Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community - FT86CLUB
Page 1 of 3 1 23
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community - FT86CLUB (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/index.php)
-   Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=42)
-   -   shining your tires (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17661)

jarviz 09-19-2012 09:10 AM
shining your tires
 
I was wondering if I'm the only one who doesn't shine their tires during a car wash?

First it's because I never bought the products and even though I love that wet/slick look of a clean tire. It just goes away after a day of driving on nyc roads - not even worth the effort.

I wash my car every few weeks, but never shined my tires. I kinda just scrub as I clean the wheels. Am I the only lazy bum out there to skip this part?

VSGTS14 09-19-2012 09:55 AM
shining them keeps them cleaner. i wipe the stuff on and give it a clean look, not a super shiny look.

cnk 09-19-2012 09:57 AM
I use Adam's All Purpose Cleaner on the tires, scrub them with a tire brush, rinse, let dry, and then use Adam's Super VRT. It doesn't leave a glossy look, more of a matte look.

Superhatch 09-19-2012 10:27 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by cnk (Post 448950)
I use Adam's All Purpose Cleaner on the tires, scrub them with a tire brush, rinse, let dry, and then use Adam's Super VRT. It doesn't leave a glossy look, more of a matte look.
I had a guy at our local car wash sell me on the VRT. He kept saying "Try some, no sling! No sling!" heh. Works great though.

FR-S,M.D. 09-20-2012 09:22 PM
Guess it goes with the "washing every few weeks"...

DaJo 09-20-2012 09:27 PM
Occasionally I would use just a little "Meguiar's Hot Shine" after a clean wash. I've heard that silicone based tire shine products (Armor All...etc) is reallllyyyy bad for the paint.

Just make sure you don't use too much otherwise the tires end up flicking that sh*t all over your paint as you drive.

911fanatic 09-20-2012 11:47 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaJoian (Post 452164)
Occasionally I would use just a little "Meguiar's Hot Shine" after a clean wash. I've heard that silicone based tire shine products (Armor All...etc) is reallllyyyy bad for the paint.

Just make sure you don't use too much otherwise the tires end up flicking that sh*t all over your paint as you drive.
Armor All has been a water based product for a few years now like a lot of the tire dressings. No longer unsafe for use on tires and plastic trim etc. As for applying it so it doesn't sling, the best thing to do is drive your car around the block to force all the water out of the treads. Apply the tire dressing to an applicator. Never apply directly to the tire. Apply to the sidewall nearest the rim first and work your way out to the tread. That way there will be very little left on the applicator and it won't fill the edges of the treads with dressing.

ModBargains 09-21-2012 04:17 AM
Personally, I put tire dressing if I'm going to spend a day detailing the car. If it's a normal carwash, I don't bother.

TennisHsu 09-24-2012 02:49 PM
303 aerospace on everything! gives the tires a deep rich gleam (also nourishes the rubber). Spray on and let dry.

Paul_S 09-24-2012 05:17 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jarviz (Post 448901)
I was wondering if I'm the only one who doesn't shine their tires during a car wash?

First it's because I never bought the products and even though I love that wet/slick look of a clean tire. It just goes away after a day of driving on NYC roads - not even worth the effort.

I wash my car every few weeks, but never shined my tires. I kinda just scrub as I clean the wheels. Am I the only lazy bum out there to skip this part?
I like a clean looking tire but not the wet look that many desire. If you want a product that will last more then a few days in NYC and will not sling and is easy to wipe on I recommend Garry Deans Tire Gel from Premium Custom Detailing out of Tampa Fl. Garry makes some great detailing products and you won't be disappointed.

ReflectiveAuto 10-20-2012 06:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul_S (Post 457857)
I like a clean looking tire but not the wet look that many desire. If you want a product that will last more then a few days in NYC and will not sling and is easy to wipe on I recommend Garry Deans Tire Gel from Premium Custom Detailing out of Tampa Fl. Garry makes some great detailing products and you won't be disappointed.
I agree...I even put sealant over the tires and they are lasting like forever so far even in the rain we have been having.

kendalldwhite 10-20-2012 06:32 PM
just get some of that hot shine spray shit it works

ReflectiveAuto 10-20-2012 06:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kendalldwhite (Post 510057)
just get some of that hot shine spray shit it works
The problem with over the counter products they only last for like 1-2 days...Professionals dont use that stuff...My tires are still shiney so far for the last 2 weeks.

kendalldwhite 10-21-2012 12:49 AM
Well i use optimum tire gel it last a long time it seems like, i was just giving suggestions


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:34 PM.
Page 1 of 3 1 23
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging v3.3.0 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2026 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.


Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.