I've heard you mention the Achem tyre dressing before Rebecca and it's the one I will go for I think.
The Gtechniq glass cleaner does look good I have to say.
I never thought of using the C2v3 on my wheels but I will now!
Thanks Mrs B, have a great weekend
Just ordered everything, another £50 gone
Thanks Dave, it's just the tyres letting it down at the moment but 5 litres of Achem wheel dressing will sort that out
You're quick off the mark!
And 5ltrs of Achem Long Life Tyre Dressing will certainly sort that out. It is superb stuff. It was Neil at WoWo who first told me about it, so eternally grateful to him, because until that point I had never settled on a tyre dressing that really met all my criteria.
It's a silicone based formula but thinner than most other silicone dressings, so it applies very easily - goes on more like a water based gel, but with the lovely finish and repellency you get with silicone formulas. And it lasts and lasts and lasts - product info states durability is 2-3 weeks but I would say more like up to 4 weeks, which is good for a tyre dressing. And no sling at all. Despite its slightly misleading name, it’s actually incredibly versatile in terms of finish and can be anything from matt/satin - satin - gloss depending on how you apply it and how many coats you put on. For a matt finish, give a thorough wipe over after each application. For a satin finish, give a light wipe over each application, and for a shine, skip the wipe down altogether. Whatever finish you prefer one coat gives a great finish, two coats even better.
I apply it using a foam pad and then wipe down lightly afterwards with an old microfibre, as I prefer a satin finish opposed to hi-shine. Usually I do two coats, time permitting. Here's how it looks (current and previous car):
And here's it is 5 weeks after application, on a very dirty car, the tyre dressing (though diminishing) is still evident, despite the wheels being subject to some very muddy sites and conditions. No other tyre dressing I've ever tried has lasted more than 2 weeks tops.