Greasy, slimy messy tire dressings
- Thread starter Mike Phillips
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I agree - seen some really great detailing on the vehicles but then you look at the tires, and say what?? "C'mon man" Looks like 2 different people worked on the car.
That said, thank's Mike (as usual) for the tips and guide. But for those of us who like a high gloss shine (but of course without the gooey/sloppy/etc mess), what product(s) do you recommend? I know many of the products I've used talk about just keep applying more layers for more gloss, either I don't have the time nor does their product become cost effective. Or is multiple layering the only way one can get a high quality, high gloss tire shine? Can't really judge from your DP pictures how glossy that finish is (though it does look very nice).
That said, thank's Mike (as usual) for the tips and guide. But for those of us who like a high gloss shine (but of course without the gooey/sloppy/etc mess), what product(s) do you recommend? I know many of the products I've used talk about just keep applying more layers for more gloss, either I don't have the time nor does their product become cost effective. Or is multiple layering the only way one can get a high quality, high gloss tire shine? Can't really judge from your DP pictures how glossy that finish is (though it does look very nice).
Thanks for the great advice, Mike. Luckily the judges overlooked the terrible eye sore and I got a trophy for best paint at this show. While I'll continue to use Meguiars Insane Shine on the tires, I will make an effort to minimize the overspray on the pavement. I agree that it looks messy.
hkirch74
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Have you ever used Stoner products with their tire dressing called "More Shine"
I have used this since 2004 and have had great results with it.
It looks natural and leaves the tire looking like it should as rubber or tires were never shiny like a polished surface as I was taught.
In appearance the rubber should look natural and black as this product dries and doesn't spray onto the body of the car. I have seen the move to these products that leave an un-natural shiny look or "Wet" as they call it and it looks wrong.
I am just giving you what I have seen in the detailing world as I have seen a lot.
Just my thoughts . . . . . . Like the forum . . . . .
I have used this since 2004 and have had great results with it.
It looks natural and leaves the tire looking like it should as rubber or tires were never shiny like a polished surface as I was taught.
In appearance the rubber should look natural and black as this product dries and doesn't spray onto the body of the car. I have seen the move to these products that leave an un-natural shiny look or "Wet" as they call it and it looks wrong.
I am just giving you what I have seen in the detailing world as I have seen a lot.
Just my thoughts . . . . . . Like the forum . . . . .
Mike Phillips
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I think the Meguiar's NXT Generation Insane Sine Tire Coating does a great job of creating that super high shine look.
I would get the aerosol version too and of course, after spraying the tire down roll the car forwards or backwards till the tire rotates 180 degrees so you can dress the portion of the tire sidewall that was compressed against the pavement and also spray the entire tire from a different angle to get dressing into and over 100% of the tire and any design features it might have.
I'd use the short burst spraying technique too instead of simply depressing the spray head nozzle and holding it down continuously.
One thing about the Insane shine is once you get it on your tires it really sticks well.
In the last month or so I've run into two cars that I've detailed that had Insane Shine on the tires and due to the time, energy and work related to removing it enough that a tire coating would stick I didn't even try.
So once you commit your tires to a dressing like this it's kind of a forever thing...
Mike Phillips
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Congratulations!
I did look at the paint too as well as the paint on a number of cars at this show and yours did look great and swirl free.
I've seen guys drive their car/tires onto large piece of flat cardboard and then trace around the footprint of the tire. Then drive off the cardboard and cut out around the line tracing.
Then before spraying the tire dressing slide the cardboard around and against the tire. This will capture most of the overspray.
Congratulations!
I did look at the paint too as well as the paint on a number of cars at this show and yours did look great and swirl free.
I've seen guys drive their car/tires onto large piece of flat cardboard and then trace around the footprint of the tire. Then drive off the cardboard and cut out around the line tracing.
Then before spraying the tire dressing slide the cardboard around and against the tire. This will capture most of the overspray.
Good idea. I have in the past put rags on the pavement around the tire before spraying. In this case I was in a hurry and was using a new can of the spray which was, for some reason, spraying a larger volume than usual. Anyway, I should have taken the time to do it right.
I never go to a show with the idea that I should get a trophy, and I prefer the shows, such as this one, that donate to charity. Expect nothing and you won't be disappointed. My wife is always happier when I come home without another "dust catcher". Good advice is always appreciated. :dblthumb2:
hkirch74
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The guy parked across from him was doing the same thing...
Yuck....
:dunno:
If your looking for a tire dressing that produces a wet shiny look try using BAF Prowax "Premo" is the one to use. But when applying do not spray but wipe it on and then go back over it once you have coated the tires a couple of times or until the surface is even in appearance the then it should dry and leaving a nice natural shine look to the tire.
I feel spraying is wasteful and unnecessary and that I was always taught to wipe it on and into the tire. Maybe I am old-school but 40 years in detailing automobiles is a long time to have the same results with good results on them. . . . . .