Best Tire foam/or gloss?
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i would stay away from spray-on foams, as those drip over the rims and creates a messy residue on the rims. I used Armor-All's spray tire foam, and had to wipe off the dripping from the rims after spraying on. And they only lasted 3-4 days before the shine fades away.
I'm gonna try the gel route w/ an applicator when I wash my car next time. Probably gonna try Meguiar's High Endurance gel, can't go wrong with a name brand like Meguiar's
I'm gonna try the gel route w/ an applicator when I wash my car next time. Probably gonna try Meguiar's High Endurance gel, can't go wrong with a name brand like Meguiar's
Old skool and cheap!
Here's the technique I've been using for as long as I have had cars, it leaves a nice looking tire that's not too glossy.
Step 1: while washing rims spray Bleche-white (not sure of company that makes it, comes in red/white spray botthe) on tires and scrub with brush (removes oxidated rubber)
Step 2: After tires/rims are dry apply Heavy coat of Armor-all and let sit on tire while while you finish drying. If all that soaks in apply second coat. Then use another clean cloth to remove excess.
Lasts weeks and looks good and seems to protect the tires well...
-sdmp3
Here's the technique I've been using for as long as I have had cars, it leaves a nice looking tire that's not too glossy.
Step 1: while washing rims spray Bleche-white (not sure of company that makes it, comes in red/white spray botthe) on tires and scrub with brush (removes oxidated rubber)
Step 2: After tires/rims are dry apply Heavy coat of Armor-all and let sit on tire while while you finish drying. If all that soaks in apply second coat. Then use another clean cloth to remove excess.
Lasts weeks and looks good and seems to protect the tires well...
-sdmp3
Meguires is the best I've tried. I've tried Armor All, No Touch, and a few other ones (can't remember the names). Meguires usually last about 3-4 week after using 2 coats in good weather. Under heavy rain conditions like this.....
you can expect Meguires to last about a week and a half to 2 weeks. But, I'm speaking out of my experience with Meguires.
you can expect Meguires to last about a week and a half to 2 weeks. But, I'm speaking out of my experience with Meguires.
mazdamp3_18
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i agree with you guys too... i use meguire's.. it lasts pretty long and my tires seem not to get that gooey black deposit on them...
One important thing to remember about tires. Make sure they are clean before using dressings. BTW, the black dust is brake dust getting deposited on your tires/rims by the silicone in the dressing. Be careful using Wesleys Bleach white~~it can/will haze and pit your rims if not applied properly. I use Simple Green, full strength with a little liquid car wash soap on a stiff bristle brush for my tires. Mothers also makes a tire & rubber cleaner that works well, but it is pricey, and the soap / simple green mixture works well. I then use Mothers Duration tire dressing to shine them up. I use Meguiars in a pinch, because thier products are comparable to Mothers, however, If I have a choice, I push the Meguiars bottle to the side and go with the good stuff. Like the bottle says, "There's No Shine Like Mothers" Plus Mothers have a more extensive line than Meguiars, so they offer products for every application you can think of.
kingvitamin
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I use that meguiars tire gel. It's pretty good. I use the High Gloss and put it on pretty heavy, then lightly wipe it with a rag, this gets it into all the little nooks and cranny's. One thing I'd like to say is to stay away from Armor All, even on interiors. ArmorAll dries out vinal and plastics. It will leave your tires a browninsh color too, once it wears off. Armor All actually shrunk the dash of my Blazer so much that it broke some plastic tabs holding it all together. Mothers and Meguiars makes dash dressing without that greasy feeling, that won't dry out your trim/interior so much. Just my opinion.
MidnightP5
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my friend and i use meguilars tire gel, looks great afterwards. I recommend it
Yeah i had the meguiar too,and it work it said. last 1 week. But then one day i was reading the Dunlop tire sheet,and it said"Do Not apply any tire dressing or cleaners.because dunlop sidewalls are specially compounded to resist ozone cracking or weather checking. But i still use it,cause it looks much better..!!
ArmorAll dries out vinal and plastics. It will leave your tires a browninsh color too, once it wears off. Armor All actually shrunk the dash of my Blazer so much that it broke some plastic tabs holding it all together.
I would never use Armor All on anything but tires, it is true that it cracks plastics. I use mothers preserves on everything inside. Also to get rid of that brown stuff on the tires use the Bleche-White. That brown stuff will only show up if you dont clean your rims/tires every few weeks however (from my experience)
I would never use Armor All on anything but tires, it is true that it cracks plastics. I use mothers preserves on everything inside. Also to get rid of that brown stuff on the tires use the Bleche-White. That brown stuff will only show up if you dont clean your rims/tires every few weeks however (from my experience)
Wow, I've never heard of Armor All cracking dashes. I've used it on every car I've owned and never had a problem. Maybe you had a bad dash or something. The brownish tint that you get on your tire isn't actually from the tire cleaner or tire shine. It's actually a chemical that is in the tire that helps protect the tire. I remember reading that on tirerack or discount tire's site a while back..
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I've heard many people say it cracks dashes and leather. In the 15-20 years I've used it, I've NEVER seen it happen.
While I haven't needed to use it on the mp3 yet ( going with all mothers products now), I still see many of my older cars going around. They look great still. No cracks.
I've never seen any evidence that proves armour all cracks dashes. Leather cracks over time any how, it's called age.
Besides the tire gel I just bought, I think I'm sticking with mothers products from now on.
Wonder who's fault that is
While I haven't needed to use it on the mp3 yet ( going with all mothers products now), I still see many of my older cars going around. They look great still. No cracks.
I've never seen any evidence that proves armour all cracks dashes. Leather cracks over time any how, it's called age.
Besides the tire gel I just bought, I think I'm sticking with mothers products from now on.
Wonder who's fault that is
kingvitamin
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Not trying to change anyones mind, but I know that I won't use Armor-All ever again. The main reason isn't even the cracking, but in my old age (26) I've grown to appreciate the stock look of a car dash. The glossy, greasy Armor-All'd look and feel just detracts from a newer car I think. To each his own.
