Well, I've never been a big user of tire dressings. My non-daily driver is my 2006 F250 Diesel. I just put 20" Harley Davidson Ford wheels on it and some Goodyear Wrangler AT/S 275/65/20 tires on it.
I would like to do my best at keeping the tires looking good. A few nights ago I tried some of the Meguiar's Hot Shine Gel with an applicator pad and it was a real pain to cover the large wheels. I had a hard time applying it as it was my first experience with a wipe on gel. I really want to get it off and go with a water based dressing.
I have been doing quite a bit of reading and research on who likes what and there are many options out there. I've narrowed it down to two options: Water based silicone and solvent based silicone dressings
J/J. That really narrows it down.
I've read good reports on Zaino Z-16, Adams VRT, Aerospace 303 protectant, Meg's Hot Shine, Black Magic Matte Finish, etc. I priced the 303 at my local West Marine and its $22.00 for 32oz of the stuff. Pretty pricey in my mind.
I'm leaning towards an all purpose water based dressing that can be used on the interior as well. I'm trying not to be OCD about this.
Opinions?
I would like to do my best at keeping the tires looking good. A few nights ago I tried some of the Meguiar's Hot Shine Gel with an applicator pad and it was a real pain to cover the large wheels. I had a hard time applying it as it was my first experience with a wipe on gel. I really want to get it off and go with a water based dressing.
I have been doing quite a bit of reading and research on who likes what and there are many options out there. I've narrowed it down to two options: Water based silicone and solvent based silicone dressings

I've read good reports on Zaino Z-16, Adams VRT, Aerospace 303 protectant, Meg's Hot Shine, Black Magic Matte Finish, etc. I priced the 303 at my local West Marine and its $22.00 for 32oz of the stuff. Pretty pricey in my mind.
I'm leaning towards an all purpose water based dressing that can be used on the interior as well. I'm trying not to be OCD about this.
Opinions?