Anyone use tire dressing for rubber trim?

[pman626]

Anyone use tire dressing for rubber trim? Any long term nasty effects?

[Radarryan]

I have not but I have read some people do. I don't think there would be any nasty long-term effects if you use a quality, water-based product. Ultima, for example, is a tire and trim guard that people have gotten outstanding results from. If you use silicone based, you could run into streaking in rain problems, among others, I would think.

My advice is water-based would be fine. I'm sure others will agree/dissent.

[Calendyr]

Just put Armor All on everything: Tires, dash, seats, pedals, paint, everything and you will be happy.

Now you have to know I am just kidding.

I use Meguiar's Hyperdressing for the trims. I have not tried tire gel but somehow I think they are probably the same thing. Hyperdressing is water based just like Optimum Opti-Bond that I use for tires.

[MrOneEyedBoh]

I use PERL. Works great, just make sure you wipe it off after it cures.. Basically follow the directions, I didn't at first haha.

[07gtcs]

I've used my BF tire Gel on the black trim on my Wifes VW before...looks good and lasts.

[eff]

Check out Stoner Trim Shine. It's sold in the auto geek store online. I have used this and had real good results using it on tires, trim, and window moldings.

[Ipsdrew]

I've been using the DP tire gel on the trim and usually get 4-6 weeks of 2-3 washes before needing to reapply again. I actually like it more for trim than I do tires.
DP Gloss Tire Gel penetrates deep below the surface to hydrate and refresh dull, dry rubber.

The DP gets used on most vehicles unless I'm doing a Jeep. They all get Surf City Garage Black Max, Especially faded Jeep fenders and wrangler tops. On most trims I don't see a difference between the DP and the SCGBM but Jeep plastics seem to a different animal and on those the SCGBM just seems to perform the best. Black Max will usually go 8-12 weeks (with 2 coats) and several washes before even showing a hint of fading.

[FUNX650]

Anyone use tire dressing for rubber trim?

^^^I, for one, certainly do!^^^

Any long term nasty effects?

Modern tires are made from a range of materials including various synthetic-rubbers as well as natural-rubber.
Sidewalls are usually the area of the tire that's natural-rubber and the area that gets "dressed".

Now if only a person could find out what 'type' of rubber that the trim-rubber had been manufactured from!
Some may be from natural/synthetic rubber...even EPDM.

303AP has served me quite well over the years...with no "long term nasty effects"...in addressing the:
"Dressing of Rubber"...regardless of the type.

Just a well-meant product suggestion.




Bob

[Ohio Detailing]

Anyone use tire dressing for rubber trim? Any long term nasty effects?

I have tried it, and would NEVER EVER recommend it.

The product I used turned all (literally every surface - mirrors, window trim etc) the plastic and vinyl a white pasty/chalky color with a thick layer of residue. Luckily, I only "test" things like this on our own vehicle and never experiment with client vehicles. I was able with some APC to get the residue off, and then applied a couple coats of Meg's Plastic & Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner to revive the surfaces.

[stiffdogg06]

I've used 303 Aerospace Protectant on my tires and trim before. Works perfectly.