Tire Dressing

[kent0464]

Everybody likes their tires nice and black. Question I have, is there a tire dressing that makes the tires look good, but doesn’t turn them into banana peels as soon as they get wet?

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[BlueThunder]

It was my understanding that tire dressing....is for the sidewalls....and not the treads.....?

 

[kent0464]

It was my understanding that tire dressing....is for the sidewalls....and not the treads.....?

Of course it’s sidewalls only, although I know people that do the whole tire. Problem is I have to remove the dressing with brake cleaner before going through the water box at the track and was wondering if there is a product that won’t make the tires slick as soon as water hits them.

 

[Kevin08]

I just use the Meguiar's ultimate stuff, the gel - not the spray. I put it on with one of those foam detailing 'gloves.' Easy to control how shiny it looks with a little bit of water and it'll last for a couple of weeks. No sling and isn't terribly affected when it gets wet.

 

[ctandc72]

Cover All. Black can (unless you're in CA). Works better than ANYTHING else I've ever tried.

https://superiorproducts.com/product/cover-all-high-gloss-tire-dressing-aerosol/

 

[Genxer]

Croftgate Tire Shine. No petroleum in it.

 

[Bikeman315]

I’ve been using Chadwick’s No Sling Tire Dressing for the past four years. Before that it was Griots and a bunch of others. It’s a cream, goes on easily with no sling, and has a great low gloss finish.

https://www.chadwickstripleplay.com/shop/chadwicks-no-sling-tire-dressing/

 

[Timeless]

https://www.carpro-us.com/interior/carpro-perl-500ml-17oz/

 

[2015Etrac]

Adams Tire Armor. It's basically an Acrylic clear coat so it doesn't wash off like a typical liquid tire shine.

 

[Jakester]

Meguiars Endurance Tire Gel!
Been using it exclusively so far and love it. You can make it as glossy as you want or go for a more satin look. Lasts a good while too!

 

[Cobra Jet]

Croftgate Tire Shine. No petroleum in it.

^^^ Yep.

I use the same product. It does not sling off the tire and does not leave the tire looking like a shiny wet piece of black licorice... it gives the sidewalls the perfect sheen - not over the top and it’s not a natural dull finish either. Sorta like ‘satin’ if comparing to ‘semi-gloss’...

 

[86pagt]

I like a matte finish so I use
Chemical Guys VRP
Chemical Guys Tire Kicker (Walmart)
When you want them to Pop
Cover All mentioned earlier. from what I have used hands down the best for shine and available at O’Reillys (Superior Products also makes a very good wheel cleaner)

Some other good ones are
Adams
CarPro Pearl
Meguiars Hyper Dressing

 

[2015Etrac]

I like a matte finish so I use
Chemical Guys VRP
Chemical Guys Tire Kicker (Walmart)
When you want them to Pop
Cover All mentioned earlier. from what I have used hands down the best for shine and available at O’Reillys (Superior Products also makes a very good wheel cleaner)

Some other good ones are
Adams
CarPro Pearl
Meguiars Hyper Dressing

Recently, I've really started liking Hyper Dressing mixed 1/4 for fender wells and tires. Some of the things I like about it are a gallon is only around $20 and makes 4 gallons when diluted for a matte finish, you can spray it on wet tires and plastic parts after a wash and just leave it to dry (it self levels), and it's great for engine bays (Found out about this product on Obsessed Garage).

 

[NeedForGreen]

+1 for the Meguairs Endurance Gel. Stuff smells like grape soda too. lol

 

[robwlf]

if you just want a nice clean satin tire i use meguairs natural shine no slick crap or overly shinny , also griots garage makes a satin tire spray works well and again is not greasy or overly shinny just looks like a clean black tire ive been using both and they work great

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