scootertrash19

Adams VRT

speedraider

same here

Emfuser

Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel

It's more enviro-friendly and doesn't contain VOCs or petroleum distillates, which tend to prematurely age the surface of tires. I'd post a link were it not for the absurd rules about posting links to commercial websites. Suffice to say you can find it at several detailing supply retailers.

BILLD518

55 years ago when my dad owned a gas station (there may a few on here that don't know what that is/was) he mixed sugar and water to make the tires black, and shine.
However I wouldn't recommend it.

last901

I've had very good results with 3M Tire and Rubber dressing. Especially when sprayed on to an applicator before dressing the tire. For best results it's best to let it set a while and then buff it with a rag or a towel.

Looks very natural. And it's pretty inexpensive.

surburban99

Zaino all the way!!

Stogie Lover

The Zaino Z-16 stuff is awesome. Easy application. Nice result.

C7Joy

Yes, I use the sponge method too. The stuff stays nice and wet-looking on the tires and never spatters anywhere.

jackhall99

I don't use any of it.

RAT

I found that Adams VRT gives me the look I want. Nothing comes off and stays on after multiple washes. Zaino Z-16 would be my second choice. Looks good but it did sling a little on my quarters.

Either one of the above works very well.

usraptor

Nothing. The sidewalls are so short, why bother. I spend more time making sure the chrome rims are clean and shinny.

greengo

Zaino first and if thats not available Stoner

DASHZNT

Zaino for me, it does ALOT more than shine and best of all, it stays put and dries to a natural shine!

GSRANDY

303 Aerospace Protectant.

No sling and a nice satin appearance.

Works great on all black plastic trim pieces as well.

Regards,

GSRANDY

BadAV

I've been using the same bottle of Meguiars Hot Shine for about 3 years now and I've got 4 vehicles. I don't care for the super shiny look so I apply the tire dressing to a tire sponge and wipe it on sparingly. It makes the tires black (I hate brown tires!) and does not sling off. The tire sponge goes into a ziplock bag so that it doesn't dry out.

Dave Tracy

I saw a program on a Calif. detail shop. They used motor oil. On the Paint Forum, a concern was mentioned that tire materials can be absorbed on the underside of the wheel well and cause paint damage like the A/C compressor oil on the C2s. As a result, I don't use anything on the tires.

Raazor

i'll try that Z16.

Racer

Every time one of these threads is posted, some people assume it means you are talking about SHINY, super glossy tires, dressing your tires doesn't necessarily mean that.

Really??? prematurely age tires that wear out in 15,000-25,000 miles?? NEVER EVER seen it.

They may be short but they sure can get ugly, tire dressing (of some sort) is definitely needed for them.

There are a lot of options other than Zaino that are as good or better for much, much cheaper.

That makes no sense, the underside of the wheelwell is a plastic liner, not even painted, I wouldn't believe everything you watch on TV.

Raazor

More info oh Wise one!!

Glennm27

The OP seemed disappointed that when he wiped off the excess dressing he lost the "glossy shine". That's probably why he assumed that..