01-14-2016, 05:30 PM | #1 |
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Tire Care
Hey all,
Just curious what everyone uses for tire care for the side wall to keep them looking new and black after a good car wash? I know somewhat that oil based stuff can be bad for the protective layer on the tire(such as tire shine) and can turn them brown quicker... School me. |
01-14-2016, 05:41 PM | #2 |
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I use two different products. If worried about length of time the coating will be on it I use 303 protectant as it has a 40 proof sun blocker in it. This is recommended by a lot of upscale rv manufacturers due to long periods of time Rv's sit. I use this on my interrior and it is amazing how long it lasts. On my motorcycle it lasts about a month, daily driving in the weather of Florida. The other product I currently use because these tires will be toast before any cracks appear is Carpro PERL. This is supposed to last a while up to 3 months if you apply 3 coats. Doubt would cause any cracks as this is a very good professional product company the pro's use.
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01-14-2016, 05:50 PM | #3 |
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01-14-2016, 05:58 PM | #4 |
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^^^ I use the gel version of this that you can buy from Walmart. I don't like the applicator that comes with the product so I bought a 2 pack from chemical guys. It works AWESOME.
I've been using this stuff for 5 years, no complaints and no sling.
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01-14-2016, 09:27 PM | #5 |
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Thanks guys...appreciate the info and pics! Used to be bad about not using the applicators till the sling really got on my nerves.
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01-14-2016, 09:37 PM | #6 |
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Love Amorall! I use the regular kind, been using it for years, have tried a lot of products over the years, not messy, does not stay on for months and does not have silicone in it...awesome stuff!
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01-14-2016, 09:39 PM | #7 |
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I actuallu use some scotch brite pads that have a nice heavy foam side on them, works just as well as applicators, .97 for 2 at Walmart.
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01-14-2016, 10:53 PM | #8 |
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01-15-2016, 11:55 AM | #9 |
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Glen I am surprised you pulled out armorall for this. I would have went with Meguier's tire gel shine purple in a applicator style bottle over armerall. Maybe I just hate armorall too much. Good diagram for tire applicator use though.
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01-16-2016, 10:58 AM | #10 |
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I use Adams VRT. I am not a fan of glossy tires, this leaves a nice semi gloss black tire.
http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exteri...-dressing.html
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I agree it used to be total crap, left my dashboard and interior and wheels Oily and glossy. Obviously they got a change of management along the way, If i post its ok, its because i have used it , not some hip shoot, and it passes the test. Just counted on my detailing shelf, i hsve 5 dressings here! Blackfire, poorboys, carpro, armour all outlast (still crap) and the AA EXtreme. If I can always find a product at the auto parts store I'll do that and save shipping from auto geek. Which sometimes is Horrendous.. And all dressings essentially work the same, one application is a matte finish two applications is Gloss.... |
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http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exteri...ire-shine.html Adam's Polishes is the Officially Licensed Car Care Product of Corvette & Camaro. |
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02-01-2016, 03:41 PM | #13 |
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I have heard all lot about Adams vrt think I'll try it next!
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