times now and still shining.


https://dura-coating.com/?gclid=Cj0...a1tXuO6dpaI1nyw28JcZwM1UZR6vOUesaAruFEALw_wcB

 

[DFB5.0]

What’s everyone using for tire cleaner or the step previous to applying dressing?
I recently swapped from P/S Brake Buster or Adams Tire/rubber cleaner to Gyeon Q2M Tire Cleaner. I used a separate foam cannon for cleaning wheels (OG method) - but have found I prefer a stand alone tire cleaner for this process after trial & error. Perl, OG Tire, or Gyeon Quartz Q2 has been getting more attention in the garage.

I use either Shine Supply Wise guy or Brake Buster, with Brake Buster my preference at the moment.

I found the Gyeon Tire Cleaner to be pretty average to be honest, surprising considering how good the rest of their stuff is.

 

[VIPR01]

Copy that - on the Brake Buster. I have noticed Michelin tires to be more accepting of Brake Buster & OG dressing. Weird, but it doesn’t react the same for me on other tires.

 

[kilobravo]

For sure it's the texture differences.

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