Your favorite tire dressing that lasts

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Is there a tire dressing out there that does not brown the tires and lasts long?

I've been using Valvoline Restore and Protect for years as it's cheap and it gives a rich deep look. I like this type of look, however, it can't last more than a week.
 
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Here are a few previous threads which may help to answer your question:

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Thread 'Looking for a good tire dressing'

I'm looking for one that doesn't sling off of the tires, has a matte finish, and lasts a long time. I was using Stoner's More Shine (the name is misleading because it's not shiny), and while it meets my other two criteria, it doesn't last very long. Any suggestions?
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buck91

Thread 'Which tire protectant?'

Not interesting in tire dressing, per say, but in tire protectant. Is 303 still the best option? Anything better? I drive my 2011 about once a week and put less than 2000 miles on it last year. Tires will DEFINITELY age out before wearing out but I wouldn't mind buying some time if possible.
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Thread 'Tire dressing that actually protects the rubber?'

I usually use 303 on my tires but I would like to start using something that gets the tire really dark black and shiny. What is a good tire dressing that looks good but also protects the rubber? I have read that many dressings on the market can dry out the rubber and not protect it at all. Thanks!
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Thread 'Tire Dressing'

This is the product my son uses when he details vehicles. I had used a lot of tire dressing products in the past when l detailed vehicles, but never have l seen a product that worked as good as this. He usually pays $10 for it but it's on sale right now.
If you want a tire dressing that lasts for awhile and doesn't wash off when it rains, try this tire dressing.
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...toyota/corolla?q=Tire+dressing&pos=4
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Thread 'Meg's Endurance Tire Spray'

Used this stuff for the 1st time this morning. My local Walmart has only had this stuff for a couple of months. Not sure what their deal is.
Looks very nice and I first sprayed it on a SLIGHTLY damp sponge before applying it. Nice glossy look, but not too much.
SHAKE THE BOTTLE WELL BEFORE USING. I figured this out after my first tire.

I will give a review of how it holds up over the next week.

I have eliminated ALL aerosols from my car care regime. Window cleaners, tire dressing, etc. I got fed up with the messy over-spray.

Rob
RooflessVW

Thread 'Let's talk tire dressing'

I love a high-gloss, wet-look finish on my tires, but I keep having issues with SLING.

And it totally ruins my hard work after one drive.

I have tried Meguiar's Endurance Gel, Griot's Black Shine Gel, Meguiar's Hot Shine Aerosol, and Armor All Foam. I get sling with them all.

Of the above, Griot's Black Shine is the longest lasting, and I get the least sling and the best look from Meguiar's Endurance.

I tried Meguiar's Ultimate Tire coating, but it had a weird finish and any overspray I didn't wipe off immediately was a burden to remove. It's also a horrible value per application...
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Thread 'Tire Protectant'

My main interest is finding a good tire protectant to prevent the sidewall from cracking. There are a ton of tire dressings out there, but I want protection from UV, ozone and whatever else causes a tire to deteriorate. I have used 303 going back 25 years. It has worked OK but price has gone way up and it doesn't seem to work as well as it used to. I tried ‎Aero Cosmetics Rubber Care and it was cheaper and seemed to work about as well as 303. Just wondering if there is something better out there to protect tire sidewalls.
KrisZ

Thread 'Who else doesn't use tire dressings?'

I gave up on them years ago. I never liked that they attracted more dirt and were more difficult to clean properly. Some dressings turned brown as they aged. So the wheels looked quite bad. Plus I never liked my tires shiny to begin with.

I'm perfectly happy with just washing them with car soap. How about you guys?

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Thread 'Do any tire manufacturers have official guidance on tire shine / tire dressing products?'

I am trying to gather information on this topic from official sources like the big global tire makers since there are opinions that tire shine can degrade or protect tires depending on who you ask.

I can't make sense of whether silicone is good for tyres or not which some products proudly claim that they do not contain any silicone, whereas others advertise that the silicone protects the rubber!

To complicate things even further, Michelin has started putting its name on some pretty cheap/nasty car products, including tyre shine which is probably full of solvents and surely cannot be...
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Thread 'Tire coating'

What is the favorite spray on tire dressing thats last nowaday which does NOT hurt the tire?
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Thread 'What is the final word on tire shine?'

When I was changing my summer tires to winter I noticed that my summer tires looked more weathered/faded.

Is it a good idea to apply tire shine to protect from UV light?

Or will it actually cause the rubber to degrade faster?
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Thread 'Best Tire Dressing?'

I am having a major problem w/ tire shine - I like shiny tires but I am tired of the stuff slinging all over my rear bumper and rocker panels, on a black car it does not look very nice - any suggestions on something that wont sling?
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Thread 'Tire dressing/protectant'

I wanted to see what everyone uses for tire dressing. I'm looking for something that does not wash off instantly in the rain. I used to use a dupont product that is no longer available. My travel trailer tires looked new after 7 years(except for the tread sections) when i replaced them. What will hold up to water and help with uv? I don't really bother with a tire dressing on my daily drivers. but i do on my truck and travel trailer as they sit a lot. I'd like something that dries and is not a tacky sticky coating.
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Thread 'Tire "dressing"'

While happily chewing away on the last of yesterday's collard greens, I couldn't help but ruminate on a "dressing" question.

Recently, (as in a few days ago,) I hammered two used tires onto the vehicle formerly known as "Thunder the Wonder Pig." They're "Primewell" brand 195/70/14's and they look pretty good. Though used, they still have plenty of life left in them with nary a crack on either the tread or sidewalls.

Now I'm wondering, how do you guys feel about "Tire dressing"? I've seen it in the stores and am now curious if this will keep my tires from cracking, the way the last set...
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Thread 'Tire conditioner/dressing'

What I DO NOT want:
Something shiny, glossy, and slippery that will promptly fling all over the side of my car and/or make my tires dry out or slip and slide.

What I DO want:
Something that protects and conditions rubber. Shine and gloss are not my primary concerns, but protection from UV damage and cracking are.

Suggestions? Everything I have used in the past falls into the Thing I Do Not Want category.
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Thread 'Tire dressing question'

Does tire dressing preserve the structural integrity of the sidewall by preventing the
sun rays from drying out the rubber and subsequently causing crack formations?
J

Thread 'Tire Dressings'

My new Hankook Ventus v12 Evo tires are very dull compared to the Michelins they replaced. I have never used a tire dressing and have read years ago that some of them actually damage the tire by hardening the side walls. What is the truth about tire dressings and are there better ones that protect the tire and last longer? I am not looking for super glossy, but a nice slightly glossy look would be much appreciated. Thanks.
 
Some of the above search results are over ten years old and the chemistry of car products has changed dramatically.
I am currently using Pan the organizer “Clean Tire Protectant”. It is easy to apply and is a more black matte finish and has zero sling issues. My experience is it works well for close to two months in my use case and driving environment. Washing with car soap doesn’t wash it off and I’m pretty happy with the results.
 
dbias said:
Some of the above search results are over ten years old and the chemistry of car products has changed dramatically.
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Exactly.

I'd recommend CapPro Darkside. It's a sealant so it'll last a lot longer, but you really need to start with a clean tire.
 
dbias said:
Some of the above search results are over ten years old and the chemistry of car products has changed dramatically.
I am currently using Pan the organizer “Clean Tire Protectant”. It is easy to apply and is a more black matte finish and has zero sling issues. My experience is it works well for close to two months in my use case and driving environment. Washing with car soap doesn’t wash it off and I’m pretty happy with the results.
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Not all of them. The second one is very recent. Actually there are some other more recent ones but I tried to pick ones that seemed to have some sort of technical response rather than "it's great!"

Most of them also discuss the need for such treatments, and I think that may be relevant as well.
 
OP, a long lasting tire dressing will have to be a solvent based dressing and not a water based dressing (like your Valvoline Restore and Protect). The pros is that it will last MUCH longer and it's shiny (if that's your thing, I personally like both shiny and matte) and water resistant. The con is that it's incredibly "sticky" and very hard to get off if you want to put a fresh coating on. I'm talking about multiple passes with a cleaner and a stiff tire brush to get every last bit off. This can be good or bad because if it's your daily driver, it will look great for much longer even through rain and whatever the elements throw at you.

I'm currently using a water based dressing like the Valvoline Restore and Protect since I wash my car more than the average person.

However, I've tried them all. Water based, solvent based, fancy boutique brands from the internet (AMMO, Gyeon, CarPro Darkside, coatings, etc)... I personally detail my mom's car and she likes her tires looking shiny and dark and I needed something that lasted for a while since she loves the look and doesn't want it to look faded after a week because she drives it everyday.

Well, shockingly this is what worked for me and it's not the brand I thought it would be lol:

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This crap is absolutely a pain in the rear to get off to do a brand new layer for a wash but it lasts an insane amount of time. Yes I know, it's Black Magic but whatever they put in this stuff is incredibly durable and when it "wears" off -- it just shows a nice dark matte new looking tire. I bought this at Ollie's for $5 and I was shocked so I bought 2 more to keep. I'm contemplating on using it for my car as well but only for the winter. Keep this is a secret though because they discontinued this specific formula and replaced it with a weaker less lasting version. The photo above is what you want trust me.
 
kschachn said:
Not all of them. The second one is very recent. Actually there are some other more recent ones but I tried to pick ones that seemed to have some sort of technical response rather than "it's great!"

Most of them also discuss the need for such treatments, and I think that may be relevant as well.
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I've read the second thread already. Nothing sparks interest.

I've decided to stick with water based dressing after all.

https://thehouseofrags.com/products...MI0s6dro2EkQMVQC1ECB1_aR_7EAQYASABEgIPKfD_BwE
 
my approach is the opposite. I'm not looking for something that lasts forever but something that is easy to apply. I use meguired hot shine spray foam make a round cardboard disk that covers the rims and blast away. really easy and looks good for a week or two then gradually turns dry looking. Lasts more or less time depending on if its rain or dusty.
 
I use Newman's Own Zesty Italian Salad Dressing on my tires. The oil-based formula creates a beautiful shine that lasts much longer than any other products that I have tested. It's good on salads, too.
 
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OP, a long lasting tire dressing will have to be a solvent based dressing and not a water based dressing (like your Valvoline Restore and Protect). The pros is that it will last MUCH longer and it's shiny (if that's your thing, I personally like both shiny and matte) and water resistant. The con is that it's incredibly "sticky" and very hard to get off if you want to put a fresh coating on. I'm talking about multiple passes with a cleaner and a stiff tire brush to get every last bit off. This can be good or bad because if it's your daily driver, it will look great for much longer even through rain and whatever the elements throw at you.

I'm currently using a water based dressing like the Valvoline Restore and Protect since I wash my car more than the average person.

However, I've tried them all. Water based, solvent based, fancy boutique brands from the internet (AMMO, Gyeon, CarPro Darkside, coatings, etc)... I personally detail my mom's car and she likes her tires looking shiny and dark and I needed something that lasted for a while since she loves the look and doesn't want it to look faded after a week because she drives it everyday.

Well, shockingly this is what worked for me and it's not the brand I thought it would be lol:

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This crap is absolutely a pain in the rear to get off to do a brand new layer for a wash but it lasts an insane amount of time. Yes I know, it's Black Magic but whatever they put in this stuff is incredibly durable and when it "wears" off -- it just shows a nice dark matte new looking tire. I bought this at Ollie's for $5 and I was shocked so I bought 2 more to keep. I'm contemplating on using it for my car as well but only for the winter. Keep this is a secret though because they discontinued this specific formula and replaced it with a weaker less lasting version. The photo above is what you want trust me.
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Silly me. I went and bought this product based on this post. But somehow I didn’t read the label right. In the exact same bottle, you can buy their “interior detailer” with the same “graphene” claim.

Works great on tires. It’s holding up at least as well as Aero Cosmetics Rubber Care, actually better in the rain, which has been my favorite for a while. Kinda funny. As in, it’s working really well and better than several other tire products I’ve used in the past.

Aero cosmetics: https://a.co/d/8p6WBVK
 
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