Another Tire Dressing Question

[shagnat]

Need clarification please.

I'm thinking there are 3 types of tire dressings.

1-Water Based

2-Silicone Based

3-Petroleum Based

Is this correct?

Advantages and disadvantages of each. I do understand water based is easier to clean off prior to next detailing of tires but doesn't last as long.

Any input is appreciated. It doesn't matter to me which is the brightest or longest lasting. I'm on a fact finding mission and will weigh the information to make an informed decision from what you guys/gals tell me. TIA

[FUNX650]

Need clarification please.

I'm thinking there are 3 types of tire dressings.

1-Water Based

2-Silicone Based

3-Petroleum Based

Is this correct?

IMO...Kinda: Yes; and No.

Tire dressings are usually "classified" as being either:
•Water-based
•Solvent-based

Note...Must keep in mind:
•Oil-in-water emulsions; vs.
•Water-in-oil emulsions.


As to Silicone(s) and their role Tire Dressings:
-Emulsions made of silicones...specifically:
polydimethylsiloxane fluids of varying viscosity levels...
can be used to achieve different gloss-levels of tire dressings.

-Aminofunctional silicone emulsions can be incorporated
to impart durability to tire dressings.

-There are silicone polyethers that can be used to
enhance "wetting properties" of tire dressings.

•OK...So you want a tire dressing that imparts
a "soft or dry feel"?
-Then there are Silicone Waxes, along with elastomer
emulsions and dispersions, that are used to help
create such "non-oily" finishes!


Lest I forget:
-Often tire dressings will contain aminofunctional
silicone emulsions that are formulated with surfactants.


•Hope this assists you in your tire dressing
research in some small way.


Bob

[VISITOR]

I prefer to use a water-based dressing on tires. I re-apply after each wash and it certainly lasts long enough until then. solvent based dressings are a mess to clean up and they tend to sling...

love this stuff!
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[spiralout462]

What would one classify Tuf Shine Tire Clearcoat?

[shagnat]

Oh, and I'm not interested in information on "clear coats or dyes"

[Keeper Oath]

I would mix kerosene and tar to make Tire Shine 55 years ago. So, I think the answers to the OP should be Yes, Yes and Yes.

[Bunky]

Lest I forget:
-Often tire dressings will contain aminofunctional
silicone emulsions that are formulated with surfactants.


Unfortunately most of this type information such as identifying they contain "aminofunctional" is not on the product label or marketing literature. The best you usually get it water based statement.

I would recommend to use a water based dressing since some solvent based dressing may affect the rubber. Solvent dressings can be very glossy (oily looking).

As I understand it, water based dressings usually have a milky appearance. The choices are endless and should often be based upon look.

I consider some of the trim and tire sealants to be in a different category (Blackfire) so do not know the chemistry of these.

I have a lot of favorites water based: Mothers Reflections, Optimum, Poorboys BnB, CG VRP but Wolfgang Black Diamond Tire Gel stands out because it dresses by Michelin LTX tires evenly where others do not without a lot of extra effort. It is just pricey and it seems to separate after sitting so needs to be shaken.

[FUNX650]

That's often where a product's data sheets come in handy.

I do like tire dressings that will have, what I'll call:
"Easily obtainable" MSDSs/SDSs.


Bob