2 Tire dressing products. Questions. 3M & Duragloss

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3M Tire restorer.
Duragloss tire and rubber mat dressing.

Anyone have experience with either one? The DG gets good reviews.
 
How similar is the Duragloss to Meg's Hyper dressing?

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dg253 may not be as cost effective (or dilutable) as hyper dressing, but i find it to be a better product (IME lasts and keeps it's look longer). if i'm not using that then i'll use PERL (alternate). if i want something with more shine and longer lasting then i use GG black shine tire spray. not really a fan of hyper dressing and if i were to use it, it would be in the wheel wells and/or engine bay...
 
Also consider 303 Tire Balm, GTechniq T1 or OptiBond. Of the 2 you do mention, I'd probably go w/ the DG first.
 
I have used DG253 with good results. Nice even finish that's not to overly shiny. If you were a fan of Zaino Z16 tire dressing this is almost identical.
 
Another fan of Duragloss 253.

For the price, I found it to be a great product that goes a long way. I only maintain my personal vehicles and a bottle has lasted years.

Typically I'll only apply one or two coat depending on the tire and how long it's been between applications. It provides a nice, dark, like/new finish. Even in the worst weather conditions I've found it to last around two or three weeks. Again, brands/types of tires make it hard to nail down consistent results. I can only talk in generalities.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
I dunno, I find 253 to be a pretty shiny dressing.
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How many coats did you apply? If I stop at 1~2 coats and do not apply it too heavy, it will dry to a fairly natural finish. Two coats will be a more satin-ish than natural rubber, but I wouldn't call them shiny. At least in my experience, but I might be applying it thinner than most people.
 
Desertnate said:
How many coats did you apply? If I stop at 1~2 coats and do not apply it too heavy, it will dry to a fairly natural finish. Two coats will be a more satin-ish than natural rubber, but I wouldn't call them shiny. At least in my experience, but I might be applying it thinner than most people.
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It sounds like we are not even using the same product. I find it to be very shiny with one coat.
 
Pats300zx said:
I have used DG253 with good results. Nice even finish that's not to overly shiny. If you were a fan of Zaino Z16 tire dressing this is almost identical.
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I really like Z16, so I'm going to have to give the 253 a try.

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Yes, but it doesn't sound like they are that different or I have an older batch. It's still kinda like a milk consistency.

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I got my Z16 in 2005 and used it up a couple years ago (too many dressings, too little time!). I couldn't tell the difference between it and 253, very thin, white, lemon smell.

I understand the version of Z16 that came out maybe 2010-2011 was thicker and bluish, don't know about the smell, I have never used that version.
 
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