What do you mean? It’s a tire dressing. The name implies its purpose
. It does work best applied to a clean, dry tire with a tire sponge.
Your favorite tire dressing that lasts
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. It does work best applied to a clean, dry tire with a tire sponge.I use Armorall. It is water-based and has silicone in it. I would like to use straight silicone paste, but it would not have UV protection. 303 (see Post #15 above) looks good for my next purchase.
I don't care how my tires look. I care about protection against UV and whatever is in the environment that is degrading my tires. The last three "tire events" that I had were sidewall blowouts. Too crazy for me, and I am fed up. So, now, I'm on those tires like a fiend.
I don't care how my tires look. I care about protection against UV and whatever is in the environment that is degrading my tires. The last three "tire events" that I had were sidewall blowouts. Too crazy for me, and I am fed up. So, now, I'm on those tires like a fiend.
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Are you treating the inside of the sidewalls under the car as well?
Nope. Just the outside sidewalls. That's the side that blows out.
I think he means Chemical Guys' Valvoline Restore and Protect (vinyl, rubber, plastic). It gets my vote.
My understanding is that, if it is just silicone, it will restore rubber and keep it from cracking and drying out. If it's mixed with petroleum distillates, then you got a problem.
NOTE: I am not an expert.
I’m not either. I remember reading articles on both years ago, and armor all in particular, at least in early formulations, became the #1 cause of interior windshield “fog” buildup, which was from the out-gassing of the interior plastics. Use of silicone detailers was said to accelerate the decay. Armor all remained popular. It’s been 20 years since I read all that, so it’s old data.
google:
"Armor All Extreme Tire Shine primarily uses water-based silicone emulsions for its shine and protection, with the aerosol version also containing propellants like propane and isobutane, and sometimes other hydrocarbons and dimethyl ether for pressure. While specific chemical names aren't always listed for the core emulsion, expect water, silicones, and carriers, creating a protective, glossy film on tires, but avoid use on treads due to slipperiness."
@meep : You tell me.
Crap.. I meant Chemical Guy's Valvoline Restore and Protect..
FWIW, I clean the tires with Adam's Wheel & Tire Cleaner:
Adam's Wheel & Tire Cleaner
Followed by Zaino Bros Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss, which doesn't fling:
Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss
I apply the Tire Gloss with one of these contoured applicators:
And the Zaino formula stands-up pretty well to sun and weather exposure - I'd say I re-apply monthly.
Adam's Wheel & Tire Cleaner
Followed by Zaino Bros Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss, which doesn't fling:
Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss
I apply the Tire Gloss with one of these contoured applicators:
And the Zaino formula stands-up pretty well to sun and weather exposure - I'd say I re-apply monthly.
I don’t think any dressing actually has UV protection despite marketing claims. The browning from the anti-ozonant still occurs it just gets darkened and cleaned more often on well cared for tires.
The dealer used something on my new Sienna’s tires when I bought it. I don’t use dressing, but now I have to use 303 on the tires due to their stuff ruining the look of my brand new tires on my brand new van. No tire cleaner could remove the browning of their treatment.
Takes me back to high school FRIDAY NIGHT scooping the loop in the 90’s.
Griots is my favorite. It seems like there are so many options for this stuff and probably many of them are good but this one works well for me so I continue to buy it. Bonus it works on trim as well, when I had older vehicles that was useful.
I only use Meguiars Hot Shine Reflect. It has the BLUE CAP. It is the prettiest looking dressing for many days. I guarantee it.
I have some of the Armor All tire foam. It does a pretty good job. I usually wipe off the excess. Wiping off the excess leaves the tires with a nice satin finish and doesn't sling off all over my vehicles.
