Pics of my tyre black (paint)

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Hemi57

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On another thread about "Trim Dressing" the subject drifted to tyre dressing too and I mentioned my preference for Tyre Black.



I don't like tyre dressing products myself as I have found them to attract and hold dirt and grease up my sponges.



Here are pics of the two cars with a fresh coat on tyre black. This finish lasts for a couple of months.



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So your saying that the glossiness of the tire right now will last you a couple of months even through rain?



Where did you find this stuff and who is it made by?
 
CutNAction, the product is called Polyglaze Tyre Black. It is a water based "paint" which drys quite shiny as you can see. And yes it lasts like that for a couple of months (maybe even longer) unless you scuff the tyre on a gutter. I think it is made by Selleys.



Rain, washing (I use a pressure washer) and detergents don't worry it.



Inzane, you have lost me with that one (SLING??)
 
Buick_guy1, I get it off the shelf here from an Auto parts and accessory store, costs about A$6.50 and the tin (about 350 ml) lasts me a couple of years.



armoredsaintt, not sure what "ED" is, but Calais is the top spec Holden (GM) Commodore here in OZ.
 
Inzane, I think I know what you meant by "SLING" (I thought it may have been an acronym, D'oh :) ).



As long as you let the paint dry before driving there is no "SLING". It dries completely. One piece of advice I make to people is apply light coats. If you are heavy handed it will crack.



I will check out the manufacturer's detail off the can tonight and post more information.
 
How does this product break down, does it flake, rub off... and does it create a slick surface? My concern with the slickness is in regards to performance in cornering.





Hemi57 said:
armoredsaintt, not sure what "ED" is, but Calais is the top spec Holden (GM) Commodore here in OZ.
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Do a search on Cialis or Levitra or Viagra, maybe you already get the idea :D
 
Thanks for the tip Hemi 57 - will have to give it a try. I have tested numerous tyre blacks and while I am reasonably happy with the shine on my current product, it doesnt last past the first rain.
 
I searched too. The company has a phone number, but no e-mail that I saw.



It looks like a GREAT product. I wonder why the idea hasn't been more of a success-- A good shine for months with no slinging or dust attravction OR reapplication.



You'd think it'd be copied or in someway enacted through one of the big companies (Megs, Mothers, EO, etc.)



I would love to get my hands on some and/or here some more experiences with this stuff.
 
I would love to try some as well, but it does look as if theres no way to get it to the US without paying 35 bucks shipping. I read somewhere that its silicone based.
 
I am glad that this has generated a bit of interest. Here is another pic which shows the TT's tyre a bit better.



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Griz said:
How does this product break down, does it flake, rub off... and does it create a slick surface? My concern with the slickness is in regards to performance in cornering.



Do a search on Cialis or Levitra or Viagra, maybe you already get the idea :D
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I will leave the one about "Cialis" well alone thanks :xyxthumbs



Griz, the paint lasts pretty much like any other paint, notwithstanding the fact is is subject to a very flexible surface, heat and dirt from what can be called a hostile environment. Still it does hold it's shine for a few months. It will flake if you apply too heavy a coat and any contact with a gutter will rub it right off. When I apply it I do extend a little onto the tread surface and it wears straight off. If you had a hard cornering situation it would wear through in only one or two revolutions therefore is not considered "slick" at all.



Also I am not so sure it is "Silicon based" as one member suggested, but I could be wrong. I have worked on & off with Tyre Black paint for over 40 years (geez that is scary :eek:) and this formula has similarities to the old stuff, ie. ammonia smell and dries with a rubbery layer/film.
 
I may be wrong..but I thought I read on another forum or possibly their website that it was silicone based. However I wish I had the chance to try it out...anyone find any US distributors of it?
 
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