ScottB
05-30-2009, 05:09 PM
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I was interested in trying several newer Griots products and this was one I have watched from afar without many if any a review. It also currently rains in Florida each afternoon for several hours and tired of looking at all those undressed tires.
First, let me warn I believe this product must have a dye in it or some similar design. It comes with its own sponge and nice in size too. The product comes out in a thick liquid design and black in color. It spreads rather easily for a liquid/lotion type design using the foam applicator. Initially it looks quite nice and matte in design.
Unfortunately after 10 minutes of drying, in which it did so to the touch, it was not matte in design, not really satin either, more like new tire in look. Since I rather like glossy (Poorboys Bright/Bold) or matte (303) it was not exactly what I was looking for in a dressing, but in fairness was noted in description and waterproof is what I was looking for currently.
There are two warnings to heed with this product. First keep a damp towel in place to immediately wipe any overapplication on wheels. Once dried its a bear to remove even with soap/water. Second, protect your hands. I had to use a orange based hand soap to remove the coloring and it took a little scrubbing.
So initially the product appears to offer the waterproof design it offered. Water sprayed onto it beaded rather nicely like a well waxed finish. Durability will be tested in the coming thunderstorms scheduled for the next week. I would just heed the warnings that the look is rather "new" but not glossy or matte, and protect or cover areas when applying. Im keeping the sponge in a baggie for next use, and might apply a second coat to see if additional finish is obtained when it stops raining !
I was interested in trying several newer Griots products and this was one I have watched from afar without many if any a review. It also currently rains in Florida each afternoon for several hours and tired of looking at all those undressed tires.
First, let me warn I believe this product must have a dye in it or some similar design. It comes with its own sponge and nice in size too. The product comes out in a thick liquid design and black in color. It spreads rather easily for a liquid/lotion type design using the foam applicator. Initially it looks quite nice and matte in design.
Unfortunately after 10 minutes of drying, in which it did so to the touch, it was not matte in design, not really satin either, more like new tire in look. Since I rather like glossy (Poorboys Bright/Bold) or matte (303) it was not exactly what I was looking for in a dressing, but in fairness was noted in description and waterproof is what I was looking for currently.
There are two warnings to heed with this product. First keep a damp towel in place to immediately wipe any overapplication on wheels. Once dried its a bear to remove even with soap/water. Second, protect your hands. I had to use a orange based hand soap to remove the coloring and it took a little scrubbing.
So initially the product appears to offer the waterproof design it offered. Water sprayed onto it beaded rather nicely like a well waxed finish. Durability will be tested in the coming thunderstorms scheduled for the next week. I would just heed the warnings that the look is rather "new" but not glossy or matte, and protect or cover areas when applying. Im keeping the sponge in a baggie for next use, and might apply a second coat to see if additional finish is obtained when it stops raining !