What key features would you like to see in a new tire dressing?

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What key features would you like to see in a new tire dressing?


Making tires look good is a huge part of the finishing steps to any detail. It's a Test Question on the IDA Skills Validation test.


Mind you - we're not talking about tire COATINGS - but traditional and/or conventional tire dressings. For example, Armor-Al is considered a traditional Tire Dressing.



What say you?



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To last long of course, certainly through a few rains and up to a month or more would be nice.

They also shouldn't sling, be dry to the touch, and resist dirt

They should be easy to apply: either simple spray on and walk away or easily applied with an applicator or brush

The degree of shine should be easily controlled according to the amount applied

A value size amount should be offered per bottle. Too small a bottle isn't practical and expensive. Gallon sizes of dressings are attractive

Price must be reasonable by the smaller size bottle and the gallon
 
I don't thing anything will top DURAGLOSS #253. But key areas are....

1. NO SLING OFF
2. When applied, leaves a uniform look.
3. Water based.
4. Lasts a decent amount of time before applying again.

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TW Endura tire coating...make it exactly like that

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Klasse Act said:
TW Endura tire coating...
make it exactly like that
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Here’s a “template”;
should be Eazy-Peazy. :D
______________________________

Patent History

•Patent number: 9546295
•Type: Grant
•Filed: Dec 19, 2014
•Date of Patent: Jan 17, 2017
•Patent Publication Number: 2 016017712 1
•Assignee: Turtle Wax, Inc. (Addison, IL)
•Inventors: Rodel C. Laviste (Chicago, IL),
Daren Kord Herbert (Naperville, IL)
•Primary Examiner: Brieann R Fink
•Application Number: 14/577,081

Classifications:
•Current U.S. Class:
Wax, Bituminous Material Or
Tarry Residue Containing (106/10)

•International Classification:
C09D 125/14 (20060101); C09D 5/02 (20060101);
C09D 5/14 (20060101); C08K 5/00 (20060101)
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Bob
 
Interesting comments.

Just to note, to my knowledge Andre and team are not working on anything.

I was simply thinking about this product category and wanted to see what other's think.

I used the Griot's High Gloss Dressing on the Chevy truck I detailed last weekend and I thought it worked great EXCEPT - I always WIPE the tire sidewalls down with a scrap rag after application to remove any excess and thus prevent any dressing sling.

Wiping the tire sidewall also reduced the gloss.

And then I thought,

I'm happy that I won't see any dressing sling, but I ruined the high gloss I was looking for.


So started this thread.



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1. Controllable shine...1 coat is good, 2 coats is shinier, 3 coats looks wet, etc...
2. No sling
3. Dry to the touch or as dry as possible
4. Longevity
5. If it's water based, a little more water resistant than normal.
6. Good Value
7. Easy to apply
8. No sling...again!

I've only used a handful from Giots, Megs, DP, WG, BF, Opt, and a couple of others that I cant remember now.

My favorite right now is DP Tire Gloss Gel, it has all of the above characteristics except one, you drive in the rain and it's toast! Odd thing is that when washing the car, you do lose a bit but not like driving in the rain.

Just my .02!

JF
 
Looking over all the great input provided already I think my priorities are similar to many here.

- Durability: Nothing amazing, but it should hold up to getting wet and last at least a few weeks in dry conditions. Many fall flat when they get wet.
- Not be sticky and attract grime
- A dark satin to matte finish. I like my paint shiny, but not my tires.

Really, something like Duragloss 253. The only product I've every used which will stand up to rain. Some come off with just a heavy morning dew!
 
A product that when applied gives you all the great properties previously mentioned and does not require any mechanical or chemical to strip it.

I believe it was mentioned but it should be able to be a topper to itself.


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Maybe the powers that be should reach out to Black Pearl They have Gloss and Matte, black tinted and clear....done

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Mike Phillips said:
What key features would you like to see in a new tire dressing?


Making tires look good is a huge part of the finishing steps to any detail. It's a Test Question on the IDA Skills Validation test.


Mind you - we're not talking about tire COATINGS - but traditional and/or conventional tire dressings. For example, Armor-Al is considered a traditional Tire Dressing.



What say you?



:)
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I am totally addicted to the PBL Tire Clear Coat. I would say my first criteria would have to be that the dressing be from the Pinnacle Black Label Line.

The second criteria would be that it has to condition the tire and keep it from turning brown, and another would be that it would be long lasting, and easy to remove.

You could re fortify it the tire dressing during your regular maintenance schedule. For example you could just wash the tire with a soft brush and then re apply the dressing leaving the tire clean and re fortified and protected.

Perhaps a tire dressing that would be engineered so that you could remove it and apply a tire coating!

I'd say it has to dry to the touch and have some type of SiO2 compnent as well and if possible using the previously mentioned criteria.

In my opinion the shine and appearance should achieve the look of the PBL Tire Clear Coat. I just really love that look!

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I think one really good idea could be a tire coating booster. A product that gently cleans the tire and the tire coating while boosting and strengthening it.
 
In order of importance for me:

1: Water based. It must be water based. Sick of solvent based messy goopy products thru the years. Plush clean up is easy if you get it on a rim or need to clean an applicator.

2: A deep rich black look. I want a dressing to really turn the tires black.

3: A satin look. I don’t like glossy tires. I feel it takes the eye away from the paint I just spent hours polishing! It should compliment the paint not outshine it!

4: Dry to the touch.
 
Dr Oldz said:
In order of importance for me:

1: Water based. It must be water based. Sick of solvent based messy goopy products thru the years. Plush clean up is easy if you get it on a rim or need to clean an applicator.

2: A deep rich black look. I want a dressing to really turn the tires black.

3: A satin look. I don’t like glossy tires. I feel it takes the eye away from the paint I just spent hours polishing! It should compliment the paint not outshine it!

4: Dry to the touch.
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^^^What Jim said^^^
 
I would like a tire coating, is that the same?
Something that says not for the meek but last more than weeks.
A year of durability that is impossible to remove from the rubber. Okay, maybe nearly impossible.
Also it can not brown or flake, blah, blah, blah

Applied once is a satin with additional coats amping sheen.

Black tinted and stains concrete forever.
Oh yeah, isn't insanely priced for 4 ounces.
I hope Santa sees this.
 
Love..Love..Love that old Blackfire rubber and tire dressing! No longer available.

I have the last gallon...that was sold 3 or 4 years back!

Best stuff. No sling, matte finish and lasts a lonnng time!

Tom
 
You know guys, Gyeon Tire and Tire Express are pretty hard to beat I've also had great experience with 303 Tire Balm, which has that slight bluish hue when applied, a coating trait.

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If you would be so kind, as to put in a good
word to Meguiar’s, that they keep on making
M40: it would be greatly appreciated. TIA.


Bob
 
Mike Phillips said:
Interesting comments.

Just to note, to my knowledge Andre and team are not working on anything.

I was simply thinking about this product category and wanted to see what other's think.

I used the Griot's High Gloss Dressing on the Chevy truck I detailed last weekend and I thought it worked great EXCEPT - I always WIPE the tire sidewalls down with a scrap rag after application to remove any excess and thus prevent any dressing sling.

Wiping the tire sidewall also reduced the gloss.

And then I thought,

I'm happy that I won't see any dressing sling, but I ruined the high gloss I was looking for.


So started this thread.



:)
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Have you tried the Pinnacle Black Onyx?

I just ordered some.

Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Gel dresses your tires in a dark, satin finish that protects the rubber for weeks! This tire dressing and protectant enhances

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