Does anyone make a matte finish tire dressing? I tried some recommended ones.

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So, I read for hours and thought I made the right choice. I picked Opti-Bond.

It went on weird, it kept evaporating away or looked like it was not staying on 100% coverage and separating. Two year old tires that have never had dressing on them (truck I tried for a sample). After three coats it looked even, I wiped off the excess and the next day it looked too shiny. After a 1 hour drive in the rain the front looks matte and the back looks washed off.

Thing is I need this to go on two vehicles garage kept that will see no rain and they have matte black wheels.

I called and a guy said that is the best for what you want. I called back and another guy said get Wolfgang, that is the best.

I got it and had similar results.

What do I need to get to fill my needs?
 
Are you sure you completely got the tires clean? Sounds like most of the dressing was sitting on top of "dirty stuff". I've used Opti-Bond and one coat is good enough to give it a natural look that isn't shiny.
 
I like the look the Wolfgang product provides. I'm not sure I would call it matte however. My idea of a matte finished tire is how it looks after a thorough cleaning with a pressure washer and tire cleaner. Bare naked if you will.
 
Yes, Opti bond is relatively matte to the shiny stuff, but very shiny compared to the matte stuff. Perhaps Dodo Juice Tyromania is what you are looking for.
 
Following this thread. Been looking, too. I want my tires to look really clean, and like they are brand new. I absolutely do not want them to look like I just got done scrubbing them with the bottom of a McDonalds bag!
 
DId you scrub the tires with apc before apply tire shine if not try scrubing them with apc at 1:4 ratio Then try massageing the tire shine in wait for 10 mins then with a dap microfiber try swipeing the excess tire gel off that should give you a matte look if not try adams polishes vrt
 
I think zaino makes a nice tire dressing that is not too shiny
 
I've used Opti-Bond and don't think that it would be a matte dressing, rather a satin or glossier, depending on the number of coats. I have only used a limited number of dressings, and I tend to skew toward stain to glossy, but from what I've read in reviews I think these would be your best bets (you can google XXX reviews and then include reviews from only AutogeekOnline or another auto detailing forum to see what others have thought. That's mainly how I have compiled this list):

Auto Finesse Satin Tire Gel

Dodo Juice Tyromania Non-Sling Tire Dressing, tire protectant, tyro-mania tire dressing, rubber protectant

Ultima Tire & Trim Guard Plus, tire & trim protectant, tire dressing, rubber protectant

And if you're looking for a tire "clear coat" that you can control the shine by the number of coats:

TUF SHINE Tire Clearcoat, tuf shine tire dressing, permanent tire shine, permanent tire sealant

Whatever you decide, share them with some pics to help out others looking for their "perfect" tire dressing!

Happy detailing!
 
I'm not sure where people are coming from, but OptiBond isn't matte at all. Only one I've ever used that is is Poor Boy's Natural Look. It's called that because it gives a "natural look" - not a dressed look. It's specifically made to not be shiny.
 
camaro2ssblack said:
Adams SVRT
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You call this matte ???

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swanicyouth said:
You call this matte ???
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It's not extremely matte, but by no means shiny. It's matte compared to Opti-bond, but "shiny" compared to Tyromania.

IMO I'd call it satin, so yes not matte.



 
CWallace said:
I think zaino makes a nice tire dressing that is not too shiny
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Boom this is your answer here. I don't think you can get a more perfect matte than this. If you want I have a near full bottle and I can send you a picture of my tires wearing the dressing.
 
Of course you've gotten the point by now, make sure they are surgically clean. That outta' the way, I may get tarred and feathered for this one, but PERL @ 3:1, maybe even 5:1 (especially for matte) will work. The key with PERL is that it be allowed to completely dry for a couple of days. (I keep it @ 1:1, 3:1 & 5:1)

Sure, I've seen guys talk about it streaking. OTOH I've seen Mike Phillips say it works just fine on the exterior trim and tires. Providing you let it sit in, then go back and wipe it down.
 
Adams VRT on this one. Wipe it down with a "junk" mf towel and it will make them look rich like new.

That said, I have Perl in my Friday basket to try out. I'm getting a Litre so I hope I like it.
 
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