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vance836 · 08-12-2008, 01:06 PM

Hey, Everyone!

I was wondering that when you detail a car yourselves, what kind of tire shine do you use? Here in Atlanta, we have car washes/detailers all over the place that charge around $20.00 for full exterior wash plus vaccuumed interior. However, the tire shine they use, the shine tends to disappear after only a day or two. Ever notice how when you purchase a new car and the dealership washes the car before you take ownership, the tire shine is immaculate and lasts a good bit longer? Looking to find a longer lasting shine. What do you guys recommend?

BlackCherry06 · 08-12-2008, 01:38 PM

Black Magic Tire Shine Gel

Iluv2zmzm · 08-12-2008, 01:39 PM

netmonk · 08-12-2008, 01:43 PM

As much as people on here hate Armor all, their gel tire shiner is awesome! I've used shine from eagle one, lasted a day or so, never bought it again. However, eagle's tire/rim foam spray cleaner is the best I've tested. You can really see the dirt come off your tires.

blue06mazda6 · 08-12-2008, 03:12 PM

I've also been using Black Magic tire gel.
The shine will last a long time even with driving in the rain.
Also it don't spin off a lot.

DennisW · 08-12-2008, 03:30 PM

QUOTE (blue06mazda6 @ Aug 12 2008, 02:12 PM)

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I've also been using Black Magic tire gel.
The shine will last a long time even with driving in the rain.
Also it don't spin off a lot.[/b]

Anyone have the problem of the stuff splattering all over the sides of the car when you drive it? My dealer is nice enough to wash the car when I bring it in for anything and they used to put tire shine on as well, but by the time I got home the stuff was all down the sides of the car and I ended up washing it all over again. I don't know what they used, neither did the guys washing the cars but they were nice enough not to use it on my tires anymore.

brianj320 · 08-12-2008, 03:31 PM

i use Black Magic Tire Shine spray, not the gel. works great for me and the shine certainly lasts.

^ they must have used a spray and just soaked each tire with it, more than the recommended number of sprays it tells ya to use. that's my guess anyway.

DennisW · 08-12-2008, 04:13 PM

QUOTE (mazda6_driver @ Aug 12 2008, 02:31 PM)

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i use Black Magic Tire Shine spray, not the gel. works great for me and the shine certainly lasts.

^ they must have used a spray and just soaked each tire with it, more than the recommended number of sprays it tells ya to use. that's my guess anyway.[/b]

they put it on with an applicator that looks sorta like a paintbrush handle with a rag tied to the end of it, not a spray. Dealer buys the stuff in bulk, no brand name on the containers.

HighSpeed6 · 08-12-2008, 04:46 PM

I use a towel to apply it. I spray some on the towel and then wipe the tire down. Doesn't spray off if you let it sit for more than 15 minutes.

vance836 · 08-17-2008, 12:09 AM

Thanks for the help guys. Looks like a tire gel and then let it sit for awhile to avoid splattering all over the side of the car.

QUOTE (HighSpeed6 @ Aug 12 2008, 04:46 PM)

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I use a towel to apply it. I spray some on the towel and then wipe the tire down. Doesn't spray off if you let it sit for more than 15 minutes.[/b]

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brianj320 Drivers License Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Jersey Posts: 94 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	i use Black Magic Tire Shine spray, not the gel. works great for me and the shine certainly lasts. ^ they must have used a spray and just soaked each tire with it, more than the recommended number of sprays it tells ya to use. that's my guess anyway. __________________ 2008 Onyx Black Mazda6 S GT Mods/Additions: window rain guards (AVS), roof wind deflector, CX-7 antenna, zoom-zoom decal, "Mazda" seatbelt pads, dealership sticker removed, front "Mazda" license plate frame, blue LED interior and door lights - little bit at a time

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vance836 Drivers License Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey, Everyone! I was wondering that when you detail a car yourselves, what kind of tire shine do you use? Here in Atlanta, we have car washes/detailers all over the place that charge around $20.00 for full exterior wash plus vaccuumed interior. However, the tire shine they use, the shine tends to disappear after only a day or two. Ever notice how when you purchase a new car and the dealership washes the car before you take ownership, the tire shine is immaculate and lasts a good bit longer? Looking to find a longer lasting shine. What do you guys recommend?

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HighSpeed6 Mazda Guru Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Monroe Township, NJ Posts: 3,179 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I use a towel to apply it. I spray some on the towel and then wipe the tire down. Doesn't spray off if you let it sit for more than 15 minutes. __________________ \|05' Steel Grey 6s MTX Hatch.\|206HP\|\|204TQ\|14.923 @ 94.31\|