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Ok. Here's the deal. I have used Megs Hot Shine on my tires for more than a year and yes the tires look "nice and shiny". The problem is now the tires on my car when not applied look terrible. Greg and worn looking. Its only my commuter car that's 10 years old but I like to keep it clean. Anyway, I just installed brand new Toyo Open Country AT2's and WORX 803 wheels on my pickup. They are currently brand new looking since I just put them on and I need to find a tire shine product that will not RUIN the sidewalls of those tires. They are $$$ and I'll be slightly unhappy. Im actually nervous about putting any application on them at this point. I just want a nice clean sheen look. Not a high gloss. A product I can trust is what I'm looking for. Megs has great products out there so I want to clear that up also.

Give me some professional suggestions please...

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Tuf Shine. It's a coating, not a dressing. It is water based, and dry to the touch. It won't sling like a traditional dressing, and because it is dry, it lasts a long time, as in months. Not super shiny. It does wear over time, but a quick wipe of the clear coat brings it right back to the original application's look.
 
My vote is for Optimum Opti Bond Tire Gel. Water based and a nice satin finish. Been using Chemical Guy's Silk Shine also water based and has a little more gloss than OB, just might be #1 for me.
 
I've just started using Duragloss #253 after years of using the Hot Shine and like it much better. I prefer the satin finish and it doesn't seem to turn the tires a red/brown color when it wears off.
 
Carpro pearl is a staple in my arsenal that most of my clients like. It can also be diluted to adjust level of gloss.
Tuff Shine is also a great product but your tires probably won't be ready for a tire coating until mold release agents have had time to wear off.
 
I have liked opti bond enough that I have not even tried another single brand . almost as I have the tuff shine but I don't think it's for me so for that matter I have a unopened tuff shine tire clearcoat to rid of .
 
With all of the disclaimers/qualifiers you've listed:
gibson24 said:
-They are currently brand new looking since I just put them on
-I need to find a tire shine product that will not RUIN the sidewalls of those tires.
-They are $$$ and I'll be slightly unhappy.
-Im actually nervous about putting any application on them at this point.
-I just want a nice clean sheen look.
-Not a high gloss.
-A product I can trust
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I personally don't feel comfortable recommending
any "tire-product(s)". How could anyone?

Bob
 
I just ordered some Tufshine tire clearcoat yesterday to apply on the new wheels for my wife's tahoe. I am probably going to apply it tomorrow, and can get you some pictures once I get it applied and it is dried. Here is a pic of the tires right now.

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Hope your day gets better Bob! And stay away from the silicone. Shrinks your brain cells .. Oh and it turns your tires brown.

Hahaha


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Automotive tires contain an ingredient called Antiozonant that protects tires from ozone in the air. Antiozonant extends the life of your tires by preventing premature cracking, oxidization and deterioration of the rubber. The tire is designed to constantly push Antiozonant to the surface replenishing itself throughout the lifetime of the tire. Often you will hear this process referred to as tire blooming.

When Antiozonant is exposed to the air it reacts with the ozone in the air and turns brown, which in turn make your tires look terrible. The good news is you can clean off the Antiozonant but since it’s constantly working itself to the surface you’ll need to clean your tire frequently, along with apply a dressing.
 
Thanks Scott

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Scott@IncrediblyDetailed said:
Automotive tires contain an ingredient called Antiozonant that protects tires from ozone in the air. Antiozonant extends the life of your tires by preventing premature cracking, oxidization and deterioration of the rubber. The tire is designed to constantly push Antiozonant to the surface replenishing itself throughout the lifetime of the tire. Often you will hear this process referred to as tire blooming.

When Antiozonant is exposed to the air it reacts with the ozone in the air and turns brown, which in turn make your tires look terrible. The good news is you can clean off the Antiozonant but since it’s constantly working itself to the surface you’ll need to clean your tire frequently, along with apply a dressing.
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Cool never knew that!
 
Desertnate said:
I've just started using Duragloss #253 after years of using the Hot Shine and like it much better. I prefer the satin finish and it doesn't seem to turn the tires a red/brown color when it wears off.
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Yeah the DG #253 is great for use on knobby tires for sure, dries to the touch after a little while. Its good to let the vehicle sit for about 30 minutes before driving off, just to ensure good drying time.

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I just looked at the DG in the AG store. Synthetic polymers. Is that similar to silicone based aerosol/spray products?

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KMG said:
I just ordered some Tufshine tire clearcoat yesterday to apply on the new wheels for my wife's tahoe. I am probably going to apply it tomorrow, and can get you some pictures once I get it applied and it is dried. Here is a pic of the tires right now.

IMAG0525.jpg
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Duragloss 321 will leave the tire looking almost exactly like your picture if that is what you are looking for.

Dave
 
Scott@IncrediblyDetailed said:
Automotive tires contain an ingredient called Antiozonant that protects tires from ozone in the air. Antiozonant extends the life of your tires by preventing premature cracking, oxidization and deterioration of the rubber. The tire is designed to constantly push Antiozonant to the surface replenishing itself throughout the lifetime of the tire. Often you will hear this process referred to as tire blooming.



When Antiozonant is exposed to the air it reacts with the ozone in the air and turns brown, which in turn make your tires look terrible. The good news is you can clean off the Antiozonant but since it’s constantly working itself to the surface you’ll need to clean your tire frequently, along with apply a dressing.
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If this is true, and I'm not saying it's not true (just asking a question), then... Why don't my Tuff Shined tires turn brown? Since, they haven't been scrubbed clean in 10 mos???
 
swanicyouth said:
If this is true, and I'm not saying it's not true (just asking a question), then... Why don't my Tuff Shined tires turn brown? Since, they haven't been scrubbed clean in 10 mos???
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Great question...:xyxthumbs:
Hope you get an answer (and soon)!

I've been asking this ever since the advent
of Tire Coatings...with no relief in sight.

Bob
 
Another vote for Carpro PERL. You aren't just getting a tire dressing with this, for plastic, rubber, leather, vinyl, and engine compartments.
I've heard of megs hotshine doing this as well as staining wheels.

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