geoguy
03-14-2018, 09:08 PM
Hey Guys,
So I recently bought some OptiBond Tire Gel and I guess I have somewhat some expectations for it on tires. I have stock Dunlop tires on my new 4Runner and have tried 303 (decent satin sheen, but didn't last as others have said and didn't expect much), Meguiar's Ultimate Protectant (ok satin sheen, didn't last more than a couple of days), DG 352 (with Rain Repel!) and it didn't last more than a day or so, and Meguiar's tire coating (OTC) that lasted 2-3 days. Each of these instances there wasn't any rain. I cleaned the tires before each of these applications with either OPC (1:3 - 1:5) or Zep 505 (bad idea as I thing it caused more tire browning). Am I in some kind of tire dressing black hole or am I just doing it wrong?
So back to OptiBond... I am waiting for temps to get above 30 here in Michigan so I can do a decent wash and want to try OptiBond. I know it it is water-based and won't last that long, but I any hoping for at least a week. I also just purchased UTTG+, but don't want to use it on tires because of cost, but I want something to look decent for more than a few days.
Any Suggestions? Help?
-Geoguy
So I recently bought some OptiBond Tire Gel and I guess I have somewhat some expectations for it on tires. I have stock Dunlop tires on my new 4Runner and have tried 303 (decent satin sheen, but didn't last as others have said and didn't expect much), Meguiar's Ultimate Protectant (ok satin sheen, didn't last more than a couple of days), DG 352 (with Rain Repel!) and it didn't last more than a day or so, and Meguiar's tire coating (OTC) that lasted 2-3 days. Each of these instances there wasn't any rain. I cleaned the tires before each of these applications with either OPC (1:3 - 1:5) or Zep 505 (bad idea as I thing it caused more tire browning). Am I in some kind of tire dressing black hole or am I just doing it wrong?
So back to OptiBond... I am waiting for temps to get above 30 here in Michigan so I can do a decent wash and want to try OptiBond. I know it it is water-based and won't last that long, but I any hoping for at least a week. I also just purchased UTTG+, but don't want to use it on tires because of cost, but I want something to look decent for more than a few days.
Any Suggestions? Help?
-Geoguy