Tire Shine recommendations?
#1
Tire Shine recommendations?
Hey guys
I just got new BF Goodrich T/A KO2s on my 09 ranger and am loving them. I'm looking for recommendations for a good tire shine. Previously on my old car I initially used black magic tire shine spray, it looks nice at first but leaves heavy grease stains on the concrete/pavement under my car (stains last for years, literally) and ran off in the rain instantly, also mucking up my rims and making them look NASTY. I then tried Black Onyx Tire Dressing, applied with a foam applicator I was pretty happy with it, it shines well and lasts a while.... unless it rains. I live in Hawaii, on the wet side of the island so it rains... often, basically every single day.
Optimally what I'd like is something I can apply with a foam pad, that gives a good shine, that doesn't sling, that won't run in the rain or muck up my rims. Any recommendations are much appreciated! I'm also aware I'm asking to have my cake and eat it lol.
I just got new BF Goodrich T/A KO2s on my 09 ranger and am loving them. I'm looking for recommendations for a good tire shine. Previously on my old car I initially used black magic tire shine spray, it looks nice at first but leaves heavy grease stains on the concrete/pavement under my car (stains last for years, literally) and ran off in the rain instantly, also mucking up my rims and making them look NASTY. I then tried Black Onyx Tire Dressing, applied with a foam applicator I was pretty happy with it, it shines well and lasts a while.... unless it rains. I live in Hawaii, on the wet side of the island so it rains... often, basically every single day.
Optimally what I'd like is something I can apply with a foam pad, that gives a good shine, that doesn't sling, that won't run in the rain or muck up my rims. Any recommendations are much appreciated! I'm also aware I'm asking to have my cake and eat it lol.
#3
Petroleum rots rubber.
It will either dry the tire out eventually, or make a gooey mess.
#4
My suggestion won't give you the ghetto plastic look, but it will make your tires look new, satiny, and will last awhile. Pickup a bottle of Aerospace 303. On those BFGs it'll make them look better than new with that grayish tint. I've got those same tires, and this stuff is the only thing I've found that helps those tires. Also use it on your tonneau, and all plastics/rubber. It's a preservative as well, with no sillycon.
#5
+1 on the 303 Protectant.
I prefer a less shiny look, 303 gives a satin-like look, as if new from the factory, make sure you always clean the tyre walls well with a degreaser or soapy water, then brush.
Apply with a sponge. Initially, it might need re applying (after a short while) a couple of times before it stays looking nice (build up application)
If you want more shine, get Jay Leno's tyre shine.
You should use a non petroleum based product, no silicone, for the reasons people have mentioned.
UV protecting is also a large reason why you should do this, the sun really kills rubber.
I prefer a less shiny look, 303 gives a satin-like look, as if new from the factory, make sure you always clean the tyre walls well with a degreaser or soapy water, then brush.
Apply with a sponge. Initially, it might need re applying (after a short while) a couple of times before it stays looking nice (build up application)
If you want more shine, get Jay Leno's tyre shine.
You should use a non petroleum based product, no silicone, for the reasons people have mentioned.
UV protecting is also a large reason why you should do this, the sun really kills rubber.
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#13
I think the tires wear out way before anything like that can happen.
I like "ARMOR ALL Tire Gel", it's in a ORAGE bottle and lasts quite a while, not super expensive.
TIP...when choosing any liquid product (car wash soap, tire conditioner ect....) turn the bottle upside down and watch how fast the air bubble floats to the top, the faster it go's the more WATER is in the product......u don't want to pay for water.
#14
I don't actually care if my tires are clean or not since I use them for off-road adventures. I have recently installed a set of Nitto Ridge Grappler on my truck. Tires are expected to wear off after some time.
Last edited by stinemrgrt; 07-14-2021 at 09:49 PM.
#15
I always hear "peroleum rots rubber" but how is that possible when tires r MADE from petroleum??
Last edited by SouthCarolinaRanger; 08-30-2021 at 04:58 AM.
#16
I think if any product is slinging off your tires it means you're using too much and just wasting it, especially if you're giving it a few minutes to settle on the tire and it STILL slings.
I try to wait about 15 mins before I drive off.
I try to wait about 15 mins before I drive off.
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