Tire shine. Which one?

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Hey everyone looking for some advice on which tire shine to buy.
My dad has a big rig (18 wheeler) and is looking for the best and quickest way to apply tire shine to all of the 10 outside tires. Keep in mind these are big tires and i would thing something in a aerosol can or spray would be the fastest most effective way to go. Just looking to save some time and keep the ride looking good.
Which is the most durable effective product i can buy maybe in bulk?
 
I use

Chemical Guys Bare Bones Undercarriage Spray 16 oz.

on a customer's big jeep tires and it works great. Lasts a long time. I think I have a thread on here somewhere with pics after 6 weeks and they were still looking good. It is thick and can sling if you apply too much, but it lasts and looks dark and shiny.
 
KirkH said:
I use

Chemical Guys Bare Bones Undercarriage Spray 16 oz.

on a customer's big jeep tires and it works great. Lasts a long time. I think I have a thread on here somewhere with pics after 6 weeks and they were still looking good. It is thick and can sling if you apply too much, but it lasts and looks dark and shiny.
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wow i never thought of using this. I got some in my detailing cart i never thought about using it on tires
 
Thenissanguy said:
wow i never thought of using this. I got some in my detailing cart i never thought about using it on tires
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I spray it with a CleanCheck bottle and do a quick wipe of the excess. It's as fast as any other way to apply, but it lasts a long time, so you apply less frequently. I was spraying the undercarriage of the jeep and got some on the tire. It looked good so I tried it.
 
Meguiars ultimate black tire coating. Easy to apply and the longest lasting tire coating I have used.

Or.....

Meguiars hyper dressing. Won't last as long, but is so economical and easy to apply, that it might make sense to buy a gallon.


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UTdetailing said:
Meguiars hyper dressing. Won't last as long, but is so economical and easy to apply, that it might make sense to buy a gallon.


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I agree with Meguiars Hyper Dressing @1:1
It helps to take the time and give the tires an initial cleaning with a tire cleaner at least prior to the 1st time you use it... After that it's simple as spray and walk away. Really makes a world of difference on those big tires.

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I would use a Tire coating in his case for longevity. I really love the Turtle Wax Jet Black tire coating. On my daily drivers I prefer OptiBond applied with an air gun for its looks and decent durability. On my garage queen I use Poorboys Trim Restore on the tires. In his case with so many tires I would think a pump sprayer with a water based dressing could work quickly. An aerosol can won't last long and will start to add up, if that's even a concern. Griots Black Shine is a good aerosol.

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I have never used a coating on anything (unless WETS is considered a coating). But I can't imagine anything being durable enough to stand up to the thousands of miles a driver puts on a semi.

With that said I would lean towards the economical, easy and forgiving application of a good water based dressing. There is plenty of tire and space to work with on semi trucks that an aerosol is probably not needed, hyper dressing in an adjustable pattern squeeze trigger bottle would work well.

I have gone through a ton of tire dressings/sealants. I am of the belief that unless it is a garaged vehicle, rarely driven, that a simple low cost water based dressing that is cheap and easy to apply frequently is the answer to great looking tires.


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10 tires for a tractor trailor is a tall order.
That will take a lot of product and the necessary time to complete.
The tires will need a thorough cleaning, or otherwise the dressing will not be able to do its job.
The fastest way to do the job is to simply take the necessary time to do the job right.
So, a day when the truck is not in use and you are not in a rush to get it done.

As far as product, I would suggest a middle ground between a coating and a water based dressing.
Coatings are just not necessary and will take more time in prep work and application.
Water based dressings will look great, but the road and weather conditions of over the road driving will make quick work of tire dressing that is diluted down.

My suggestion: Meguiars D161.
It is water based, but in RTU form, and silicone free.
It is the longest lasting dressing I have ever used.
It also handles poor weather conditions better than anything else I have seen.

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What is RTU form?

My other question is you say that this dressing lasts longer than any dressing you've ever used? Have you ever compared it to Optimum Tire Gel?


QUOTE=vanev;1472495]10 tires for a tractor trailor is a tall order.
That will take a lot of product and the necessary time to complete.
The tires will need a thorough cleaning, or otherwise the dressing will not be able to do its job.
The fastest way to do the job is to simply take the necessary time to do the job right.
So, a day when the truck is not in use and you are not in a rush to get it done.

As far as product, I would suggest a middle ground between a coating and a water based dressing.
Coatings are just not necessary and will take more time in prep work and application.
Water based dressings will look great, but the road and weather conditions of over the road driving will make quick work of tire dressing that is diluted down.

My suggestion: Meguiars D161.
It is water based, but in RTU form, and silicone free.
It is the longest lasting dressing I have ever used.
It also handles poor weather conditions better than anything else I have seen.

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Why not megs endurance. Water based will be gone by tomorrow on a semi


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DogRescuer said:
What is RTU form?
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RTU means the product in the gallon is "ready to use" and not a concentrate.

MattPersman said:
Why not megs endurance. Water based will be gone by tomorrow on a semi


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IME using Hyper Dressing @1:1, after a few applications, it tends to penetrate and truly conditions into the tires leaving them matte black long after the initial shine goes away. Refreshing them simply brings back the shine, but they stay nice and conditioned for the most part.


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You'll need an aerosol with all the tire lugs. It would take forever to put Megs Endurance on 10 giant off-road tires. The GG Tire Coating spray works very well and dries to the touch.

Optimum Opti-Bond Tire gel and a HVLP gun maybe be what you need. Product is pretty cheap, mix at your desired dilution and with the HVLP gun you've turned it into an aerosol.
 
Thanks Eldorado so if that dressing is RTU why dilute? Or is that just what you prefer?
 
Duragloss 253 would be another good option. It's durable, inexpensive, finishes dry to the touch, and comes in spray form. A little bit goes a long way and it's very easy to spread.
 
DogRescuer said:
Thanks Eldorado so if that dressing is RTU why dilute? Or is that just what you prefer?
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Vanev is the 1 who mentioned Meguiars Silicone Free Dressing not me. That's the 1 that's RTU. Hyper Dressing dilutes up to 4:1 and isn't recommended to use straight.
Meguiars RTU dressings in their Detailers Line include:
-All Season Dressing
-Water Based Dressing
-Silicone Free Dressing




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DogRescuer said:
What is RTU form?
My other question is you say that this dressing lasts longer than any dressing you've ever used? Have you ever compared it to Optimum Tire Gel?
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RTU:
Ready To Use.
No dilution required.

Have not used Optimum Tire Gel.
I am not suggesting that D161 is the best tire dressing in the universe.
It is the best one I have used by comparison to many others.

One thing that stands out about this product is its longevity.
It really does last a long time.
Like any tire dressing, proper application goes a long way towards longevity.
Letting it soak in is the trick.

Tip:
Use your hands wearing nitrile gloves as an applicator to spread the product over the entire tire.
 
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