Tire shine

Let’s talk before and after with basic tire shines.

Before
After.

 

@Levi1996 Nice - what are you using?

 

What product?

 

I don't know what the OP used but go to O'reilly Auto, and ask for Coverall. It's not on the shelf, you have to ask for it. You'll thank me later!

 

Looks familiar…..

 

I use McGuires tire gel. Stuff is awesome

 

Stay away from anything silicone based.

 

What?!?!? Now I feel like I have to go tomorrow, just to ask for this.

 

Getting the tires clean before applying shine is important as well. I personally use a stiff brush and dawn dishsoap

also get a soft applicator and wipe on the shine. It’s usually a bit more of a satin look but it uses less material, drys faster, and prevents it from slinging off

 

I make my own

 

All great advise, cleaning first, the soft applicator, etc. I have good luck with P&S Brake Buster and Aero Cosmetics Rubber Care. Works well for both the vehicles and bike

 

whys that? damages rubber molecules?

 

I dont like silicone based tire shine because its not normally dry to touch. So dirt and grime just stick to your tires. Its been a while since I've used silicone based tire shine, so it could be different now. But for a little while now, I use water based sprays like 303. Gives a nice natural sheen.

 

Natural is in the dirt, and dust. I like a shiny tire but I only apply maybe once a month or 1 out of 4 washes.

 

Here's what I use at the moment...

 

303 and an applicator sponge. Nothing fancy...does the job for me. Doesn't "shine" so much. A nice satin look. I really don't like the look of glossy tires on a truck.

 

I use Simple Green, a nylon bristle brush, scrub a bit, hose off with plain water.

The tire shines like rubber should shine. Perfect.