A LONG lasting tire shine

How does this product perform on tires that have plenty of texture to them? For example sidewalls that are "ribbed" and not smooth like the ones in the first pictures.
 
I bought some of this product and used as directions said. My take; Well for one Danspeed 1 had made a comment about the product and I was kind of harsh with him. I thought he didn't know what he was talking about. Well Danspeed ,my Apology. You were right about the product. It was alot of work to apply. My tires have white raised letters too. Which makes the application that much harder. The shine was nowhere near the pics I saw. The product may work better on all black tires too. The best feature was that it did last for about a month. The draw backs to me were. After it had been on for awhile,it appeared that any dirt on the tire was hard to get off. I never used any cleaner on the product. The white raised lettering just looked dirty. I cleaned them real good before applying. IMO The product was okay. Alos I got it on the wheel and it still has not completely worn off,and it turned dark. Maybe the dirt?

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i got my delivery yesterday and used it on my tires. i cleaned the tires off the car (preparing it for a show on the 4th). i did'nt clean the tires using their cleaner not for any bad reason i just used my own. i applyed the black restore to the tire and liked how it made the tire look just using that alone, it takes 10 min. to dry. the restore is like a black shoe dye imo. then i applyed the clearcoat with the applicator they supply, i had a damp cloth at the ready just in case i got some on my chrome wheels and it came off easy when i did get some on the wheel as did the restore. i guess that's the key not to let it dry on the wheel. i did all the tires then went back and gave it a second coat, not overly shiny kind of a high satin gloss. it dries dry to the touch, so no slinging. when you appy it with the soupplied applicator there's like a foam that builds up as you go back and forth i just went back with a 1/2 inc paint brush after i was done applying it to the tire to spread it out evenly. anyway i'll have to wait and see about durability, i live in fl. , not much rain or inclement weather so i anticipate it lasting a while. so far i like the look of it.
 
I wonder, would it affect the tire's natural ability to "breathe"? As far as I know, tires are made with a chemical that is released while driving to help preserve the outer wall; like a lubricant if you will. The majority of the brown gunk on your tires when they're dirty is this chemical, not only brake dust like I used to think. If this stuff puts a "clearcoat" on the tires I would think It'd hinder this natural process of wear and tear, by plugging the pores. Looks fantastic nevertheless and I may just buy some for experimental purposes :)! Thanks for the post!
 
that's a good point apollo i can't give you a difinitve answer, maybe if you contacted the co. they could give you an answer. i sure would like to know. i've also wondered about it when i used tire sealants on my tires.
 
I asked a similar question, the response a chemist from a major tire manufacture said this sealant is the holy grail as it does not effect the tire.



Also of note, the brown "stuff" coming from the tires when you clean them is the tire shines you have used in the past.



I have this stuff on my tires right now and the winter is blasting them. I just washed them the other day, while the shine has been reduced the protection is still very there. I would assume that once I do another coat the shine will jump back.



Cheers,

GREG
 
Apollo_Auto said:
I wonder, would it affect the tire's natural ability to "breathe"? As far as I know, tires are made with a chemical that is released while driving to help preserve the outer wall; like a lubricant if you will. The majority of the brown gunk on your tires when they're dirty is this chemical, not only brake dust like I used to think. If this stuff puts a "clearcoat" on the tires I would think It'd hinder this natural process of wear and tear, by plugging the pores. Looks fantastic nevertheless and I may just buy some for experimental purposes :)! Thanks for the post!
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Antiozonants are the chemicals that help preserve the tire over UV and heat degradation. I wouldn't necessarily say the brown ooze comes from tire shines in the past. Browning is a normal process in which antiozonants come out of the tire.



However petroleum based dressing do make browning a whole lot worse and aren't recommended from many care care suppliers.
 
SilvaBimma said:
Antiozonants are the chemicals that help preserve the tire over UV and heat degradation. I wouldn't necessarily say the brown ooze comes from tire shines in the past. Browning is a normal process in which antiozonants come out of the tire.



However petroleum based dressing do make browning a whole lot worse and aren't recommended from many care care suppliers.
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Nicely summarized. :up
 
anybody else try this? Does it actually last for a month like stated? I don't want to come across as negative, but I do want a long lasting tire shine that isn't overly shiny.
 
xfactor78 said:
anybody else try this? Does it actually last for a month like stated? I don't want to come across as negative, but I do want a long lasting tire shine that isn't overly shiny.
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I really wasn't keeping track, but I would say, yes at least a month. I need to apply a new coat and will try to keep track this time. My car is in the garage at night and I only drive about 700 miles per month so my situation is probably the best possible for a long shine.
 
I can respond to most questions as I have used this the most. I shine last for a month or more in the summer. I have it on my car right now this winter and its doing great. The protection is still there, but the shine has reduced some. If I wanted to up the shine just apply another coat. The shine is less shiny than the oil based tire shines.



What I REALLY like is how it is outstanding at repelling dirt, grime, Brake Dust, and snow/ice.



I also need to state that I'm not with the company as some might have thought. I just like the stuff and my clients love it.
 
Okay here are the photos of Tuf-Shine after 3 1/2 months of a harsh utah winter. I believe the coating is still there because salt and grime wash off easily. The shine has dulled as expected with winter driving. I am still pleased with this product.



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Cheers,

GREG
 
Greg, have you tried the other tuf-shine products? I was looking at their trim treatment and quick detailer and was thinking of trying them out.
 
Greg Nichols said:
Weekendwarrior,



I have not tired it on any plastic moldings, I guess I should. It is suppose to have some UV protectants.



Cheers,
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Looking at their website, they do sell a different product for trim pieces.
 
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