Hi guys:

What a good, easy to use tire shine that I can get at any local auto supply store?

I want it to work well, not spray on the body while driving, and also somethign that doesn't "leak" onto the rims.

Thanks.

Ravi

 

I love the Eagle 1 tire shine with the half moon applicator...goes on great, doesn't splash all over, and lasts for a long time...great "wet look"...IMO

 

I have been using the "Black Magic" tire gell with the built in applicator, seems to last a long time.

 

Thanks fellas! I want it to make my tires look brand new.

Your suggestions are much appreciated, I hate having to "rub" it on with newspaper or w/e.

Def need that applicator pad.

ravi

 

i also use black magic. stuff lasts fow awhile and doesnt spray all over your paint. but i have the spray gel and i just use a applicater i bought at autozone

 

The Black Magic with the aplicator is just like one of those Quick Shoe Shine Kits. Covers a whole sidewall of a 50 Series tire in one swipe.


http://www.autobarn.net/wesbm04twe.html

 

Buy a box of latex gloves, Black magic, and that yellow/black applicator for low profile tires. That gunk will get in your nails and your fingers look black and oily after your done. Just use a lil amount and work it in. You'll get a nice shine but not to shiney, and you'll keep the gel on the tire and not the car.

 

No tire shine...it's bad for your tires.

 

What makes you say that, I'm curious?

 

Ravi, I know you asked for something over the counter, but I can guarantee you will NOT be unhappy with Meguiars #38

http://www.meguiars.com/?pro-vinyl-r...m-Dressing-Gel

I've never tried anything that compares. I apply it with one of the low profile sponge applicators that you can find anywhere.

 

At SEMA The were giving away samples of this new stuff from Armor All. It a tire gel, not a liquid. I put it on my car last night, it's not my style but if a wet look is what you want, then this is the stuff for you. I have not seen tires that looked like this and I got a ton of stares from people today.

 

I use Meguiar's Endurance Tire Gel.. smells like grapes.. lasts about 3-4 weeks in sunny dry weather..

 

So is that low/no gloss? I love keeping the tires black, as in the same flat black as new tires, I hate shiny tires though. It's just not the way they should look to me. I've been using STP tire foam for years, as it doesn't really give too much shine, but it causes all the headaches (drip, splash on body if not blotted after the foam breaks down, etc) that the OP is looking to avoid.

 

I would say it's somewhere in between. Def. not high gloss but moreson than no gloss. Does that make sense? Wish I had a pic to post. I've found this stuff just doesn't come off.

 

And I used to use Meguiar's Endurance Tire Gel.

 

I dont care for the wet look either. New tires don't look wet. After a good scrub with a brush, soap and water, the tires look pretty good. Top it off with a light wipe of Mothers Back to Black and I'm happy.

 

Thanks for the comments and suggestions guys.

 

++ on the Meguiar's Endurance Gel

 

I like it WET. I haven't really found a BEST tire shine product, seems like most things with silicone work around the same. however I did learn one trick from watching dealership lot attendants "detail" new cars (if you can call what they do detailing). they'd use a paint brush (about 5" wide) and dip it into a container of the tire shine product then apply it like that. it might seem like an overkill, but I've never had my tires shine for so long.

 

Heh, this thread seems to have it all for tire prep. OP got his answers, wet guys got thier tips and new/dry guys got some good tips too. @ buzzardmountain: I'll likely try your Meg's out at some point, sounds like about what I shoot for, for now though I'm going to go with davidv's Back to Black and see what I think since I've got a decent amount of it sitting on the shelf.