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Offline JamesR27

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Tyre Dressing
« on: 26 March 2011, 19:17 »
Hi,
I was just wondering whats the best thing to do get your tyres looking as good as the body work after a clean. I tend to use Meguiars High Gloss Hot Shine Tyre Spray, but it tends to get any marks over the wheels when they move due to having to much on. I do brush it on to reduce.

So just wondering what products and methods other forum members user?
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Offline Dan J

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Re: Tyre Dressing
« Reply #1 on: 26 March 2011, 19:51 »
Autosmart Highstyle and megs endurance tire gel, i apply via brush very thin then remove excess with a sponge.
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Offline dragonfly

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Re: Tyre Dressing
« Reply #3 on: 27 March 2011, 18:16 »
ZainoZ-16 leaves a nice natural look with no slinging and is durable.

Offline Seanl

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Re: Tyre Dressing
« Reply #4 on: 27 March 2011, 18:49 »
I just used Turtle Wax Wet n Black for the first time and I'm really impressed actually. Been up to Bristol and back and driving around there all weekend and it still looks spot on. Only a fiver from Halfrauds as well.  :smiley:
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Offline tech1889

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Re: Tyre Dressing
« Reply #5 on: 28 March 2011, 00:10 »
i need some highstyle i already have the megs endurance but its to thick and you get sling off
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Offline Dan J

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Re: Tyre Dressing
« Reply #6 on: 28 March 2011, 00:23 »
i need some highstyle i already have the megs endurance but its to thick and you get sling off

if you are getting sling off you are putting too much on, go round you tires with a seperate sponge or cloth and wipe the excess off,

i do a 50/50 mix of highstyle and megs endurance which is a nice consistancy to apply and makes it even more economical.

apply via brush as it makes it easier to get into all the mouldings on the side wall.
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Re: Tyre Dressing
« Reply #7 on: 28 March 2011, 00:27 »
yer currently using a pad dan and its a b!tch getting in all the nooks and crannies.. i am pleased with how long megs stuff lasts tho tbh
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Re: Tyre Dressing
« Reply #8 on: 28 March 2011, 00:30 »
yes its good stuff mate and it drys too which is a bonus, brush on and remove any excess with a sponge job done.

you can also use this mixture on certain plastics to good effect too.
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Re: Tyre Dressing
« Reply #9 on: 28 March 2011, 00:33 »
Cheers dan will be on the hunt lol
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