Tire Shine
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Tire Shine
I am super picky about the apperance of our vehicles almost **** in fact. I was using Catrol Tire Shine but it's no longer made. It was a good product that worked but more so it dried and did not spin off on the paint when you drove. It also required no wiping.
I just tried an aerosol spry by a compnay called Stoner and it's too early to tell.
What if anything do the rest of you ride and shine guys use ???
I just tried an aerosol spry by a compnay called Stoner and it's too early to tell.
What if anything do the rest of you ride and shine guys use ???
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From: philly pa
i use dull away, made my ardex. its available in the philly pa area. it gives a new, but not super shiny look, which is what i like. no matter what i use i always spray the tires and then make one quick wipe around after it sits in for a minute to give it a real even look. then i wipe all the excess off the rims. its nice because the coating of tire spray that is on the rims makes them shiny and doesn't allow brake dust to stick to it.
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From: Raleigh, NC
I use Eagle One's Tire Wet. It's a very good product. It doesn't give you the shine, but the shine it gives is like a brand new tire. It has this sheen that doesn't look too stand out. I love it!!
http://home.triad.rr.com/kchung/images/DSC01247.JPG
This pic is after a major detailing...17 hours total in 3 days.
http://home.triad.rr.com/kchung/images/DSC01247.JPG
This pic is after a major detailing...17 hours total in 3 days.
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From: Raleigh, NC
Originally posted by jessfactor
hey bill - i'm surprised to see you dont have a gallery. it takes like 5 minutes to do. i'd like to see some interior pics your explorer.
hey bill - i'm surprised to see you dont have a gallery. it takes like 5 minutes to do. i'd like to see some interior pics your explorer.
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From: philly pa
bill - i see your still in school and your parents paid for the truck. i think thats cool that you take care of it like you do. i'm in 12th grade and i see alot of kids that get cars from their parents and they just beat the crap outta them. its nice to see people appreciate their vehicles like you do. nice work.
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I used to use black magic spray in the can...but they stopped making it i think..i cant find it anywhere! i loved that stuff...now i just used the spray bottle with a whipe....its not bad, gives it a good wet look...just sucks cuz i got white letters...so i have to clean the letters twice once before and once after i get the tire wet on them...anyone got any other suggestions?
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From: Raleigh, NC
The reason why your white letters get dirty while using the wipe is because your tire is still dirty. Clean your tire very well. Use Eagle One's A2Z tire/wheel cleaner from Wally Word for $4.50, I think. Before doing anything to your truck, spray the tires and wheels down with that stuff, use a wet brush with soft bristtles and scrub the tire and wheel clean, then spray water to rinse. Like I said, do this step before letting any water touching the truck. Then after the wash, use a new tire applicator and apply the tire shine onto the tires. I can bet you there will be no effect to the white letters. I've been doing that for years and have problems at all.