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What product do you use on your tires to make them look new and shiny?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tgrizzle73, Dec 13, 2013.

  1. Dec 13, 2013 at 12:31 PM
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    tgrizzle73

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    Armor All?
     
  2. Dec 13, 2013 at 12:33 PM
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    757 Taco

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    steviestyles

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    I only use Westley's Bleach white to clean. Honestly those tire dressing do little more than attract dirt and dry rot your sidewalls.
     
  4. Dec 13, 2013 at 12:45 PM
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    richardbui23

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    really?
     
  5. Dec 13, 2013 at 12:54 PM
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    peiscooter

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    Meguiars Hot Shine tire spray
     
  6. Dec 13, 2013 at 1:13 PM
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    Mr Salty

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    Meguiers Hot Shot Tire Foam. Just make sure you get the foam one, the other one sucks IMO.

    I like it becuase it coats real well yet doesn't leave a ton a build up. It also gives it that new look without the high gloss, not big on my tires being real glossy.

    I recommend cleaning your tires first though and letting them dry before applying. Personally I think this a great product and I've been using it for while now.

    Oh and make sure you do this in the street because it will leave grease stains on the driveway.
     
  7. Dec 13, 2013 at 1:17 PM
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    2006TRDSPORT

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    ^^^Agreed...Armor All SUX! The Meguires is the best I've found hands down with the best shine that lasts the longest.
     
  8. Dec 13, 2013 at 1:17 PM
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    OffroadToy

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    Just soap and water... i don't care for shiny truck tires.
     
  9. Dec 13, 2013 at 1:17 PM
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    blakes09

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    Tire foam
     
  10. Dec 13, 2013 at 1:18 PM
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    richardbui23

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    thanks! gotta try that
     
  11. Dec 13, 2013 at 1:19 PM
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    coffeesnob

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    A friend of mine from a while back said he used sugar water.
     
  12. Dec 13, 2013 at 1:53 PM
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    TaylorU

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    Bingo! I use this then even out the coat with a sponge and it looks great afterwards.
     
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    BuddyS

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    Adams Super VRT. Its not as glossy as some of the other products.
     
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    Another vote for time foam. I'm not partial to a particular brand.
     
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    sofiasdad11

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    Meguiars tire gel. heard good things about their foam, but haven't tried it yet. the gel lasts for a good while though, nothing I've tried lasts longer. and yes, it's shiny.................


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    jw1983

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    Meguirs spray or foam.
     
  19. Dec 13, 2013 at 3:49 PM
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    J0HN_R1

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    This thread = wrong section...

    Either "WHEELS & TIRES" or "DETAILING".

    :cool:
     
  20. Dec 13, 2013 at 3:59 PM
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    mollyg

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    Black Magic Tire Gel works great last long even in rain . I've heard never tried it yet but Duplicolor suppose to have a spray that lasts for a long time they demonstrate on one of the car shows i was watching ,
     

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