Tire dressings..
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Accumulator
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MDRX8- Cool, I'll give it a try when I start getting low on the Z16.
Kean
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....well, I just placed a bulk order from AG for a bunch of my regular supplies and added DG253. I guess I'll see how it goes.
Kean
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....will do.
Kean
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Well, I received my DG253 last week and used it on my Challenger yesterday. Application is very similar to 303 as far as consistency although maybe just a bit thicker. I like this because its easier to spread and wick from crevices where the product may tend to pool (i.e. edge of tread blocks, etc.). I dressed each tire and did a final wipe with the damp applicator. I like the finish but I really need to give the tires a thorough cleaning next time before re-applying.
Kean
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....I'm really liking some of the characteristics of DG253 including it's ease of application. I applied it for the second time last night after washing the car. Just enough shine to satisfy my taste but not so "greasy" looking IMO. I clicked a quick photo earlier today to show the finish. Not the best shot....:
imported_DieselMDX
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z16 and actually some nascar tire dressing i bought from big lots
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Ben@3D
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G37 said:
All tire dressing (except body shop safe ones) contain silicone. This includes water and solvent based ones. The difference between dressings is if they are water soluble or not.
Water based dressing usually disperse(wash off) with water. Solvent based dressings do not.
During wet seasons, you will want to go with a solvent based dressing. :bathbaby:
When its dry, you can go with water based. :tumblewee
Other differences are that water based dressings are more environmentally friendly and solvent based dressing are more expensive.
Greg Nichols
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If you want a water based tire dressing that you can control the level of "shine", that will last for MONTHS, Never brown, keep the tire with UV protectant, and are super easy to clean???
Go with Tuf shine tire dressing. I know that line above sounded like a sales pitch, it is, but I don't work for the company, I just really like the stuff! I can sell it to clients, and they love it. In the winter my tires are always clean with just water.
Its more of a tire sealant, while the shine will dim over the months the durability is still there, you can reapply by cleaning and adding more tuf shine!
Cheers,
GREG
Go with Tuf shine tire dressing. I know that line above sounded like a sales pitch, it is, but I don't work for the company, I just really like the stuff! I can sell it to clients, and they love it. In the winter my tires are always clean with just water.
Its more of a tire sealant, while the shine will dim over the months the durability is still there, you can reapply by cleaning and adding more tuf shine!
Cheers,
GREG
A wallpaper brush stiff n wide (hardware store) and a tray for the dressing/gel whatever. No spray in the air on the fenders wheels etc. Also drumheads (i play drums too) are great wheel masks! You can get all sizes for about a buck an inch a 16" will cover most...save for the 22's or 24's you might see! Solvent dressings are gonna last 1 week maybe 10 days on a lot. I love the CRAP Armor All drenched on then leave it alone look. It don't last at all. But it's cheap and gets you out the door. The gels are cool but a pain to apply so the stiff ABSORBENT wallpaper paste brush works for me. I hate those curved applicators anyway.
imported_Dust2Glory
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ShowroomFX White Pearl dressing is bomb!!
Accumulator
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MDRX8 said:
Hmm..that's one unqualified recommendation, huh!?! Given the name, I gather it doesn't dry slippery...
I found this on another site...
Good Silicone / Not so good Silicone:
a) Water - based silicone dressings, usually a milky-white liquid, (Polydimethylsiloxane (PDS)that doesn’t contain petroleum distillate; silicone oils, waxes, or solvents that can harm rubber and/or vinyl over time. Water-based dressings use a combination of natural oils and polymers to offer a non-greasy, satin finish. Some of these products also contain ultra violet radiation (UVR) blocking agents to help keep tires from cracking, fading and hardening. Most, if not all water-based dressings are environmentally friendly / biodegradable, whereas solvent-based silicone is not.
b) Solvent-based silicone dressings, usually a clear greasy liquid, (Dimethal (DMS) that contain petroleum solvents as a cleaning agent, they remove the elasticity from vinyl, rubber and paint; causing them to evaporate out of the substrate, leaving behind a dry inflexible surface. Most high gloss products are based upon DMS silicone oil, the difference between water and solvent based is in the carrier system used. Solvent based products use a hydrocarbon silicone to suspend the product. When you apply it, the solvent evaporates leaving the dressing's active ingredients (Silicone oil) behind; solvent-based silicone is not biodegradable.
Good Silicone / Not so good Silicone:
a) Water - based silicone dressings, usually a milky-white liquid, (Polydimethylsiloxane (PDS)that doesn’t contain petroleum distillate; silicone oils, waxes, or solvents that can harm rubber and/or vinyl over time. Water-based dressings use a combination of natural oils and polymers to offer a non-greasy, satin finish. Some of these products also contain ultra violet radiation (UVR) blocking agents to help keep tires from cracking, fading and hardening. Most, if not all water-based dressings are environmentally friendly / biodegradable, whereas solvent-based silicone is not.
b) Solvent-based silicone dressings, usually a clear greasy liquid, (Dimethal (DMS) that contain petroleum solvents as a cleaning agent, they remove the elasticity from vinyl, rubber and paint; causing them to evaporate out of the substrate, leaving behind a dry inflexible surface. Most high gloss products are based upon DMS silicone oil, the difference between water and solvent based is in the carrier system used. Solvent based products use a hydrocarbon silicone to suspend the product. When you apply it, the solvent evaporates leaving the dressing's active ingredients (Silicone oil) behind; solvent-based silicone is not biodegradable.
Kean
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....I sure wouldn't use it on rubber mats but then again, on something like my wife's Forester (which has WeatherTech floor liners) I typically don't use any dressing/protectant.Accumulator said:
As for DG253 being the best, I guess it's all relative. I think it is better than most I have tried but my experience with dressings is limited.