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Title: Blackened Tyres
Post by: jonesltd on 30 May 2009, 11:04
Hi...does anyone know of anything thats better to blacken ur tyres? Brought some wheel black stuff from halfords and was shocking?! Ppl say WD40 is good?
Title: Re: Blackened Tyres
Post by: T_J_G on 30 May 2009, 11:37
Meguiars Endurance Tyre Gel.
Title: Re: Blackened Tyres
Post by: Steve_PD on 30 May 2009, 12:09
Chemical Guys new look trim gel
Poorboys Natural Look Dressing
Title: Re: Blackened Tyres
Post by: navmk4gti on 30 May 2009, 13:32
black to black!  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Blackened Tyres
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 30 May 2009, 14:58
Meguiars Endurance Tyre Gel.
agreed i use this to  :wink: or as steve says poorboys natural look dressing both good
Title: Re: Blackened Tyres
Post by: Steve_PD on 30 May 2009, 16:38
I used some CG yesterday, very good stuff  :smiley:
Title: Re: Blackened Tyres
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 30 May 2009, 16:40
I use Turtlewax Tyre Dressing, leaves your tyres looking black for a good month.
Title: Re: Blackened Tyres
Post by: Ridg on 30 May 2009, 17:56
Meguiars Endurance Tyre Gel.

+1

but i'll probably try something else once i've run out.
Title: Re: Blackened Tyres
Post by: Rhyso on 30 May 2009, 18:19
Meguiars Endurance Tyre Gel.

+1

but i'll probably try something else once i've run out.

i must be doing something wrong as i find this crap and it barely lasts a week  :undecided:

i've tried applicators, cloths, a bit of sponge! but nothing seems to give tyres the shiney finish i want; any tips people?  :huh:
Title: Re: Blackened Tyres
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 30 May 2009, 18:28
Meguiars Endurance Tyre Gel.

+1

but i'll probably try something else once i've run out.

i must be doing something wrong as i find this crap and it barely lasts a week  :undecided:

i've tried applicators, cloths, a bit of sponge! but nothing seems to give tyres the shiney finish i want; any tips people?  :huh:

TURTLEWAX FOOL!
Title: Re: Blackened Tyres
Post by: stealthwolf on 31 May 2009, 02:25
Meguiars Endurance Tyre Gel.
i must be doing something wrong as i find this crap and it barely lasts a week  :undecided:

Don't drive your car!

I applied it to my car two weeks ago and the gel is still just about detectable. What I do is wash the tyres (even if just to apply gel), dry them. I then apply gel but don't wipe off the excess - just let the tyres absorb the gel. Then do another coat several hours later. I used megs endurance stuff but I like turtlewax nano-tech tyre gel. Smells gorgeous.
Title: Re: Blackened Tyres
Post by: Rhyso on 31 May 2009, 12:34
Meguiars Endurance Tyre Gel.
i must be doing something wrong as i find this crap and it barely lasts a week  :undecided:

Don't drive your car!

I applied it to my car two weeks ago and the gel is still just about detectable. What I do is wash the tyres (even if just to apply gel), dry them. I then apply gel but don't wipe off the excess - just let the tyres absorb the gel. Then do another coat several hours later. I used megs endurance stuff but I like turtlewax nano-tech tyre gel. Smells gorgeous.

little difficult when i need it to get back and forth to work  :tongue:

migh tgive it a 2nd coat later today and see what its like  :undecided: 

cheers  :smiley:
Title: Re: Blackened Tyres
Post by: PeanutButterPiece on 31 May 2009, 16:54
Paint them with some matt black paint.
Title: Re: Blackened Tyres
Post by: waxamomo on 31 May 2009, 16:56
Another vote for Meg's Endurance Gel. If nothing else it smells good enough to drink  :laugh:
Title: Re: Blackened Tyres
Post by: 6sr on 31 May 2009, 22:16
Meguiars Endurance Tyre Gel.

 :smiley:
Title: Re: Blackened Tyres
Post by: dubber36 on 01 June 2009, 12:12
AG Instant Tyre Dressing.

Spray it on even when the tyres are wet, and leave for as long as poss to dry.

Wipe the overspray off your wheels with some detail spray to stop the brake dust sticking to it.
Title: Re: Blackened Tyres
Post by: Conker on 01 June 2009, 12:53
Meguiars Endurance Tyre Gel.

+1

but i'll probably try something else once i've run out.

i must be doing something wrong as i find this crap and it barely lasts a week  :undecided:

i've tried applicators, cloths, a bit of sponge! but nothing seems to give tyres the shiney finish i want; any tips people?  :huh:


The cleaner the wheels to start with the better. Get scrubbing!!  Then I paint the gel on with a small paint brush and agitate it slightly into the tyre details. Last about two washes for me.
Title: Re: Blackened Tyres
Post by: Guy on 01 June 2009, 17:06
poorboys natural look - i am not a fan of shiny tyres  :undecided:
Title: Re: Blackened Tyres
Post by: dubcruiser on 03 June 2009, 16:58
Meguiars Endurance Tyre Gel.

+1

but i'll probably try something else once i've run out.

i must be doing something wrong as i find this crap and it barely lasts a week  :undecided:

i've tried applicators, cloths, a bit of sponge! but nothing seems to give tyres the shiney finish i want; any tips people?  :huh:

Rhys,

You need some of this mate http://www.autoglym.com/enGB/product-proddetail.asp?v06VQ=LD&Range=3
It's oil based so last longer and protects the tyres at the same time plus any water is repelled so the finish lasts for a long time. A can of it isn't cheap at around £35 but it will last you years. Can't normally get it in shops but the Autoglym man at shows normally has it :afro:
Title: Re: Blackened Tyres
Post by: jaydubveedub on 04 June 2009, 13:26
Auto Glym tyre dressing gives a really deep glossy finish if you put plenty on.