Tire Shining Alternatives?
09-30-04, 06:24 AM
#17
Originally posted by darden
thanks for the heads up. i am so used to the glossy look for years so it will be interesting to see the non-glossy clean black look.
i have been applying the meguiars using a sponge but i hated how my hand got all greasy and oily... maybe i was using too much.
thanks for the heads up. i am so used to the glossy look for years so it will be interesting to see the non-glossy clean black look.
i have been applying the meguiars using a sponge but i hated how my hand got all greasy and oily... maybe i was using too much.
09-30-04, 08:16 AM
#18
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Originally posted by jfelbab
Buy a box of nitrile or laytex disposable gloves ($3-$4/ box of 50) and you can keep your hands from getting greasy.
Buy a box of nitrile or laytex disposable gloves ($3-$4/ box of 50) and you can keep your hands from getting greasy.
10-06-04, 05:12 PM
#19
Originally posted by Hameed
Not even the spray of very small drops of the stuff on the car after driving it over 70 mph for a few mins? That is the problem I have and after every wash and a short drive I have to wipe off the side of the car because of tiny black droplets of the stuff.
I use Meguirs product and it is very long lasting. The only problem is the above.
Not even the spray of very small drops of the stuff on the car after driving it over 70 mph for a few mins? That is the problem I have and after every wash and a short drive I have to wipe off the side of the car because of tiny black droplets of the stuff.
I use Meguirs product and it is very long lasting. The only problem is the above.
10-06-04, 05:59 PM
#20
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Originally posted by NT2SHBBY
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Darius here's what you do:
Get a bottle of SQUIRT ON (not the spray) Tire Wet by Black Magic (Pep Boys sells it)
Get a Tire Shine foam applicator
Squirt it on the applicator and rub liberally-no runs, no mess
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Darius here's what you do:
Get a bottle of SQUIRT ON (not the spray) Tire Wet by Black Magic (Pep Boys sells it)
Get a Tire Shine foam applicator
Squirt it on the applicator and rub liberally-no runs, no mess
Thanks!
10-06-04, 06:05 PM
#21
Originally posted by Darius2004
Where do I find the foam applicator? I went to Kragen & Autozone and couldn't find it.
Thanks!
Where do I find the foam applicator? I went to Kragen & Autozone and couldn't find it.
Thanks!
10-06-04, 07:47 PM
#22
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Tire shine applicator
In addition to the cloth and foam pads, you can use a good-sized paint brush to do your tire dressing applications. It will work just as great as the other alternatives.
10-07-04, 03:18 AM
#23
Re: Tire shine applicator
Originally posted by lexusk8
In addition to the cloth and foam pads, you can use a good-sized paint brush to do your tire dressing applications. It will work just as great as the other alternatives.
In addition to the cloth and foam pads, you can use a good-sized paint brush to do your tire dressing applications. It will work just as great as the other alternatives.
10-07-04, 06:09 PM
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This is what I use. It leaves a clean matte black finish, basically making your tire look like new. It doesn't have the bling bling shine, just a clean smart look. It lasts for a while too. I used it on my dash as well. It's even safe for leather
Check out the link
Check out the link
10-08-04, 05:24 PM
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Originally posted by Darius2004
Thanks for the link sweetSC400! Any photos of your tires?
//Darius
Thanks for the link sweetSC400! Any photos of your tires?
//Darius
10-08-04, 06:10 PM
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Thanks! I like that look. It looks clean and doesn't appear to attract a lot of dirt! 
Do you guys that are using something other than Armor-All get a lot of dirt collecting on the tire?
Do you guys that are using something other than Armor-All get a lot of dirt collecting on the tire?
10-08-04, 10:51 PM
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I'll chime in for Vinylex, a satin finish that doesn't attract dirt.
I spray the solution on a regular sponge and wipe the tire. Also use this in the engine bay on hoses and covers. On the dash as well..the dust doesn't stick so it is easily wiped off without streaking the finish, even with a damp cloth.
this stuff. 
I spray the solution on a regular sponge and wipe the tire. Also use this in the engine bay on hoses and covers. On the dash as well..the dust doesn't stick so it is easily wiped off without streaking the finish, even with a damp cloth.
this stuff.
10-09-04, 12:29 PM
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more shine less time by stoner is better than all of those products. spray it on clean or dirty tires one coat NO WIPING for a matte black look. after youve done the 4th tire respray in the same sequence for the gloss look. and no snobby comments about 'bling' or 'smart' looks. I ****ing hate snobs. the local lexus dealer's detail guy recommends stoner procucts by the way.
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10-09-04, 02:06 PM
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Originally posted by digital_b
and no snobby comments about 'bling' or 'smart' looks. I ****ing hate snobs.
and no snobby comments about 'bling' or 'smart' looks. I ****ing hate snobs.