I like the Megs all season dressing D160 https://www.meguiars.com/professional/products/meguiars-all-season-dressing-d16001-1-gallon-liquid
Looking for a good tire dressing
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You will probably have a hard time finding what you are ideally looking for, I know this doesn't help the search but the longest lasting products are silicone, and petroleum based, they typically sling, and are pretty 'wet' looking.
The more matte products tend to be water based, they do not last (relatively) very long, are known to not sling, and are water soluble so even a little water will noticeably effect them.
You are basically looking for the best qualities of both, and nothing wrong with that but typically it's one or the other, you will most likely have a good bit of difficulty finding something that meets all 3 criteria's (just wanting to be honest with you).
If you don't mind a week of durability (with no rain) water based is your best bet, if you don't mind a little shine than silicone, or petroleum is your best bet as long as you wipe it down every well to reduce the chance if sling/overall gloss.
The more matte products tend to be water based, they do not last (relatively) very long, are known to not sling, and are water soluble so even a little water will noticeably effect them.
You are basically looking for the best qualities of both, and nothing wrong with that but typically it's one or the other, you will most likely have a good bit of difficulty finding something that meets all 3 criteria's (just wanting to be honest with you).
If you don't mind a week of durability (with no rain) water based is your best bet, if you don't mind a little shine than silicone, or petroleum is your best bet as long as you wipe it down every well to reduce the chance if sling/overall gloss.
Typically the spray-on products will give a very shiny, wet look, and sling off.
For an off-the-shelf consumer product, try Meguiar’s Endurance Tire Gel, and apply with a cloth or microfiber applicator pad, which will prevent over-application and too much shine.
Ive found that it lasts pretty well.
For an off-the-shelf consumer product, try Meguiar’s Endurance Tire Gel, and apply with a cloth or microfiber applicator pad, which will prevent over-application and too much shine.
Ive found that it lasts pretty well.
I tried that aswell last week, it sure is a matte finish. The wife's can of pledge must be 15 years old now, so I don't think she minds me using it up...
I still like optibond tire dressing. Apply with a small paint brush on aggressive tires,let soak in. Wipe dry then go, never had a problem with sling. Great look and priced right. Nothing has really looked great for long and I've tried a ton of them..
Superior Cover All was as good as any matte finishes I tried. However I have since moved to the gloss dressings.
For a matt tire finish I use Adams Graphene https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NVZT8V3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
After cleaning with P&S Brake Buster.
After cleaning with P&S Brake Buster.
So far my favorites are Carpro Perl, Adams VRT, and Aero Cosmetics Rubber Care
Tire shine reminds me of slimy used car dealers trying to jazz up some old bucket.
I prefer nothing. If I live in AZ or FLA maybe I might want some UV protectant - but nothing for "looks"
I prefer nothing. If I live in AZ or FLA maybe I might want some UV protectant - but nothing for "looks"
The low shine stuff is the way to go. With nothing your tires always end up brown
I bought that to try and I'm not a fan. Takes two coats minimum and doesn't last very long for me. Maybe it just doesn't like Bridgestone tires.
My primary dressing has become Superior Products Aqua Gloss.
I have been happy with this…
last a long time and use it on all the black trim too.
last a long time and use it on all the black trim too.
I've been liking Adams VRT quite a lot.
Could anyone describe to me, a VRT user, what I could expect from PERL as a direct comparison from someone who has used both? At the time I switched to/chose VRT, PERL was the other product on my shortlist but there was none available at the time so I just went with VRT. Curious what I should do when this VRT runs out.
Could anyone describe to me, a VRT user, what I could expect from PERL as a direct comparison from someone who has used both? At the time I switched to/chose VRT, PERL was the other product on my shortlist but there was none available at the time so I just went with VRT. Curious what I should do when this VRT runs out.
