What's the black tire stuff dealerships use?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I missed one!


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[spd]

fwiw, any type of tire gel or shine will last longer if you clean the tires with something like an All Purpose Cleaner beforehand. If your tires are brown looking, you definitely need to clean them first as that's a sign they're blooming. If you just put tire gel over brown tires it'll only last a few days max.

Lately, I've been partial to Adam's Polishes VRT, it leaves a nice satin/new tire look.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by spd

fwiw, any type of tire gel or shine will last longer if you clean the tires with something like an All Purpose Cleaner beforehand. If your tires are brown looking, you definitely need to clean them first as that's a sign they're blooming. If you just put tire gel over brown tires it'll only last a few days max.

Lately, I've been partial to Adam's Polishes VRT, it leaves a nice satin/new tire look.

Or it is muddy where you drive.

[Impureclient]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Or it is muddy where you drive.

Or a dog planted a #2 up on it. I'm rolling with one brown tire on my work van right now.

[BigHugeFatGuy]

Originally Posted by swarb

Why don't you ask the dealer? Or do you think they all use the same toyota branded tire shine?

That's what I was wondering if there's something branded they use across the board.

Originally Posted by spd

fwiw, any type of tire gel or shine will last longer if you clean the tires with something like an All Purpose Cleaner beforehand. If your tires are brown looking, you definitely need to clean them first as that's a sign they're blooming. If you just put tire gel over brown tires it'll only last a few days max.

Lately, I've been partial to Adam's Polishes VRT, it leaves a nice satin/new tire look.

It's not a dirty tire issue. Car is new, and dealer tire stuff is lasting. I've washed it a few times and it just beads off instantly. Leaves nasty black stuff on the mf towels when I clean the wheels tho, so it's pretty thick. You said the key words of satin/new, and that's the look I want to keep, so I'll have to check out the VRT. Thanks.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by BigHugeFatGuy

That's what I was wondering if there's something branded they use across the board.



It's not a dirty tire issue. Car is new, and dealer tire stuff is lasting. I've washed it a few times and it just beads off instantly. Leaves nasty black stuff on the mf towels when I clean the wheels tho, so it's pretty thick. You said the key words of satin/new, and that's the look I want to keep, so I'll have to check out the VRT. Thanks.

I doubt they have one branded one they use everywhere. Any of the higher quality ones should do you. Keep in mind tat if it is beading water then it is leaving a coating on the tires. You may want to scrub them down with a heavy cleaner every now and then so that coating doesn't just keep building up until it looks horrid.


That isn't likely the tire treatment that comes off on your wheel, just brake dust.

[SmartedPanda]

Originally Posted by radroach

I recommend 303 aerospace protectant. No shine, just nice black tires. Lasts a good while too per application.

the wet look is too..flashy

[Borchert97]

I work at a Subaru dealership prepping cars for delivery and we use this bottle of purple liquid called tire dressing or tire shine, I have no idea what brand though, we get it through our dealer's supplier, although a lot of our other supplies are Car Brite brand so perhaps this one is it, looks the same:

[NLS8520]

When it comes to tire care, you really want a gel something that will protect the rubber and provide a nice finished look. To achieve: First and foremost clean and scrub the tires thoroughly with a tuff shine tire brush and your favorite automotive APC, this cleans and preps the surface for bonding of the gel. The store bought shit generally slings and its just silicone junk. I recommend any of the following : Optimum Tire Gel, Adams super VRT, Ammo Mud, Gyeon Tire. Apply with an Adams waffle tire gel applicator. They should all last at least 1 month and none sling if applied correctly. If you want a longer lasting solution there are tire coatings. Tuff Shine makes one that I have used many times and really like it, leaves a nice look and lasts months, the only problem is that it takes a long time to get the tire nice and clean before application.

[venturaII]

"blooming"....never knew that's what it's called...

[JazzleSAURUS]

I don't have a good answer to your question, but I have an alternative.

I use sonax on the wheels and tires, and scrub really vigorously on the tire. They generally look nice and black when I'm done, but it doesn't last that long, (they get dirty quick.)

I follow up with Meguiars endurance, I put on a medium thickness coat, give it a few seconds, and wipe off with a microfiber. They look VERY black, not very shiny. Perfect for me.
https://www.amazon.com/Sonax-230200-...keywords=sonax
https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G751.../dp/B0009IQXJ0

[venturaII]

Just to throw another combo in the ring, I use Bleche-Wite to clean the wheels and tires, and then a quick wipe of Vinylex with a sponge, and wiped dry with a clean towel. Very black, and no shine.

[JazzleSAURUS]

Originally Posted by venturaII

Just to throw another combo in the ring, I use Bleche-Wite to clean the wheels and tires, and then a quick wipe of Vinylex with a sponge, and wiped dry with a clean towel. Very black, and no shine.

I have a few friends with whitewall laden rides and they all use the Bleche-Wite. They have great results. I imagine it would work great with the tire letters, but that's not my thing so I haven't tried it.

[venturaII]

Originally Posted by JazzleSAURUS

I have a few friends with whitewall laden rides and they all use the Bleche-Wite. They have great results. I imagine it would work great with the tire letters, but that's not my thing so I haven't tried it.

Yeah, it's the bomb on tires with white lettering or whitewalls, but it also does a great job of cleaning just straight-up black rubber, and of course, wheels. The Vinylex leaves a nice, low-key finish.