If you like a deep black matte finish on your tires--

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pwaug

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give 3M Tire Restorer a try. I picked up a bottle a couple of weeks ago and finally had a chance to try it out today. It is thinner than most tire dressings but went on very nicely with a sponge. Very black--glossy when first applied, but drys to a great matte finish. Can't speak to durability at this point but I'll follow up in a few weeks. I believe I paid $7.50 for a 16 OZ spray bottle OTC.
 
I've been using 303 for that nice matt finish but after one rainfall it goes away...:cry:



Going to see if it is availabe OTC in Canada.
 
I may have to try this, but I too am interested in your thoughts on durability.



FWIW, I am in love with Zaino Z16. Two very light coats, followed by a buff, and the matte black finish is outstanding...and quite durable. I still have Poorboy's BnB on the shelf as well, which offers very similar results with a moderate comparable hit to durability. The cool thing about either - if you're into the glossy look, skipping the buff offers great results without approaching the "gorilla snot" effect of many high-gloss dressings.
 
I would like to see a side by side comparison between 3M Tire restorer and Black Magic Titanium Matte Tire Finish.



The BM Matte seams to work as advertised but I don’t have any thing to compare it with. I would be interested to see which one lasts the longest.
 
VroomVroom said:
I may have to try this, but I too am interested in your thoughts on durability.



FWIW, I am in love with Zaino Z16. Two very light coats, followed by a buff, and the matte black finish is outstanding...and quite durable. I still have Poorboy's BnB on the shelf as well, which offers very similar results with a moderate comparable hit to durability. The cool thing about either - if you're into the glossy look, skipping the buff offers great results without approaching the "gorilla snot" effect of many high-gloss dressings.
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I used the Z16 for a few years but am trying to move away from Zaino products to more reasonably priced, but comparable products. The 3M Tire Restorer didn't require any wipe down after application. I cleaned the tires with Wesley's and applied the 3M--glossy when wet, but as it dried turned deep matte black.
 
Really like the Black Magic Titanium Matte Finish on my Michelins. It dries fairly quickly and the tire does not pick up any dust. It will last through a couple of washes also.
 
Black Magic Titanium Matte is dry but I find some material left on the surface with BnB. I like BnB but I have really been pleased with the Black Magic Matte.

I am not a great supporter of B Magic products but it was recommended on this forum and I tried it.
 
Although it's fairly old school, I really like the Hi-Temp grape tire dressing. It gets into the rubber and, with two or three coats, will last several weeks. Deep, black color; not too shiny.
 
Blake said:
Really like the Black Magic Titanium Matte Finish on my Michelins. It dries fairly quickly and the tire does not pick up any dust. It will last through a couple of washes also.
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my quest for nice black/matte tires began in the earily 1970's when i tried everything from "mop and glow" floor wax, original armorall to turtle wax "vinyl top dressing" that was like shoe polish that you applied with a foam pad and then buffed with a shoe brush. i just tried the BM matte a month ago and it has been unbelievablely durable - even after driving in the rain. i now LOVE this stuff.:bat
 
D&D Auto Detail said:
Is it dry to the touch?
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The 3M Tire Restorer dries in about 15 to 20 minutes and stays dry to the touch. Still looking good but haven't washed the car since putting it on. Has the look of a new tire rather than a dressed tire.
 
I like Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel. This is the only gel I use. It is diluted with water. Makes tires nice looking black matte finish. May give the 3M a shot. Thanks for the info.
 
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