I love Opti-bond, but if you want high gloss that actually lasts then pick up DP Tire Gel (new formula). The only thing I like better is Ultima Tire & Trim Guard. This is all just personal opinion of course.
Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel
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I love Opti-bond, but if you want high gloss that actually lasts then pick up DP Tire Gel (new formula). The only thing I like better is Ultima Tire & Trim Guard. This is all just personal opinion of course.
If you don't like it, something is very wrong! :laughing: Have you tried Ultima Tire & Trim Guard?
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This is what Dr. G told me as well.
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No, I already told you I'm poor. That stuffs like BIG money at $32.99 on sale for 12oz
Because you're building a warehouse size garage! PM me your address.
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akimel
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Give Mother's FX Tire Shine a try. Of the multiple water-based dressings I have tried (I have not tried the Optimum tire dressings), FX (along with Beyond Black) may be the glossiest , though of course it cannot compete with the glossy solvent-based dressings. And at $7 a bottle (24 oz) you can't beat the price!
Crispy
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OK recently did a comparison of:
Meguiar's Tire and Trim Gel
Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel
Forever Black Tire Gel
Wolfgang Black Diamond Tire Gel
Adam's Super VRT Tire & Trim Dressing
They are ordered in my choice of best results
Prep one tire off car inside controlled heat.
Mytee Steamer with microfiber towel
DP Tire Cleaner + Restorer and stiff plastic fiber brush-2 application
Final Mytee Steamer clean and blow dry with Heat Gun
The Skinny
Not much difference between dressings
Meg's was #1 because I was going for a more satin finish
Optimum Opti-Bond was not quite as satin and more of a matte finish
Forever Black was richest black color but harder to get consistent matte finish
Wolfgang's Black Diamond used to be my go to gel, especially if needed quick TouchUp. Finish is about same as Forever Black but not as deep black
Adam's Super VTR was too thin and smeared easily. Might be good as spray product and not a gel like the others
Conclusions
A properly cleaned tire probably looks as close to new as you would want. But if you want to step it up a notch then a dressing is what you want. The amount of gloss is personal preference. None of these were tested for longevity or protection capabilities, just looks. All were easy to apply following manufactures instruction
Final word
All are OK products and should be used based on personal preference.
Not a comprehensive review but just my own recent comparison
Meguiar's Tire and Trim Gel
Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel
Forever Black Tire Gel
Wolfgang Black Diamond Tire Gel
Adam's Super VRT Tire & Trim Dressing
They are ordered in my choice of best results
Prep one tire off car inside controlled heat.
Mytee Steamer with microfiber towel
DP Tire Cleaner + Restorer and stiff plastic fiber brush-2 application
Final Mytee Steamer clean and blow dry with Heat Gun
The Skinny
Not much difference between dressings
Meg's was #1 because I was going for a more satin finish
Optimum Opti-Bond was not quite as satin and more of a matte finish
Forever Black was richest black color but harder to get consistent matte finish
Wolfgang's Black Diamond used to be my go to gel, especially if needed quick TouchUp. Finish is about same as Forever Black but not as deep black
Adam's Super VTR was too thin and smeared easily. Might be good as spray product and not a gel like the others
Conclusions
A properly cleaned tire probably looks as close to new as you would want. But if you want to step it up a notch then a dressing is what you want. The amount of gloss is personal preference. None of these were tested for longevity or protection capabilities, just looks. All were easy to apply following manufactures instruction
Final word
All are OK products and should be used based on personal preference.
Not a comprehensive review but just my own recent comparison
jshaf
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i have been using opti for the last couple years and it is pretty good, generally only lasts a few days but it gives me the exact amount of matte look I like. good product. me personally I don't like the fake wet shiny dressings, and like that it is water based and doesn't sling!
SYMAWD
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Interesting that you found SVRT to be "thin". It should be quite a thick lotion. It is a satin look product, but also long lasting compared to Opti-bond, AF Satin, and other similar products.
