Blackfire
06-01-2009, 05:19 PM
Hi, it's me again. Putting my recent order from AG to good use and want to share my findings on the DP Gloss Tire Gel.
DP Gloss Tire Gel penetrates deep below the surface to hydrate and refresh dull, dry rubber. (http://www.autogeek.net/dp330.html)
Step 1. Wash tires and wheels thoroughly with 1/4 cup Krud Kutter to half gallon water. Scrub each tire with a stiff bristled tire brush and rinse with strong stream water. After one washing the residue was reduced but not completely removed. Another washing, soaking about 10 minutes and rinse did the job.
Step 2. Dried each tire and wheel thoroughly with a disposable terry towel. Let air dry another 30 minutes.
Step 3. Applied one coat DP Gloss Tire Gel per label but I used a terry cloth applicator pad instead of the foam pad shipped with the Gel. Reason: These tires require a lot of circular motion to get even coverage due to the course texture of the sidewalls.
After one coat DP Gloss Tire Gel.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a265/mhudak/DPTireGelonecoat.jpg
The one coat is a nice, matte finish. I like it. But, it's the wife's car and she requested another coat.
Step 4. Applied second coat DP Gloss Tire Gel and waited 15 minutes. The gloss was becoming more than she liked so I buffed the tire several times with a horsehair shoe brush. Now it's perfect for her liking.
After second coat DP Gloss Tire Gel - Buffed after 15 minutes set time.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a265/mhudak/DPTireGel2ndCoatbuffed.jpg
We're taking the car to Columbus for a week. Hopefully there will be some rain to put it to the test. I'll keep track of the longevity of the luster.
Michael
DP Gloss Tire Gel penetrates deep below the surface to hydrate and refresh dull, dry rubber. (http://www.autogeek.net/dp330.html)
Step 1. Wash tires and wheels thoroughly with 1/4 cup Krud Kutter to half gallon water. Scrub each tire with a stiff bristled tire brush and rinse with strong stream water. After one washing the residue was reduced but not completely removed. Another washing, soaking about 10 minutes and rinse did the job.
Step 2. Dried each tire and wheel thoroughly with a disposable terry towel. Let air dry another 30 minutes.
Step 3. Applied one coat DP Gloss Tire Gel per label but I used a terry cloth applicator pad instead of the foam pad shipped with the Gel. Reason: These tires require a lot of circular motion to get even coverage due to the course texture of the sidewalls.
After one coat DP Gloss Tire Gel.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a265/mhudak/DPTireGelonecoat.jpg
The one coat is a nice, matte finish. I like it. But, it's the wife's car and she requested another coat.
Step 4. Applied second coat DP Gloss Tire Gel and waited 15 minutes. The gloss was becoming more than she liked so I buffed the tire several times with a horsehair shoe brush. Now it's perfect for her liking.
After second coat DP Gloss Tire Gel - Buffed after 15 minutes set time.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a265/mhudak/DPTireGel2ndCoatbuffed.jpg
We're taking the car to Columbus for a week. Hopefully there will be some rain to put it to the test. I'll keep track of the longevity of the luster.
Michael