Need a good tire dressing

I've been using Opti-Bond both as gel and diluted 1:1 with a small hand sprayer. I would guess spraying the 1:1 with the air compressor sprayer would work better, but shaking it up and using the small pump sprayer worked. Satin finish, with a new rubber look. After 2 applications it lasted 2-3 car washes between applications but we see very little rain in SoCal.

I picked up 303 protectant recently and used it on a couple of cars (interior, black trim, rubber and trim). It is a spray on product. This is great stuff and I waited too long to try it. I don't know how long it will last on tires but a single coat has a dark, satin finish. Supposedly, multiple coats increase gloss although one was good for me.

I really want to try the new DP Gloss Tire Gel as Old Tiger thinks it's the cats meow (tiger growl?) and CEEDOG did a nice comparison to several products making it sound great. Downside, it is a gel.

I also used OGERV and Megs #40 which are both spray on products over the years. Both feel a bit greasy during application to me. ERV does not turn tires brown over time, but it's not a AG product. Megs 40 has some cleaning ability if you need to clean rubber and trim, plus protect. It's been years since I used it on tires.
 
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I use 303 on all rubber and also the dash. Plus it's available OTC at most boat supply stores. It's satin, doesn't sling, doesn't wash off in the rain, doesn't turn brown, and actually protects the rubber from sun, oxidizing, and rot.
After I restore rubber trim with 303 I seal it in with paint sealer like WGDGPS or KSG, and it lasts even longer and looks better/blacker.
 
I posted this on another thread and several times in fact but I want to be sure you read it here as well.

I use these;


  1. Pinnacle Black Onyx
  2. Wolfgang Black Diamond Tire Gel
  3. DP Gloss Tire Gel
  4. Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel
I've listed from 1 to 4 for level of glossiness.

All of these are superb performers with the "more glossy" going to Pinnacle and Wolfgang. Now this glossiness is not the wet shine you might be thinking of if you've ever used something like Meguiar's "Hot Wheels" tire spray.

While either the Pinnacle or Wolfgang are applied they do give off that wet appearance but as the product soaks into the rubber it tends to tone it down to a nice black satin finish. I apply all my tire treatments with a brush and a foam sponge.

DP Gloss Tire Gel goes on buttery smooth and dries to a deep dark rich blackness. It's has sort of a mint smell to it but goes away after it's dried.

Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel is another good performer but it takes a couple of coats to get it looking good. This gives what I'd call the flattest finish although it does look quite good but not quite as rich as the three above.

Depending on the look take your pick! :props:
 
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