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rickf · 08-22-2007, 07:25 PM

Are there any tire cleaners and "shiners" that you find work better than others?

And more importantly, are there any to stay away from that do more harm than good?

1LoC10 · 08-22-2007, 08:13 PM

I have been meaning to order this and see how it is
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lowrollin70gmc · 08-24-2007, 02:51 AM

To clean, I'm personally a bleech-white (I believe that's how they mis-spell it) fan and always will be. It gets all the dirt and crap off, whitens letters and has been around forever and a day.

To shine, I have used too many to remember, but I always apply them with some sort of rag or foam pad to avoid overspray on wheels and fenders (and my driveway has spots from when I did spray it on). But I don't remember what brands work the best, most seem the same to me.

72armyswbtruck · 08-24-2007, 03:29 AM

been wanting to try that on one of my trucks some day. I used it when I was in the military, they wanted the HMMWV's super clean after field problems and this made them look super shinny, that and a can of silicone spray.

**Shock_Me** · 08-24-2007, 06:40 AM

I've been using a spray cleaner called "Mean Green" on my tires. Spray it on, scrub with a stiff brush, and hose off.

To shine, I like Turtle Wax Tire Gel. It's easy to apply, isn't too greasy, and lasts a couple of weeks. Can't seem to find it around here anymore though.

Just went to their site, (Turtle Wax). I think the tire gel is discontinued. Too bad, it works well. Probably because most people would rather spray than rub.

Pete

Mudder · 08-25-2007, 02:14 AM

Most of the tire shines will build up and turn brown over time. It is very hard to get off. I use some stuff I got from my body man that is industrial and after yu spray it on it turns black as it runs off. It will not hurt polished aluminum wheels. I use Stoners tire shine but i use very little and I apply it right before I wash the truck so that it is washed off right after it is applied. My tires stay nice and black pretty much all the time. They are not wet looking and they do not shine. I have a lot of tire.

BigDaddyDave · 09-23-2007, 03:24 PM

When I use to detail,for a living,we would mix 1oz of baby oil with the tire dressing,it acted as a binder worked great,and seemed to last longer than dressing alone.

Ivan D. · 09-27-2007, 03:46 PM

I use some Black Magic tire shine in a spray-bottle, thing lasts forever, it will eventually turn kinda-sorta brownish, but then again that can be contributed to all the dust my tires pick up too. I shine the truck tires once a month so really they're always nice and black, the tires I got on the car don't seem to hold shine more than 2 weeks no matter what so I only shine them when I want car to look pretty (for cruises and such). I wash tires with soapy water in a bucket, then wipe them down ith a terry towel, leave them alone till they're dry, then spray the Black Magic stuff and ait some 5 minutes, then I wipe the tires and wheels with another terry towel and they're all good!

Newtz67 · 06-27-2010, 07:27 PM

Anyone else wanna post their favorites? I'm looking for something that won't collect dust too much, but last for a while.

Mordachai · 06-27-2010, 07:36 PM

I just use the westleys and no dressing. tires stay black and new looking for a good long whiles(and whites stay bright too). the wesleys usually requires no scrubbing, only if you let the grime build up. But stay downwind when spraying it - nasty stuff...

Mudder · 06-29-2010, 08:22 AM

Do Not get Westleys on aluminum rims, you will be sorry.

72BlckButy · 06-30-2010, 02:36 PM

Ruglyde works.

**70cst** · 08-13-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Ruglyde works.

So where do you find this stuff?

72BlckButy · 08-14-2010, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

So where do you find this stuff?

I think we picked it up at a local Car Quest store. We tried to located it at O'Reilly's, Advance, and NAPA with no luck, but we have a small (older) Car Quest shop that sold it in a gallon jug for like $15. It was recommended to me by tcb-1 for use on rubber products under the hood. The product is a rubber dressing and dries nice and clean without that wet look. An excellent product for me thus far.

**70cst** · 08-15-2010, 08:33 AM

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GRX...
"Magic Dressing" from Auto Magic.
http://www.automagic.biz/dressing.htm

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

I think we picked it up at a local Car Quest store. We tried to located it at O'Reilly's, Advance, and NAPA with no luck, but we have a small (older) Car Quest shop that sold it in a gallon jug for like $15. It was recommended to me by tcb-1 for use on rubber products under the hood. The product is a rubber dressing and dries nice and clean without that wet look. An excellent product for me thus far.

Thanks all...I now have this in my 67-72 Truck Detail folder...

Alvin · 06-30-2010, 03:47 PM

I used a Meguiar's tire shine gel for several years with no browning. Recently I've been trying Stoner tire shine and am very impressed. I mainly wanted to switch from the messy sponge the gel applied with to something I could spray on a towel and wipe on.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-02-2010, 01:31 PM

anything I can get my hands on, my problem is i get brake dust like crazyy like 2 days!!!

409sbc pwr · 07-03-2010, 03:05 AM

when i had my lowered chev with easy tires to shine i used the armor all gell and it worked awesome lasted a longtime even in the rain and now that i have a lifted chev with toyos i really like the maguires hot shine in the aerosol can it has a nice shine and doesnt sling up the side of my truck witch drives me crazy so those are my favorites.

OARNGESI · 08-14-2010, 02:08 AM

Has anyone used the new stuff that works on the rims and tires i think its mcguiers

Newtz67 · 08-14-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Has anyone used the new stuff that works on the rims and tires i think its mcguiers

I haven't, but I just saw a commercial for something like that from Mothers.

GRX · 08-14-2010, 01:52 PM

"Magic Dressing" from Auto Magic.

http://www.automagic.biz/dressing.htm

08-22-2007, 07:25 PM	#1
rickf Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lake Oswego, OR Posts: 318	pretty tires (cleaners and coatings) Are there any tire cleaners and "shiners" that you find work better than others? And more importantly, are there any to stay away from that do more harm than good?

08-22-2007, 08:13 PM	#2
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08-24-2007, 02:51 AM	#3
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: pretty tires (cleaners and coatings) To clean, I'm personally a bleech-white (I believe that's how they mis-spell it) fan and always will be. It gets all the dirt and crap off, whitens letters and has been around forever and a day. To shine, I have used too many to remember, but I always apply them with some sort of rag or foam pad to avoid overspray on wheels and fenders (and my driveway has spots from when I did spray it on). But I don't remember what brands work the best, most seem the same to me. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

08-24-2007, 03:29 AM	#4
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: pretty tires (cleaners and coatings) been wanting to try that on one of my trucks some day. I used it when I was in the military, they wanted the HMMWV's super clean after field problems and this made them look super shinny, that and a can of silicone spray. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

08-24-2007, 06:40 AM	#5
Shock_Me Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 591	Re: pretty tires (cleaners and coatings) I've been using a spray cleaner called "Mean Green" on my tires. Spray it on, scrub with a stiff brush, and hose off. To shine, I like Turtle Wax Tire Gel. It's easy to apply, isn't too greasy, and lasts a couple of weeks. Can't seem to find it around here anymore though. Just went to their site, (Turtle Wax). I think the tire gel is discontinued. Too bad, it works well. Probably because most people would rather spray than rub. Pete Last edited by Shock_Me; 08-24-2007 at 06:46 AM.

08-25-2007, 02:14 AM	#6
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: pretty tires (cleaners and coatings) Most of the tire shines will build up and turn brown over time. It is very hard to get off. I use some stuff I got from my body man that is industrial and after yu spray it on it turns black as it runs off. It will not hurt polished aluminum wheels. I use Stoners tire shine but i use very little and I apply it right before I wash the truck so that it is washed off right after it is applied. My tires stay nice and black pretty much all the time. They are not wet looking and they do not shine. I have a lot of tire.

09-23-2007, 03:24 PM	#7
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: pretty tires (cleaners and coatings) When I use to detail,for a living,we would mix 1oz of baby oil with the tire dressing,it acted as a binder worked great,and seemed to last longer than dressing alone.

09-27-2007, 03:46 PM	#8
Ivan D. glamoros piece o' lowlife Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 1,164	Re: pretty tires (cleaners and coatings) I use some Black Magic tire shine in a spray-bottle, thing lasts forever, it will eventually turn kinda-sorta brownish, but then again that can be contributed to all the dust my tires pick up too. I shine the truck tires once a month so really they're always nice and black, the tires I got on the car don't seem to hold shine more than 2 weeks no matter what so I only shine them when I want car to look pretty (for cruises and such). I wash tires with soapy water in a bucket, then wipe them down ith a terry towel, leave them alone till they're dry, then spray the Black Magic stuff and ait some 5 minutes, then I wipe the tires and wheels with another terry towel and they're all good! __________________ The more I drink, the more I drink, the more I drink... diesel, reg cab, long bed, 4 across the rear, single stack, wooden stakes, and lotsa lights - the Hay Express

06-27-2010, 07:27 PM	#9
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: pretty tires (cleaners and coatings) Anyone else wanna post their favorites? I'm looking for something that won't collect dust too much, but last for a while. __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

06-27-2010, 07:36 PM	#10
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: pretty tires (cleaners and coatings) I just use the westleys and no dressing. tires stay black and new looking for a good long whiles(and whites stay bright too). the wesleys usually requires no scrubbing, only if you let the grime build up. But stay downwind when spraying it - nasty stuff...

06-29-2010, 08:22 AM	#11
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: pretty tires (cleaners and coatings) Do Not get Westleys on aluminum rims, you will be sorry.

06-30-2010, 02:36 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: pretty tires (cleaners and coatings) Ruglyde works. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-30-2010, 03:47 PM	#16
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: pretty tires (cleaners and coatings) I used a Meguiar's tire shine gel for several years with no browning. Recently I've been trying Stoner tire shine and am very impressed. I mainly wanted to switch from the messy sponge the gel applied with to something I could spray on a towel and wipe on. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

07-02-2010, 01:31 PM	#17
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: pretty tires (cleaners and coatings) anything I can get my hands on, my problem is i get brake dust like crazyy like 2 days!!! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-03-2010, 03:05 AM	#18
409sbc pwr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: longview washington Posts: 114	Re: pretty tires (cleaners and coatings) when i had my lowered chev with easy tires to shine i used the armor all gell and it worked awesome lasted a longtime even in the rain and now that i have a lifted chev with toyos i really like the maguires hot shine in the aerosol can it has a nice shine and doesnt sling up the side of my truck witch drives me crazy so those are my favorites. __________________ 84 3/4ton swap 4x4, 409sbc 37x13.50 toyos 8 inch superlift 2007 2500 HD, 10-12 cognito lift, 38x13.50 toyos soon to be boosted via rearmount system



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08-14-2010, 02:08 AM	#19
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: pretty tires (cleaners and coatings) Has anyone used the new stuff that works on the rims and tires i think its mcguiers __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

08-14-2010, 01:52 PM	#21
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: pretty tires (cleaners and coatings) "Magic Dressing" from Auto Magic. http://www.automagic.biz/dressing.htm __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.

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