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tonyS

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Am I the only person that doesn't like shiny tires? I just like them black. What do you use on tires?
 
Yes........you're the only one:hide::lol



A detail doesn't look done to me without wet juicy tires:drool:.......then again I've never seen what mat tire dressing looks like, always just shined them up. Got any pics?
 
....I typically just use 303 Aerospace Protectant these days. I will apply a relatively heavy layer on all 4 tires and then come back with a moistened (with 303) applicator to level out any excess creating a nice, even finish. It typically only lasts 1-2 weeks and washes off quite easily, but I prefer the satin-like finish it provides over the wet/greasy look. I buy it by the gallon for other tasks as well so I guess its just a matter of using what I have on hand.
 
Duragloss Tire & Rubber Mat Dressing (TMD) #253 is like Armour-All but is water repelant. Gives a nice dark clean shine. It is like Zaino's tire treatment but less cost.
 
Zaino Z-7.



I'm a total idiot...Just realized what I typed.



Z-7 is the damn soap...Z-16 is the tire dressing.



I should really proofread my posts first...
 
b2matt said:
Yes........you're the only one:hide::lol



A detail doesn't look done to me without wet juicy tires:drool:.......then again I've never seen what mat tire dressing looks like, always just shined them up. Got any pics?
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hyperdressing gives off a nice matte finish but for tires that are really worn and old it won't work.



Blackmagic smells really good especially the foam and works well even if you use a applicator to help out.



Here is a picture of Zaino Z16 in action for the matte finish.



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I do not like my tires to look as if the have been coated with Crisco...



Surf City Tire Dressing gives rich, deep, black matte appearance.... a little goes a long way... 2 squirts into a foam app per tire
 
I use Swissvax Pneu or 1Z einszett Vinyl Rubber Care and Protectant for all my tires. Gives it a matte finish after the tires are cleaned off carefully with a didicated tire brush and P21S Total Auto wash.
 
My experience is that any of the shiny products dull down in a day or so. For a freshly detailed jet black, I don't mind a little bling. For lighter colored cars, matte is the way to go.
 
For a matte, satin look, I really like Mother's Reflections Tire Care. Amazon.com and AutoGeek have it for $8.
 
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