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Duragloss 253 Tire Dressing

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by NMTrailRider, Mar 12, 2016.

  1. Mar 12, 2016 at 8:53 PM
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    NMTrailRider

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    Duragloss 253 Tire and Rubber Mat Dressing. This is a synthetic polymer dressing. Once cured, it is totally dry and not greasy at all. It simply makes tires look new. If it doesn't get wet, it will last quite a while. Even if it does get wet, it's still pretty good stuff compared to other dressings I've used. I took pics at a couple different exposures- that's why they looks slightly different. The slight shine does become more subdued after a day or two. Then they just look like new, clean tires. This is a totally different animal than the greasy/gel type products.

    I spray a little dressing on a foam applicator and then apply to the tire. A little goes a long way. It will not sling. Ha, after it cures, It's almost as if you've applied a super thin layer of elmers glue. Basically, it's dry as opposed to oily. image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg
     
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  2. Mar 12, 2016 at 9:07 PM
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    will have to try

    thank you for sharing


    in the past, i have used armorall spray but it has gone down hill in quality dramatically these past few years

    been looking for something new
     
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  3. Mar 12, 2016 at 9:17 PM
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    This stuff is a lot different than the armor-all type products. Feels similar going on, but after a few hours it's a totally different feel. Its sorta like a sealer. You want to keep it off the brake components. So, that's why I recommend using an applicator or piece of a towel. The first time I applied, I sprayed directly on the tires. Not only was it too much product, but the overspray made my brakes super sticky for a bit. I also use it on my mud flaps, the plastic bed rails, the plastic on the rear bumper, and my weathertech floor mats.
     
  4. Mar 12, 2016 at 9:18 PM
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    get any on the paint? i bet it'd streak pretty badly. Then if it hardened, it'd really be a mess
     
  5. Mar 12, 2016 at 9:21 PM
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    None on the paint yet!
     
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  6. Mar 13, 2016 at 11:11 AM
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    Nice review! I like the fact you can use it on your Weathertech mats & not leave them slick/greasy feeling.
     
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  7. Apr 16, 2016 at 9:16 AM
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    Update: this stuff just plain rocks. If it doesn't get wet, 6 weeks later it looks exactly like the day I applied it. This bottle will last me years at this rate.

    And it actually resists water really well. As I said before, it's sorta like a synthetic wax is to paint. That's my best analogy. I can't imagine anyone not liking this. Makes tires look like brand new, and yet it doesn't look like you've smothered them in product.
     

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