I had a supply of tire dressing I got from a detail shop at a car dealer. It worked really well. By really well I mean it had good, lasting, shine. I used to go to auto auctions where they also sold it. You could identify it by a sickening sweet smell it had. I ran out of it and I don't know where to get it. I bought some dressing at my local autoparts, and it wasn't nearly as good. Can anybody recommend a tire dressing they're really happy with, or suggest where I could get the dressing I described above? TIA
tire dressing recommendations ???
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turbo nasty
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I like eagle one wet but im not even sure its still made.
John Larkin
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I think you are talking about Auto Magic products. Yes, I work at an auto auction and that smell does make me sick too. Bleh.
Hey, thanks for the very helpful suggestions. I've purchased polishes from Auto Magic at one of their locations (local to me) before. I checked their site and they have that dressing and a few more items I'm interested in. Thanks again.
http://www.automagic.biz/
http://www.automagic.biz/
I use products from Adams Polishes adamspolishes.com for wheel dressing the SVRT (super vinyl rubber, tire) works great and is water resistant so it holds up well. Really easy to use. Here is a link. A 16oz bottle will go a long way. http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-512-adams-super-vrt-tire-trim-dressing.aspx
I like Poorboys trim restorer for tires. Not too shiny. Makes tires look like you just bought them.
http://www.autogeek.net/pbtr16.html...campaign=CSE&gclid=CN_Q_IH69bkCFctAMgodUzgAkQ
http://www.autogeek.net/pbtr16.html...campaign=CSE&gclid=CN_Q_IH69bkCFctAMgodUzgAkQ
I just wish I could find a tire dressing that would actually stay on the tires and not get slung all over the paint. I hate getting the car all cleaned up, then cleaning myself up, then driving to a show/meet and having to quick detail the car again to get the tire dresing off the paint.
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This ^^ Any solvent based dressing will dry out the rubber long term. But there are many water based dressings that won't. The only drawback is they don't last as long.
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You're using the wrong type of dressing. Solvent based dressings leaves a greasy film on your tires. That's why it slings onto your paint. Use a water based dressing that will dry to the touch and you won't get any sling. If you use the right one you can actually wipe your finger on your tire (after it dries) without your finger getting black or greasy. Here a just a few examples:I just wish I could find a tire dressing that would actually stay on the tires and not get slung all over the paint. I hate getting the car all cleaned up, then cleaning myself up, then driving to a show/meet and having to quick detail the car again to get the tire dresing off the paint.
http://www.pakshak.com/optimum-opti-bond-tire-gel-32oz.html
http://www.pakshak.com/car-pro-perl-coat-plastic-rubber-protectant-500ml.html
http://www.pakshak.com/ultima-tire-trim-guard-plus-12oz.html
I like the first two because you can dilute them and use it on interior trim as well as on your tires. The only drawback is it doesn't last quite as long.
It depends what kind of look you want, new tire look, semi shiny or oil shiny. I use Meguiars Hot Shine in the spray bottle (but also in the aerosol to hit wheel wheels) and I am very happy with it. It gives a semi gloss type shine to it, doesn't grease up and lasts pretty good. It seems that the longer you put it on the better it gets absorbed. I have used it for about 8 years on a set of tires and there was NO visible rubber deterioration on the tires. Finished look is in between a new tire and glossy shine, I would consider it a semi-gloss or low gloss shine.
I just wish I could find a tire dressing that would actually stay on the tires and not get slung all over the paint. I hate getting the car all cleaned up, then cleaning myself up, then driving to a show/meet and having to quick detail the car again to get the tire dresing off the paint.
You think you got problems? Try living back a dirt road that's usually dusty.
Most times I don't use tire dressing because I can't put it on till after I'm out, or at the cruise. At least the property taxes are cheap. 
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I like to mix ranch and blue cheese dressing.......... wait..........
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[quote="You think you go problems? Try living back a dirt road that's usually dusty. Most times I don't use tire dressing because I can't put it on till after I'm out, or at the cruise. [/quote]
I live at the end of a dirt road which is usually in one of two conditions: 1) dusty, 2) muddy.
Full time job keeping a black car spotless and shiny! Keeps the car care companies in business!
Most times I don't use tire dressing because I can't put it on till after I'm out, or at the cruise. [/quote]I live at the end of a dirt road which is usually in one of two conditions: 1) dusty, 2) muddy.
Full time job keeping a black car spotless and shiny! Keeps the car care companies in business!
[quote="You think you go problems? Try living back a dirt road that's usually dusty.
I live at the end of a dirt road which is usually in one of two conditions: 1) dusty, 2) muddy.
Full time job keeping a black car spotless and shiny! Keeps the car care companies in business!
I feel for you brother!
