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Title: Tyre dressing?
Post by: Paul81 on 01 November 2011, 11:36
Was told a while ago this stuff is bad for tyres.

Is there any truth in it?
Title: Re: Tyre dressing?
Post by: Gareth F on 01 November 2011, 11:39
No, just dont use it on the tread  :grin:
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Post by: dellenty69 on 01 November 2011, 11:42
it keeps the tyres in good condition and prevents cracking (from what i understood anyway)
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Post by: Tazzy on 01 November 2011, 12:32
as said, they contain silicones i believe that can cause 'slipperyness' to the tread, but they do add protection on life to the tyre walls

dodo juice tyromania has had really good reviews, but at £20, if you dont want to spend that much, meguiars endurance gel with applicator pad come in at £15 jointly
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Post by: Guy on 01 November 2011, 13:33
autosmart highstyle comes in cheaper per/litre and can be used for a variety of trim :)
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Post by: Dan J on 01 November 2011, 17:13
As Guy has said highstyle comes in cheaper and can be used on plastics aswell as rubber, very economical product, little goes a long way.
Title: Re: Tyre dressing?
Post by: Chillly on 01 November 2011, 17:36
SV pneu is the only one i use til now and is water based with no silicone. Im not a fan of Silicone dressings but when you are cleaning 50 plus cars a day then it has its uses. AS is the one everyone l know likes. But for best then SV pneu :smiley:
Title: Re: Tyre dressing?
Post by: Guy on 01 November 2011, 18:12
SV pneu is the only one i use til now and is water based with no silicone. Im not a fan of Silicone dressings but when you are cleaning 50 plus cars a day then it has its uses. AS is the one everyone l know likes. But for best then SV pneu :smiley:

i used to use SV pneu on private cars and high end details... very good, if not expensive product

you're cleaning 50+ cars a DAY?  :huh:
Title: Re: Tyre dressing?
Post by: Chillly on 01 November 2011, 20:21
SV pneu is the only one i use til now and is water based with no silicone. Im not a fan of Silicone dressings but when you are cleaning 50 plus cars a day then it has its uses. AS is the one everyone l know likes. But for best then SV pneu :smiley:

i used to use SV pneu on private cars and high end details... very good, if not expensive product

you're cleaning 50+ cars a DAY?  :huh:

I dont think i wrote it like that guy. I think it says= Im not a fan of Silicone dressings but when you are cleaning 50 plus cars a day then it has its uses. HTH    Sorry if my post confused,misled you in any way shape or form. So to clear it up i like SV pneu for best as its water based and if you need a cheaper good quality dressing for tyres then Autosmart do a nice one. Again my applogies Guy!!
Title: Re: Tyre dressing?
Post by: Guy on 02 November 2011, 10:34
SV pneu is the only one i use til now and is water based with no silicone. Im not a fan of Silicone dressings but when you are cleaning 50 plus cars a day then it has its uses. AS is the one everyone l know likes. But for best then SV pneu :smiley:

i used to use SV pneu on private cars and high end details... very good, if not expensive product

you're cleaning 50+ cars a DAY?  :huh:

I dont think i wrote it like that guy. I think it says= Im not a fan of Silicone dressings but when you are cleaning 50 plus cars a day then it has its uses. HTH    Sorry if my post confused,misled you in any way shape or form. So to clear it up i like SV pneu for best as its water based and if you need a cheaper good quality dressing for tyres then Autosmart do a nice one. Again my applogies Guy!!

no need to apologise dude.. its just that if ANYONE did 50+ cars in a day I think their arms might fall off!!  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Tyre dressing?
Post by: mkviken on 02 November 2011, 11:53
i use turtle wax nano tyre dressing and its really good.

probably last 2 or 3 washes before it fades. smells really nice too!

(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h456/elbowsg450x/c51fa334.jpg)
Title: Re: Tyre dressing?
Post by: waxamomo on 02 November 2011, 17:48
That is one lovely looking Golf, it's a shame you use Turtle Wax on it  :grin:

Only kidding, car looks ace though  :wink:
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Post by: mkviken on 02 November 2011, 19:33
yep i never thought i would use turtle wax to be honest but the nano tech stuff seems to gets good reviews. plus even if its rubbish its only tyre side walls i would be experimenting with!

all my other stuff is meguiars, autoglym and poorboys which all seem good stuff.



used NXT generation tech wax spray tonight for the first time and it came up pretty good and only took 20 minutes to do the whole car.
Title: Re: Tyre dressing?
Post by: jmsheahan on 04 November 2011, 12:33
Chemical Guys New Look trim gel always does the job for me. Tenner a bottle but it lasts years and years and years!
Title: Re: Tyre dressing?
Post by: Don Cabriolet on 05 November 2011, 19:51
yep i never thought i would use turtle wax to be honest ...
... all my other stuff is meguiars, autoglym and poorboys which all seem good stuff.

 I'm a great believer in Turtlewax. It's good basic stuff and got me into valeting and detailing. I now use Poorboys, but I still have a soft spot for it - good and cheap, repeatable results, and I suggest it to everyone who asks about valeting - usually because they've seen the rain beading off my car in the car park and want to have it do that on their own car. :smiley:   
Then I corrupt them with engine degreasers and vacuum cleaners, glazes and sealants  :evil:
Title: Re: Tyre dressing?
Post by: mkviken on 05 November 2011, 20:38
end of the day its only stuff to make your tyres shiney so why pay a fortune for it anyway?


i like to have decent polish and wax for the body and wheels but tyre dressing is tyre dressing really.
Title: Re: Tyre dressing?
Post by: Chillly on 15 November 2011, 17:48
i use turtle wax nano tyre dressing and its really good.

probably last 2 or 3 washes before it fades. smells really nice too!

(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h456/elbowsg450x/c51fa334.jpg)


Car looks awesome buddy!!
Title: Re: Tyre dressing?
Post by: tech1889 on 16 November 2011, 23:16
i have megs endurance and i think its great..

I also have a gallon of autosmart highstyle that i havent opened yet was a gift for nothing but have no use till other products run out but from what ive read its great.. and cheap if you look about
Title: Re: Tyre dressing?
Post by: CMD on 20 November 2011, 11:05
we use  Finishkare 108as  Tyre dressing

Check out this Video..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVk98qGjLwI
Title: Re: Tyre dressing?
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 11 March 2012, 19:35
Meguiars gel or good old AutoGlym for me. :smiley:
Title: Re: Tyre dressing?
Post by: Mr Blue on 12 March 2012, 16:39
Another one for Autosmart highstyle. Use a paintbrush to apply. Leave over night and that it. A good 1-2 weeks of dark side wall  :cool: