Looking for the best TIRE SHINE!

kissrocksforever · Apr 13, 2011

and I want something shiny! lol

I'm currently using Autogylm Tire Dressing and it works well, but just wondering what other people use...

pics are great as well.

SRT Handz · Apr 13, 2011

CG VRP is Mad Shiny... Like ALOT

I also like Optimum Opti-Coat tire wet.... That makes the tires look like Shiny plastic lol

Matt94GT · Apr 14, 2011

I have used VRP as well its nice.

Personally I like a spray, I use the meguires hot shine in the aerosol spray can you can adjust the witdh of the spray and it works pretty damn good IMO best stuff from the local stores id say.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFfGNDYFy4g&feature=related

cmsismyname · Apr 14, 2011

+1 for meguires hot shine

mygreengt · Apr 14, 2011

i use Croftgate USA, i got a little bottle of it as a free sample and it is the best tireshine ive used!

heres a link to it. http://croftgateusa.com/buy-croftgateusa-products/tire-shine

but if you want shiny then i would get the armor all gel, it was really shiny but it flung up on to the car alot.

heres a pic with the croftgate stuff

Dalamar · Apr 14, 2011

Matt94GT said:
I have used VRP as well its nice.

Personally I like a spray, I use the meguires hot shine in the aerosol spray can you can adjust the witdh of the spray and it works pretty damn good IMO best stuff from the local stores id say.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFfGNDYFy4g&feature=related

SRT Handz said:
CG VRP is Mad Shiny... Like ALOT

I also like Optimum Opti-Coat tire wet.... That makes the tires look like Shiny plastic lol

used all 3, and they're all good.

SRT Handz · Apr 14, 2011

i used to use the spray stuff..... but i hate how it never applied consistently. Switches using gels and cremes with a sponge and get better results.

Dalamar · Apr 14, 2011

Megs' hot shine is the easiest, and is nice and shiny, but only for about a week, and there is some residue.

my fav is Opti Gel with a sponge like Handz says. takes longer, but lasts much longer and no crap to scrub off later.

Javi · Apr 14, 2011

Gold Class Endurance High Gloss Tire Gel from meguiars

Mrstangerbanger · Apr 24, 2011

I have used over 20 different tires shines and the best one period is Super dress it by Auto Magic

http://www.automagic.com/dressing.htm

The best dressings are silicone based and that is what you want ....

Also Tri Star makes a great silicone dressing also

SRT Handz · Apr 24, 2011

I used it again this week, and my #1 is still CG VRP.... I love how easy it goes on and I love the look.

Gonna try CG G6 Hyper coating next wash.

JonBeast · Apr 24, 2011

I kind of like Meguiars Hot shine... :laughing5: :laughing5:

sneaky98gt · Apr 24, 2011

Started using the Armor All Extreme Tire Shine Gel. This stuff is AMAZING, in my opinion. I get no 'fling' onto the rest of the car, and I can keep it off of the wheels as well (that's what I hate about the foams, it gets all over the wheels and then you have to clean them off...again). I also use it on rest of the vinyl on the car (mirrors, below the windshield wipers, etc.); the first time I used this, I only did part of the piece below the wipers; a full month later without being washed (and sitting outside the WHOLE time), I could STILL see the shine in the part that I did do. That was enough to sell me. The stuff lasts FOREVER.

http://www.armorall.com/products/view_product.php?product_id=24&main_group=3&category_index=tire

kissrocksforever · Apr 24, 2011

sneaky98gt said:
Started using the Armor All Extreme Tire Shine Gel. This stuff is AMAZING, in my opinion. I get no 'fling' onto the rest of the car, and I can keep it off of the wheels as well (that's what I hate about the foams, it gets all over the wheels and then you have to clean them off...again). I also use it on rest of the vinyl on the car (mirrors, below the windshield wipers, etc.); the first time I used this, I only did part of the piece below the wipers; a full month later without being washed (and sitting outside the WHOLE time), I could STILL see the shine in the part that I did do. That was enough to sell me. The stuff lasts FOREVER.

http://www.armorall.com/products/view_product.php?product_id=24&main_group=3&category_index=tire

Ive used that and it was good, only thing I didnt like is how it attracted dirt to it...also, im interested in how your car gets 28mpg? lol

Sinned83 · Apr 24, 2011

I use the vrp for tires and interior trim...

red95r · Apr 24, 2011

Last time I used tireshine I accidentally over-sprayed. Took a sharp turn and went for a slide. I have the meguires and black something leftover.

WhiteStallion94 · Apr 25, 2011

"Best" is pretty subjective, especially if we're talking about detailing products. Personally, I prefer Wolfgang's Black Diamond Tire Gel. Goes on easy, lasts a long time and you can add a second coat for more shine. CG's VRP and OptiGel also look very good, although I haven't personally used them.

sneaky98gt · Apr 25, 2011

kissrocksforever said:
sneaky98gt said:

Started using the Armor All Extreme Tire Shine Gel. This stuff is AMAZING, in my opinion. I get no 'fling' onto the rest of the car, and I can keep it off of the wheels as well (that's what I hate about the foams, it gets all over the wheels and then you have to clean them off...again). I also use it on rest of the vinyl on the car (mirrors, below the windshield wipers, etc.); the first time I used this, I only did part of the piece below the wipers; a full month later without being washed (and sitting outside the WHOLE time), I could STILL see the shine in the part that I did do. That was enough to sell me. The stuff lasts FOREVER.

http://www.armorall.com/products/view_product.php?product_id=24&main_group=3&category_index=tire

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Ive used that and it was good, only thing I didnt like is how it attracted dirt to it...also, im interested in how your car gets 28mpg? lol

I, too, have noticed that the dust/dirt/pollen is really attracted to it. But almost all tire shine products I've used are like that.

I've only gotten the 28 mpg a few times. They were in perfect conditions, windows rolled up, no A/C, cruise control set on about 60 on the highway. Under 'normal' conditions on the highway (75-80 mph, A/C on, some slowing down/speeding up), I get 25-26. Depending on how I drive it, I'll get anywhere from 14 to 20 in the city.

Oh, and the stock 3.27 rear gears help a lot, too. And it has been dyno tuned.

Dr.Scientist · Apr 27, 2011

There is some kind of tire shine, that I heard of years ago. Instead of lasting days, it lasts weeks. Anyone know what it was? It must be nice to use that stuff and have awesome looking tires for so long.

Javi · Apr 27, 2011

Dr.Scientist said:
There is some kind of tire shine, that I heard of years ago. Instead of lasting days, it lasts weeks. Anyone know what it was? It must be nice to use that stuff and have awesome looking tires for so long.