Tire Dressing .. Too many products need help

Tuf Shine, if you like low maintenance.
If you like to reapply more often, Zaino Z-16 or Optimum Opti-Bond.

KillaCam said:
In my experience, if water comes anywhere near 303 protectant, it washes it away. I can't see it lasting long at all on tires. That's why I only use it for interiors (which I love)
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Exactly my thoughts. I like 303 on interiors but on exteriors it will wash off in no time.
 
Mike T said:
I've always been a big fan of PB's BnB
Poorboy's World Bold 'N Bright Tire Dressing Gel 32 oz.

But I've really come to be a big fan of Optimum Opti-Bond Gel
Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel, Tire gel protectant, OPT Tire Dressing Gel, protect tires, optibond tire gel

Looks great and has fantastic durability.
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Ive used both of these...both work pretty good, but i prefer the Opti-bond, but it costs more.

hyper dressing is a good cheaper alternative at 4:1 or 3:1 and looks pretty good.
 
The only two products i use for tires are megs spray version of endurance and cg's g6 hyper coat. G6 in particular lasts a good week or two and doesnt attract dust.
 
Thoryamaha919 said:
I recently just had this same question. I have tried several different kinds and settled with Meguiar's Hyper Dressing and I have had nothing but great success with it.
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What is your dilution ratio? I was thinking about picking up Meguiars Hyper Dressing. Does it work well on trim?
 
Meg's #40 looks great and seems to last about 3 weeks for me. It is also available off the shelf. It gives a nice matte sheen but not a shine. It is nice on all rubber.

I also like the look of 303, but not quite as much, but it doesn't last very long. I have also used The Wax Shop leather rubber vinyl protectant (1988 bottle :)) which look nice and rich with a sheen and seems to last a few weeks.

I have tried Opti Bond tire gel, but I really am not thrilled with the milky appearance it imparts on tires. It looks too whitish to me. Durability with that is very good, 3-4 weeks or so.

My favorite look is with Griot's Rubber dressing, because it looks very natural, with a slight sheen and darkening, which is perfect for Concours.

I have tried clear silicone dressings that make a tire look shiny, and they sling and look cheap.

I have tried Meg's Endurance gel, which is too glossy for my tastes, even after only one application, but it lasts a month easy if not 6 weeks. I prefer the look of Meg's 40 to that, so I have abandoned Meg's endurance.
If I wanted long lasting protection, I would use Tuf Shine.
I am very intrigued to give Tyromania a try.
 
Blackthorn One said:
I have tried Opti Bond tire gel, but I really am not thrilled with the milky appearance it imparts on tires. It looks too whitish to me. Durability with that is very good, 3-4 weeks or so.
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Interesting comment.

I use Opti-Bond regularly (along with others) and have not noticed any milky appearance. Most water based tire dressings tend to have a milky consistency but never have seen it appear that way on the tires.

I did have to toss a several year old sample of Opti-Bond since it started to separate too easily. I wonder if you have a bad sample.

Do you have a picture?
 
I picked up Duragloss 321 when it was BOGO a few weeks ago. $8 for 38oz? Yes please! It smells great (like coconut), goes on very easy (I actually apply with a wash cloth), and does not sling. I did 2 coats 3 weeks ago, and it still looked very good this morning (not as glossy as it did when I first applied, but you could certainly tell it was still on there). I did another coat this morning just to bring back the higher gloss.

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Duragloss Non Silicone Tire Dressing (NSD) #321
 
Bunky said:
Interesting comment.

I use Opti-Bond regularly (along with others) and have not noticed any milky appearance. Most water based tire dressings tend to have a milky consistency but never have seen it appear that way on the tires.

I did have to toss a several year old sample of Opti-Bond since it started to separate too easily. I wonder if you have a bad sample.

Do you have a picture?
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Unfortunately no pic. It makes it look a bit whitish compared to rich black rubber, like you get from Meg's #40. 303 makes a tire very slightly whitish, but not enough to bother me.
bluepineapple said:
I picked up Duragloss 321 when it was BOGO a few weeks ago. $8 for 38oz? Yes please! It smells great (like coconut), goes on very easy (I actually apply with a wash cloth), and does not sling. I did 2 coats 3 weeks ago, and it still looked very good this morning (not as glossy as it did when I first applied, but you could certainly tell it was still on there). I did another coat this morning just to bring back the higher gloss.

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Duragloss Non Silicone Tire Dressing (NSD) #321
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I'm sorry, but those tires look like someone smeared milk on them and forgot to wipe it off. It looks sloppy and unprofessional, if not gross. Those are the most whitish, milky looking tires I have ever seen with dressing on after it has dried. On the other hand, I'm sure that the protection is there...
 
Blackthorn One said:
I'm sorry, but those tires look like someone smeared milk on them and forgot to wipe it off. It looks sloppy and unprofessional, if not gross. Those are the most whitish, milky looking tires I have ever seen with dressing on after it has dried. On the other hand, I'm sure that the protection is there...
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It wasn't dry in the picture, I had literally just applied it 2 minutes before I took the picture. Maybe I will try to get some more pictures later :props: It looks a lot better in person than the picture.
 
bluepineapple said:
It wasn't dry in the picture, I had literally just applied it 2 minutes before I took the picture. Maybe I will try to get some more pictures later :props: It looks a lot better in person than the picture.
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Ok, That explains everything. lol
 
In retrospect, it was kind of pointless to post those pictures with the product still being wet :doh: because I can see exactly what you were saying, and looking at them, it does look like crap! But really, in person, it looks much different (and for the better, trust me!)
 
For me, PERL doesnt really last as long as some other water based dressings that I have used. PERL is great for interior trims and other exterior trims. But for large areas, it never really lasted long enough for me and would start to slowly deteriorate after a wash or two with natural environmental conditions in between. Also the beading on the surfaces would not be as obvious. I do still have PERL in my aresenal, but I generally only use it for specific things such as engine dressing and fender liner dressing.
 
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