Tire shine help?

Flushnismo · 04-22-2011, 10:08 AM

I'm looking for some input on what tire shine you guys use. I tired a sponge applicator one but it made my tires disgusting after about a 2 days and that stuff is impossible to get off. It gets dusty here in Texas...so is there a shine that doesn't attract dust? lol
Thanks

Venom · 04-23-2011, 07:37 PM

Rather than using the heavy silicone, I use Armor All's tire foam....it may not be as shiny but it doesnt cake up, is easier to apply, and doesnt spin up on the car when driving. Give it a shot!

dad · 04-23-2011, 08:06 PM

good stuff!

azn370z · 04-23-2011, 08:24 PM

Try poor boys tire dressing. It dries quickly and is not sticky. It's also water based which means it doesn't stain the paint and comes off easily.

Cmike2780 · 04-23-2011, 08:29 PM

I use Adam's VRT. It goes on clean and doesn't splatter. It also "dries" so it doesn't soak up the dust so easily.

karotZ · 04-23-2011, 08:30 PM

I use Meguire's. The BEST for overall car care.

Matthew · 04-23-2011, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

I use Adam's VRT. It goes on clean and doesn't splatter. It also "dries" so it doesn't soak up the dust so easily.

I use this too good stuff

kellyefields · 04-23-2011, 08:45 PM

I have found the best tire product is Zaino. Granted it does not give you that wet look but it makes the tire look like new and you can drive it through water/rain and it will still look like it was freshly washed. I applied it two months ago and granted I dont drive everyday but she is not a garage queen either and the tires still look fresh. Zaino is the easiest and best product I have used. For those that dont know Zaino is a synthetic.

Baer383 · 04-23-2011, 09:19 PM

I just pee on it.

Seriously any of the foam you spray on it works great.

kellyefields · 04-23-2011, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

I just pee on it.

Seriously any of the foam you spray on it works great.

I have found that some of the foam spray has stripped the protective coatings of some rims in the past. others leave a residue on the rims.

Baer383 · 04-23-2011, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellyefields

I have found that some of the foam spray has stripped the protective coatings of some rims in the past. others leave a residue on the rims.

Yeah you have to be careful just stick with the name brand companies and you should be OK.

1325 · 04-23-2011, 10:27 PM

I personally apply 303 Aerospace Protectant on clean tires with Adam's VRT Super Block Dressing Applicator.

You'll get many different suggestions; up to you on what products you'll end up using that work for you.

onzedge · 04-24-2011, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karotZ

I use Meguire's. The BEST for overall car care.

Tjai370Z · 04-24-2011, 01:22 PM

ive been using black magic and they stay on for a while and no they do not attract dust.

i try to buy others but i dont know if i can trust it or either i dont want to be disappointed.

onzedge · 04-24-2011, 01:30 PM

I started usign this a few years ago on all 4 of my cars and am extremely happy with it (and I have tried a huge number of products over the years).

Meguiar's Direct Hot Shine™ Tire Gel Kit

The trick is to ensure you wipe down the tires after you allow it to sit on the tires for a few minutes.

04-22-2011, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Flushnismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 1,041 Drives: 2010 Boosted 40th Rep Power: 16	Tire shine help? I'm looking for some input on what tire shine you guys use. I tired a sponge applicator one but it made my tires disgusting after about a 2 days and that stuff is impossible to get off. It gets dusty here in Texas...so is there a shine that doesn't attract dust? lol Thanks __________________ AeroJacket l BC Racing l B&M l K&N l EVO-R l TWM Performance l Tanabe l AAM l Drop Engineering l Zenclosure

04-23-2011, 08:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	good stuff! __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

04-23-2011, 08:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	Try poor boys tire dressing. It dries quickly and is not sticky. It's also water based which means it doesn't stain the paint and comes off easily. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

04-23-2011, 08:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	I use Adam's VRT. It goes on clean and doesn't splatter. It also "dries" so it doesn't soak up the dust so easily. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

04-23-2011, 08:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
karotZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: not found Posts: 723 Drives: on empty tank of gas Rep Power: 15	I use Meguire's. The BEST for overall car care. __________________ VERTEX \| SUIVAX \| AMUSE \| SSR \| SPARCO \| STILLEN \| FAST INTENTIONS x HKS \| HANKOOK \| NARDI \| NRG \| EVO-R \| ROBISPEC \| SPC

04-23-2011, 07:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Venom Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wilmington Posts: 3 Drives: Black 370Z Touring Rep Power: 14	Rather than using the heavy silicone, I use Armor All's tire foam....it may not be as shiny but it doesnt cake up, is easier to apply, and doesnt spin up on the car when driving. Give it a shot!

04-23-2011, 08:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 48 Posts: 1,156 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 17	I have found the best tire product is Zaino. Granted it does not give you that wet look but it makes the tire look like new and you can drive it through water/rain and it will still look like it was freshly washed. I applied it two months ago and granted I dont drive everyday but she is not a garage queen either and the tires still look fresh. Zaino is the easiest and best product I have used. For those that dont know Zaino is a synthetic.

04-23-2011, 09:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	I just pee on it. Seriously any of the foam you spray on it works great. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

04-23-2011, 10:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
1325 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 287 Drives: 10 370Z BLK 6M Rep Power: 15	I personally apply 303 Aerospace Protectant on clean tires with Adam's VRT Super Block Dressing Applicator. You'll get many different suggestions; up to you on what products you'll end up using that work for you.

04-24-2011, 01:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tjai370Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: CT Posts: 86 Drives: future dream 370z Rep Power: 15	ive been using black magic and they stay on for a while and no they do not attract dust. i try to buy others but i dont know if i can trust it or either i dont want to be disappointed.

04-24-2011, 01:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	I started usign this a few years ago on all 4 of my cars and am extremely happy with it (and I have tried a huge number of products over the years). Meguiar's Direct Hot Shine™ Tire Gel Kit The trick is to ensure you wipe down the tires after you allow it to sit on the tires for a few minutes. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

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