New DP Tire Cleaner & Coating Review

[FrankS]

Nick (from AG) was kind enough to give me a sample of the new DP Tire Cleaner & Coating to review before it was officially released today.

Here's a brief review of the products

This is the subject vehicle - my neighbor's 2003 Toyota Sienna Van. He had purchased a new set of tires about 3 months ago and they have not been washed since. I thought this would be the perfect candidate to try out the new DP products.

Here's a close up shot of the condition of the tires.

This is a shot of the tire after 3 rounds of the DP Tire Cleaner & Restorer scrubbing with a Tuf Shine Tire Brush. White foam was visible during the 2nd round of using the DP Tire Cleaner & TS Tire Brush indicating the tire was clean. I did one more round just for good measure.

After the tire was dry I began to apply the DP Tire Coating. I poured a little coating into a plastic container and then dipped the Carrand Tire Brush into the container. I just read the description on the website today and it said you can apply the coating directly on the brush, I'll have to try that next time.

DP Tire Coating being applied with the Carrand Brush. Application was easy and I thought it spread very uniformly. I liked using the brush since it gets into all the nooks and crannies. A little goes a long way.

Here's 1 coat of the DP Tire Coating.

Here's 2 coats of the DP Tire Coating. This was a few minutes after applying the 2nd coat. This picture came out brighter than the end result due to the angle of the Sun and the product not completely dry.

The 2nd coat looks more like this but a little shinnier - should have taken more pictures icture:

Final thoughts

The DP Tire Cleaner performed very well, I would say just as good or better than Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner which has been my go to tire cleaner.

The DP Tire Coating seemed to spread a little better and more uniformly than the Tuf Shine Tire Coating. Also seems to be a little shinier. I'm interested to see the longevity.

 

[jamesboyy]

Excellent results, and product choice on those sienna tires

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Thanks for the review, I wonder who is going to be next on the tire coating bandwagon, and when that will be--this week?

 

[The Guz]

Thanks for the review.

 

[PA DETAILER]

NICE!! Love the DP line. Looks like when my opti-bond is finished, i may have to try this.

 

[Meghan]

I am looking forward to trying this one out, I am a fan of tire coatings!

 

[KillaCam]

Curious to see how it performs. I like that it's a white liquid unlike the turtle wax tire coating which has black dye in it.

 

[ilian11]

Good Review! Big fan of DP Gloss Tire Gel personally.

 

[Tato]

Great review, and job!

Your feedback is very important and this kit is worth a try for sure,

Kind Regards.

 

[FrankS]

Thanks guys for the feedbacks! It was a quick review and I hope it helps.

 

[FUNX650]

Thanks for your review.

These tire Coatings have been out for a few years:



Bob

 

[Klasse Act]

Thanks for the review, I wonder who is going to be next on the tire coating bandwagon, and when that will be--this week?

I've been on the tire coating bandwagon for some time now, not sure what I'll be doing with my tire gels now, maybe use them on a customers tire that doesn't wanna pay extra for the "good stuff", everything truely has its place.

I've never used a brush to apply any tire product, looks interesting:thumbup:


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[Setec Astronomy]

I've been on the tire coating bandwagon for some time now

Yeah, I know dude, I meant what manufacturers/brands might be jumping into the tire coating market this week at SEMA. But since we're already past the first day, maybe this is all we're going to see.

 

[KillaCam]

Yeah, I know dude, I meant what manufacturers/brands might be jumping into the tire coating market this week at SEMA. But since we're already past the first day, maybe this is all we're going to see.

First, pinnacle. Then optimum. At least that's what I predict.

 

[Klasse Act]

Yeah, I know dude, I meant what manufacturers/brands might be jumping into the tire coating market this week at SEMA. But since we're already past the first day, maybe this is all we're going to see.

Opps:laughing:

I would like to think AG's premium brand is soon to come out with something, especially with the name BLACK already in the name, seems like natrual to me.

Once everyone comes to market with their tire coating and its tested, reviewed its going to come down to loyalty for some, while others will stick with what works best for them and is readily available and also priced right, that's the key here. I say this because TW's system is pretty cheap, even if the tire cleaner isn't the best it comes as a complete kit and is available OTC :xyxthumbs:

Competition brings out the best in everyone, let the competing begin!!

 

[conman1395]

I've never used a brush to apply any tire product, looks interesting

I wonder if you could do that with the Turtle Wax coating. Seems like it'd dry and become too difficult/sticky to remove from the brush.

 

[cardaddy]

I wonder if you could do that with the Turtle Wax coating. Seems like it'd dry and become too difficult/sticky to remove from the brush.

Hmmmmm.... that's an interesting thought.

Surely a quick wash with the hose would rinse it clean.


I know with as many various *dedicated* foam applicators of all shapes, firmness, and sizes (most of which are brand new) I stopped using ALL of them since at least early last year. The TW kit comes with a foam applicator, and surely they don't intend for that to be 'one and done'. :dunno:

OTOH..... The Carrand brushes are the defacto way to go. :xyxthumbs:

 

[johnpingol]

Nice review Frank, you are the King of tire cleaning and coating.

 

[FrankS]

I've never used a brush to apply any tire product, looks interesting:thumbup:

OTOH..... The Carrand brushes are the defacto way to go. :xyxthumbs:

I like using the Carrand brush for applying tire coatings such as Tuf Shine and now the DP Tire Coating. IMO, it doesn't soak up as much product and the bristles get into the nooks and crannies of the tire better than a foam applicator. A small paint brush also works well. I got the idea of using a brush from Mike Phillips, who I think got the idea from forum member Swanicyouth

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/72151-2006-mercedes-benz-slk-350-show-car-makeover-pictures.html

This is an excerpt from Post #5 of the link above from Mike Phillips:

"To apply the TUFF SHINE Tire Clearcoat to these low profile tires on our Mercedes-Benz, I borrowed a tip that Steve aka swanicyouth shared in his write-up.

New Tires Tuff Shined !


See post #11 the first sentence.

Quote:
Originally Posted by swanicyouth

The only way to apply TS is with a brush IMO. I use the Carrand Applicator Brush."

Nice review Frank, you are the King of tire cleaning and coating.

Thanks John, not sure how this "honor" was bestowed on me

 

[Chase.Detailing]

Looks great. I firmly believe the black wheel should never be darker than the tire!

But that trim needs some work how about experimenting how this stuff works on trim? I know it's been experimented with with the TW Coating!