Can there be too many tire dressing posts?

Riff

Riff

New member
Joined
Dec 30, 2013
Messages
500
Reaction score
0
I've been a huge fan of Tuf Shine for about 2 years now. Last week I received Ultima Tire and Trim Guard I planned on using for plastic trim and decided to do a comparison between the two on tires.

I had applied Tuf Shine last on March 20. It was mostly gone but I didn't do anything specific to remove it so I'm sure there was a little left. Just washed with Duragloss 902 and a stiff brush.

I was originally planning on one coat each but I was a little disappointed with the Tuf Shine so I kept going. I ended up with 3 coats of each.

All pics have UTTG on the left and Tuf Shine on the right.

One coat:
View attachment 48340View attachment 48341View attachment 48342View attachment 48343

Two coats:
View attachment 48344View attachment 48345View attachment 48346

Three coats:
View attachment 48347View attachment 48348View attachment 48346View attachment 48349
 
So what was your conclusion? It's hard to tell from the pics but even after 3 coats the UTTG still seems darker/richer (well, maybe at 3 coats they are comparable, but I'm interested in your real life opinion since it's sometimes hard to tell in pics). I'd like to see a weekly update, I'm sure the Tuf Shine will be the ultimate (ha ha, no pun intended) winner.

I don't have UTTG but I have WETS...I'm trying to think if I ever tried it on a tire, I don't think so because of its relative cost and the fact I have tons of tire dressings.
 
At one coat, the UTTG wins easily. Much darker and the perfect shine for me. They are very close at three coats.

I'm leaning towards UTTG now because it looks like I can get the shine I like in one or two coats where Tuf Shine needs at least three.

But it's just been one day and it was overcast all day so I couldn't get a good look at it in the sun.

I'll try to keep this post updated.
 
Wets is good on tires.The pros easy application on slotted design sidewalls with no excessive buildup.Easy 10 minutes to reapply after each wash and will last for 2 months on one application.I put it on my tires on my new merc and I didn't want to put anything on the tires that could backfire and cause a promblems.The cons a little tacky and attracts a little dust.I tried Blackfire trim sealant on a travel trailer tires and the big plastic case that encloses the propane.Nice product as well and dries real quick but to little of a dull look,once applied on tires you can't adjust the sheen you desire like wets overall 2 good products.
 
If I'm not mistaken...
TuF Shine recommends a more
intensive tire prep, than the
one you used, before applying
their tire Coating.


Bob
 
No...I could read tire shine posts all day cause we all keep looking for something that really works like we think it should


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
FUNX650 said:
If I'm not mistaken...
TuF Shine recommends a more
intensive tire prep, than the
one you used, before applying
their tire Coating.


Bob
Click to expand...

On my initial application 2 years ago I did an OCD style cleaning with the Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner. First with the supplied Tuf Shine brush all the way down to a toothbrush to get in every nook and cranny. Since then, I only clean the tires with Duragloss 902 and a tire brush.

What I'm not sure of is, should I have removed the old Tuf Shine before applying the UTTG over it.
 
Btw, can we change the "like" symbol to a thumbs up or something? The heart is a little...I don't know, Valentiny. 😃
 
Is it the Ultima product that is now waterbased, but wasnt before? Hard to keep track of all the products.
 
Riff said:
What I'm not sure of is, should I have removed the
old Tuf Shine before applying the UTTG over it.
Click to expand...
To be fair, probably so.

Another way of looking at it:
You should be finding out...pretty soon.


Bob
 
JeffM said:
Is it the Ultima product that is now waterbased, but wasnt before? Hard to keep track of all the products.
Click to expand...

I'm not sure. This is the first time I ever bought it and don't know if it was changed.
 
Does UTTG sling? I've been using Griot's tire "coating" and love the looks, but, it slings!!

I want something with at least a moderate shine but doesn't sling..... H E L P ! ! !
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top