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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 05:15 PM
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The dealer used some kind of stuff on the tires. It looks really thick and stays on very well. It keeps the tires shiny but not too shiny. Any ideas on what they used?

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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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I have some stuff from Meguire's called endurance tire gel. you just spread it on then wipe off the extra, it lasts much longer than any spray on tire detailer i've used. just be sure to either let it dry or wipe it off real well or it'll spray all over your paint.
Old Mar 23, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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Theres also this stuff made my turtle wax, its called like tire tar or something its thick an it wont come off and leave debris on your car, ive been lookin for that stuff but can never seem to find it....
Old Mar 23, 2006 | 08:53 PM
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Could be black magic. [&:] It is very thick and gives a good shine. I use meguiars hotshine and love it.
Old Mar 25, 2006 | 04:28 AM
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i dunno what it is, but i use meguiars hotshine and its PERFECT. good shine, easy to use, lasts forever.
Old Mar 25, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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I use the Turtle Wax stuff and really like it. -Jay
Old Mar 26, 2006 | 03:57 AM
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i worked in a tire shop and we used some cheap tire shine stuff, to get a nice shine and a long last, you need to layer it on. Spray it on, let it sit for a minute, wipe it off and repeat about 3 times.
Old Mar 27, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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I always urinate on my tires to........,no, no, that's my brother-in-laws tires!

I use Meguiars Hotshine with one of those applicator thingys (tech. term) to keep it off my wheels.
I may try the endurance gel next.
Old Mar 27, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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Just picked up turtle wax tire dressing works awesome and doesnt spin off tires best product ive used so far
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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This may sound strange, Mop N' Glow, yes the floor wax, is great on tires. Not shiny, just black, and it lasts far longer than any tire stuff I've used.
I got the tip from a guy at Diamondback Classics when I bought redlines for my 65 GTO.

I told all my buddies who are car guys and most laughed, and then one guy tried it and another and another, now we all swear by it.

Give it a try on a car you don't care about, trust me you will be impressed.
Obviously, clean your tires first before applying.



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