Looking to try something new for tires.

[Paonessa]

Trying to get away from clingy protectants, maybe something water based. I've used Armor all foam pretty faithfully but it seems to only hold up for about a day or two, any suggestions?

[Mike Phillips]

I use a McKee's Tire Coating on my tires.

It's nothing like a dressing. Takes some prep work to use it though as the tires have to be surgically clean since it's a "coating" and not a dressing.


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/715/1987_Chevy_Silverado_4x4_Mike_Phillips.jpg





Besides that, I've been using the SONAX Gloss Tire Gel a lot lately and it's a darn nice dressing.


From this project....


Custom Paint Job - 1980 Corvette - RUPES & Gyeon - Extreme Show Car Makeover at Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-thursday-night-detailing-classes/107135-custom-paint-job-1980-corvette-rupes-gyeon-extreme-show-car-makeover-autogeek.html)



We used SONAX Gloss Tire Gel to shine up the tires for the finishing touch!

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3301/1980_Corvette_131.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3301/1980_Corvette_132.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3301/1980_Corvette_133.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3301/1980_Corvette_134.jpg




:)

[2black1s]

Although it's not necessarily designed as a tire tire coating/dressing, I'm quite happy with the results I've gotten from Meguiar's Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer (the cream stuff, not the aerosol) on my truck tires. It's a lot more work than a simple dressing to apply, but it looks great, it's dry, non-greasy and has excellent durability.

[The Guz]

Mike beat this Mike to respond but I to was going to recommend McKee's Tire Coating. It's been working out great for me.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBLUvICDDoo

[FUNX650]

I like "clingy" tire dressings...
not the ones that are "slingy".

With that in mind:
I use Optimum Opti-Bond;
and/or Meguiar's M39/M40.


Bob

[AZpolisher15]

I really like Duragloss 253.
Duragloss Tire & Rubber Mat Dressing (TMD) #253 (http://www.autogeek.net/duragloss-tire---rubber-mat-dressing.html)

[lane5515]

I've tried a lot of different tire dressings and really like these two:

OPT Opti-Bond (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-opti-bond-tire-gel-32oz.html)

GG Black Shine Tire Gel (http://www.autogeek.net/griots-garage-black-shine-tire-gel.html)

Next spring I plan on trying one of the tire coatings that are available but if you don't want to coat you wouldn't be disappointed with the two I mentioned.

Here is a pic of one of my tires after cleaning with McKee's 37 Tire & Rubber Rejuvenator (http://www.autogeek.net/dp-tire-cleaner.html) and dressed with GG Black Shine Tire Gel (http://www.autogeek.net/griots-garage-black-shine-tire-gel.html)

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3042/medium/GG_Tire_Shine.JPG

[ronkh57]

Geyon Tire
McKees Tire coating
Poorboys Bold n Brite

[LEDetailing]

Geyon Tire
McKees Tire coating
Poorboys Bold n Brite

How long are McKees and Gyeon lasting? Like the idea of coating a tire and not worrying about it for months. Especially on my two grocery getters.

I'm still using the Bold and Brite based off your 14 Vette and yours and Pat's recommendation at DF. Love that stuff. Don't dress my tires that often. Not really going to impress the Walmart crowd with dressed tires on my Sienna. I save it for special occasions like a trip to the big city and Target:)

[VISITOR]

PERL 1:1 on tires...
CarPro PERL Coat Plastic & Rubber Protectant (http://www.autogeek.net/perl-coat-protectant.html)
http://ep.yimg.com/ay/autogeek/carpro-perl-coat-plastic-rubber-protectant-500-ml-6.gif

[The Guz]

How long are McKees and Gyeon lasting? Like the idea of coating a tire and not worrying about it for months. Especially on my two grocery getters.

I'm still using the Bold and Brite based off your 14 Vette and yours and Pat's recommendation at DF. Love that stuff. Don't dress my tires that often. Not really going to impress the Walmart crowd with dressed tires on my Sienna. I save it for special occasions like a trip to the big city and Target:)

For me McKee's lasts 3-4 months max and gyeon tire about 6 weeks. Gyeon tire is more of a tire gel than a true tire coating like McKee's.

[jsgntulok]

I like "clingy" tire dressings...
not the ones that are "slingy".

With that in mind:
I use Optimum Opti-Bond;
and/or Meguiar's M39/M40.


Bob
I concur with using Meguiar"s No 40. I have used this on tires for at least 5 years now and am very satisfied with it.

[Eldorado2k]

Try the coating. Follow the directions to the T, and you'll never look back.


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[BudgetPlan1]

Try the coating. Follow the directions to the T, and you'll never look back.


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What he said. Coat the wheels too...big time/Chem saver.

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[BudgetPlan1]

What he said. Coat the wheels too...big time/Chem saver.

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Coated wheels after about 8k miles:
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