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Title: tyre dressing, which one?
Post by: vaughn on 11 February 2009, 22:14: i`m after a good all round tyre dressing, easy to apply lasts well and doesn`t make loads of crap stick to my alloys.
any suggestions?
what do you use?
Title: Re: tyre dressing, which one?
Post by: Conker on 11 February 2009, 22:26: I've tried quite a few and I'll be sticking with megs endurance tyre gel as it looks good (slightly too much gloss if I was being picky), lasts a long time, but mainly because its cheap-ish and a bottle lasts forever. Compared to autoglym tyre foam it must cost a fraction of the price per application, and doesn't result in "tyre browning".

Chemical guys new look gel is also recommended, although I haven't tried it myself.
Title: Re: tyre dressing, which one?
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 11 February 2009, 23:52: I was using Turtle Wax spray which was good for about 20mins until you go for a drive, any dirt that got onto the wheel or alloys would spray over you alloys, then set in and dry. Not good, so will go for Conkers suggestion next.
Title: Re: tyre dressing, which one?
Post by: cossy on 12 February 2009, 09:11: Sonus Tire & Bumper Dressing applied with a tire applicator.

Tim @ Clean your car.co.uk sells it.

Anything Sonus is usually brilliant! :smiley:
Title: Re: tyre dressing, which one?
Post by: vaughn on 12 February 2009, 09:27: thanks for the replies, now which one shall i buy?
Title: Re: tyre dressing, which one?
Post by: cossy on 12 February 2009, 10:14: Anything in gel form be good, dont go spray on!
Title: Re: tyre dressing, which one?
Post by: JC on 12 February 2009, 11:20: (http://www.surplusandadventure.com/images/product/main/kiwi_shoe_polish.jpg)

:wink:
Title: Re: tyre dressing, which one?
Post by: limmy on 12 February 2009, 13:05: Ive also tried a few and have settled on Megs endurance tyre gel.

Slight gloss which isnt too much imo. Seems to last a while esp after applying 2 coats. I havent touched them for 2weeks and they have only just started to need another application.

pics of my tyres treated with Megs Endurance here (latter pics in initial post) - http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=104615.0
Title: Re: tyre dressing, which one?
Post by: stealthwolf on 12 February 2009, 13:35: I've used turtlewax tyre dressing (pour from a bottle stuff). Smells so gorgeous (like bubblegum) you just want to eat it instead! It's okay but it comes out like a sloppy handcream so it's difficult to apply properly using just a cloth (manage to get it on alloys) but then again I use far too much. Love the look.

Will be testing out Megs endurance gloss this weekend (if it stays dry).
Title: Re: tyre dressing, which one?
Post by: Conker on 12 February 2009, 20:36: Top tip if your a bit stingy like me... A small paintbrush (half inch wide or so) is great for applying tyre gel.
Title: Re: tyre dressing, which one?
Post by: Dan J on 14 February 2009, 01:24: Quote from: Conker on 12 February 2009, 20:36
A small paintbrush (half inch wide or so) is great for applying tyre gel.

took the words right out my mouth :grin: ive used a paint brush for years now as its more economical than spraying it on or applying with a cloth.

megs tyre gel is very good and smells awesome
Title: Re: tyre dressing, which one?
Post by: stealthwolf on 15 February 2009, 18:30: Quote from: dubplate Dan on 14 February 2009, 01:24
megs tyre gel is very good and smells awesome

The turtlewax ~~tastes~~ smells even better :laugh:
Title: Re: tyre dressing, which one?
Post by: Dan J on 23 February 2009, 15:54: been trying out a 50/50 ratio of megs endurence tyre gel and autosmart highstyle and behold...................not even half as much splatter, once dry it stays there :grin:
Title: Re: tyre dressing, which one?
Post by: Envy Valeting on 24 February 2009, 09:21: I use espuma RD50 or Autosmart Highstyle, both liguid and apply with a small kitchen sponge. Economical and both dry to a nice matt/brand new tyres look.
Title: Re: tyre dressing, which one?
Post by: Josho on 24 February 2009, 14:31: I got some tyre paint. Tested it on one of my tyres. It said apply with a brush, so I used an old handbrush. :grin:

Looks quite good actaully. I'm tempted to mask up the wheels on the other Golf and give it ago. It's anceint stuff, found it in the garage.
Title: Re: tyre dressing, which one?
Post by: dubber36 on 24 February 2009, 16:54: I use AG instant tyre dressing.

Just spray it on and leave it. Give the wheels a quick wipe after with some detail spray and that'll clean the overspray off.