Tire Dressing

[RAM82A1]

I've never been a big fan of making the tires look cute with tire dressing, and that was reinforced a few months back. I cleaned her all up and put some stuff on the tires (can't remember the brand). After I took a ride, I found the tire dressing slung down the side of the truck. Black on white really stands out :argh: . But, the tires are looking a little "tired" these days and I need to spruce them up. Anyone have suggestions on what to use - something that will stay on the tire?

 

[Roz]

The key is having a super clean tire for the dressing to adhere to. I've used just about all of them with good luck. I also try to let the tire "soak" up as much as possible. I'll usually come back and wipe off any excess after they're done soaking.

 

[supercar1of1]

I've never been a big fan of making the tires look cute with tire dressing, and that was reinforced a few months back. I cleaned her all up and put some stuff on the tires (can't remember the brand). After I took a ride, I found the tire dressing slung down the side of the truck. Black on white really stands out :argh: . But, the tires are looking a little "tired" these days and I need to spruce them up. Anyone have suggestions on what to use - something that will stay on the tire?

I used to use Turtle Wax vinyl top wax. you need to get your tires totally clean, then let them dry.

Next use a 2" wide paint brush and put a heavy coat on the whole tire.

You will notice that it will soak into the tire. Continue to apply with the paint brush until it no longer soaks in, at which time let the tire dry for an hour or more.

Your tires will now look fantastic for at least several months and the tire surface is dry not slimey.

With your truck being inside it will probably last as long as the tires.


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[NBT]

Regardless of what "dressing" you use...after it set's for a bit..I always follow it up with a "rag" and wipe off any access before I roll out. I do like the Turtle Wax Ice for this.

 

[Prof]

Michelin Tire Shine...I happen to live with the woman that invented it...:rock:

The more you use, the more shine you achieve...some like some shine, some like lots of shine...




But I prefer Zaino...

 

[Demon 8]

Roy,
I can still read the small font. Are you still with us or did you get the ax for the fine print

 

[ZCx]

i use Meguiars tire gel. clean tire a must. like everyone else said put on let set wipe off excess. Meguiars lasts a couple of weeks instead of a couple of days.
oh still have some of the black dots after a high speed run. i keep a rag for just this reason in the truck. get to where ya goin, wipe off real quick & she be posin again

 

[ntw0rk]

I like the turtle wax tire gel, it comes with a little sponge applicator. The only problem is when it gets into the sipes on the edge of the tire, it will sling off. So, I always make sure to wipe off any that gets in there.

 

[oldguysrt10]

As noted in a number of responses, having a really clean tire before applying whatever dressing you choose is a must. I get good results cleaning by using "Scrubbing Bubbles" bathroom cleaner on a dry tire, followed by a good wash with car soap. The Scrubbing Bubbles does a good job of lifting stuff out of the tires. With a really clean tire, the dressing seems to stick better, and less is required.

oldguy

 

[ccfeyh]

We use "No Touch Wet & Protect", it's a spray on we use on her PT at shows and on my truck tires. It's a spray on works very well, doesn't collect dust and dries in a few minutes, never had it sling off on the body.

It's a purple and yellow can and can be purchased at Pep Boys. Nice thing about it, the tire doesn't shine at all, just restores the black.

 

[Prof]

Roy,
I can still read the small font. Are you still with us or did you get the ax for the fine print

She doesn't come on the site thank goodness...and the company sold the rights to sell the product to another company...her company still makes the product, and retains the rights to do so. Her company also makes RainX, and a lot of other products that have private labels.

 

[outnumbered]

Zaino

 

[Black1]

The key is having a super clean tire for the dressing to adhere to. I've used just about all of them with good luck. I also try to let the tire "soak" up as much as possible. I'll usually come back and wipe off any excess after they're done soaking.

Good stuff there....


I prefer a aerosol spray for tire shine. The best I've found is Advanced Auto's brand. :dontknow: I've used ALL of the expensive shit, and this stuff works best for me.

 

[RAM82A1]

Thanks for all of the responses everyone. Looks like the first step is cleaning them SOB's real good. I'll work on that next weekend. I plan on pulling each wheel off, setting them up on horses and giving them the treatment. With a few beers, it will be therapy.

 

[MYTRAM]

She doesn't come on the site thank goodness...and the company sold the rights to sell the product to another company...her company still makes the product, and retains the rights to do so. Her company also makes RainX, and a lot of other products that have private labels.

Rain-x is awesome! Especially in heavy rain at hwy. speeds. Can see tons better w/wipers off than could ever see w/wipers and no rain-x.

 

[Prof]

One of the down sides to the product is that many people don't repair wipers and just use Rain X...but it is a great product...but like tire dressing it works best when applied to a very clean surface...

Any of you or your wives use Dove soap?

 

[Chuck B]

stop at your local Napa Auto Parts store and ask, yes you must ask for this product as they don't stock on the shelves for retail purchases, ask for RuGlyde. Comes in one gallon container. If you read the label it is used to help with tire installation primarily with tractor and farm tires. No need to clean your tires with some other product this stuff does it all...cleans and makes the tires look new. If you like glossy this is not your product but if you want that just new look this is it.

Read the ingredients (at least the ones they list) and you'll just laugh. I use it on all things rubber and even hard plastic and other surfaces in the engine bay. Its cheap and a little goes a long long ways!

 

[MYTRAM]

One of the down sides to the product is that many people don't repair wipers and just use Rain X...but it is a great product...but like tire dressing it works best when applied to a very clean surface...

Any of you or your wives use Dove soap?

Oh I still replace/use mine. At 1st the x works at 5mph, but After a few days or a week it doesn't work that well unless your doing 50+mph. Not to mention I'm in an area that has winter w/snow etc. and that's a whole diff story, which is almost over for awhile. :rock: Time to get the 10 back on the road.