Car People: Tire shine. What do you use?

kantonburg · 04-23-09, 10:43 AM

I'm always looking for this and that for car care. I'm just curious what everyone uses now for tire shine. It's hard to find anything that doesn't sling, even after sitting overnight. I keep going back to Armor All Tire Foam. It's cheap and seems to work well on clean dry tires.

So what's everyone's favorite?

tbird2340 · 04-23-09, 10:47 AM

I'm very interested in this as well.. I can't find any that doesn't sling and my truck wheels stick out a hair past the body so I get mad sling!

Hope someone has a good solution!

Michael Corvin · 04-23-09, 10:51 AM

Black Magic for me. Looks great and I've never noticed a 'sling' problem. Of course it barely lasts a day or so.

D.Pham00 · 04-23-09, 11:07 AM

key with any product is to apply just enough. this will help somewhat. i've used a variety of products, and found that aerospace 303 is the best, but honestly, everyone likes different stuff. i like it because it's not too glossy, not too greasy, and usually lasts a while. but it's quite pricey.

al_bundy · 04-23-09, 11:08 AM

i take my car to the car wash every few months

kantonburg · 04-23-09, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by D.Pham00

key with any product is to apply just enough. this will help somewhat. i've used a variety of products, and found that aerospace 303 is the best, but honestly, everyone likes different stuff. i like it because it's not too glossy, not too greasy, and usually lasts a while. but it's quite pricey.

Interesting. Either I've never noticed it or our local places don't carry it. I'll do some googling.

Mole177 · 04-23-09, 12:47 PM

meguiars tire shine...

you need a tire applicator... that stuff stays on for a while.

The Edit King · 04-23-09, 12:58 PM

Bandit03 · 04-23-09, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mole177

meguiars tire shine...

you need a tire applicator... that stuff stays on for a while.

Another vote for Meguiars. Stuff stays on forever, even in the Florida weather.

kantonburg · 04-23-09, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bandit03

Another vote for Meguiars. Stuff stays on forever, even in the Florida weather.

I've seen that. I've used another brand of high gloss tire shine, but it stayed on as long as the vehicle sat still

I've always liked Meguiars' stuff. I always use their Gold Class Wax/Polish.

Shilex · 04-23-09, 01:39 PM

I also second Meguiars. Most of their products are good. I use their Gold Class wax for my black Acura and that stuff is great for a quick wash and wax.

I've never heard of using Aerospace 303 as tire shine. I use it on the interior of my car (leather seats, dash, anything plastic). I really couldn't see it lasting that long on the tires compared to Meguiars or regular tire shine.

SoSpacey · 04-23-09, 01:50 PM

Black Magic for me. No sling and it stays on my tires a decent amount of time.

Kmical · 04-23-09, 02:12 PM

Human saliva ...

tbird2340 · 04-23-09, 02:49 PM

For those pimping the Black Magic... Which product? They have like 7.. I've used their foam before and it does kick ass but it also has mad sling!

D.Pham00 · 04-23-09, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Shilex

I also second Meguiars. Most of their products are good. I use their Gold Class wax for my black Acura and that stuff is great for a quick wash and wax.

I've never heard of using Aerospace 303 as tire shine. I use it on the interior of my car (leather seats, dash, anything plastic). I really couldn't see it lasting that long on the tires compared to Meguiars or regular tire shine.

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303 treated tires have the rich, waxy, almost vinyl-like, dark black look of new rubber. 303 tires look and feel like brand new, not greasy new. For Maximum Tire Beauty: Spray 303 Aerospace Protectant directly on a clean and dry tire until the sidewall is thoroughly wet with 303. Without touching the rubber, easily wipe any 303 overspray from the rim. Do each tire the same way. After 10-20 minutes, wipe around each tire once or twice with a dry rag to pick up unabsorbed 303. Your tires will have the look and feel of fresh new rubber.

they talk about using 303 on tires here:

http://www.303products.com/techinfo/tires1.htm

keep in mind 303 will not make the tires glossy and greasy like other stuff. i use 303 for everyday usage, if i want it extra glossy i use meguiars tire shine gel.

The Edit King · 04-23-09, 03:23 PM

Nobody likes my blonde 50's tire babe.

D.Pham00 · 04-23-09, 03:31 PM

well, i can't see it.

The Edit King · 04-23-09, 03:38 PM

There are none so blind as those who will not see!

D.Pham00 · 04-23-09, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by The Edit King

There are none so blind as those who will not see!

i was blind and now can see!

The Edit King · 04-23-09, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by D.Pham00

i was blind and now can see!

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SPiRAL · 04-23-09, 10:24 PM

I use Wet N Black tire gel by Turtle Wax. It's ok, I'm interested in Meguiars.

D.Pham00 · 04-24-09, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The Edit King

!!!WELL HALLELUJAH HOLLYWOOD!!!

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what can i say, i've been de-WEBSENSE-tized.

Superman07 · 04-24-09, 06:19 AM

I've been using Adam's with good luck. It doesn't have that oily shine look.

http://www.detailersdomain.com/index...PROD&ProdID=77

Nifty03 · 04-24-09, 06:29 AM

Brake Fluid

Brian Shannon · 04-24-09, 06:33 AM

Stoner More Shine

04-23-09, 10:43 AM	#1
kantonburg DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: BV VA Posts: 5,832	Car People: Tire shine. What do you use? I'm always looking for this and that for car care. I'm just curious what everyone uses now for tire shine. It's hard to find anything that doesn't sling, even after sitting overnight. I keep going back to Armor All Tire Foam. It's cheap and seems to work well on clean dry tires. So what's everyone's favorite?

04-23-09, 10:47 AM	#2
tbird2340 DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ytown, Ohio Posts: 4,326	Re: Car People: Tire shine. What do you use? I'm very interested in this as well.. I can't find any that doesn't sling and my truck wheels stick out a hair past the body so I get mad sling! Hope someone has a good solution! __________________ Michael: When I was five, I imagined that there was such a thing as a unicorn. And this is before I even heard of one or seen one. I just drew a picture of a horse that could fly over rainbows and had a huge spike in its head. I was five, five years old... couldn't even talk yet. Xbox Live! - Tbird2340

04-23-09, 10:51 AM	#3
Michael Corvin DVD Talk Hero Join Date: May 1999 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 33,502	Re: Car People: Tire shine. What do you use? Black Magic for me. Looks great and I've never noticed a 'sling' problem. Of course it barely lasts a day or so. __________________ Xbox Live: Sith Draven / PSN: SithDraven / Wii: 3497 1324 7344 6386 Now Playing: God of War II \| Recently Finished: Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time \| On Deck: Borderlands: General Knoxx Video Game Report Card: 2007 \| 2008 \| 2009 \| 2010 The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.

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Shilex DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Augusta, GA USA Posts: 2,041	Re: Car People: Tire shine. What do you use? I also second Meguiars. Most of their products are good. I use their Gold Class wax for my black Acura and that stuff is great for a quick wash and wax. I've never heard of using Aerospace 303 as tire shine. I use it on the interior of my car (leather seats, dash, anything plastic). I really couldn't see it lasting that long on the tires compared to Meguiars or regular tire shine. __________________ ============================================ Bender: Oh... I think I have whiplash. Leela: You can't have whiplash. You don't have a neck. Bender: I meant Ass-Whiplash.

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tbird2340 DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ytown, Ohio Posts: 4,326	Re: Car People: Tire shine. What do you use? For those pimping the Black Magic... Which product? They have like 7.. I've used their foam before and it does kick ass but it also has mad sling! __________________ Michael: When I was five, I imagined that there was such a thing as a unicorn. And this is before I even heard of one or seen one. I just drew a picture of a horse that could fly over rainbows and had a huge spike in its head. I was five, five years old... couldn't even talk yet. Xbox Live! - Tbird2340

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