applying tire shine product

[shadowhawk]

What are you using? I bought a curved applicator from autozone; paid $4 for it. It lasted 3.5 tires before the pad ripped apart.

 

[bhonshell37]

Cheap microfiber towel and a paint brush for raised areas

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[quietpeen]

this tire shine

Adam's 16oz VRT Tire Dressing | Super VRT | Trim & Tire Shine

with this applicator

Hex-Grip Tire Dressing Applicator | Car Detail Products

 

[Graygoose]

Mothers Speed shine, aerosol can.

 

[shadowhawk]

Mothers Speed shine, aerosol can.

how is the overspray though?

 

[tipnitty]

Chemical Guys VRP with a curved applicator. Lasts for quite some time. No sling, has a more natural look. Not a greasy looking product and smells great.

 

[ramportin1]

https://www.autogeek.net/carrand-tire-dressing-brush.html

i am gunna try this i believe next. i have trail grappler M/T's so my treads tear up foam pads like you were saying

EDIT: +1 on the chem guys VRP, great stuff!

EDIT EDIT: Im going to order the chemical guys silk shine dressing here next because the stuff looks amazing

 

[Jeepwalker]

Which tire shine products don't dry out and crack your tires?

 

[shadowhawk]

I've got Eagle 1 at the house, plus some other aerosol can stuff. Seems ok. I don't want to sling excess all over the truck, but I don't need my tires super shiny either.

 

[Graygoose]

how is the overspray though?

Not at all, usually I wash truck, do tires, then do a quick detailer on paint, then rims. But they have an aerosol Back to Black now, usually do that when I do tires. I get more over spray with it, as I do mirrors, etc.

 

[JB1]

I just use Aerospace 303, protects the rubber with SPF40, gives them that new tire black look, not greasy/slimy/shiny so there is nothing to sling off

 

[Jarhead57]

I just use Aerospace 303, protects the rubber with SPF40, gives them that new tire black look, not greasy/slimy/shiny so there is nothing to sling off

Me also, use it for all rubber, vinyl and plastic...good stuff.

 

[shadowhawk]

how are you applying that 303?

 

[Jarhead57]

how are you applying that 303?

On my trim items and tonneau cover I just spray it on ( for small places I spray on towel) and use a soft rag to rub it in/spread it, for tires I just use a clean soft rag. Very fast and easy.

 

[JB1]

On tires I just spray it on the sidewall then damp it around with a rag to even it out. My tires have an aggressive sidewall so it works best. On reg smooth sidewall I just spray on rag and damp it on. I like the natural look of a tire and the 303 gives it that new black look and protects it as well. If your worried about getting it on your wheels, cut a round piece of cardboard the diameter of the wheels outer lip and use that to mask it while spraying, helps on a windy day.

 

[ExpressRules]

Not too far back I noted how much i liked using Maguiars Gel http://www.ramforum.com/f7/meguiars_endurance_tire_gel-109604/ . it looked great for weeks and it is not a shiny black. Kept its dark black even after numerous rains.

 

[Pa.hemi.ram]

Cardboard idea is genius!!! Lol
Good idea. I love the aerosol Meguirs Tire Shine but does get all over my wheels so usually a quick tire shine ends up being a rim clean too. Lol
Gonna cut something out to cover my wheels...honestly never thought of that..duh!
Great tip!

 

[joeygster]

Flat faced tire sponge or curved tire applicator for the smooth parts.

Soft bristle brush like this one in the link for the knobbly tread part to work in the tire product.
Chemical Guys Canada ACC_G08 - Wheel & Tire Brush, Short Handle

 

[Ramit355]

I Have used Armour all for years. Buy a bottle at dollar tree and buy an applicator pad at the Car wash vending machine for a dollar. Apply it on tire with the little sponge...It never slings off looks natural not shiny but nice and black. Protects from Ultra violet which dry rots tires.

 

[01Ram2500]

Another vote for 303.