Royale

Just wondering which products you guys find best for that wet and glossy look.

Looking for durability and something which stays on the tires.

THANKS and good day

no_clue

I use Forever Black (Bed Liner Gel), NOT the tire gel.

It doesn't give shinny looks, but it stay deep black w/ constant rain and drive through car wash.

Last time I applied on my tires was on Feb, and I still don't see the need to re-apply them yet.

jthallah

Wow, that is an excellent idea. Thank you.

j_belll

i wanna know too, but i want the glossy look

W211 Ryda

I found this on another forum. Good stuff!!!


"I would be cautious using any silcone based tire dressing. They definitely make the tire look so dark and wet but silicone based dressing can be harmful to the tire and your paint. Silicone based tire dressings don't get absorbed by the rubber and just sit on the surface andcan cause browning of the tire. Additionally since it sits on the surface it can be easily slung on to the paint when the vehicle is in motion. This sling can damage the clear coat and make it bubble up. When detailing its easy to tell vehicles that have used too much silicone based dressings. I think silicone based dressings are great for shows but not safe for regular usage. If you do use them buff the wheel dry to minimize sling.

I recommend using water based tire dressing which actually help nourish rubber. The water based dressings like the Poorboy's World Bold n' Bright still give a great shine but without the risks. http://www.detailedimage.com/store/p...roducts_id=145 "

StealthAuto

Meguiars High Endurance tire gel... I love it

55fanatic

Ive been using Adam's Polish VRT(Vinyl, rubber, Tire) gel which is water based. Doesnt give that over the top "wet" look but def gives it that nice clean look for long periods of time

j_belll

gotta check that out. keeps the tires lookin glossy?

aceman

I'm going to ask the folks at the car wash i use. The guy has a paint brush (wide one) that applies the liquid, and i drive away within minutes & never see crazy spray on the body like i do when i use Armorall or similar products.

Aceman

AndrewAZ

I always have trouble no matter how little I use with it coming off the tires and leaving crap on the side of the car after a few days... So far the only way to do it is apply it then take an old towel and wipe the tires off more, but it takes a lot of work and gets messy.

GDawgC220

I use to have this problem too. I got a tire applicator at Advance Auto for like $2 and use that, I swipe over the tires 3-4 times around using a little bit of gel. Use a little bit of gel to cover the tire once over. Then just go around a few times without adding more gel. Now I don't get the sling coming off when driving away. Let it sit for a few minutes as well after applying.

ima55r2

I gave up on gels and foams after I found this. It dries in minutes and last months. Dust and dirt washes off and the tires look black.

http://tireific.com/

lig

I use the G-dawg technique.

Foam applicator, thin coats of Endurance. It's not the most shiny of tire dressings but I like it that way.

Satiny w/ the first layer and then more shine w/ each application.

No issues with slinging.

GDawgC220

Nickc0844

I agree. I've been using Adam's VRT for years now. I like it too because you can alter the look of it based upon how much you buff it in with their grey sponge. You can go from a "bling" look to a nice a flat satin appearance. On top of that, there is absolutely no sling. It's in a "lotion" type form, so it's easy to apply.

Poorboy's Bold n' Bright is another good choice. You don't have as much flexibility with it in terms of appearance, and it is almost a pure liquid, so can get a little messy. However, if you want a shinier appearance, this is a good choice.

For the interior (use a different sponge), VRT is awesome. It has SPF 65 in it and is not overly glossy on the dash. It also has an anti-staticizier within it to prevent dust build up. Also, when you get it on the windows when applying on the dash and doors, it wipes right off.

In the end, there is a trade off between using a water based products and silicone products: while silicone lasts longer, it does attract dust and road grime, and as the gent above referred to, is known to have adverse affects on tires (some react moreso than others...Michelin seems to be the worst).

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