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Re: Meguiars endurance tire gel question
Glad to hear it worked well. Report back on longevity. I'll probably try it out on my next wash.
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Re: Meguiars endurance tire gel question
The IPA seems like a great way to make it dry to the touch but personally I am not crazy about Endurance Gel. I have used it on different occasions hoping for great results but it was mediocre. I like the glossy look but it washed off with the first rain. I am much happier with Duragloss 253.
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After a week, still has a matte finish. Beads water. Looks clean but not like it did. The ipa helped it dry quickly.
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I had a bottle of this sitting in a cabinet for about 10 years, so it's what I decided to use this year when dressing my tires. Yes, I wasn't into cleaning my car for TEN YEARS.
For my color car and wheels, I wish I could make my tires piano black. I like my tires looking very greasy and shiny. The greasy shine tends to last a good week, then it sort of mattes out a bit. I get some sling from it, but really only when I goop too much between the treads, otherwise it's pretty manageable. After the initial drive remove the specks with quick detailer and after that it's pretty much good to go.
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Re: Meguiars endurance tire gel question
Originally Posted by
Success
I’ve used it before and didn’t like it. Like other products better. So I wrote it off. But seeing it on this car and applied the way it was looked amazing. Just seeing if this was something being done. And it’s not like we as a detailing community haven’t modified products before.
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Success
Ok so I did my experiment and cut it 50/50 with isopropyl alcohol. Worked awesome. Just needed a little bit. Spread easy. Has satin finish. Looks wet but is dry by the time I finished the next tire.
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Success
After a week, still has a matte finish. Beads water. Looks clean but not like it did. The ipa helped it dry quickly.
After a week are you satisfied?
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Re: Meguiars endurance tire gel question
I wish I were a fan of it because I can get it stupid cheap. What I dislike most is the application is a chore using a tire foam applicator. I can do all 4 tires with Chemical Guys VRP before I can finish 2 with Megs Endurance Gel and they both look/last similar. Maybe a diluted version would work better as far as application.
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Re: Meguiars endurance tire gel question
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limited0602
I wish I were a fan of it because I can get it stupid cheap. What I dislike most is the application is a chore using a tire foam applicator. I can do all 4 tires with Chemical Guys VRP before I can finish 2 with Megs Endurance Gel and they both look/last similar. Maybe a diluted version would work better as far as application.
Such a good point. I feel as if it takes me forever for this last step and I really just want to fly through it and get it done.
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Look at what I happened across! Might have to try this!!! LOL
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Re: Meguiars endurance tire gel question
Originally Posted by
limited0602
Look at what I happened across! Might have to try this!!! LOL
I like the LOL part of your post.
While the application of the product would work okay as thick as the person put it on it's going to be a mess.
I think people start out using the thick, oily tire dressings and then as they wash their own cars, which means at some point they have to wash the wheels and the TIRES - over time, they come to appreciate a water-based tire dressing that actually CAN BE washed off.
Then you can easily replace it.
It's about having a product and a system in place that you can repeat over and over again that's fast and easy and also creates great results.
Here's an example of what I'm talking about above,
Quick and easy tire detailing - Use a water-based all-in-one rubber & vinyl cleaner/conditioners instead of tire dressings
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