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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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How do i get my tyres looking like Factory new, i dont want Arthur Daily second hand car salesman shiney.

I want a matt/new look.

What do you concourse boys do? pics would be nice

p.s im after a MOTORCRAFT Battery Sticker?
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 12:48 PM
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I use Chemical Guys New Look Gel, and have done for about a year and a half now (still on the same bottle btw with 1/3 of it left).

Make sure the tyre wall is thoroughly cleaned with some APC mix or similar to ensure a good bond. Apply sparingly with a small square of sponge, working well into the surface and all the lettering etc. Do all 4 tyres and leave for about 20 minutes or so. Then, with a dry microfibre cloth, buff over them to take the edge off the shine and leave a nice dry, satin sheen. You won't get 'fling off' up the side of the car, and it's highly durable done this way.

Other good tyre dressings are Blackfire and Zaino Z-16.

The CG's New look applied in the way I said above (pic isn't specifically of the tyre, but it's the best one I've got showing it):-


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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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lovin' the pic, thermometer on the brakes is a neat touch
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by cossiegreg1

p.s im after a MOTORCRAFT Battery Sticker?
Buy a new Motorcraft battery from Ford
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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Second vote for CG's New Look Gel

Great stuff
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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Zaino Z-16 is very good and leaves a natural finish which lasts.
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