I keep trying different things and just end back up to plain old 303. the aerospace protectant. not their tire shine. i guess I could try their tire shine.
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April 27, 2023, 07:07 PM
nhracecraft
I prefer matte as opposed to 'shine'...I use Chemical Guys Silk Shine
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April 27, 2023, 07:07 PM
old dino
I have tried many different products ... and they have all had the same results.
Tried a couple diy tire shine recipes from the internet with the same results.
April 27, 2023, 07:12 PM
bald1
Agree with Chowser: Hell just spray some Aerospace 303 Protectant and be good to go.
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April 27, 2023, 07:13 PM
Oz_Shadow
Been forever since I cared enough to use it, but it was always Black Magic Tire Wet
I'm torn. On one hand I prefer a matte look but on the other hand I like longevity. Lately, my preference for longevity has been winning out and I'm about half a bottle into Meguiar's Endurance Gel. I think I paid $6 for it and each application lasts a month. A little too "wet" looking the first week.
Everything I've tried matte (e.g. Chemical Guys VRP) lasts a week or 1 rainstorm.This message has been edited. Last edited by: tatortodd,
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April 27, 2023, 07:45 PM
doublesharp
I'm lazy so Stoner's More Shine aerosol spray is what I use. Lasts a good while, there is some splatter - more splatter if you drive before tire shine has dried completely.
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April 27, 2023, 10:56 PM
cruiser68
I now use Durashine. Takes a couple hours to clean tires and apply but it lasts over a year.
April 28, 2023, 02:22 AM
Jelly
I've tried many tire shines over the years. Many of them are very similar in performance in that they don't last long and turn your tires into dirt magnets. Chemical Guys Tire Kicker extra glossy tire shine is one of a very few that stand out for me. It works very good on rubber, vinyl, plastic.
April 28, 2023, 06:13 AM
TheFrontRange
And so the never-ending cycle of education and information that is SIGForum keeps on turning. I’m feeling pretty darn inadequate tire-dressing-wise sitting here with my spray-pump bottle of Armor-All.
Truly, I’m going to check-out an offering or two mentioned above.
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None for me, I just give the sidewalls a good scrub when I wash the truck(s). Same for interior armorall type products. Leaves the dash too greasy. Dislike the stuff so much I pretty much told me salesman on my last 3 car purchases that I'd refuse delivery if they put tire shine on it. Though, dealership wash bay stuff is typically of the dirt magnet/sling onto the fenders type.
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April 28, 2023, 08:40 AM
Perception
I've hated every tire dressing I've tried. I just clean them and go now.
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April 28, 2023, 08:55 AM
NavyGuy
I don't care for the shinny look. It doesn't fit with the look of my Tacoma OR.
I use 303 Automotive Protectant. It's a multi purpose protective and you can achieve the level of shine by adding additional coats, but it never gets real shinny. More a deep matt black It lasts for months. 303 makes some dedicated tire product but the standard 303 works well and I use it on my interior as well. Doesn't seem to attract dust and again it last a long time.
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April 28, 2023, 09:08 AM
comet24
My go-to for the last few years has been 303. I would like something that lasts longer though.
Might have to give some of the other options mentioned above that may last long. I don't really want a shinny option but would live with it if it lasted a few months.
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April 28, 2023, 09:46 AM
TMats
I don’t like the shiny, wet look either. I’ve used Black Magic from Bleche-Wite for years and haven’t found one I like better. I’ve noticed that many, or maybe most, of the glossy tire cleaners seem to attract dust, this one is better about that.
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April 28, 2023, 10:27 AM
Chowser
Just want to add that 303 has never turned my tires brown after extended use.
I don't like the shiny look so I don't really try the stuff that makes it look shiny. The matte/clean look is what I'm after.
