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CEE DOG was kind enough to send me a sample of DP Gloss Tire Gel. Thank you Corey! Today I tested it and wrote the following review. See "Method of Application" and "Initial Product Observations" for details.
If you notice any similarities, in my review, to the thread- http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/24938-review-optimum-opti-bond-tire-gel.html, it's because I quoted the OP of Corey's thread, and used it as a template for my own...
:hijacked: ...Literally!
DP Gloss Tire Gel*
*Note- The DP Gel I used was the original version, not the linked new formula.
Initial Product Observations:
Product feels greasy to the skin and doesn't seem like it would ever dry on a tire, though it does. Gives the impression that it will darken the tire and give a wet look.
1- Consistency: Like a thick dish soap that doesn't suds up
2- Color: Translucent green
3- Scent: Clean, Sesame street baby shampoo (or I as imagine it might smell
)
Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel
Initial Product Observations:
Very slippery between the fingers. Consistency is like a watered down plain white skin lotion (or so I imagine). This product does not give me the impression that it will be an awesome tire gel... at all. I already know it is though.
1- Consistency: Watery lotion
2- Color: White
3- Scent: Mild/clean
Poorboy's Wheel Sealant
Initial Product Observations:
Smells good but I feel like I don't want to breath it in. The look and feel of this stuff is unique to me, it's like a paste wax mixed with sealant and blended to be super smooth. It gives the impression that it will be easy to apply and easy to remove. It is.
1- Consistency: Smooth-creamy paste
2- Color: Pink
3- Scent: Watermelon?
Products used for prep or during application:
- Megs APC+
- ONR
- Various tire scrub brush's: Similar to mothers wheel/tire and Spoke Wheel Brush
- Home Depot soft yellow grout sponge
- Air compressor
- Various MF/foam, towels and applicators
Method of Prep::
Pre-Prep to remove existing Opti-Bond, ensuring a clean slate:
- Pre-soak with Megs APC+
- Pressure Wash rinse
- Scrub wheels and tires with APC+ and brushes
- Pressure Wash rinse
- Leave tires un-dressed and drive car daily for a week
Prep:
- Pre-soak with Megs APC+
- Pressure Wash rinse
- Scrub wheels and tires with Megs APC+ and various tire brushes
- Scrub tires with Grout sponge and light ONR-water mix
- Pressure Wash rinse
- Clay wheels with ONR and Meg's clay
- Pressure Wash rinse
- Dry wheels and tires with air compressor and allow to air dry.
Methods of applications:
I have already used all of these products before, so I pretty much knew what to expect.
Tire Gels-
A MF covered foam applicator was used to apply both tire products. Each tire gel was applied twice ~30 minutes apart to one half of the drivers side tires. The Tire Gel products were separated by a painters tape line that was left un-treated, as a control area, to measure durability. Each application was done very thoroughly by scrubbing the tire with the applicator, one small section at a time, firmly rubbing in the product in every direction. Then a final full-section wipe to even it all out and remove excess. Then later repeated.
Wheel sealant-
Both of the drivers side wheels were divided in half with a 50/50 tape line to test the effectiveness of the wheel sealant on both a front and a rear wheel. I used what I think was the applicator that came with Souveran paste, a soft foam applicator, to give the wheels 3 coats of sealant. Each about one hour apart. Lightly swiping the applicator on the surface will give you enough product for like 20 wheels. I scraped all the excess off and had about enough for the first half-wheel.
Observations of application:
Both tire gels were a pleasure to use, giving great coverage and a nice satin-gloss look. They quickly dry to the touch and leave a slick surface. I definitely notice the DP to have a higher gloss and slicker surface, but the difference is small.
Poorboy's Wheel Sealant was easy to get a thin layer down but it was kind of tough to tell where it had/hadn't been applied. It dried to a haze fairly quick and then passed the swipe test with ease. Removal was a breeze and the wheels felt slick. Subsequent layers were just as easy.
OK, onto the pics!
Diagram of products used-
Tools/Products-
Tires before-
50/50's-
Poorboy's Wheel Sealant-
Thin coat
Swipe test passed-
50/50's after 3 coats, left side of next 3 pics have been sealed and buffed. Notice the improved "clarity" or "gloss" of the clear coat on the sealed side. PB's WS is good stuff!-
50/50 cleaned up-
The passenger side got a regular-effort cleaning with Megs APC+, brushes and Pressure washer. Also, the rims were clayed. Then one coat each of PB WS and my new "special tire mix" of about 3 parts Opti-Bond, 1 part DP Gloss and 1 1/3 part water were quickly applied. I'll check the durability of the thoroughly cleaned/dressed/sealed drivers side against the one quick coat passenger side.
"Special Tire Mix" is in the middle, in a small pump spray bottle-
Passenger side tire before-
Passenger side afters-
I'll keep this updated periodically with durability results, until all products are in need of re-application.
Wow, I'm beat from all that typing and thinking. :nomore:
OK, more...
Just waiting for that foam cannon to arrive to do my Dodo Juice Yeti's Fist Wash Mitt and Dodo Juice Purple Haze PRO Soft Wax reviews. :drool:
If you notice any similarities, in my review, to the thread- http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/24938-review-optimum-opti-bond-tire-gel.html, it's because I quoted the OP of Corey's thread, and used it as a template for my own...
:hijacked: ...Literally!
DP Gloss Tire Gel*
*Note- The DP Gel I used was the original version, not the linked new formula.
Initial Product Observations:
Product feels greasy to the skin and doesn't seem like it would ever dry on a tire, though it does. Gives the impression that it will darken the tire and give a wet look.
1- Consistency: Like a thick dish soap that doesn't suds up
2- Color: Translucent green
3- Scent: Clean, Sesame street baby shampoo (or I as imagine it might smell
)Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel
Initial Product Observations:
Very slippery between the fingers. Consistency is like a watered down plain white skin lotion (or so I imagine). This product does not give me the impression that it will be an awesome tire gel... at all. I already know it is though.
1- Consistency: Watery lotion
2- Color: White
3- Scent: Mild/clean
Poorboy's Wheel Sealant
Initial Product Observations:
Smells good but I feel like I don't want to breath it in. The look and feel of this stuff is unique to me, it's like a paste wax mixed with sealant and blended to be super smooth. It gives the impression that it will be easy to apply and easy to remove. It is.
1- Consistency: Smooth-creamy paste
2- Color: Pink
3- Scent: Watermelon?
Products used for prep or during application:
- Megs APC+
- ONR
- Various tire scrub brush's: Similar to mothers wheel/tire and Spoke Wheel Brush
- Home Depot soft yellow grout sponge
- Air compressor
- Various MF/foam, towels and applicators
Method of Prep::
Pre-Prep to remove existing Opti-Bond, ensuring a clean slate:
- Pre-soak with Megs APC+
- Pressure Wash rinse
- Scrub wheels and tires with APC+ and brushes
- Pressure Wash rinse
- Leave tires un-dressed and drive car daily for a week
Prep:
- Pre-soak with Megs APC+
- Pressure Wash rinse
- Scrub wheels and tires with Megs APC+ and various tire brushes
- Scrub tires with Grout sponge and light ONR-water mix
- Pressure Wash rinse
- Clay wheels with ONR and Meg's clay
- Pressure Wash rinse
- Dry wheels and tires with air compressor and allow to air dry.
Methods of applications:
I have already used all of these products before, so I pretty much knew what to expect.
Tire Gels-
A MF covered foam applicator was used to apply both tire products. Each tire gel was applied twice ~30 minutes apart to one half of the drivers side tires. The Tire Gel products were separated by a painters tape line that was left un-treated, as a control area, to measure durability. Each application was done very thoroughly by scrubbing the tire with the applicator, one small section at a time, firmly rubbing in the product in every direction. Then a final full-section wipe to even it all out and remove excess. Then later repeated.
Wheel sealant-
Both of the drivers side wheels were divided in half with a 50/50 tape line to test the effectiveness of the wheel sealant on both a front and a rear wheel. I used what I think was the applicator that came with Souveran paste, a soft foam applicator, to give the wheels 3 coats of sealant. Each about one hour apart. Lightly swiping the applicator on the surface will give you enough product for like 20 wheels. I scraped all the excess off and had about enough for the first half-wheel.
Observations of application:
Both tire gels were a pleasure to use, giving great coverage and a nice satin-gloss look. They quickly dry to the touch and leave a slick surface. I definitely notice the DP to have a higher gloss and slicker surface, but the difference is small.
Poorboy's Wheel Sealant was easy to get a thin layer down but it was kind of tough to tell where it had/hadn't been applied. It dried to a haze fairly quick and then passed the swipe test with ease. Removal was a breeze and the wheels felt slick. Subsequent layers were just as easy.
OK, onto the pics!
Diagram of products used-
Tools/Products-
Tires before-
50/50's-
Poorboy's Wheel Sealant-
Thin coat
Swipe test passed-
50/50's after 3 coats, left side of next 3 pics have been sealed and buffed. Notice the improved "clarity" or "gloss" of the clear coat on the sealed side. PB's WS is good stuff!-
50/50 cleaned up-
The passenger side got a regular-effort cleaning with Megs APC+, brushes and Pressure washer. Also, the rims were clayed. Then one coat each of PB WS and my new "special tire mix" of about 3 parts Opti-Bond, 1 part DP Gloss and 1 1/3 part water were quickly applied. I'll check the durability of the thoroughly cleaned/dressed/sealed drivers side against the one quick coat passenger side.
"Special Tire Mix" is in the middle, in a small pump spray bottle-
Passenger side tire before-
Passenger side afters-
I'll keep this updated periodically with durability results, until all products are in need of re-application.
Wow, I'm beat from all that typing and thinking. :nomore:
OK, more...
Just waiting for that foam cannon to arrive to do my Dodo Juice Yeti's Fist Wash Mitt and Dodo Juice Purple Haze PRO Soft Wax reviews. :drool:
A lot of effort put into prep and documentation of everything! Thanks so much for all your time and effort!
