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Offline vaughn

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tyre dressing, which one?
« 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?
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Offline Conker

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Re: tyre dressing, which one?
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline Shady Pioneer

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Re: tyre dressing, which one?
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: tyre dressing, which one?
« Reply #3 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:
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Re: tyre dressing, which one?
« Reply #4 on: 12 February 2009, 09:27 »
thanks for the replies, now which one shall i buy?
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Re: tyre dressing, which one?
« Reply #5 on: 12 February 2009, 10:14 »
Anything in gel form be good, dont go spray on!
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Offline JC

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Re: tyre dressing, which one?
« Reply #6 on: 12 February 2009, 11:20 »


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Offline limmy

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Re: tyre dressing, which one?
« Reply #7 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
« Last Edit: 12 February 2009, 14:04 by limmy »
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Offline stealthwolf

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Re: tyre dressing, which one?
« Reply #8 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).
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Offline Conker

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Re: tyre dressing, which one?
« Reply #9 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.
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