Tyre Dressing
Jul 23, 2009 | 02:56 PM
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Tyre Dressing
What tyre dressing does everyone use?
Anyone recommend one i normally use Auto Glym but was woundering if there is a better one out there thats lasts a bit longer
Brian
Jul 23, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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From: Essex
I use AutoGlym rubber cleaner plus 5. Only comes in 5 litre tins though!
Freshly applied
After about 25 miles in the rain:
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Jul 23, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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From: Bridgnorth
Chemical Guys New Look trim gel and tyre dressing
Jul 23, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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From: yorkshire
as above CG stuff is great
Jul 23, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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From: warrington
i bought some stuff off ebay in a 5 litre container.its a white liquid that goes on white but gives a very glossy longlasting shine.
ill get the name tomorrow
Jul 24, 2009 | 07:26 AM
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From: sussex
I use poorboys bold and bright.
great stuff, lasts ages
Jul 24, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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From: Baltic Place
Auto glym super sheen
does more than just tyres, dash, general plastics and rubbers great stuff
Not the best piccy but these were done about 3-4 days previous to piccy being taken and covered about 150 miles in pishing rain etc lol
Jul 24, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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From: Nuneaton, Warwickshire
AutoSmart Tyre Dressing Is Excellent Stuff, Lasts Ages! Only Comes In 5 Litre Tins Though!
Jul 24, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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Been using "Meguiars Endurance High Gloss Tyre Gel" for a few years now, I honestly can't fault it
Jul 24, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by
RS_Cosworth330
Been using "Meguiars Endurance High Gloss Tyre Gel" for a few years now, I honestly can't fault it
ditto
Jul 25, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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From: west midlands
Doesnt some dressing shoot off the tyres and stick to the paintwork? i wouldnt want any of that shit on my paint.
Which ones DONT do that and still last ages?
Jul 25, 2009 | 11:10 AM
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From: Bridgnorth
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BM08
Which ones DONT do that and still last ages?
Chemical Guys as above...
Jul 25, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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BM08
Doesnt some dressing shoot off the tyres and stick to the paintwork? i wouldnt want any of that shit on my paint.
Which ones DONT do that and still last ages?
Meguairs Tyre Endurance Gel is alright if you leave it for a half hour to dry and the shine lasts for ages
Jul 25, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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From: west midlands
nice one lads
Jul 25, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Rob84
ditto
what he said....
in halfords.. about 9 quid for a bottle thats lasts for ever..... apply it with the muk off tyre sponge halfords do....
uses very little
Jul 25, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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From: ireland
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RobCarden
what he said....
in halfords.. about 9 quid for a bottle thats lasts for ever..... apply it with the muk off tyre sponge halfords do....
uses very little
i used it, and its great
Jul 26, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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From: Essex
Cheer's for the reply's might pop down halfords in a bit and get some then as wonna clean the car this afternoon
Brian
Aug 4, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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Only one problem with Meguiars Endurance Gel; it's oil-based and contains petroleum distillates, meaning that regular use will tend to dry out your tyres, leading to browning and cracking. No doubt it looks nice and lasts well, but our choice would always be a water-based product, in order to prevent any long term degradation of the rubber - important on performance cars! For a very similar look and longevity to Endurance, Blackfire Long Lasting Tyre Gel ticks all of the right boxes, while for a more natural satin look, Gloss It's new Signature Tyre Gloss is simply awesome.
Aug 4, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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i use turtle wax tyre gel, does the job for me and doesn't end up, up the side of my car.
Aug 4, 2009 | 08:44 PM
Aug 4, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Quote:
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RobCarden
what he said....
in halfords.. about 9 quid for a bottle thats lasts for ever..... apply it with the muk off tyre sponge halfords do....
uses very little
me too!!! top product!
Apr 17, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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Sorry to drag up an old thread but rather than start a new one for the same topic.......
So what do you all recommend if it wasn't already mentioned?
Apr 18, 2013 | 05:20 AM
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From: Preston, Lancs
Apr 18, 2013 | 03:07 PM
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From: Berkshire
Megs Hot wheels here too. 3 cars, regular tyre shined and lasts for ages on the cars and in the bottle
Apr 19, 2013 | 08:07 AM
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From: California
Chemical Guys Natural Shine
Picture 2 weeks after being applied: A few hundred miles and driving thru plenty of sprinkler run off
Water beads right up
New application. Not really any noticeable difference
Apr 19, 2013 | 11:46 PM
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From: Essex
Been using Autosmart Highstyle for ages
Looks great and lasts a while and no sling so doesn't end up all over the paintwork and to top it off its as cheap as chips
Jul 9, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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From: Manchester, la la la
another vote for megs endurance gel and you do need to leave it for 30 mins to an hour to dry out if you want to avoid 'flick off'
Jul 9, 2013 | 09:10 PM
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From: Wiltshire
Megs endurance gel for me too!
Jul 9, 2013 | 10:12 PM
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From: Yorkshire
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xxmichaelanthony
Chemical Guys Natural Shine
Picture 2 weeks after being applied: A few hundred miles and driving thru plenty of sprinkler run off
Water beads right up
New application. Not really any noticeable difference
Looks realy good! im not keen on greasy looking dressings
Jul 9, 2013 | 11:02 PM
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From: blackburn
has anyone tried using 303 aerospace protectant?
does such a good job on most other materials, not cheap mind, might try a bit tomorrow.
Jul 10, 2013 | 07:43 PM
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From: Yorkshire
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xr2wishy
has anyone tried using 303 aerospace protectant?
does such a good job on most other materials, not cheap mind, might try a bit tomorrow.
Mint for engine bays, bit pricey to use on tyres
Jul 11, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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Try Zaino Z16 or Angle Wax Elixir. Both give a nice natural look.
Nov 11, 2013 | 10:43 AM
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