Tire dressing recommendation

[Joe W.]

Hello,

I just had a new set of RWL tires put on my car a couple of weeks ago
and would like to know what kind of tire dressing you would recommend
applying and I don't mean Ranch or Thousand Island.

Thanks.

Joe

[Don L.]

Re: Tire dressing recommendation

Might sound funny, but I've found a look I like by using disposable Pledge wipes. The Pledge gives a very nice black appearance, without looking or feeling shiny or greasy. As well, by using the disposable wipes, The black residue doesn't collect on the cloth and transfer to the tires' letters. And oh yeah, the lemony fresh scent is nice too!

[Stewart A.]

Re: Tire dressing recommendation

Joe If you want a killer gloss black tire that will have people dribbling all over your car I would use a product called eagle tire gloss. It comes in a clear plastic bottle and the product is purple and smells like grapes. I will have a look tonight and let you know exactly what it is called. I put a mate on to it and he does everything that is black in it. I even thinks he sleeps with it but thats another story. I used to sell cars and when I put this goo on them I always sold the car, It makes the car look amazing. If you have white lettering just wipe around it not over it. it can make the whites go milky but thats no problem just a bit of jiff or citrus spray will make the whites whiter than snow.

[Stewart A.]

Re: Tire dressing recommendation

Oh I forgot to tell you I have used hundreds of different tire sheens over the years it's a bit of a fetish I have and they are all rubbish compared with the gloss eagle.

[Pat M.]

Re: Tire dressing recommendation

I like a light coating of Son of a Gun, and then wipe the excess off with a dry cloth. This gives that natural, low-sheen appearance of a new tire.

[Kevin G.]

Re: Tire dressing recommendation

Remember, the factory never put dressing on the tires !

I once had a chassis judge pull himself up from under the car while holding onto the tire, when he stood up his hands were covered with STP tire shine (no deduct). Good thing he wasn't judging exterior.

Kevin

[William L.]

Re: Tire dressing recommendation

I use Pledge. I like the look, not to shine, not to dull, no build up.
Bill

[Jack H.]

Re: Tire dressing recommendation

I agree! There's a difference between factory concours judging and concours d'elegance judging. Tires that have been detailed to the point you can shave with the reflection off them deserve deduction(s). Such extremes were NOT part of standard dealer prep for new car delivery!

[William L.]

Re: Tire dressing recommendation

I agree! There's a difference between factory concours judging and concours d'elegance judging. Tires that have been detailed to the point you can shave with the reflection off them deserve deduction(s). Such extremes were NOT part of standard dealer prep for new car delivery!

Back in the early 60's (I was in high school) I worked at Ford Dealership and the owner had me use old eng. oil to shine the tires.

[Duke W.]

Re: Tire dressing recommendation

I use a 50/50 blend of Armor-All and distilled water - gives a nice black satin finish. I think shiny tires look horrible.

Duke

[Dave F.]

Re: Tire dressing recommendation

I am partial to Meguiars' rubber bumper treatment because it takes away that brown tint to the black without adding any artificial gloss or rubbing off onto your hands.

[Paul H.]

Re: Tire dressing recommendation

I use Zaino Z16 tire dressing. It gives a matte finish that makes the tire look new, not greasy and too shiny. It won't sling either. Just make sure the tire is clean before you apply it.

To clean the white letters I would use Westley's "Bleche" White along with a soapy brillo.

[Wayne K.]

Re: Tire dressing recommendation

I like a light coating of Son of a Gun, and then wipe the excess off with a dry cloth. This gives that natural, low-sheen appearance of a new tire.

+1. I also like 303 Aerospace.

[Joe W.]

Re: Tire dressing recommendation

Wow!

There sure are a lot of different opinions here.
The tires are only 3 weeks old. The tire shop did an initial clean up,
attempting to remove the bluing from the raised white letters. I will use
a scrub brush with Meguiar's car soap and clean them again.

Once I have them dry, will any of the previously mentioned be
used on and not ruin the raised white lettering. This is my biggest concern.

Thank you.

Joe

[Kevin M.]

Re: Tire dressing recommendation

I use Zaino Z16 tire dressing. It gives a matte finish that makes the tire look new, not greasy and too shiny. It won't sling either. Just make sure the tire is clean before you apply it.

I use the same... Zaino is a wonderful product line.