Recommendations for a long lasting tire shine product

bob m

bob m

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What are some of the better products for a shine that will last through a few washings? I have tried GG long Lasting Tire shine, but - even with proper prep, does not seem to hold a shine - and I`m a pretty big fan of their products, sooooooooooooooooooo any recomendations are appreciated.
 
I like the tuf shine tire shine, lasts a long time. The key is proper prep, the tires need to be surgically clean before you apply the Tuf shine.
 
So far TuffShine is the longest lasting I have used. But it`s more of a tire coating and not a dressing / shine.
 
I suspect that "...through a few washings" is the operative phrase here.

ride92 said:
I like the tuf shine tire shine, lasts a long time. The key is proper prep, the tires need to be surgically clean before you apply the Tuf shine.
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Is the need for surgical cleanliness a worthwhile trade-off over the long haul? I wonder about that with tire sealants/coatings too...and I know myself well enough to question whether I`d get `em clean enough, even with (the really great) GG Rubber Prep :o
 
Well, I did not order any new product as yet, as I have some GG long lasting tire protection. Soooooooooooo, last evening I foamed and washed the tires and then applied GG rubber cleaner, scrubbed that in and rinsed and dried the tires. Then I placed a moderately thick amount of that dressing on the applicator, wiped it in real well and the shine achieved is a high gloss - which is not what I`m looking for. Will give the others a shot net time around.
 
Accumulator said:
I suspect that "...through a few washings" is the operative phrase here.


Is the need for surgical cleanliness a worthwhile trade-off over the long haul? I wonder about that with tire sealants/coatings too...and I know myself well enough to question whether I`d get `em clean enough, even with (the really great) GG Rubber Prep :o
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I can`t speak to my own longevity since I recently applied the stuff but reports online are that you get up to 6 months out of the stuff. That`s dressing and cleaning the tires twice a year! For me it was worth it to spend the extra time to get the tires clean. The worst was my wifes recently acquired MB that had some build up of dressing the nasty stuff the dealer uses. We bought the car used. Those tires took 5-6 good scrubbings before I felt they were clean enough and no more brown coming off the tires. It`s been about a month and other then touching up the spot where she rubbed a curb, they still look like the day I applied the tuf shine.
 
ride92- Ah, OK...yeah, that *would* be something if it lasts that long (and if the look were OK to me). I`ll be keeping my eyes open for any updates and for reports from other Autopians. Never paid any attention to the stuff, but I will now, so thanks for schooling me!
 
Tuf Shine works just fine for me. Used Mothers "Back to Black" and Tuf Shine tire brush to get the tires super clean. Touch up as needed(rub spots) and use a sponge at the end of my car wash to wash the tires.

After a couple of months I might touch up just to bring back look. Haven`t cleaned tires(i.e. Mothers) in over 6 months. Only car left getting Zaino Z16 is Infiniti, just to use it up. Other three cars getting Tuf Shine.
 
I got the Tuff Shine kit and followed the cleaning directions (literally brand new tires) which is key to this product. Anyhow I put on about 3-4 coats and is been almost a month and the tires still look nice and clean. Question, when the shine starts fading and I need to reapply do I need to go through that extensive cleaning ritual (and I`m guessing) stripping off the older Tuff Shine coatings or just make sure the tires are clean and add to that?
 
bob m said:
Question, when the shine starts fading and I need to reapply do I need to go through that extensive cleaning ritual (and I`m guessing) stripping off the older Tuff Shine coatings or just make sure the tires are clean and add to that?
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I have found that I just need to make sure the tires are clean and I can reapply more. I ususally use a little bit od the tire cleaner and a soft bristle brush to make sure they are ready to go. No major scrubbing.
 
I`ll go against the grain....for the last 2 1/2-3 years, I`ve stopped the ballz2wallz cleaning prep for tire coatings.. Maybe a isolated incident, but on a weekend garage queen, it had dry rot on one tire I was not expecting, and I always check all production codes religiously when I buy rubber....

My TS routine in general is just a mild scrub, and then PW the tires prior to application. The product is so ~inexpensive~ relative to the longevity of things, every 6 weeks or so, I just spray with APC, scrub lightly, PW rinse, and then top off. I don`t do the ball2wallz cleaning until I stop seeing brown anymore.

It last long enough for me. Hell, my prior favorite was Z16 - not longevity, but looks. So it`s a huge step up in terms of longevity already.
 
bob m said:
What are some of the better products for a shine that will last through a few washings? I have tried GG long Lasting Tire shine, but - even with proper prep, does not seem to hold a shine - and I`m a pretty big fan of their products, sooooooooooooooooooo any recomendations are appreciated.
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long lasting tire shine should be the last of your problems ... anything that seals a tire is not only voiding the warranty but will lead to premature dry rot and possible blow outs ...

this is not from me (remember I sell tire dressing) but from the tire companies ... go to the source , the tire company that is on your vehicle ...

When I use a dressing , it has to be water based and I usually will wash it off after a few days and keep the tires clean.

As stated previously the blooming or brown dirt that come out if you scrub and scrub is part of the compound that belongs in the tire ...

Clean the outside of the tire, dress it if you are a professional or going to a show .. but long lasting is not the answer ..
 
with that said, the oldest tire in my crop is 2-3 years old and so far, no issues to be exhibited on sidewall or treads....or to be seen visually.....and take it from someone who`s OCD about rubber.......Once I get about 60% tread, I flip my tires to a tire broker I get new rubber...
 
mobiledynamics said:
with that said, the oldest tire in my crop is 2-3 years old and so far, no issues to be exhibited on sidewall or treads....or to be seen visually.....and take it from someone who`s OCD about rubber.......Once I get about 60% tread, I flip my tires to a tire broker I get new rubber...
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good strategy, I too change tires long before they are worn :)
 
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