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Old 01-04-07, 02:41 PM
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love the black magic aerosol spray...think its called tire wet. Anyhoo It lasts a good while but the fumes are sometimes a bit annoying. Try the gel version...gets the job done
Old 01-09-07, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr.Zeus
love the black magic aerosol spray...think its called tire wet. Anyhoo It lasts a good while but the fumes are sometimes a bit annoying. Try the gel version...gets the job done

I don't like the aerosal spray cans. It's like I'm doing double the work when I used them. After I cleaned the tires and the rims, I'd sprayed the the tires and some of it got on my rims which I had to clean again. Now it's the Meguiar's gel and applicator that I use. Much more easier.
Old 01-18-07, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr.Zeus
love the black magic aerosol spray...think its called tire wet. Anyhoo It lasts a good while but the fumes are sometimes a bit annoying. Try the gel version...gets the job done
I second this. Shiny, and last a couple weeks.
Old 01-18-07, 11:56 PM
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I use Meguiars endurance tire gel applied with a paint brush with short bristles. Lasts a while and has a natural looking shine.
Old 03-13-07, 09:08 PM
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I use to use meguiars tire gel, but now i switched to Mothers FX tire dressing.

The mothers is easier to apply evenly and it has the right amount of shine too. If you want a matte look, then 303 works great. But for a little more shine, I use the Mothers FX.

I use to like the matte look until I actually fully detailed my car. My paint (black onyx) was wetter and darker than the tires so naturally I had to make the tires shine more.
Old 03-21-07, 06:15 PM
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I use both Meguiars tire gel and Meguiars insane tire shine. I like them alot!
Old 03-21-07, 07:30 PM
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I use Lexol Leather conditioner on my tires. I like a satin/low gloss finish that looks clean.
Old 05-01-07, 12:28 AM
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I went through autozone today and found tire paint
So...you can paint a tire glossy black????
Old 05-01-07, 05:44 AM
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I found a product at the local Dollar General. It's an aresol and called "No Touch"
No Touch is a clear spray and dries pretty quick. No rooster tails on the side of your car from spin off.
It's only 2.50 a can....
Old 05-02-07, 07:30 PM
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HAS ANYONE TRIED A PRODUCT NAME: SHINY TIRES?
http://www.shinytires.com/shiny_frames.html

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Old 05-12-07, 09:17 AM
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I use Meguiars Natural Shine Rubber and Vinyl Protectant (red bottle) for that clean black tire look with minimal shine.
Old 05-14-07, 07:46 PM
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Stoners Tire Shine.... just started using it.... love it
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Originally Posted by hybridhaul
I found a product at the local Dollar General. It's an aresol and called "No Touch"
No Touch is a clear spray and dries pretty quick. No rooster tails on the side of your car from spin off.
It's only 2.50 a can....
I bought this product too and believe me when i say "you get what you pay for". Read the label, it can damage the rims paint, car paint... this stuff even contains ACETONE, correct me if i'm wrong, but i don't think that stuff is good for your tires
Old 05-19-07, 02:16 PM
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I use Meguires stuff...works pretty well
Old 05-22-07, 06:58 PM
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dunt use gloss bc i heard the chemicals eat the rubber on the side walls... i think...


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