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Old 08-21-05, 10:37 AM
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Cool Turtle Wax "Wheel Wax"
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I use this Turtle Wax "Wheel Wax" I got a few years ago ... don't know if they still have it ... Anyway, it is not a spray, so it won't fling off your tires onto the car trim ... which was a problem with my pearl white trim. It's like a liquid car wax. Leaves a good shine, but slightly less glossy than an Eagle One Tire Shine type of product ....
Is it really good?
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Old 08-23-05, 08:44 PM
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turtle wax and mothers does some amazing things
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Old 09-06-05, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by parula
EE, I hope you're right, it takes me 6 years or so to wear out a tire at ~10k a year so I am concerned the dressing technology is appropriate for the application.

tks!
Use the Michelin 3 in 1 Tire Shine. It's definitely appropriate. I'm pretty sure it's the only tire shine product that is approved by a tire manufacturer, and it's exactly for the reasons you and others have expressed -- many of them actually do a lot of damage to rubber. Compatibility with rubber was the number one prerequisite requirement for the Michelin stuff.
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Old 09-06-05, 04:58 PM
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I should also mention that Zaino Z-16 is really durable and slightly more matte for those who like that look. It really looks great.
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Old 09-07-05, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Deanski
I have tried Stoner "More Shine, Less Time" and it works very well! No spin off from this product!

DEANSKI

I've been using Stoner's " More shine less time " for over 2 years love it!!!!
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Old 09-22-05, 01:33 PM
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Wetter looking personally.
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Old 10-26-05, 10:21 PM
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OMG...he wetter the better.
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Old 10-27-05, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by trent
I've been using Stoner's " More shine less time " for over 2 years love it!!!!
Totally agree. I buy it by the case directly from Stoners.
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Old 10-27-05, 02:40 PM
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The new Mothers FX Tire Shine is a great product for the money and often found in Pep Boys.
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Old 10-27-05, 03:50 PM
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I6turbo , thks for that post I'll try to find the Michelin 3 in 1. It will be interesting to see how it holds up in the wet winter when I normally give up trying to keep tires looking great.
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Old 11-18-05, 08:22 AM
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Michelin 3 in 1 sold at Autozone nationwide, says the Net.
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Old 11-19-05, 02:53 PM
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FYI - the FX Tire Shine is more durable than Michelin.
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Using 303 Protectant for tire dressing for now. I also have Meguiar Endurance High Gloss Tire Gel that I used on my old car with excellent results, but haven't had a chance to use on the new car yet.
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Very little dressing here, its too messy and unnatural looking imo.
I might use a little bit of Meguiar's Natural shine once a month to keep the tires from turning brown.
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Old 04-07-06, 03:49 AM
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I use Zaino . Goes on easy and evenly and is pretty durable. Not too glossy. I apply with foam tire applicators. One little bottle lasts forever.
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