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How to give tires that wet look.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tylershane17, Oct 22, 2012.

  1. Oct 22, 2012 at 8:58 PM
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    tylershane17

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    I have tried a lot of products on the market and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on a home made product or other product to keep the tires shining.
     
  2. Oct 22, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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    MrGrimm

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  3. Oct 22, 2012 at 9:02 PM
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    KenLyns

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    Redfox1

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  5. Oct 22, 2012 at 11:02 PM
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    BigOly

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    I've heard Zaino sells some good tire dressing, although a bit expensive, the product received many positive reviews from many automotive forums on the net. Check out their products here: Zaino Website

    Also meguiar's came out with a nice "endurance" tire spray, check out this thread, a few members here have tried it and really liked the results. ;)
     
  6. Oct 22, 2012 at 11:14 PM
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    genxer36

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    I use Meguires Hot Shine tire shine, it works well. It lasts several days as long as it doesn't rain or drive through puddles.

    I've seen some commercials lately for a tire spray from dupli-color.

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    I was wondering about this product.
     
  7. Oct 22, 2012 at 11:35 PM
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  8. Oct 23, 2012 at 6:55 AM
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    twfsa

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    I was wondering how this would work on the drop in bed liner, and if its greasy or drys.
     
  9. Oct 23, 2012 at 6:59 AM
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    jtav2002

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    I don't like the shiny look. I use this Aerospace stuff leaves it with more of a matte finish
     
  10. Oct 23, 2012 at 7:17 AM
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    sofiasdad11

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    keeps a shine for about a week. open to suggestions though...........the zaino sounds interesting.

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  11. Oct 23, 2012 at 7:21 AM
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    dually

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    I use Lucas Tire Shine. I doesnt so much give it a complete 'wet' look, but rather a deep, clean, black look as if the tire was just pulled off the rack.
     
  12. Oct 23, 2012 at 7:29 AM
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    KenpachiZaraki

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    Hell yea dude that's what I use and I love it! I use the eagle one all in one tire cleaner first scrub the tires real good, rinse then spray the no touch and bam! Tires are nice and nok.chiny for weeks!!
     
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    Yamaha Dave

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    I actually prefer the "dry" look. Looks more rugged and not so mall crawlish.
     
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    professional applicator...

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  15. Oct 23, 2012 at 9:35 AM
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    I use all Zaino products on my Porsche. It is a great line of car care but somewhat pricey. The tire stuff lasts along time but doesn't give best "wet" look.
     
  17. Oct 23, 2012 at 6:11 PM
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    RattleTractor

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    Putting random crap on tyres to make them shiny?

    Um...what? :facepalm:
     
  19. Oct 23, 2012 at 8:59 PM
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    Jay9722

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    I like the look with the "wet look" sprays but the problem is the snot-like sling that gets all over my clean white paint. After one drive it slings all over the side and even after wiping it off it leaves greasy spots. I don't think these products are good for clear coat and paint in the long run. But they make my tires look great!
     
  20. Oct 23, 2012 at 9:03 PM
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    TuFerLife

    TuFerLife 2 4 LIFE!!!

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    I freaking love this stuff!!! Spend about 5 minutes a tire, and just use the applicator pad to really work it in there. Always get a lot of compliments on my tires...:cool:
     

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