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Old 07-30-2007, 04:54 AM
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Opinions please, what wheel and tire products do you prefer? What has the best shine? What does not rub off when touched?
Old 07-30-2007, 05:05 AM
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I got an Advanced Auto Parts brand generic spray. I actually like it better than most products because I find that it gives a nice dark color, instead of a glossy, plasticey shine.
Old 07-30-2007, 05:18 AM
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Detailing the tires? There are plenty of suggestions in the detailing forum.
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Meguiars Hot Shine!
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Meguiars Endurance Gel
Old 07-30-2007, 09:03 AM
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We have been using the Zaino tire stuff in our shop and are pretty happy with it. Like their wax, the more coats you put on the better it looks.
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refer to my sticky above...
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I just bought this stuff:
DuPont Tire Shine
http://www.partsamerica.com/productd...egoryCode=3308
because its water based I believe, and doesn't have petroleum or whatever that browns your tires. Had a big problem with my tires browning from "protectants" on my Accord.

For the Dupont, it says just spray on clean, cool tires, and you don't need to wipe, but I found it did drip a bit until dry, but it looks really nice and isn't ridiculously shiny, just kinda glossy and nice looking.
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The "browning" was caused by silicone in the product you were using. Today, most stuff doesn't contain silicone for that reason.
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
Meguiars Endurance Gel
Same here.
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if your tires turned brown, I scrubbed the crab out of them with a brush + soap, then I used tire foam... it has stayed really black, but not 'glossy' which is what i wanted... they just look clean.

poorboys has some nice stuff as well.
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Originally Posted by wayneside
Meguiars Hot Shine!
Same here - been using this for 3 or 4 years now...love it!
Old 07-30-2007, 05:58 PM
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Blackfire!
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Turbo Wax Tire Shine. Doesn't sling off, lasts very well even in harsh conditions, gives great finish.
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Originally Posted by wayneside
Meguiars Hot Shine!
same here, love it! lasts a long time. i always spray it on, let it sit for 10 mins or so and then wipe it lightly to avoid any excess from going on the paint.

jim
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I picked up a bottle of "Wet Jet" at Pepboys last week. I was skeptical, being that it was on the bottom shelf almost hidden from view, but it works well.

I have used alot of different products on tires over the years and between the Meguiars gels and Wet Jet, I am all set.

Wet Jet comes in an aerosol spray can and claims to keep a high gloss shine for weeks, just like Meguiars. I have not personally experienced any tire product lasting that long, but for the time it does (about a week) last I have been satisfied.
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Would it become an issue if the tire protectant get on to the rims?
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
Meguiars Endurance Gel

+1 this stuff is great and you can apply as much or as little shine as you want depending on how much of the gel you use. In fact for a touch up I just run the applicator back over the tires without adding anymore gel and it'll last for weeks. Great stuff!
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Just bought some Hot Shine the other day and put it on...looks great!!
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