What Do You Use To Make Your Tires Shine?

Zack46 · 01-22-2016, 08:01 PM

Gels or Sprays?

I've been using Black Magic Tire Wet Gel the past 2 years to make my tires really shine AND it works great. However, stuff can stick to the tire once the gel is applied, like grass, etc.... I am looking to use a different product for tire shine. Except, with so many products out there, what is the best stuff?

I might consider just using a spray where you don't have to wipe it off. Just spray and walk away.

Spray products come to mind that I would consider using:
Black Magic Tire Wet Spray
Meguiars Hot Shine Tire Spray
Armor All Extreme Tire Shine (I've heard good things about this product)

What products do you guys use for extreme tire shine and how do you apply them?

Glen e · 01-22-2016, 08:06 PM

Theyre a lot the same to me , but always spray the applicator not the tire.

Zack46 · 01-22-2016, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

Theyre a lot the same to me , but always spray the applicator not the tire.

There is actually a video for the Armor all extreme tire shine product on youtube. He just sprays it onto the tire.

If you spray the applicator it would seem more spray would go onto the applicator than the tire.

But, I'm sure it looks good both ways.

Glen e · 01-22-2016, 08:22 PM

Spraying tires leads to slinging , but do what you want.

Frayles · 01-22-2016, 08:23 PM

Adam's Tire Shine for the win. You just spray it on for a real glossy shine or work it into the tire for a more subdued yet crisp look.

Zack46 · 01-22-2016, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Frayles

Adam's Tire Shine for the win. You just spray it on for a real glossy shine or work it into the tire for a more subdued yet crisp look.

I've heard good things about Adams car care products. Just looked the Adams tire shine up. All great reviews.

I think I will give this a shot........Too bad local stores don't carry this stuff. Have to order off the website.

Justice · 01-22-2016, 08:30 PM

I use CarPro Pearl and love it! I've use Adam's in the past as well. I liked it a lot, but I like Pearl better.

prod · 01-22-2016, 08:31 PM

I used to use gel but switched to the spray foam type. The gel was more difficult to apply, especially on textured sidewalls, and stayed wet longer which could cause more slinging.
With the spray foam, I spray it on clean dry tires and its dry in 15min or so, no slinging. However the black effect doesnt last quite as long.

Zack46 · 01-22-2016, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by prod

I used to use gel but switched to the spray foam type. The gel was more difficult to apply, especially on textured sidewalls, and stayed wet longer which could cause more slinging.
With the spray foam, I spray it on clean dry tires and its dry in 15min or so, no slinging. However the black effect doesnt last quite as long.

Your not kidding about the gel being difficult to apply.
It gets on my hands, shoes, etc, etc....

Time to try something different..................

cartem2 · 01-22-2016, 08:47 PM

I use Armor All extreme tire shine spray with a foam applicator. This prevents sling and overspray and works as good as anyother I've ever tried. I used to use the foam spray and walk away but I found that product didn't stay on very long and it actually made the tires brown and dry after it washed off.

SSport16 · 01-22-2016, 09:15 PM

Tire foams make a huge mess on the ground too!

prod · 01-22-2016, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SSport16

Tire foams make a huge mess on the ground too!

True, I dont apply it in my own driveway.

ilirg · 01-22-2016, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Justice

I use CarPro Pearl and love it! I've use Adam's in the past as well. I liked it a lot, but I like Pearl better.

This. CarPro Pearl is the best tire shine hands down I've ever used. It's a nice understated shine that lasts a while. I can't stand the greasy, plastic look from the tire shines you get at autozone or Walmart.

pinoyscorpion951 · 01-22-2016, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Frayles

Adam's Tire Shine for the win. You just spray it on for a real glossy shine or work it into the tire for a more subdued yet crisp look.

This is what I use also. I use Glen's method though and spray it on a foam applicator. No sling.

01-22-2016, 08:01 PM	#1
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01-22-2016, 08:06 PM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Theyre a lot the same to me , but always spray the applicator not the tire. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

01-22-2016, 08:22 PM	#4
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Spraying tires leads to slinging , but do what you want. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

01-22-2016, 08:23 PM	#5
Frayles Drives: 2020 Cadillac CT5 V and 87 Buick GN Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 139	Adam's Tire Shine for the win. You just spray it on for a real glossy shine or work it into the tire for a more subdued yet crisp look. __________________ 2SS, Nightfall Gray, A8, MRC, NPP, NAV, Blk Bowties Gen 6 1100 01-22-2016 2000 03-22-2016 3000 03-25-2016 TPW 4/11 3400 04-01-2016 3800 04-08-2016 - Built 4200 04-08-2016 6000 04-20-2016 Gen 5 1100 04-22-2009 2000 05-15-2009 2500 05-19-2009 3000 05-21-2009 3400 06-10-2009 3800 06-18-2009 4150 06-18-2009 4200 06-19-2009 4800 06-29-2009 4B00 06-30-2009 5000 07-10-2009!!!

01-22-2016, 08:47 PM	#10
cartem2 Drives: Nightfall Gray 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 638 View My Garage	I use Armor All extreme tire shine spray with a foam applicator. This prevents sling and overspray and works as good as anyother I've ever tried. I used to use the foam spray and walk away but I found that product didn't stay on very long and it actually made the tires brown and dry after it washed off. __________________ My Build Journal, Review, and Photos: Here

01-22-2016, 08:30 PM	#7
Justice Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 140	I use CarPro Pearl and love it! I've use Adam's in the past as well. I liked it a lot, but I like Pearl better.

01-22-2016, 08:31 PM	#8
prod Drives: HHR Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: GTA ON CA Posts: 451	I used to use gel but switched to the spray foam type. The gel was more difficult to apply, especially on textured sidewalls, and stayed wet longer which could cause more slinging. With the spray foam, I spray it on clean dry tires and its dry in 15min or so, no slinging. However the black effect doesnt last quite as long.

01-22-2016, 09:15 PM	#11
SSport16 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,435	Tire foams make a huge mess on the ground too! __________________ 2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W) 1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered) 3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built) 6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)

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