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Which tire shine?

Old Mar 19, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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Which tire shine?

been looking for a nice tire shine that keeps them like the way they came from the dealer..turtle wax Wet n' Black doesn't do the job..or is there any specific time period you need to leave the stuff on the tires? Suggestions?
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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i recommend this one:

http://www.meguiars.com/?tire-care/Hot-Shine-Tire-Spray

just apply with a foam applicator and you're done.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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I use Meguiars too, 3 bottles for $10 @ Costco/Sams Club. You should let the tires sit for about 15 minutes before driving.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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zaino or ultima. don't leave your tires shiny as hell and won't sling all over the car
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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The best product I've used so far is Optimum Tire Shine. Has a good shine and does not throw any residue back on the car. I plan on trying Poorboys Bold N Bright next.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 02:52 PM
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Tire shine is a waste.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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Tire shine is a waste.
not so..tire shine preserves your tires and protects them from uv rays, chemicals, and other things that are potentially detrimental to your tires. Also, they make them look pretty :P
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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Ehhh, why all those things are true in most cases, tire shine is purely cosmetical. If you were planning on keeping your car in the sun with the same tires for 10-15 years then the UV protection might be useful.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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i used two kinds of tire shine. the liquid kind works very nicely.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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yeah the bottom line is..tire shine is just for looks :P
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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My point exactly. Paint should shine. Chrome should shine. Glass should shine. Tires should look like....tires.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by IP37
zaino or ultima. don't leave your tires shiny as hell and won't sling all over the car
+1 with the Zaino Tire Dressing. I found it lasts the longest for me, it doesn't fling off the tires and it is not too wet looking. I absolutely hate tire dressings that make a tire look like shiny patent leather.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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I like anything Meguires makes.
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by todd92
My point exactly. Paint should shine. Chrome should shine. Glass should shine. Tires should look like....tires.
yea, but you do not want your tires to look "old looking", it will make the car look old too. just my opinion.
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 01:01 AM
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the mother's tire shine in a can looks good and lasts long even after rain
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