Meg's Hyper Dressing Sucks!

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I just bought a gallon of this stuff and I went to use it for the first time. Used with the proper tire applicator. I first tried spraying it onto the tire and it foamed up white and looks messy. Then I poured it onto an applicator and rubbed it onto the tire and same thing. After sitting for a few minutes, the "foamy" look goes away but the "wet tire" look doesnt last very long. Went out this morning from yesterday afternoon and it's already 1/2 gone. Am I using it wrong??
 
What are you looking for the product to do? Do you want the "wet tire look"? If so, Hyper Dressing was probably not the product for that.
 
Yes, I was trying to achive the Wet Tire look. And Vegas, I actually did not dilute at all. I figured using concentrate would actually be better... Guess not.
 
I personally like Hyper dressing. It may not last long but it does the trick. I personally dont like the look of super glossy/wet tires. This has the perfect shine for my tastes. It does foam up if you use to much I just about 2 squirts per tire. go around the car, then go around once more to just wipe in or soak up extra. I never get sling either.
 
Hyper dressing 1:1 is my go to. I spray onto a foam applicator and to several swipes around the entire tire to ensure thorough soak in. Ends up being pretty glossy.
 
Maybe we need to reset things--smriddler, how did you clean the tire before you applied the dressing?

The prep of the tire is critical to dressing success.
 
Never used it on tires. But its my go to at 4:1 for wheel wells. Just about to order some more.
 
Yeah you are bashing a product because you were expecting it to do something it wasnt intended for. I too use it and LOVE its performance. I knew going in that the majority of water based dressings will not be "wet look" and just like Eric I dont like the wet look.

Hyperdressing at 2:1 or 3:1 works AWESOME as a spray on and walk away for wheel wells and engines. Maybe you can use your gallon like that? Unless you like those areas to look wet also.
 
I used to keep several spray bottles mixed at different dilutions for customer desired result.

Hyper dressing is a top notch product.

When I lived in the Mojave it gave me the high gloss wet look on my then new FJ that I desired with relatively low sling- but sling nonetheless.
I recall that the Cool Blue was somewhat "wetter".

I rarely detail cars anymore. I pretty much gave away what was left of my OTS and OOB gallons.

Kinda stuck on the Turtle Tire coating because of Klasse Act and a lady big rigger named Spoiled Bratt.
 
Cleaning:

As stated, this is a water-based dressing which means rubber prep is critical. Use a strong tire cleaner such as Duragloss White Wall Tire Cleaner, TUF Shine, or even Griot's Garage Rubber Prep. If solvent based dressing has been applied or is present, a couple applications may be necessary to remove all traces. Once your cleansing process reveals only white foam, the tire is free of build up.

The use of APC's is ok but know that they typically leave a little something behind. In this case the use of a scrub brush and water should rinse away APC residue.

Dressing Application:

Meguiar's Hyper Dressing is a water based dressing that is intended to be diluted with water. Once the surface has been thoroughly cleansed, dilute the dressing per desired output. To achieve the high gloss shine, dilute 1:1 (1 part MHD : 1 part water) and spray applicator and swipe or spray tire and swipe. To save a little time you can apply over a wet tire but be warned the dressing will be slightly diluted upon application. A second application may be necessary.

Additional Info:

Each tire is made of different compounds. Tire dressings react differently to each compound, meaning not all tires will look the same when dressed with the same dressing. Water-based dressings appear to soak in differently with each brand/make of tire. Some react well with the dressing leaving a beautiful sheen, some repel and leave splotchy appearance. There are times 2-3 applications will be necessary to achieve a uniform look. This cannot be blamed on the water-based dressing, it is just the nature of the beast and we must be prepared to address the situation.

There are times that tires simply will not accept a water-based dressing. For these times it is a good idea to have a solvent based dressing on hand. To reduce sling with solvent based dressing, it is best to apply to an applicator then apply to tire. Always give the dressing time to "soak in" and wipe with a dedicated tire towel to remove excess dressing from fins, grooves, and edges. Never attempt to settle with just one product or you may find yourself let down from time to time.

Best of luck,

- Richard
 
I use it at 1:1 for tires and 4:1 for wheel wells and I love it. At 1:1 it leaves a pretty wet look. I spray it on the tire, spread it around with a foam applicator, let it sit for about 5 minutes to soak in, and then even it it out with a microfiber towel. It looks great to me and most of my customers comment on how nice their tires look!
 
pro 4x said:
Never used it on tires. But its my go to at 4:1 for wheel wells. Just about to order some more.
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This is how I use it as well. It's also great as an engine dressing at this dilution

:xyxthumbs:

I find that Bold and Bright or PERL is leaves a much nicer gloss than HD.
 
Works for me!!!

I use at 1:1 also. I mix it in a old country crock tub w/lid for storing, and apply with a 4' paint brush. NO OVERSPRAY and clean hands...

I love the look and smell. I can hit all 4 tires in 2 mins
 
Me too. At 4:1 it's an awesome engine dressing that lasts quite long. I also use it at weaker dilutions on interiors to achieve the "satin" or "natural" looks. Note that I also use 303 Aerospace Protectant on all those same areas, it really just depends on the surface and the desired look.
 
Love me some Hyper Dressing! I've been using it for years mixed around 3:1. Nice matte sheen with no tire sling! :xyxthumbs:
 
SameGuy said:
Me too. At 4:1 it's an awesome engine dressing that lasts quite long. I also use it at weaker dilutions on interiors to achieve the "satin" or "natural" looks. Note that I also use 303 Aerospace Protectant on all those same areas, it really just depends on the surface and the desired look.
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PDMS is the primary active ingredient in these milky white
protectant-products. Basically:
Only the % of the PDMS will vary.

Examples:
-303AP...1-5%
-A PBMG Rubber/Vinyl Protectant...25-35%
-Perl...40-70%
-ArmorAll (AA-VOC compliant)...20-30%
-Meguiar's D170...40-70%

•Out of the above...
-303 appears to be the lone: Use straight/neat/undiluted.

-Notice that if you dilute AA ~ 5:1...
You'll have the same "protectant", as the much vaunted, way-more-expensive 303AP; Meguiar's D170:
(economically) diluted even moreso!


Bob
 
Setec Astronomy said:
Maybe we need to reset things--smriddler, how did you clean the tire before you applied the dressing?

The prep of the tire is critical to dressing success.
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dcjredline said:
Yeah ..... the majority of water based dressings will not be "wet look" and just like Eric I dont like the wet look. .... Maybe you can use your gallon like that? Unless you like those areas to look wet also.
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And we have the winners!!!!!! Ding ding ding ding ding ding...........

pro 4x said:
Never used it on tires. But its my go to at 4:1 for wheel wells. Just about to order some more.
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:iagree:
Just don't like it on tires at all. Spend too much time cleaning them to go back with HyperDressing.


rwright said:
Cleaning:...

Dressing Application:...

Additional Info:...
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Well said Richard! :dblthumb2:

@ the OP.

Meguiar's Endurance, purple gel, really slick and gooey, pretty "wet" stuff.
Doesn't sling near as bad as HypD. (Although not near as nice looking or as long lasting as BF, DP, Opti-Bond and the like.)
Or: Pretty much anything aerosol and silicone based. ZEP makes one

Might also check into a tire "coating". There is a Turtle Wax tire coating kit that actually is pretty good. (If you like that look). It can be layered for a 'wetter' look. They also have an Exterior Trim Coating kit that'll work wonders on tired exterior pebble grained vinyl, running boards, tops of rear bumpers etc. CarMomma loves it on her running boards as it looks good, but isn't slick at all (especially when it's raining).
 
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