Tire Dressing

[dgage]

I still haven’t found anything better than DG 253 without going to a tire coating, which has its own issues.

[vaca22]

You could also look at TWHSGATSSC as it is pretty matte and seems to last several weeks.

Turtle Wax also has a matching tire cleaner but not as familiar with it. Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner is one of the best. 303 Tire & Rubber also gets nice reviews. And I know at least one AGO member likes LA Totally Awesome, which can be bought from a dollar store.

Most insane acronym ever LOL

[DFB]

Looking to do some shopping this labor day weekend.

Have been using the Adams Tire shine in the white bottle, it's nice and Matte, but doesn't last long at all. I was going to try Car Pro PERL, but don't see it on AG's store.

Anything else people can recommend that has a nice, matte finish that can last longer?


Edit: And how about a reco' for a dedicated tire cleaner? I've used a high alkalaline degreaser (diluted 1:3), but not happy with the results. Now willing to try a dedicated tire cleaner....

In your case, I would echo the other suggestions for Duragloss 253.





Although I can't comment on durability just yet, I have been really impressed with Adam's Graphene Tire Dressing lately, it can also finish down to a matte look.





For tire cleaning, I keep trying different products for this role, however I keep coming back to Brake Buster at full strength.

[The Guz]

In your case, I would echo the other suggestions for Duragloss 253.





Although I can't comment on durability just yet, I have been really impressed with Adam's Graphene Tire Dressing lately, it can also finish down to a matte look.





For tire cleaning, I keep trying different products for this role, however I keep coming back to Brake Buster at full strength.

Adams won’t last as long but it does look good. It will last as long as Perl.

[Game]

Anyone run into issues with certain tire dressings not reacting well to Michelins? Specifically Darkside. (Browning effect)

[DFB]

Anyone run into issues with certain tire dressings not reacting well to Michelins? Specifically Darkside. (Browning effect)

This is certainly a thing, mostly on the Pilot Sport 4S from what I can tell.

The waxiness of the PS4S sidewall is quite weird in how it reacts to dressings, causing a blotchy appearance depending on the product used. I think the best method for these tires is to not aim for a glossy finish as this tends to exaggerate the blotchy look. I have found a water-based dressing applied as normal and then wiped generously after 15 minutes to level the finish to an even look.

This is freshly applied Carpro Perl neat -



Perl buffed back to an even, matte finish -


On the flip side of this, I have the older design Pilot Sport 3 on a car that dresses amazingly, but it extremely hard to achieve a bare, clean surface no matter what product or strength I use. The only thing that comes close is Tarminator.



All of that compares to the variety of different Dunlop's I deal with, along with Pirelli and Bridgestone. None of these are as finicky to clean or dress than the Michelins.

The other thing to note is that Darkside has a solvent base and will be naturally messier to remove. This is in both the chemical makeup of the product but also the dirt that sticks to it.

[chefwong]

DFB - Terminator is strong stuff.....are you okay using it on your rubber
I have a $2700 PS4 order due as well, and been thinking about what to dress it with. Coating or dressing....and stumbled upon this thread. Haven't used coating in awhile as I don't like how it wears. So dressing it is.

I am on the opposite spectrum. I'd rather top up dressings than go to town scrubbing till brown is clear - whether it be on new or old tires. Granted these are tires for my own use, and not a *customers car* with unknown goop that is sitting on the surface, so the POV of brown vs. not brown may be sorta a YMMV approach

[Game]

That’s exactly the look I’ll be aiming for. Looks great, thank you. Have you tried Darkside yet?

[PA DETAILER]

I still haven’t found anything better than DG 253 without going to a tire coating, which has its own issues.

[dgage]

I still haven’t found anything better than DG 253 without going to a tire coating, which has its own issues.

I keep trying to find something better but I keep going back to DG253, primarily due to ease of application and it being as durable as anything else out there.

Coatings last longer (3+ months) unless the sides get scratched and then it is very hard to touchup.