H5 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I haven't used tyre dressing for a few years since competing. And I stopped because I was fed up with every time I got home from a show it was always up the car!! Now I am going to shows again, I should get some. Any recommendations?? And I will try and remember to wipe it off before setting off again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Ive been using the Sonus dressing for a while now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 Ive been using the Sonus dressing for a while now This stuff? http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-ty ... od_40.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Ive been using the Sonus dressing for a while now This stuff? http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-ty ... od_40.html yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 iv used allsorts rob!! trying meguirs gel at the moment but think ill just go back to using instant tire dressing from autoglym!! doesnt last as long but no mess what so ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 I used to use Autoglym stuff and thought it was good. But it does flick up the side of the car a lot! Just wondering what has come out in the last few years - have tried none of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 autoglym doesnt on me when rubbed in properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 autoglym doesnt on me when rubbed in properly I take the hint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 autoglym doesnt on me when rubbed in properly +1 no probs with the sonus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Chemical Guys New Look Trim Gel.No mess,no spin off and it goes a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Ive used the Autoglym - doesnt look like it will flick off the tyres as long as it is left for a decent length of time to dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I've got Megs Hot Rims or whatever its called. Inherited it from a mate. Looks good and doesnt seem to have splattered anywhere, although it will rub off if you catch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Zaino bud, its not a sprey on and lasts very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I've got Megs Hot Rims or whatever its called. Inherited it from a mate. Looks good and doesnt seem to have splattered anywhere, although it will rub off if you catch it. hot shine mate hot rims is a wheel cleaner, i quite like Meguiars Endurance High Gloss Tyre Gel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Word of warning for all you tyre dressers, Got told yesterday that it can mess with the vulcanisation of the rubber and can make it come away from the tyre wall. I dont think manufacturers recommend it. It was my step dad that told me, he was told by a tecnician from Dunlop. It may just be the stuff the guys use at the hand car wash, but just thought I would add it anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 it doesn't last that long mark and centrifugal force makes it move away from the wheel, i've been using it for years without a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 cant see a little tyre shine from autoglym every so often doing that much harm is that your excuse for donny mate next you'll be saying all car shampoos can damage paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Unfortunaly the tyres dont have any protection on them Shire, so your putting stuff on them that drys hard, thus having the ability to pull and crack the rubber. Its also the heat of the rubber sitting under the tyre shine.. It does make sense if you think about it logicaly I would have thought though if the manufacturers had an issue they would have spoken to the likes of Mags and Autoglym and let them know the problem and they would have had to find a way round it. As I say it could be the handcarwash people, that stuff is like tar and drys pretty solid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 If anything most spray on/ wipe on tyre shines act as a lubricant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I think you're right - its likely to be the handwash places and whatever concoction they put on the tyres. If there were any problem with the likes of the sonus/autoglym/megs stuff, then I reckon there would have been a lawsuit, most likely in the US, long before now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I think you're right - its likely to be the handwash places and whatever concoction they put on the tyres. If there were any problem with the likes of the sonus/autoglym/megs stuff, then I reckon there would have been a lawsuit, most likely in the US, long before now. +1 handwash places use something similar to tarmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Quads Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Having tried loads of different stuff there is a clear winner for me... Meguiar's Endurance High Gloss Tyre Protection Gel I have found this will last much longer that other stuff, if at a show applied with a paintbrush gives an amazing shine. When cleaning a couple layers of this stuff and your tyres will shine for weeks. Give it around an hour after each coat before wiping the excess off (otherwise it just covers your arches) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymofo Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I just use the spray on autoglym stuff, doesnt last that long but it takes about 2 minutes to apply and if you leave it to dry for around 15 mins then it doesnt spray up the car either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Word of warning for all you tyre dressers, Got told yesterday that it can mess with the vulcanisation of the rubber and can make it come away from the tyre wall. I dont think manufacturers recommend it. It was my step dad that told me, he was told by a technician from Dunlop. It may just be the stuff the guys use at the hand car wash, but just thought I would add it anyway! I'd say the later. For instance if you have new tyres put on a some shops they'll use disgusting silicone type formula, other just use total rubbish, which of course will shift and not stay put. it doesn't last that long mark and centrifugal force makes it move away from the wheel, I've been using it for years without a problem Ditto Gixx. I've been using the Turbo Wax Tire (tyre) Gel, for about 14-15 months now. Love the stuff to pieces. It's kept my tyres lovely and with definite deep dark sheen, without spinning off, no damage to the tyres and it doesn't creep, it lasts really well, even in super harsh Kiwi conditions, so the UK would be even better. You don't need much product, a little goes a long way, and the shine/sheen can be built up if you use a couple of coats/applications, which is fab for shows, ie if you need a gentle/natural sheen, or you want a more wet look depending what sort of show you're displaying at. Given my Zed is a Sunset, it would be very obvious if I'd had any spin off, eeks like some other products I've used. http://www.turbowax.com/prod/turbo-wax- ... 16-oz.html http://www.turbowax.com/cat/tire-wheels/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 Sounds like the Megs, AG and Sonus stuff as a general rule, thanks guys and gals. Will pick up whatever I see first I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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