Tire Shine

Vegasboricua · 02-17-2010, 05:47 PM

I'm really OCD about my tire shine, I really love a good lasting tire shine on my car. I was just curious which tire shines you guys prefer and think are the best?? Foam/Spray/Gel? What brands you prefer? I was using meguires tire foam but I wasn't too happy with it. I tried Armor All Tire Gel and its been holding up pretty well.

Thanks again everyone!

EDIT here is the link to the Amor All Tire Shine
http://www.armorall.com/products/vie...?product_id=24

kdoske · 02-17-2010, 05:50 PM

This type of tire shine definitely last the longest IMO.

Vegasboricua · 02-17-2010, 06:00 PM

I haven't seen that one at any local stores. Where do you buy it at?

dad · 02-17-2010, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vegasboricua

I haven't seen that one at any local stores. Where do you buy it at?

K mart& Walmart.

Vegasboricua · 02-17-2010, 06:29 PM

Alright after my Armor All Tire Gel finishes Ill give it a try. How much did it run btw? 5 or 6 bucks?

SoCal 370Z · 02-17-2010, 07:19 PM

You haven't stated your qualifications for tire shine. Some people like very shiny, some don't, and some like a natural look. But no matter as you can find all your answers here: Detailing Bliss: Wheel Wells, Rims and Tires

Vegasboricua · 02-17-2010, 07:37 PM

Thanks! btw I like the wet shiny look!

SoCal 370Z · 02-17-2010, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vegasboricua

Thanks! btw I like the wet shiny look!

You're welcome. If you resided in the SoCal area I would say head over to the Chemical Guys as you could try their products on the spot, and they're a pretty generous group to begin with. When you do find the one you like you might consider buying it in the gallon size or larger as it is much less expensive that way.

P.S. If ever do decide to purchase something from the Chemical Guys, follow them Twitter: Chemical Guys as that's where they list discount codes.

speedoflife · 02-17-2010, 08:20 PM

For a long lasting, but potentially messy, shine, get the BLACK MAGIC TI (Titanium) series tire GEL wet... Don't use the foam. It's dumb. The spray is good (I use Black Magic Ti spray as well) as well, but it will last about half the time as the gel. The only problem with the gel is that it is a biatch to get off, and when it slings, it can get messy. You just have to get used to using it/know how much to use. That's my recommendation.

Spray

Gel

Not to mention that the car on their box is a 350Z

The gel makes the tires super wet/shiny. It's not an average little sparkle.

D3Daddy · 02-21-2010, 10:15 PM

Meguirs NXT Tire Shine (spray bottle & Eagle 1 sponge applicator). Goes on clean, looks wet, no annoying run off if applied properly, and lasts for a very long time... IMO

Auston · 03-13-2010, 06:21 PM

Hey, what's up. The 2009 370Z owner's manual doesn't like tire dressing/shine it has
on 7-3:

"NISSAN does not recommend the use of tire
dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to
the tires to help reduce discoloration of the
rubber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it
may react with the coating and form a compound.
This compound may come off the tire
while driving and stain the vehicle paint."

Has anyone had any tire dressing brands causing the issues above?

SophiaZ · 03-13-2010, 06:31 PM

I also do the NXT spray. Have not had an issue with discoloration after a year of doing so. Tires look great til the car needs a wash.

dad · 03-13-2010, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auston

Hey, what's up. The 2009 370Z owner's manual doesn't like tire dressing/shine it has
on 7-3:

"NISSAN does not recommend the use of tire
dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to
the tires to help reduce discoloration of the
rubber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it
may react with the coating and form a compound.
This compound may come off the tire
while driving and stain the vehicle paint."

Has anyone had any tire dressing brands causing the issues above?

Just let it dry and you'll have no problem.

6spd · 03-14-2010, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auston

Hey, what's up. The 2009 370Z owner's manual doesn't like tire dressing/shine it has
on 7-3:

"NISSAN does not recommend the use of tire
dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to
the tires to help reduce discoloration of the
rubber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it
may react with the coating and form a compound.
This compound may come off the tire
while driving and stain the vehicle paint."

Has anyone had any tire dressing brands causing the issues above?

thats total bs dude

total...

370Zsteve · 03-14-2010, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auston

Hey, what's up. The 2009 370Z owner's manual doesn't like tire dressing/shine it has
on 7-3:

"NISSAN does not recommend the use of tire
dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to
the tires to help reduce discoloration of the
rubber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it
may react with the coating and form a compound.
This compound may come off the tire
while driving and stain the vehicle paint."

Has anyone had any tire dressing brands causing the issues above?

Beat me to this one

02-17-2010, 05:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vegasboricua Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Las Vegas Age: 36 Posts: 697 Drives: 10 370Z PW M6 BASE Rep Power: 597	Tire Shine I'm really OCD about my tire shine, I really love a good lasting tire shine on my car. I was just curious which tire shines you guys prefer and think are the best?? Foam/Spray/Gel? What brands you prefer? I was using meguires tire foam but I wasn't too happy with it. I tried Armor All Tire Gel and its been holding up pretty well. Thanks again everyone! EDIT here is the link to the Amor All Tire Shine http://www.armorall.com/products/vie...?product_id=24 Last edited by Vegasboricua; 02-17-2010 at 05:58 PM.

02-17-2010, 07:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	A Better than Great Place to Get your Answer You haven't stated your qualifications for tire shine. Some people like very shiny, some don't, and some like a natural look. But no matter as you can find all your answers here: Detailing Bliss: Wheel Wells, Rims and Tires __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

02-17-2010, 08:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
speedoflife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MS/TX Posts: 268 Drives: '06 Pontiac G.P. Rep Power: 16	For a long lasting, but potentially messy, shine, get the BLACK MAGIC TI (Titanium) series tire GEL wet... Don't use the foam. It's dumb. The spray is good (I use Black Magic Ti spray as well) as well, but it will last about half the time as the gel. The only problem with the gel is that it is a biatch to get off, and when it slings, it can get messy. You just have to get used to using it/know how much to use. That's my recommendation. Spray Gel Not to mention that the car on their box is a 350Z The gel makes the tires super wet/shiny. It's not an average little sparkle. Last edited by speedoflife; 02-17-2010 at 08:23 PM.

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02-17-2010, 05:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
kdoske Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 541 Drives: 800whp Unicorn FI Z Rep Power: 17	This type of tire shine definitely last the longest IMO.

02-17-2010, 06:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vegasboricua Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Las Vegas Age: 36 Posts: 697 Drives: 10 370Z PW M6 BASE Rep Power: 597	I haven't seen that one at any local stores. Where do you buy it at?

02-17-2010, 06:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vegasboricua Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Las Vegas Age: 36 Posts: 697 Drives: 10 370Z PW M6 BASE Rep Power: 597	Alright after my Armor All Tire Gel finishes Ill give it a try. How much did it run btw? 5 or 6 bucks?

02-17-2010, 07:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Vegasboricua Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Las Vegas Age: 36 Posts: 697 Drives: 10 370Z PW M6 BASE Rep Power: 597	Thanks! btw I like the wet shiny look!

02-21-2010, 10:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
D3Daddy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: La Palma Posts: 83 Drives: 09 370Z MagBlK Tour Rep Power: 16	Meguirs NXT Tire Shine (spray bottle & Eagle 1 sponge applicator). Goes on clean, looks wet, no annoying run off if applied properly, and lasts for a very long time... IMO

03-13-2010, 06:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
Auston Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 764 Drives: 2009 Z34 T+S RAE Rep Power: 17	Hey, what's up. The 2009 370Z owner's manual doesn't like tire dressing/shine it has on 7-3: "NISSAN does not recommend the use of tire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to the tires to help reduce discoloration of the rubber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it may react with the coating and form a compound. This compound may come off the tire while driving and stain the vehicle paint." Has anyone had any tire dressing brands causing the issues above?

03-13-2010, 06:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6733	I also do the NXT spray. Have not had an issue with discoloration after a year of doing so. Tires look great til the car needs a wash.