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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 11:21 PM
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I wash my car on a weekly basis. One question I have is who makes the longer lasting tire shine that doesn't dry out the tires (UV protection maintained) or make them look brown? Plus, which products last the longest between re-applies?

The following two are what I know off. Any other suggestions?
- Turtle tire spray
- Ford Company Tire Shine

Thanks.

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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 06:53 PM
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you want something that gives a glossy look? or a clean matte finish?
Old Apr 13, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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A tire product that lasts for a long time and gives a nice clean matte finish is Optimum Opti Bond Tire Gel. This can be used full strength or diluted down and still looks really good. Opti Bond dries to the touch and doesn't attract dirt.
Old Apr 13, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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Meguiers Endurance. Not sure if it is spelled right.
Old Apr 13, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Juztang
A tire product that lasts for a long time and gives a nice clean matte finish is Optimum Opti Bond Tire Gel. This can be used full strength or diluted down and still looks really good. Opti Bond dries to the touch and doesn't attract dirt.
Another vote for Opti-bond! I use it on all exterior and some interior trim too. Stuff works great, no sling, and does not wash off or run when it rains. Optimum flat out makes some great products too! Power clean works everywhere diluted on the inside and full strength on the out, as well as opti-seal leaving the finish like glass.
Old Apr 14, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by isjoining
you want something that gives a glossy look? or a clean matte finish?
I am looking for the glossy look. But at the same time I want to make sure I am not trying out my tire. I want to protect it as well, such as against UV damage.

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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 02:44 PM
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Try Perfect Tire shine by Zaino....its the only product I use on tires and it wont brown them out!

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...duct_Code=Z-16
Old Apr 14, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by LordRipberger
I am looking for the glossy look. But at the same time I want to make sure I am not trying out my tire. I want to protect it as well, such as against UV damage.

BTW.....THIS WAS MY 100TH POST! WHOOOOO!!!
The Optimum Opti Bond isn't really glossy, it is more of a clean factory look. If you would put on another coat it would be glossier. Opti Bond lasts longer than any tire dressing that I've used plus it does have protectant to keep the tires looking good.
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 02:44 AM
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+1 for Meguiars Endurance! Great tire product and still has my tires semi-glossy 3 weeks down the line.
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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my vote goes to Adam's VRT (Vinyl, Rubber & Tire)...you can check out the youtube video they have on it

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-101-a...-dressing.aspx

just scroll down the page, it's the first video...he does the rubber trim on the door first and then the tires second



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