Tire Dressings?

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So I was gonna do a write up on some dressings

DarkSide

Turtlewax Acrylic Graphene

Griots ceramic tire shine.

Had them on for about 10 day. 270 mile round trip to portland but cas sat for 4 days. Saw a day of rain.

I can say protection was still there but tires look were done. If I had to say one looked better I’d say the Griots looked a little better than DarkSide on both the Michelins and Conti’s. Not much though and both looked like the darkened the tire and maybe looked like clean rubber at best.

The TW looked streaky in both sides and definitely in third place which I suspected when applying. The other 2 felt more substantial.

The TW was easier to appy as the other two also felt tacky.

Used a MF applicator to apply.

I reapplied Griots and DarkSide. Over the TW too as it losing. Hopefully it was the long trip.

Don’t want to go back to coatings.


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Interesting. When I used the TW I had no issues. Lasted long and looked great. I used a flagged tipped brush to apply. I also have the Griots to try out some time in the future. Currently I am going thru my supply of DG #253. It may not last as long as the new ceramics, but I always loved the look.
 
Dressings are something I have not stayed up to date on. I still use CG VRP on my tires lol. A double-coat that gets to rest for awhile before seeing any rain seems to last a few washes. Nothing to write home about obviously.
 
Been using Duragloss 253 seems like forever and decided to try Car Pro's Darkside. Was not impressed as it wasn't the easiest dressing to apply and was a tad glossy for me.

Decided to give Darkside another go and this time I lightly wiped it down and it made all the difference. Still a little shiny, but will probably tone down after a few days. What I liked about Darkside, no pun intended, but it did darken the rubber.
 
Yeah I’m hoping it was the trip to Portland. In sun no rain I usually get about 2 weeks with what I’m satisfactory with. I do like a tire to look dressed and tad glossy is OK.

Tires looked better than an undressed tire after trip but it was the streaks on the TWGA that had me add another coat.

I haven’t normally had that problem but only remember from summer use (no rain less TRF)

I used a mix of Tac Systems tirecoat mixed with PERL (2 sprays TSTC 1 spray Perl) on Falkens on mustang. May break it out next to test against DS or Griots.

Now I got way to much tire dressings

DI had the 16oz DS out of stock but showing in stock when I ordered. I don’t like how grabby it is but thought that would translate to durability.


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I finally got to try my satin fireball tire "coating" a week or so ago. I don't think it's a "coating". It's showing wear after just a week. But it did look really nice. I just applied a quick coat with an old black sponge.

One 16oz bottle will last a very longtime however. There should be a few dozen applications.

i have half a bottle of CG VRT too. Looks ok but not very robust.
 
noorth said:
I finally got to try my satin fireball tire "coating" a week or so ago. I don't think it's a "coating". It's showing wear after just a week. But it did look really nice. I just applied a quick coat with an old black sponge.

One 16oz bottle will last a very longtime however. There should be a few dozen applications.
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Yeah I feel the same about Tacs tire Coat. Not a try coating. Wasn’t happy with durability.

Once I started treating like a dressing on Moms Rav4 to use up I was impressed with it.

Liked it on the mustang. The Conti’s and Michelins suck for dressings so everyone keep that in mind.


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Coatingsarecrack said:
Yeah I feel the same about Tacs tire Coat. Not a try coating. Wasn’t happy with durability.

Once I started treating like a dressing on Moms Rav4 to use up I was impressed with it.

Liked it on the mustang. The Conti’s and Michelins suck for dressings so everyone keep that in mind.


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It did look very nice. I was happy with it. Set the car off nicely.

It's probably a lot like tacsystems. I bought it due to apex's recommendation a long while ago - fireball.

I don't have much experience dressing tires frankly. Certainly an easy way to change the look of a car quickly.

I have to give a shoutout to the DIY videos. The guys make the process very simple - which i like.
I don't find them so cringeworthy as some either. The girl from P&S really laid it on thick for the new defender in a video i seen last night. She looked great at least lol She was all dolled up. But frankly it turned me off from P&S again.

And, am I the only one that feels like the blonde from P&S can pass for remy doyle's daughter? lol
 
we have been using stoners trim shine for years and it works great. lasts for months under ideal conditions. weeks under not ideal conditions. Does not sling and gives the right amount of shine
 
i don't expect tire dressings to last a long time. if they last (gradually wear away as the car gets dirty) a few weeks till the next car wash, i'm okay with that. after the car gets washed i re-apply anyways...
 
Gyeon Q2 Tire has been my favorite for a couple of years. I like my tire dressing slightly glossy and it's very much that. Applied with a knock off Carscope makeup brush it's very easy to apply.

I gave NC Onyx a try and occasionally go back to it. It's by far the easiest and best smelling dressing I've ever used. However, I've found it's durability to be about two weeks and even less if it rains. It does look really nice upon initial application though.

I'm trying out SiRamik's SCTT right now and aside from having a chemically smell it's in between Q2 and Onyx when it comes to application and looks. No rain in the week since I applied it so I can't comment on durability yet. Applied with a Tuf Shine Foam Applicator.

FWIW my tires are Vredesteins.
 
I can get a week or two out of the TW Graphene tire dressing depending on if it rains or not. Not bad but not as great as they hype made it out to be.
 
DUBL0WS6 said:
I can get a week or two out of the TW Graphene tire dressing depending on if it rains or not. Not bad but not as great as they hype made it out to be.
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My findings as well.


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The fireball dressing i used can be re-applied already too - less than 2 weeks. It's still there but i will just quickly go over it again my next rinseless wash maybe late this week.

DIY is up to the plate this week. The solution is already mixed. HA! I have a rarely used microfiber mitt in the solution right now to use on the lower panels..
 
A couple of good ones

Jescar Tire & Trim - matte / satin appearance. Long lasting. Better than DarkSide in my experience and opinion.

Glassparency Tire - adjustable finish. Typical durability for a water based tire dressing.

Vonixx Revox - satin appearance. Lasts up to a month.

Armour Detail Supply Tire+ - the most satin behind Jescar but easier to apply than Jescar. Dries to the touch without much leveling if any. 2-3 weeks of durability.

CarPro Darkside - I had higher expectations on this one. Solvent based and similar to Gyeon Q2. Will last a little longer than Q2. Still needs to be leveled or sling will happen. I reach for the above mentioned over Darkside.
 
The Guz said:
A couple of good ones

Jescar Tire & Trim - matte / satin appearance. Long lasting. Better than DarkSide in my experience and opinion.

Glassparency Tire - adjustable finish. Typical durability for a water based tire dressing.

Vonixx Revox - satin appearance. Lasts up to a month.

Armour Detail Supply Tire+ - the most satin behind Jescar but easier to apply than Jescar. Dries to the touch without much leveling if any. 2-3 weeks of durability.

CarPro Darkside - I had higher expectations on this one. Solvent based and similar to Gyeon Q2. Will last a little longer than Q2. Still needs to be leveled or sling will happen. I reach for the above mentioned over Darkside.
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Have you tried NV Onyx?

 
Not sure if you guys have access to Auto Finesse in the US, but if you like a satin/barely there tire dressing, Satin does that easily.





 
Next time include Untouchable tire shine, assuming you can find in stores.. its very difficult to locate this is why when we travel and we find it we buy the entire stock.
 
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