Review: Stoners More Shine Tire Spray

[ryanbabz71]

I have been using this product for some time. I like a glossy looking tire. And this is my favorite product I have used. I buy in bulk (12 pack case) from AG.

The before picture isnt as bad as they usually are. The truck was fairly clean and wasnt driven in any water so it held up good from the last application which was 2 wks prior. I also made a shield to cover the rim (out of plexiglass) and I cover the rim when spraying the tire, I had a plastic one but it was for 16-17" rims it wont work for my 18's. I used to wipe the tire down with a shop towel but I have recently started using the wheel applicators (bought a 2 pack at Meijer for like $1) and they seem to work well.


Pros :
Easy application
Makes the tires stand out and look new again
1 can for me does 16 tires which equates to about 1 can per month (2 vehicles).

Cons :
Driving in heavy rain removes the product
Even with wiping the tires after spraying down I get small black dots on the front doors from it being thrown off the tire. Not a huge deal only lasts a day or two then stops.

 

[akimel]

I like More Shine a lot, but the overspray gets all over the car. I've tried to use a newspaper or magazine as a shield but it doesn't work very well.

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Good for wheel wells and engines, but definitely not my favorite for tires. Any aerosol is a no go for tires, IMO.

 

[Grizzly]

Good for wheel wells and engines, but definitely not my favorite for tires. Any aerosol is a no go for tires, IMO.

Makes dressing larger profile tires with many grooves much easier IMO, especially if you do not have enough time to spend 30 minutes dressing the tires.

BFG All Terrains are a good example.

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Makes dressing larger profile tires with many grooves much easier IMO, especially if you do not have enough time to spend 30 minutes dressing the tires.

BFG All Terrains are a good example.

I can see where you're coming from, but over spray is bound to get all over the paint.

 

[Wendell Jarvis]

I can see where you're coming from, but over spray is bound to get all over the paint.

:iagree: I have used and never will again, slings all over the car, its messy and leaves a fake plastic look to tires....I am a Opti-Bond guy.

 

[trhland]

Makes dressing larger profile tires with many grooves much easier IMO, especially if you do not have enough time to spend 30 minutes dressing the tires.

BFG All Terrains are a good example.

thats what i have , there a pain in the butt to dress..

 

[ScottB]

I have always liked this spray, the nozzle is really designed for a uniform spray around most lower profile tires but can travel with environment and get all over paint. If you have spitting, try drying the tire ribbing better, often times the water pools in the letters/design and then the sprays wont dry properly.

I do however suggest they make a lotion versus at some point, till then Ultima and Optibond have become easier to use.

 

[RTexasF]

The trick is to do the tires, engine, wheel wells, whatever, first. Do the interior next (allows drying time) then wash the car. Do things in the correct order and any overspray is a non issue.......simple!

 

[ScottB]

The trick is to do the tires, engine, wheel wells, whatever, first. Do the interior next (allows drying time) then wash the car. Do things in the correct order and any overspray is a non issue.......simple!

I dont see how you can control getting water all over the clean/dry wheels and dressing. I also find myself personally to always touch wheels (when dressed) if I am drying car and wife got overzealous and applied dressing prior to me getting to that area. It then gets on towel and smears on paint.

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[ryanbabz71]

My solution to the overspray on windows and paint was to spray them in the garage. The wind was causing the spray to go all over the paint. Pulling into the garage and spraying them (in a downward manner) has eliminated this. I also spray less product and use the wheel applicator to spread it around the tire.

To each his own, all products have their pros and cons.

 

[Old Tiger]

I have been using this product for some time. I like a glossy looking tire. And this is my favorite product I have used. I buy in bulk (12 pack case) from AG.

The before picture isnt as bad as they usually are. The truck was fairly clean and wasnt driven in any water so it held up good from the last application which was 2 wks prior. I also made a shield to cover the rim (out of plexiglass) and I cover the rim when spraying the tire, I had a plastic one but it was for 16-17" rims it wont work for my 18's. I used to wipe the tire down with a shop towel but I have recently started using the wheel applicators (bought a 2 pack at Meijer for like $1) and they seem to work well.

I loved the Wheel Shield too! Someone needs to make one for 18 and bigger rims. I have looked and havent found an 18" version. Kinda surprised me no ones done it yet!

 

[Pats300zx]

I think they changed the formula on this product. The old cans that I have do not have a ball shaker inside. The older cans seem to coat the wheel much better. Maybe it's just me. The key is to work this product into the tire as much as possible to prevent sling.

 

[ScottB]

I think they changed the formula on this product. The old cans that I have do not have a ball shaker inside. The older cans seem to coat the wheel much better. Maybe it's just me. The key is to work this product into the tire as much as possible to prevent sling.

I too noticed the ball bearing in canister now, presumed they had a problem with it drying up or added a new curing catalyst.

 

[newbdetailer]

I think they changed the formula on this product. The old cans that I have do not have a ball shaker inside. The older cans seem to coat the wheel much better. Maybe it's just me. The key is to work this product into the tire as much as possible to prevent sling.

That was probably when it was called "More Shine Less Time"

 

[bimmer325!]

Quick trick for covering rims...find an old plastic round trash can lid and cut it with sheet metal shears or the like...they are easy to find and you already have the "hanlde" built in! Use a flat piece of cardboard butt it up against the rim..tap it lightly to make an impression and you have your "template".

 

[RTexasF]

I dont see how you can control getting water all over the clean/dry wheels and dressing. I also find myself personally to always touch wheels (when dressed) if I am drying car and wife got overzealous and applied dressing prior to me getting to that area. It then gets on towel and smears on paint.

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Once More Shine dries it doesn't matter if water gets on the tires & wheels. The tires dry streak free and still black, wheels get wiped down or blown dry. I've never had a single problem doing it that way. Now I still have about 1/2 case of More Shine Less Time, the formula may be different than the new rattle can product.

 

[TLMitchell]

Once More Shine dries it doesn't matter if water gets on the tires & wheels. The tires dry streak free and still black, wheels get wiped down or blown dry. I've never had a single problem doing it that way. Now I still have about 1/2 case of More Shine Less Time, the formula may be different than the new rattle can product.

Reading previous posts I started wondering if everybody is using the same product I'm using? Getting into it I see a renamed product that does things I've never experienced. I've used More Shine Less Time for years bercause I prefer a matte, black finish, which is what you get if you wipe it down once it starts drying a bit.... opposite of the OP's preference for high shine. I find the product very easy to apply with excellent aiming capabilities and rarely have any overspray to even wipe off the rims. (I've always use it inside the garage, out of any wind) I've never experienced the slightest sling and after driving in rain I wipe the tires down and they look as if MSLT has just been applied.

Seeing the divergent results from different users and the different name I'm thinking the product must have been reformulated. I'm going to be real cranky when I run out of MSLT and find they renamed it More Shine and screwed up a product I really liked!

TL

 

[TLMitchell]

I had a very educational exchange with a Stoner's rep when I e-mailed inquiring about More Shine being a reformulated product as it just doesn't compare to More Shine Less Time. Here's the reply:

The product you recently purchased retail is most likely item number 91086 or 91084. As you observed, it is not the original item 91044. What you have now is a water-based product. The original is solvent-based. In the simplest of terms, we were forced to reformulate the product due to the most recent CARB regulations. The California Air Resource Board determines that certain products cannot be shipped into their state if they contain certain raw materials or no longer meet VOC requirements. Because our retail store customers are not willing to ship specific versions of product to different states, they now only purchase the new version to go to all states.

The good news is that we still make the original for our business to business and consumer customers. As long as your shipping address isn't in California, we can ship the original to you.

A case of 12 cans of the original 91044 is $40.87, or $3.40 per can delivered.

There you have it.

TL

 

[ryanbabz71]

Nice thanks for the info.