Suggestions for Tire Shine product?

[smr2112]

Anybody have a good recommendation for a solid tire shine product that doesn't

make them look greasy or feel greasy?

 

Seems like just about anything looks good for a day and then back to being dull-ish.

I have the Goodyear LS-2 and they seem to dull faster than other tires I've had.

 

[jeff_h]

When I wash the car I use the spray can of Armor-All tire shine, and then last week got a car of Meguiar's tire shine spray can. When I washed the car I put the Armor-all on the back and Meguiar's on the front, then the next day asked my wife to decide which was better... they both looked the same. I also have clear squirt bottle of Black Magic tire shine, that takes forever to dry and runs a lot, whereas the other cans are foaming and easier to apply.

 

But as for long-lasting effects - all of the the above are toast once it rains and there's a lot of water spray, and it's back to square one. But I do like the way the foams work from the time you apply it up until the time it rains and washes it all away.

[GrySql]

I've used 303 Aerospace Protectant for years.

This is what my all original, bought new, '03 Mustang GT looks like with 91k miles after using 303 for the last 5 years.

 

After a good wash/dry with Turtle Wax Ice Car Wash, I put some 303 on an small clean sponge to apply on the tire (or whatever), let it dry for about 5 minutes and wipe again with a dry shop towel/rag, it leaves a dry shiny tire.

The chrome wheels look good too after I use it there, leaves a dry, non-dust collecting, water resistant coating.

I also use it on my leather seats, vinyl convertible top, black painted trim, black plastic trim, dashboard - anything but the silver paint, and it won't hurt that either if you get some on it.

I use something else on the paint (not Zaino) and it's so slippery that you cannot lean against it without slipping off.

When I get done the car practically looks new, like a time warp back to the showroom.

 

But, this is sunny CA and the winters are not that harsh.

 

Edit:

I washed the FFH as described above today.

I then used some 303 on the FFH's 18" Eagle LS2's, it did not leave them shiny.

I'd had the car 'sealed' before I picked it up, which included the interior/exterior/wheels and tires.

What the result today, after the 303, was that the tires just look 'new', not shiny, not wet - just like new, dry, darker black rubber.

Not the car wash shiny, but just like new tires, I like it.

What over-spray got on the wheels left a water resistant, shiny finish after buffing with a towel.

It's good stuff and very easy to use.

 

Edited May 10, 2013 by GrySql

[acdii]

There is a new product that is sprayed on like a paint and doesn't wash off like other products, but I dont remember who it is from.

[itschris]

I've found the most critical thing to stunning tire shine is a clean tire. I always spray the tire sidewall down with Wesley's Tire White and hit with the scrub brush. You'd be amazed at the dirt and grime that comes off. Once dry, any of the shine products work well, though I'm liking the aerosal type delivery system from Tire Wet (my go-to) and now Amorall Extreme Tire Shine. Both look great and hold up well, but neither are fantastic without the clean sidewall.

Edited May 16, 2013 by itschris

[hybridbear]

I want to try this. Our tires look brown on the sidewalls from winter sand and grit

[itschris]

It's really worth the minimal effort it takes. The best tire shine won't look great on a grimy sidewall. Simple green or greased lightning works too if you have it handy, but Wesley's tire white really works. I just wet the wheels down (and the car to minimize overspray issues of cleaners on your paint), spray all the sidewalls, then come back around with a stiff brush. You'll see brown grime just running off the tire. It's amazing what the tires collect from just normal driving in a couple of weeks.

 

Seriously, even regular Armorall looks really good and lasts pretty long when the sidewalls are really clean. Give it a try and let me know what you think.

Edited May 16, 2013 by itschris

[GrySql]

Wesley's has been around for a looong time and works very well, I agree with itschris.

Just don't let it dry on the tire - wet, apply, scrub, rinse and wipe dry- you'll be amazed.

Then dress the tire & wheel and it's a job well done.

 

My tires don't normally get that dirty but I have Wesley's in case they do.

[hybridbear]

Wesley's has been around for a looong time and works very well, I agree with itschris.

Just don't let it dry on the tire - wet, apply, scrub, rinse and wipe dry- you'll be amazed.

Then dress the tire & wheel and it's a job well done.

 

My tires don't normally get that dirty but I have Wesley's in case they do.

 

It's really worth the minimal effort it takes. The best tire shine won't look great on a grimy sidewall. Simple green or greased lightning works too if you have it handy, but Wesley's tire white really works. I just wet the wheels down (and the car to minimize overspray issues of cleaners on your paint), spray all the sidewalls, then come back around with a stiff brush. You'll see brown grime just running off the tire. It's amazing what the tires collect from just normal driving in a couple of weeks.

 

Seriously, even regular Armorall looks really good and lasts pretty long when the sidewalls are really clean. Give it a try and let me know what you think.

Where do you buy Wesley's? Is this it? The only thing I can find is called Bleche White.

Edited August 21, 2013 by hybridbear

[hybridbear]

Has anyone tried Black Magic Foam?

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Magic-Tire-Wet-Foam/dp/B0009IR0OW/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1377100257&sr=1-3&keywords=tire+foam#productDetails

[aaronj1159]

Has anyone tried Black Magic Foam?

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Magic-Tire-Wet-Foam/dp/B0009IR0OW/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1377100257&sr=1-3&keywords=tire+foam#productDetails

Yes, and it works very well. I can't use mine now because it's (I believe) Si based as opposed to water based, and I have plasti-dipped rims. That stuff would strip the dip right off. But before I did my wheels, I always used Black Magic and it works quite well.

[djminfll]

I use Meguiar's Endurance Tire Shine, and it lasts between washes (about a week).

http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Endurance-Tire-Dressing-Trigger/dp/B004HCM9GK/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

 

Whatever you use, make sure to wash off any overspray that gets on the rims. I missed it on one wheel, and it took forever to get the wheel cleaned off.

 

Hybridbear, how did you enter the "link" in your prior message rather than have to paste the URL?

[jeff_h]

...also, I get a light green can of Turtle Wax tire shine spray since it was slightly smaller than the Armor-All or Meguiar's and a buck cheaper. This was a case of you-get-what-you-pay-for, as it wasn't very good so I would definitely not get that again.

[GrySql]

 

Where do you buy Wesley's? Is this it? The only thing I can find is called Bleche White.

Funny, as sure I say 'it's been around for a long time', it's bought out and re-packaged.

Yes, looks like that is the same stuff. It's a tire cleaner and really gets the dirt out before you dress the tire with a tire shine product.

I wet the tire with the hose/water, spray it on and scrub the tire with a good brush or a sponge, then let it dry and apply Formula 303 or what ever you use as a shine/blacking agent.

Edited August 21, 2013 by GrySql

[hybridbear]

I use Meguiar's Endurance Tire Shine, and it lasts between washes (about a week).

http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Endurance-Tire-Dressing-Trigger/dp/B004HCM9GK/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

 

Whatever you use, make sure to wash off any overspray that gets on the rims. I missed it on one wheel, and it took forever to get the wheel cleaned off.

 

Hybridbear, how did you enter the "link" in your prior message rather than have to paste the URL?

Highlight the word and then click the image of the chain links with a green plus which is just below the font size option when replying.