Optimum Tire Protection Coating (TPC)

[Klasse Act]

***UPDATE***

Drove through quite a downpour after work yesterday, here's the look after getting to work this morning, didn't touch the car one bit....amazing

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[Jayfro]

Looks very good...I think i'm sold! I guess it's getting time to stop putting anything on my tires for a couple of weeks and scrub the heck out of them between now and then...except for this weekend since I'm starting the Pinnacle Souveran Wax Project and want it to look good afterwards!

 

[Klasse Act]

Looks very good...I think i'm sold! I guess it's getting time to stop putting anything on my tires for a couple of weeks and scrub the heck out of them between now and then...except for this weekend since I'm starting the Pinnacle Souveran Wax Project and want it to look good afterwards!

Get the mineral spirits too for a final couple wipes, dries quickly. I didn't have the mineral spirits for my application but I did for my wife's application. Next app for my tires it will get a mineral spirits wiping.

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[fly07sti]

Get the mineral spirits too for a final couple wipes, dries quickly. I didn't have the mineral spirits for my application but I did for my wife's application. Next app for my tires it will get a mineral spirits wiping.

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I second the solvent wipe. I personally use kerosene and have not had any issues from tire coatings since I started using kerosene.

 

[Klasse Act]

Yeah I wish I wasn't so stubborn about a final chemical wipe but I admit I was wrong and now will tell everyone who listen about when applying something this for sure

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[Klasse Act]

So this "brown stuff" I feel is the coating peeling up from a lack of adhesion, so I did a 303 spray and wipe just to do it, then wiped down with the mineral spirits, then, because I wasn't completely happy, sprayed the tires/wheels down with Auto-Fanatic foaming wheel cleaner, let it dwell and scrubbed the tires with a short brissel brush, rinsed and dried real good. At this point I could still see some of the coating there, so I swiped them again with the mineral spirits and let them dry.

The "after" pics are 1 good coat on there, done twice and I'm about to add a 2nd coat and call it a night and go home.

Prep, prep and prep but I should say these tires have about 500 miles on them, makes me wonder if they're still outgasing

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[Klasse Act]

So apparently inside the rim protection and/or around it its turned brown, this is a "finicky" product for sure. I think these tires just don't have enough miles on them and they're either outgasing or the protective film is still on there, either way it's really annoying but I'm learning on the go here. At the very least others have sone real world experience here if they too have an issue. No problems with mine or my wife's tires though, so it has to have something to do with the tires being so damn new

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[Coatingsarecrack]

So apparently inside the rim protection and/or around it its turned brown, this is a "finicky" product for sure. I think these tires just don't have enough miles on them and they're either outgasing or the protective film is still on there, either way it's really annoying but I'm learning on the go here. At the very least others have sone real world experience here if they too have an issue. No problems with mine or my wife's tires though, so it has to have something to do with the tires being so damn new

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I did read on one of the threads that, yes, you don’t want to use on brand new tires. I’ve also read that certain brands (remembering Michelin’s) that have problems.

Klasse, if you still have Tac system tire coat you should do side by side. Don’t think it will last as long but wondering about visuals. Love how tire coat looks for a 4-6 weeks.


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[Klasse Act]

I did read on one of the threads that, yes, you don’t want to use on brand new tires. I’ve also read that certain brands (remembering Michelin’s) that have problems.

Klasse, if you still have Tac system tire coat you should do side by side. Don’t think it will last as long but wondering about visuals. Love how tire coat looks for a 4-6 weeks.


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I don't have TAC "tire coating" anymore but honestly it doesn't compare to OPT tire coating because OPT is an actual coating, trust me

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[Coatingsarecrack]

I don't have TAC "tire coating" anymore but honestly it doesn't compare to OPT tire coating because OPT is an actual coating, trust me

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I haven’t seen this in real life but have seen the tuff shine. Looks plasticky to me. Be my concern with this. Durability isn’t most important as I can wipe a a coat of Perl after cleaning the wheel in like 20 seconds.

I went for the tire coat after seeing the tuff shine and it looks just like a fresh coat of Perl but last 3 times as long. Maybe I’ll give it a shot in the winter.

Lastly it’s an acrylic based resin just like McKee’s tire coat. Definetly more durable than any tire shine I’ve used. Chemical make up says it’s a coating..... just not as durable?

Be like saying Gyeon can coat ain’t a coating. Chemical make up says so...


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[Coatingsarecrack]

Anyone trie this OPT and McKee’s tire coating?

Was thinking black pearl for winter but see it’s 6 months durability which is what I figure these will last.

Which one is more visibly appealing?



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[Klasse Act]

You mean't to say has anyone else tried the OPT tire coating, right?

Black Pearl is awesome but also kinda pricey but they have clear and black tinted versions as well as glossier and matte versions, got some from Fly07STi a while back. I'm not sure about McKee's but if its a true "coating" i.e. has that bluish/purple stuff in it, I'd say go for it. It really comes down to personal preference as far as looks go, how do you like the looks of my tires and my wifes?



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[Coatingsarecrack]

You mean't to say has anyone else tried the OPT tire coating, right?

Black Pearl is awesome but also kinda pricey but they have clear and black tinted versions as well as glossier and matte versions, got some from Fly07STi a while back. I'm not sure about McKee's but if its a true "coating" i.e. has that bluish/purple stuff in it, I'd say go for it. It really comes down to personal preference as far as looks go, how do you like the looks of my tires and my wifes?



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Yeah I think they look good in pictures.... but pics don’t always tell full story. And sorry wasn’t clear. I meant McKee’s and OPT.


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[Klasse Act]

Ok, I got off of work "on time" today and knew I had enough to do a complete wheelwell, tire and wheel cleaning session before the wife and daughter got home, here's what I did.

Sprayed Alien Kleen in the wheelwells and let it dwell. I then sprayed Griot's Garage foaming tire cleaner and liberally sprayed the wheels with P&S Brake Buster using the IK foam Pro2 and let dwell. I then took my short brissel brush and scrubbed down the sidewall. I then grabbed the Speed Master brush to clean the spokes and barrels, rinsed down with the Worx hydroshot. While the rims were wet I sprayed them with Sonax spray and seal, let sit for about 2-3 minutes, rinsed down and dried.

This is what they look like after all that, I'm a believer without a doubt in the OPT tire coating

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[bfielder32087]

Ok, I got off of work "on time" today and knew I had enough to do a complete wheelwell, tire and wheel cleaning session before the wife and daughter got home, here's what I did.

Sprayed Alien Kleen in the wheelwells and let it dwell. I then sprayed Griot's Garage foaming tire cleaner and liberally sprayed the wheels with P&S Brake Buster using the IK foam Pro2 and let dwell. I then took my short brissel brush and scrubbed down the sidewall. I then grabbed the Speed Master brush to clean the spokes and barrels, rinsed down with the Worx hydroshot. While the rims were wet I sprayed them with Sonax spray and seal, let sit for about 2-3 minutes, rinsed down and dried.

This is what they look like after all that, I'm a believer without a doubt in the OPT tire coating

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Why not just use Brake Buster for the tires?

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[Klasse Act]

Well ofcoarse I could do that and I have but I had the Griot's Garage foaming tire cleaner sitting there because i used it the other day, that's all, same result different product. Now that i have and really like P&S Brake Buster and it works well as a maintenance cleaner for the rims AND tires, it's just a matter of using up the other products

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[bfielder32087]

Well ofcoarse I could do that and I have but I had the Griot's Garage foaming tire cleaner sitting there because i used it the other day, that's all, same result different product. Now that i have and really like P&S Brake Buster and it works well as a maintenance cleaner for the rims AND tires, it's just a matter of using up the other products

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Yep makes sense. I have far too many products myself.

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[UncleDavy]

I treated the tires with Tuf Shine coating back on New Years Eve. I haven’t cleaned the tires since except for car soap. I’m happy with the results.

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[fly07sti]

Anyone trie this OPT and McKee’s tire coating?

Was thinking black pearl for winter but see it’s 6 months durability which is what I figure these will last.

Which one is more visibly appealing?


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IMO as far as appearance goes
1 Black Pearl
2 McKee’s
3 OPT
Also will get at least a year with Black Pearl.

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

IMO as far as appearance goes
1 Black Pearl
2 McKee’s
3 OPT
Also will get at least a year with Black Pearl.

The thing I didn’t like about tuff shine is it looked like acrylic on “ top” of the tire. Tire shine has a complete different look. Was worried about that with others.

I appreciate when you share as I feel your input has always spot on (please bro... share more!). Based on your and I believe Aaron NZ’s post I stocked up on MF’s and a bunch of pads before my first polish/coating. I was thinking OPT for value but F’ it. I’m gonna go with the black pearl. It’s not much more than the McKee’s.

Question:

Is Black Pearl a product that I can continually top or do I need to remove and reapply when it needs refreshing?


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