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Old 07-09-2003, 08:05 AM
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I'm pretty **** about my car, but I haven't found a tire dressing that looks good AND stays that way for more than a day or so. Is there a brand I haven't tried that really works? I didn't used to care so much with the slate grey coupe, but nice shiny black tires really sets off the SY paint on the cab.
Old 07-09-2003, 08:16 AM
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I use Meguires Endurance...its in a clear bottle and the gel is purple and smells like grape.

It lasts a long time and if you get bored you can go and sniff your tires.
Old 07-09-2003, 08:59 AM
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I like Vinylex to preserve the looks of the tires. For tires that have not been done for a while, Black Again works well for me. I like both of these product as they do not leave a glossy sheen. Found out for many of these products, it is not whip on and whip off. Best to let penetrate for a few minutes and then whip off.
Old 07-09-2003, 09:09 AM
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bleu cheese??
j/k its hard to get any to stay for more than a day- i buy the cheap stuff an apply often. Does anyone else apply tire stuff, drive 1/3rd rotation on the tire, reapply and repeat??
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Meguiar's Endurance gel, hands down. Be sure to wash and scrub the tire walls down well before applying.
Old 07-09-2003, 10:04 AM
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If you want to actually chemically protect and rejuvinate the oils in the tires, use Zymol Vinylex. And it blocks the harmful rays from drying them out.
Old 07-09-2003, 10:06 AM
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I like Meguiars as well. Smells so good you'll want to lick your tires!

The little applicator it comes with can be a mess, though.
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You're not driving enough if you're worried about tires drying out.

I like Meguiars too. Turtle Wax Tire Wax works well too.
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Vinylex is for INTERIOR surfaces, so it wouldn't last too long on tires.

I use (and like) One Grand Exterior Rubber & Vinyl Dressing. Not too shiney, and lasts a decent amount of time.
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I find the vinylex works great on the bumper pads, rubber, and plastic trim pieces. It also has taken over as my interior 'juice'. For the seats, wheel, and shift boot I still use the Lexol. On the tires, I haven't found anything 'great' in a while. I'll try the vynlex and the meguiars. Oh, vynlex is superb on the spoiler, no greasiness!
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I've found Vinylex doesn't work on tires more than a day, and I'm using the One Grand dressing now, but I'm not happy with it. The One Grand also stains my driveway. I'll try the Meguiars next.
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I like the One Grand Exterior Rubber and Vinyl Dressing also, work well on the rear spoiler too.

Damian, apply with a sponge to keep your driveway clean.
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Mother's Back to Black for me. Works great on the spoiler as well.
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I'm trying the Meguiars #40 next-the gel stuff is loaded with silicone, and I don't like the idea of any of that spraying on the paint.
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Eagle One black magic. Stays for several days, but if you don't clean your tires well or if you over apply it you'll find it splattered on the side of your car.


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