Faded tyres

davidcarp · 2nd September 2011, 17:52

What is the best product on the market for bright black looking tyres? I've tried spray but it soon fades. Thankyou.

rovexCDTi · 2nd September 2011, 19:10

Meguires Endurance Tyre gel. Lasts for weeks and makes them glossy and black.

windrush · 2nd September 2011, 19:20

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Originally Posted by rovexCDTi

Meguires Endurance Tyre gel. Lasts for weeks and makes them glossy and black.

I will second that

Tatts · 2nd September 2011, 20:28

I'll third it.

Apply sparingly though. I use an old sponge, one of those kitchen pots & pan things

James_Death · 12th September 2011, 20:38

Lots out there and i have tested a few on detailing world.
Endurance is popular cheap little needed but does attract sand etc well it sticks to it a good deal.

Most will last week to 2 week, can last longer on undriven wheels but you would be needing to do the driven wheels anyway.

Testing finds the driven wheels fade fastest and the actual side wall pattern affects the look greatly.

I think my next will be a bulk 5lt of Autoglym #5.

Best longevity will be from cleaning the side walls for best clean dry base... use APC or a degreaser.

rovexCDTi · 12th September 2011, 20:42

You really need to put it on VERY thinly. If you do that it wont attract dust etc

If the tyres need a bit of a replenishing then put it on thickly overnight, then remove as such as you can the next day with a sponge. A bottle could last years.

James_Death · 15th September 2011, 09:55

The Bottle Certainly can last a fair while.
Currently have...

Meguiars Endurane
Autoglym Tyre Dressing
Mer Tyre Dressing
Car Plan Tyre Slick
Chemical Guys New look Gel
Carplan complete trim and bumper shine, can be used on side walls
CarPro Perl can be diluted for tyre walls also.

LEO · 15th September 2011, 23:01

Many years ago at a talk given by a representative of a major tyre manufacturer, we were advised not to bother with any of the tyre dressings and simply apply ordinary black shoe polish using brushes. I followed his advice and have used it for 26 years on my Rover P4. There is no mess, it's cheap and after a couple of polishes you get a good shine.

rovexCDTi · 16th September 2011, 06:48

Yeah that works to, although it doesnt give the gloss some people desire.

James_Death · 20th September 2011, 11:46

Some prefer gloss some matt and there are products that cater for all.

The modern products are a lot better and safer and a lot are water based now...

2nd September 2011, 17:52	#1
davidcarp Gets stuck in Rover 75 Classic CDT SE Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 579 Thanks: 285 Thanked 131 Times in 75 Posts	Faded tyres What is the best product on the market for bright black looking tyres? I've tried spray but it soon fades. Thankyou.

2nd September 2011, 19:10	#2
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	Meguires Endurance Tyre gel. Lasts for weeks and makes them glossy and black. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

2nd September 2011, 20:28	#4
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	I'll third it. Apply sparingly though. I use an old sponge, one of those kitchen pots & pan things __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

12th September 2011, 20:42	#6
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	You really need to put it on VERY thinly. If you do that it wont attract dust etc If the tyres need a bit of a replenishing then put it on thickly overnight, then remove as such as you can the next day with a sponge. A bottle could last years. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

16th September 2011, 06:48	#9
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	Yeah that works to, although it doesnt give the gloss some people desire. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

12th September 2011, 20:38	#5
James_Death Gets stuck in EX.2001 Rover 75 Conn SE 2.0, CDT,155 Brake, BRG Join Date: May 2010 Location: Doncaster Posts: 733 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Lots out there and i have tested a few on detailing world. Endurance is popular cheap little needed but does attract sand etc well it sticks to it a good deal. Most will last week to 2 week, can last longer on undriven wheels but you would be needing to do the driven wheels anyway. Testing finds the driven wheels fade fastest and the actual side wall pattern affects the look greatly. I think my next will be a bulk 5lt of Autoglym #5. Best longevity will be from cleaning the side walls for best clean dry base... use APC or a degreaser. Last edited by James_Death; 12th September 2011 at 20:41..

15th September 2011, 09:55	#7
James_Death Gets stuck in EX.2001 Rover 75 Conn SE 2.0, CDT,155 Brake, BRG Join Date: May 2010 Location: Doncaster Posts: 733 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	The Bottle Certainly can last a fair while. Currently have... Meguiars Endurane Autoglym Tyre Dressing Mer Tyre Dressing Car Plan Tyre Slick Chemical Guys New look Gel Carplan complete trim and bumper shine, can be used on side walls CarPro Perl can be diluted for tyre walls also.

15th September 2011, 23:01	#8
LEO Newbie Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 Litre V6 Automatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bedford Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Many years ago at a talk given by a representative of a major tyre manufacturer, we were advised not to bother with any of the tyre dressings and simply apply ordinary black shoe polish using brushes. I followed his advice and have used it for 26 years on my Rover P4. There is no mess, it's cheap and after a couple of polishes you get a good shine.

20th September 2011, 11:46	#10
James_Death Gets stuck in EX.2001 Rover 75 Conn SE 2.0, CDT,155 Brake, BRG Join Date: May 2010 Location: Doncaster Posts: 733 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Some prefer gloss some matt and there are products that cater for all. The modern products are a lot better and safer and a lot are water based now...