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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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Whats the best tire shine to put in your tires?
I personally use Jet Wet, and it works good. What does everyone else use?
Old Feb 28, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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I start by cleaning the tire with Westley's Bleech White and usually follow up with Eagle One WET apllied with a foam applicator. Its cheap, looks good and lasts for quite a while without slining all over the paint.

Old Mar 1, 2006 | 10:47 AM
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Anything but armorall

I use Meguiar's Gold Class Endurance. Lasts pretty long even in the wet Oregon weather.
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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^ that's what i use and also they came out with one that sprays on like hair spray...lol

but it does last... quick on the go shine..lol!!
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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I agree on the armorall comment--it may be one of the cheaper ones, but i've noticed almost a "browning" tint once out in the sun for awhile. not cool. But for years that's about all anyone used.
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Not only browning, but surfaces I've seen treated with armorall tend to crack after time.
Old Mar 2, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 2_tC
Anything but armorall
Actually...

The more expensive Armorall Extreme Tire Shine with the direct spray nozzle is pretty damn good.

The regular Armorall dash treatment is more for vinyl and plastic, and should definitely stay away from your tires.

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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 06:36 AM
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i use the megiuers nxt tire coatin spray it doesnt though off as bad as some off them do, it lasts a pretty good time shine like crazy to
Old Mar 3, 2006 | 07:04 PM
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Meguiars hot shine for me, it leaves the tires a nice dark semi-gloss look and doesn't sling all over the place.
Old Mar 4, 2006 | 12:54 AM
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Meguiars Endurance Gel.
Old Mar 6, 2006 | 05:20 AM
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i know people might laugh but instead of using westly's use dawn dish washing liquid. I use the powerplus. It's cheaper and it actually takes all the grease off your tires without making them turn brown. You can also do your engin bay with it. Just put it in a bucket and fill up and use a wash mit for tires and engine only. If you use the westly's too much it can brown you tires. Also we have this blue silicon stuff up called cover all. If you put it on it stays and as long as it doesn't rain the next time you clean the car you just take a towel and wipe it back to a shine or at least new tire look. Oh and westly's is a good product but that's what i learned after using it for a few years.
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