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Mercedes350
06-20-2013, 09:26 PM
Something that isn't super shinny but close to a brand new tire
Setec Astronomy
06-20-2013, 09:28 PM
Optimum Opti-Bond.
Rsurfer
06-20-2013, 09:37 PM
Optimum Opti-Bond.

:iagree:I also like Chemical Guy's Silk Shine.
beamerstrumpet
06-20-2013, 10:41 PM
I know its not a pro thing, but I have this no touch tire foam off the wally shelf. It works really good. ill have to see what brand it is when I get home.
theblob640
06-20-2013, 10:44 PM
I really like BF Tire Gel but I am starting to like Opti-Bond more ever since I started using it. They both don't have sling and very good gloss control. Initial app is natural finish to low gloss.
Setec Astronomy
06-20-2013, 10:44 PM
I know its not a pro thing, but I have this no touch tire foam off the wally shelf. It works really good. ill have to see what brand it is when I get home.

Um...I think that brand would be No Touch.
A-train
06-21-2013, 03:39 AM
1 coat of Meguiars All Seasons dressing ,then lightly buffed off gives a nice fresh look.
mwoolfso
06-21-2013, 04:48 AM
I use CarPro PERL and have no issues with looks and durability.
CWallace
06-21-2013, 05:35 AM
Meguiars tire and trim gel!!
Larry S
06-21-2013, 06:27 AM
Optimum Opti Bond
SRConcepts
06-21-2013, 06:49 AM
Carpro PERL, very durable and versatile, and it can be diluted as well if you want a more "natural" finish.

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PiPUK
06-21-2013, 06:54 AM
Question for you guys - are you referring to clear gels, or emulsion creams? I don't have access to a lot of products which you refer to but the only gels I know of are solvent based (they are the clear ones) and the water based are all creams (so white or otherwise opaque).

Thanks
masterpartha
06-21-2013, 10:21 AM
Megs HyperDressing - spray on walk away :) Thats how it works for me.

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ihaveacamaro
06-21-2013, 10:24 AM
I've found that most customers want really shiny tires. In that case I go with PERL straight. If you want less shiny, dilute it 1:1 or 1:2.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snLGFwmTav0]My Favorite Tire Dressing - YouTube[/video]
Driven Auto Detail
06-21-2013, 10:26 AM
Here's a post from the OPT forum I made a while back regarding tire shine and application. My go-to tire shine is OPT Opti-Bond. I hate super shiny tires. Opti-Bond leaves tires with a low sheen, just nice & black - like tires should look. Anyway, here's what I've said before:

I've used a few different methods of applying tire shine & what I've found to work best for me is using the Griot's Garage Tire Shine Applicator (http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/dressing+applicator+and+4+pads.do?sortby=ourPicks) . I spray my favorite tire dressing (Opti-Bond, of course) onto the applicator and then go around the tire with it. To get the best results, I hit all 4 tires & then move the vehicle enough so that the bottoms of the tires are now accessible. Then, hit those areas real quick. The applicator applies the tire shine evenly and gives a distinct "cut-off" on the outer tread so it looks very professional. Here are some pics of tires I've treated in this manner:

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2003%20BMW%20Z4%2007-14-2011/upload_IMG_9779.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2008%20Infiniti%20G35x%2006-02-2011/upload_IMG_9490.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2009%20BMW%20328i%2010-22-2011/IMG_0532.jpg