Tire Shine

[youngflashycamr]

Do you use it? what kinda rubbers are you spinnin? what brand shine do you use? any other parts of your car?

if my camera was up and running, i'd post pics of how seductive my toy looks.
Steelies, Michelin Hydroedges, Black front bumper,
Black Magic Titanium does MAGIC!!!!!

[geoff5093]

I usually use whatever is on sale at Auto Zone. I've found that the Armor All foam works the best for me. The liquid thats in a spray bottle never really gets applied evenly and leaves spots, especially on the surrounding wheel area and the car itself.

[bigbird]

i believe everyone uses tire shine. but ive never used it on anything but tires.

[Venom_5]

i use Armor All Tire Foam on my tires .... makes them look like pure sex!

and you dont have to rinse it off, thats why i like it

[Black95Cam]

Originally Posted by Venom_5

i use Armor All Tire Foam on my tires .... makes them look like pure sex!

and you dont have to rinse it off, thats why i like it

+1

[MIC0417]

My Firestik CB antena says to use tire shine to clean it.
I like any of the foams, they work much better than the oil type that is sprayed on as a liquid. And Sumitomo's

[95WhiteCamry]

what's wrong with just washing the tires with soap and water when you wash the car? how badly do you need that shine anyway? drive some miles and it's gone.

[youngflashycamr]

^^not the way i do it.
lol
my tires, bumper, and antenna stay seductive
i have a shine fetish
lol

[bigbird]

tire shine does nothing but make the tires look wet. its purely cosmetic. the only problem ive found with foam is that it isnt wet enough a look for me. i jsut tried using some "hot wheels" from meguiers i think it is. its great. lasts long, deep shine and doesnt spray or splatter. but i usually let the stuff set before i go driving.

[eddie926]

I've been using Meguiars Endurance gel...

http://www.meguiars.com/?tire-care/G...nce-High-Gloss

Apply with an Eagle One tire swipe.

http://www.pakshak.com/eagle-one-tir...s-regular.html

Both are available at Auto Zone.

Goes on nice without having to worry about getting overspray on your wheels or paint. Lasts a long time. Very shiny. If you don't want it quite as shiny, you can buff it down a little with a MF towel after it dries.

This should probably be in the detailing forum. Try searching around there for plenty of info on tire shine products, etc.

[MisterArdovino]

Coming from the auto-detailing business myself, i have found that the best tire shine to use is a silicone gel. While this is the most expensive option, when applied right it will give you a beautiful shine that will last long, and not fling all over your car like the spray-on shine will. The silicone gel can be applied to all dark plastic parts to bring the color back. There aren't many of these places on our camrys, but places such as mud flaps, the inside of the wheel well, and the area below the windshield under the wipers take to this shine fairly well. Also, the best method of applying the shine for a deep, dark color is to first brush clean the tires with warm water with a small amount of soap, and a firm bristle (not wire) brush. Then, apply the shine generously around the tire with a sponge, and let it sit for about 30 minutes. Wipe off the excess with a rag, and then apply, wait, wipe again. Doing this about three times will result in a nice shine for your tires, and after the shine is gone will still keep a dark color to the tires.

[bigbird]

isnt thst the stuff they use at dealership showrooms. i cant seem to find any.

[CamNub]

Make sure it isn't petroleum based. It will eat at your tires.

[masteryota1]

this stuff here...

[MisterArdovino]

We did use the silicone-based shine on showroom vehicles as well as high-profile deliveries, but because of cost we began to cut back on even that. The stuff that we used was from an Ashland private subsidiary and cost about $45/16oz. The lower cost alternative that we used more regularly was a solvent-based high gloss dressing that also contains silicone, but in less of a concentration. This dressing could actually be sprayed through a spray bottle, and still provided nice results, but wore off quickly, and also tended to turn the tires brown after extensive use. I would tend to stick to the gels. I think that Meguiars gel may provide a similar finish, but i have not used it so i can't tell.