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Offline seabrook132

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Re: tyre dressing and wheel cleaner.
« Reply #10 on: 15 April 2015, 12:31 »
Dan, I've only been using approx last month so only pic I've got with it on is this distance shot below.  I'm cleaning the car this Friday (weather permitting) so will take a couple of close up shots when I've finished and post them up (as long as you promise not to mention my kerbed alloys  :embarrassed:).

It's versatile in terms of finish.  I usually do 2 coats and give a quick wipe over after each application for a satin finish.  If you want more gloss then don't wipe after, for more matt finish give it a good wipe between coats.  Oh, and no sling   :cool:

Yeah a closer pic would be great although it looks good in that one pic you've shown. (I promise not to mention the kerbed alloys if we won't mention anything about whiteworm either ;)

Thanks for the tip on the finish too, you know I'm more of a satin person than gloss too

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Re: tyre dressing and wheel cleaner.
« Reply #11 on: 16 April 2015, 16:32 »
Autosmart Smart Wheels or R222 wheel cleaner is the best I've used.

For tyre dressing I would go for Car Pro Perl, G Techniq T1 or Gyeon Tire.

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Re: tyre dressing and wheel cleaner.
« Reply #12 on: 16 April 2015, 20:27 »
If you want a natural look try Zain Z16 or Angelwax ELIXIR. Bilberry wheel cleaner is a great cleaner.

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Re: tyre dressing and wheel cleaner.
« Reply #13 on: 16 April 2015, 21:56 »
I am now using Glitz Tyre Dressing form Orchard Autocare.

Longest lasting tyre dressing I have used with a nice satin finish.

This is the from the Guy that recently detailed my car and I can highly recommend all his products.
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Re: tyre dressing and wheel cleaner.
« Reply #14 on: 17 April 2015, 18:06 »
Yeah a closer pic would be great although it looks good in that one pic you've shown. (I promise not to mention the kerbed alloys if we won't mention anything about whiteworm either ;)

Thanks for the tip on the finish too, you know I'm more of a satin person than gloss too

Here you go Dan, a few pics of the Quarts Tyre Dressing up close:






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Offline seabrook132

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Re: tyre dressing and wheel cleaner.
« Reply #15 on: 17 April 2015, 18:12 »
Great looking finish! May have to give it a try when my Zaino runs out!!

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Re: tyre dressing and wheel cleaner.
« Reply #16 on: 17 April 2015, 23:07 »
Great looking finish! May have to give it a try when my Zaino runs out!!

I've got a bottle of Zaino Z-16, and there's nothing wrong with it, I quite liked it but felt it was lacking, can't quite put my finger on it.  Not sure what it is with me and tyre dressing, I'm too picky.  Anyway, I love the Quarts, it's the best of both worlds (silicone longevity with water based ease of application).  And, once on the tyres, has outlasted any other dressing I've used.  You can tell it's serious stuff by the smell of it!   
Black Beauty: MK7 R 5dr DSG, DBP, 19" Pretoria, DCC, Vienna leather, Keyless, Dynaudio, DNS Pro, Rear camera, HBA
2012 MK6 GTI DSG
2008 MK5 GTI DSG
2005 MK5 GTI Manual

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