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Tire shine or no?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Tacoma SS, Sep 16, 2015.

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  1. Sep 17, 2015 at 7:03 AM
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    I have some 303 also, got mine at west marine, also have seen it at Bass Pro Shops in the boating section
     
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  2. Sep 17, 2015 at 7:05 AM
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    I just use a good tire and wheel cleaner, dirt sticks to tire shine and makes a gooey mess.
     
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  3. Sep 17, 2015 at 9:01 AM
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    I just use a small microfiber cloth. and I never wash it. I just use it over and over (as long as there's no mud, usually after a wash). the cloth turns black but no biggie. I'll just toss the towel every few months. no dedicated applicator necessary for me.
     
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    not if you wipe off the excess
     
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  6. Sep 17, 2015 at 9:27 AM
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    Doesn't matter, dirt sticks to tire shine like a magnet and looks like shit. If you just stick to pavement then its fine. I'm just stating my experiences with it, and find I can do without it.
     
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  7. Sep 17, 2015 at 10:34 AM
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    yeah, sorry- I'm mostly on pavement. not much of a problem there. it does tend to accumulate dust on gravel, but I've found that that occurs regardless. I didnt use tire product for years due to the reasons you pointed out. but the hot shine seems to be working pretty well when wiped off completely. I'm basically using it as a cleaner. and it ends up just looking like a new tire for a month or two.
     
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  8. Sep 17, 2015 at 11:09 AM
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    if you're looking for a tire cleaner try stoners tarminator after your regular cleaning
     
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  9. Sep 17, 2015 at 11:37 AM
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    303 is the bestest, conditions and protects the rubber and makes your tires look new, not shiny and sticky.
     
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    I'm gonna look for some, protection would be my reason for applying anything.
     
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  11. Sep 17, 2015 at 12:58 PM
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    303 is prob the most talked about rubber/vinyl protector. Lots of fans on TW and elsewhere. The nice thing about 303 is it's useful for more than just one surface- tires, dash, doors, black plastic, headlights. I even use it on my weathertech mats. Kind of an all-in-one. But it is a little more expensive than other products.
     
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    What's the best place to buy it?
     
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    I have a West Marine store here that should have it, someone above said Bass pro shops.
     
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    FYI plasti-dip does not like Black Magic tire shine - found out the hard way on Sunday
     
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    I got mine at autozone- but all autozones don't carry it. I'd just check your local auto parts stores- it's hit and miss. Amazon is a good online option.
     
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  17. Sep 17, 2015 at 1:16 PM
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    I don't like to use tire dressing/shine.If i do which is very rare i use Mother's FX tire dressing.It leaves a mat finish(new undressed tire look)and evaporate's over time instead of collecting road deposits.It also doesn't end up all over the vehicle from tire rotation when driving.Common sense too,the more tire dressing used on the tire's the more likely it's going to end up spraying up on the body panels from tire rotation as well as wearing down the edge's of the upper sidewall tread.Just my 2 cents!
     
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  18. Sep 21, 2015 at 7:58 PM
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    I never understood how people get tire dressing sling on their vehicles unless they're seriously driving right after applying it. Then again my truck is black so I probably wouldn't see it. I use Mothers M-Tech Tire Shine
     
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  19. Oct 16, 2015 at 9:56 AM
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    http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G4116-Natural-Shine-Protectant/dp/B0009IQXCC

    This^^^^^ on the VERY rare occasion I use anything. From time to time, when the weather is nice, and I'm doing a post 4-wheelin' clean up and trying to get the tires looking really good, I'll use this stuff! Leaves tires looking good WITHOUT looking like they're oiled. Spray on judiciously, let dry a few minutes, and there is no "slinging all over the paint...." I have a piece of cardboard cut to the exact diameter of the wheels. Got a "handle" on that. I hold it up to the wheel to keep the protectant off them. Seems a little extreme for those who seldom if ever wash their trucks, but some of us want performance AND looks!
     
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  20. Oct 16, 2015 at 10:18 AM
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    Either is much cheaper than 303 or other products.

    Someone will be along to say 'it will eat your paint when it slings on the body'.

    That's true if you are a slob with your application.

    However, when spread well and any excess lightly buffed with an old rag, there is nothing to sling on the truck.

    Have done this since the mid 60's and never had an issue. Just a nice satin sheen on the tires. Like uber clean new ones.
     
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