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What's a good long lasting tire dressing?

I used to use this stuff called Wipe New - Tires but it's since been discontinued. There was a process. First you soaped and scrub cleaned the tire, then let dry. Then you don a 3M chemical filter cartridge mask, because no joke this stuff was noxious, then you applied just a teeny bit to the provided sponge and applied to the tire. Go around doing all 4 then then come back and do it again.

The black lasted for a good long while...couple months before you had to do it again.

Is there anything like this still out there on the market?
 
Yeah try one of the many tire coatings. If money not major concern Black Pearl got great reviews from fly07sti and others. I’m currently using Tac system tire coat and I’d say 5-8 weeks durability if looking for clean tire look. 4 weeks if more satin.


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I have been liking the new Optimum tire coating.
 
Ive used a crap load of different ones over the years. I now stick to mainly water based AND non-shiny tire dressings.

That being said to be totally honest my absolute favorite never failed me dressing is EcoTouch. They dont sell it here anymore but used to. Its not quite thick like a gel but also its not watery either. I goes on level with minimal wiping and makes the tires look GREAT. I LOVE IT. Second for me would be the old BF trim & tire gel. Cant find it anymore and dont trust that the new version will be the same PLUS it is more expensive than the ET.
 
The new Optimum tire coating is pretty damn nice. Been on my DD for about 5-6 weeks and cleans up with soapy water. For something that lasts a year or longer, BP is it. Both take quite a bit of prep to ensure proper bonding.
 
fly07sti said:
The new Optimum tire coating is pretty damn nice. Been on my DD for about 5-6 weeks and cleans up with soapy water. For something that lasts a year or longer, BP is it. Both take quite a bit of prep to ensure proper bonding.
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I’ve found the same; looks like the day I applied it, and a sponge with soap is fine.
 
Tuf Shine is pretty top notch. That kit will easily do 5 cars which makes it very economical.
 
Duragloss 253 Tire and Rubber dressing is the best I've ever found. You can control gloss with number of applications. It lasts through a few washes/rains. It's just a solid, consistent performer. And it's cheap. And if it doesn't rain, it'll last a few weeks.
 
AZpolisher15 said:
Duragloss 253 Tire and Rubber dressing is the best I've ever found. You can control gloss with number of applications. It lasts through a few washes/rains. It's just a solid, consistent performer. And it's cheap. And if it doesn't rain, it'll last a few weeks.
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Your in the desert and I'm in a tropical climate. I need something like Tuf Shine that will last for months and not weeks.
 
I love the DG 253 as well.

Just the best "pure black" matte look I have found. (On my tires, YMMV).

I also have no problem applying it every 2-3 weeks. Only takes me seconds per tire with an applicator sponge.
 
PaulMys said:
I love the DG 253 as well.

Just the best "pure black" matte look I have found. (On my tires, YMMV).

I also have no problem applying it every 2-3 weeks. Only takes me seconds per tire with an applicator sponge.
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Don't you scrub your tires before applying a new coat of dressing? If so, that takes longer than a few seconds.

I hate scrubbing tires and applying dressing that I now use a tire coating (Tuf shine), it's been 6 weeks and it looks like it will go another 6 weeks.

Washed the tires 5 times with just soap and water.
 
Rsurfer said:
Don't you scrub your tires before applying a new coat of dressing? If so, that takes longer than a few seconds.

I hate scrubbing tires and applying dressing that I now use a tire coating (Tuf shine), it's been 6 weeks and it looks like it will go another 6 weeks.

Washed the tires 5 times with just soap and water.
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During my wash, yes. I count that as part of the wash, but I see what you're saying......
 
bradleyheathhays said:
What's a good long lasting tire dressing?
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•On our vehicles:
-Both Meguiar’s M40; and, Finish Kare’s
Top Kote Anti-Static Protectant & Tire
Dressing have proven to be good, long-
lasting tire dressings.


Of course, YMMV.


Bob
 
fly07sti

Wow thanks for all the good advice...so many options to choose from!

2 questions...

What is the BP tire dressing fly07sti refers to? Did a quick search but nothing came up.

Also, heard a lot about 303 Aerospace protectant. What is it's designed purpose and how is it mainly used on autos?
 
bradleyheathhays said:
fly07sti

Wow thanks for all the good advice...so many options to choose from!

2 questions...

What is the BP tire dressing fly07sti refers to? Did a quick search but nothing came up.

Also, heard a lot about 303 Aerospace protectant. What is it's designed purpose and how is it mainly used on autos?
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That fly guy sure knows about some cool products. A quick google search brought up all the info on the black pearl...I hear it’s nigh uncatchable


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I loved Mckees Gloss Tire Gel because it cleans, so (almost) never had to separately wash my tires... but I know see that it’s worth a strong scrubbing every now and then to have a coating (Mckees tire coating in my case)... the tires stay so clean even after rain. And lasts a long time.
 
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