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Originally Posted by Auston (Post 444539)

Which brand? Is there a trick to avoid?

After putting Eagle One tire dressing on this afternoon and letting it dry for an hour I took a 15 minute
drive. After the drive I checked the fenders around the tires and found there was some residue from the
tire dressing slung onto my paint (front and rear fenders). I wiped the tire dressing residue off the
painted areas, but the question is would it have stained the paint if I missed it? The stuff looked like
chewing tobacco

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Originally Posted by chuckd05 (Post 444879)

Black Magic Ti, Def the best imo

gel is a touch better than the spray but spray is easier.

I've never used either one of those brands. I use Meguiar's.
But, I don't spray it on! I spray some into an empty (clean) coffee can, and use a soft car wash brush to apply. That way the wind, or poor judgement won't get any on the paint!

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Originally Posted by 6spd (Post 445083)

Just did a little google search and it seems like only the shittiest quality shines *may* damage tires. I suppose if the tire is used for many years, say 5-6, rather than the average 2-3 years, tire shine *might* have enough time to do damage. In my first hand experience, Ive yet to see any car tire damaged by a tire shine product. But.. this is just in MY experience, others may differ.

Any poor quality product, *MAY* cause damage to your car. Let's be straight forward here. There are a 1000 things that can damage your paint. Tree sap, asphalt, bird crap, heat, low quality wax, etc... Botom line is this use a decent product, don't use TOO much, let it dry thoroughly, and you lessen the possiblity of excess flying off onto your paint. Also, be aware and check if there has been any fly off and wipe it off with a quick shine and remove it so it does not sit on the paint and cause any damage. About tires coming apart, I have yet to hear of ANY tire damage from tire dressings. I have heard about old tires, I'm talking older than 9 years old being installed on cars and those coming apart like a wet paper bag. It was on 60 mins or Dateline. I guess as years pass and even though a tire may sit on a shelf it dries out and over time (6 years or more) it can be a very dangerous hazzard. There is a 4 digit number on the tire that represents the week and the year it was made, and anything over 6 years old is NOT reccommeded to be installed on your car. Looks like this (4009) this means it was made in the 40th week of 2009. Just my 2 cents...

Has anyone tried Stoner's tire shine? I want an aerosol tire shine with a high gloss.

I use Stoners and love it. I get the pump bottle, not the aerosol and spray it onto a round applicator, then apply it to my tires. I let is sit for a few minutus then wipe it with a terry cloth. I am not a fan of the wet look but I do like for the tires to be black and clean looking. I have never had any issues with the Stoners slinging off, but I don't lay it on that thick. I also have never had a set of tires last long enough to worry about the tire gunk damaging them. Burning the tread off in 16k miles takes place long before that!

AZ

I use the Meguiar's hotshine (I think it was called) and use only a small amount.

Target sells these gray/blk applicators with plastic handles by Vroom.
Those are very good cause you won't get dressing on your hands.

I've been using this stuff for years with a sponge applicator from Pep Boys:

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