A LONG lasting tire shine

Greg Nichols

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Back on July 4<SUP>th</SUP> I came across a product I decided to test. I think this product might have a place as an up charge service. This product is called Tuf-Shine and is a very long lasting tire shine. While testing it I had many clients and others ask me how I kept my tires looking great for so long. This product is like a sealant for tires. It is not a petrol based product, but rather water based. You must remove ALL previous tire shine products for this stuff to adhere; you get a great cleaner with the tire shine that will do the job VERY well.



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Let me just say I’m not connected with this company in any way!



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I have really tired to test this with many conditions. I did not wash the tires for 2weeks, I took my explorer on 20+ miles of 4x4 trails, and through several days of rainstorms it held up and looked great I even curbed my tires and scraped the shine off, I just did a quick re-apply and it’s very hard to tell. While the shine reduced some, it is very much still there. The only test I have yet to do is can it be topped with other products, but why would you do this??

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I have this product on my mother in laws Honda Odyssey, my wife’s Odyssey and both of them are 3 weeks since application and its going great.

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After a few more weeks of testing I’m going to “stripâ€� it off and see how easy it is to remove………..why because some might not like the look. Most of the people seem to be willing to pay 20$ for this longer lasting tire shine.

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I have taken several photos of the tests, including a video of the wash and wipe down after the 4x4 trail trip.

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These photos are of the wheels after almost a month.



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While this may not be for you the discerning Autopian, my clients are lining up after my simple tests are done to get this on their tires.

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Cheers,

GREG

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Interesting product Greg. Does the product sling at all? Can it be dilluted with water and maybe used on engines/wheel-wells? Can it be dry wiped to knock down the gloss if wanted?
 
Yes, I got some a really good dirty rain for 2 days. I am really waiting on our harsh winters to see, but so far I think the stuff will do great. You can do touch ups and revamp the shine as needed.



Cheers,
 
David,



the product needs 10 minutes to dry and NO sling! I can see how dilutions work, I was told I could dilute on the tires to reduce the gloss. I don't think its all the glossly with two coats.
 
Weekendwarrior,



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



Cheers,
 
So dirt does not stick?



If you were to swipe your finger on the side wall after a few weeks, your finger would not be dirty???
 
Okay,I must be on the right track! I just bought some of the Tuf Shine today on line. I can't wait to try it. I'll do befores and afters and get up some pic as soon as I can. Thanks for the tip Greg. I could not resist either! :up
 
The cleaning process is the KEY. You will be surpirsed at how much crap is on your tires.



The application is very easy, I suggest two applications.
 
toyotaguy said:
Greg, test is on wheel wells for me...if its just as solid, I am sold!
Use CD2 on wheel wells. Lasts amazingly long. Ive had it on mine now for going on 3-4 months and its looks like the day I applied it.
 
Greg Nichols said:
David,



the product needs 10 minutes to dry and NO sling! I can see how dilutions work, I was told I could dilute on the tires to reduce the gloss. I don't think its all the glossly with two coats.





After reading this I need to make something clear..........



You cannot Dilute the product, if you do the product cracks. What I mean by dilute is if you have a damp applicator (the one they send you) and use the damp sponge this will dilute the product to produce a matte finish.



AGAIN, you cannot dilute the product with water like you would say an APC.



Cheers,

GREG
 
toyotaguy said:
Greg, test is on wheel wells for me...if its just as solid, I am sold!





I did some checking on this. I could do the wheel wells, but after contacting the company, they sell a product called black restore which is very similar but is tinted black. From what I see, this also could be a nice product for wheel wells and other exterior trim. I may pick some up to test out.



Cheers,

GREG
 
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