"Permanent" Tire Dressing

jplev · 12-26-2011, 08:32 AM

I was doing a search for permanent tire dressing. It seems there are a number of products that will last 3-6 months. Anyone have any experience with these products, recommendations for which is best for the money?

Blubaron79 · 12-26-2011, 09:41 AM

Never knew they existed.

xG35c · 12-26-2011, 10:18 AM

One rainy day of driving and every product I've tried is gone and usually replaced by a brownish film which looks worse than an untreated tire.
If you find something that works, let us know!

nbkkvv5 · 12-26-2011, 10:23 AM

Post up in the Wash,Wax, Detailing forum. Someone should be able to answer your question there:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=13

hipnotic · 12-26-2011, 10:31 AM

never heard of this

PINeely · 12-26-2011, 11:09 AM

Tuf Shine is good according to the reviews. I use Dodo Juice tyromania which is more like a black carnauba for tires and lasts a couple of weeks. It makes a semi-matte new tire finish. Not shiny but it keeps them from turning brown.

avocet · 12-26-2011, 01:17 PM

Kid i went to high school with painted his tires on his chevy vega with rattle can gloss black. Worked great! All his back windows were spray painted black from the inside for tint, too!!! Lololol

Miami · 12-27-2011, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Miami

TUF SHINE Tire Appearance Kit from the guys at DI

might have to apply more than one coat to get that shine you want but its pretty permanent.

kept the matte look on my E92 for about 7 months. only reason it came off is cus i took it off to apply a new coat.

http://www.detailedimage.com/TUF-SHI...ance-Kit-P545/

Envious Eric · 12-27-2011, 11:58 PM

tuf-shine!
two coats
make sure tire is completely dry otherwise you will get cracking and spotting from the sealant
the applicator is pretty sweet as well! it will become hard after you use it an dit dries, but massage it and it will break up and you will be able to use it again (or even rinse it if you want after using)

kamilS · 12-28-2011, 12:07 AM

dodo juice dressing or meguiars endurance tire gel. apply two even coats, should last a few weeks even with rain. there's no product that will last months. i wish.

Miami · 12-28-2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kamilS

dodo juice dressing or meguiars endurance tire gel. apply two even coats, should last a few weeks even with rain. there's no product that will last months. i wish.

false. tuf shine will.

zachar3 · 12-28-2011, 12:15 AM

I use tuf shine. Its not permanent at all but last significantly longer and is much better looking than other tire shines.

kamilS · 12-28-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Miami

false. tuf shine will.

have been working on cars for a while but never tried this product maybe i should give it a try. most products claim to be water resistant but once they come in contact with water (during rain or car wash) they will get dilluted and the chemicals loose their durability.

kamilS · 12-28-2011, 12:25 AM

just looked up tuf shine at detailed image, at first i thought you guys were talking about the stuff call tuff shine or w.e. form autozone. im ordering it as we speak, will give it a shot on my next customers car

Miami · 12-28-2011, 03:06 AM

yeah it works great, just make sure to read and follow the instructions very carefully, prep is key for this product.

electricjet · 12-31-2011, 09:16 PM

... greetings ... i tried multiple products and only one made the top ... TUF SHINE Tire Clear-coat

... check "my Garage" for pictures (2coats .. 2months!)

Detailed Image has it on sale

Detailed Image · 01-02-2012, 10:56 AM

I would highly recommend the TUF SHINE Tire Appearance Kit, which cleans the tire first and then provides a semi-permanent clear coat to the tires that looks great. It provides an amazing shine and easily lasts longer than anything else I've used. Here are two great articles talking about this product:
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...ire-shine-kit/
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...tuf-shine-inc/

Great video of how to best use it here:
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...-how-to-video/

Let me know if you have any other questions please let me know.

Greg @ DI

D_o_S · 01-04-2012, 11:13 AM

I use Meg's endurance tire gel... if you're looking for shine, then it wont last more than 1 rain day. If you're looking for your tires to look black, then it lasts a month, maybe 2.

THE TECH · 01-04-2012, 11:48 AM

Gonna have to find that Tuf Shine somewhere.

electricjet · 01-04-2012, 03:09 PM

... detailed image ... talk to greg

zanth119 · 01-04-2012, 04:12 PM

I've had good results with 2-3 coats Pinnacle Black Onyx Gel, though doesn't last for months on end...

Greg Nichols · 01-04-2012, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Detailed Image

I would highly recommend the TUF SHINE Tire Appearance Kit, which cleans the tire first and then provides a semi-permanent clear coat to the tires that looks great. It provides an amazing shine and easily lasts longer than anything else I've used. Here are two great articles talking about this product:
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...ire-shine-kit/
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...tuf-shine-inc/

Great video of how to best use it here:
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...-how-to-video/

Let me know if you have any other questions please let me know.

Greg @ DI

I can personally say that tuf Shine is amazing. Some other products mentioned are nice for a temp look, and if you like the super shiny tires.

Tuf shine has lasted for years on my car, while the shine will matte out in few months the protection is not gone! Have you ever had the brown nasty tires? Well that is likely old silcone based dressings that if you don't stop using or clean off will sling onto your paint creating a larger mess.

here is another article I created on the product. http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...tuf-shine-inc/
Its a great product but its NOT the end all be all tire dressing some think it is (they think they will never have to dress the tires again?) but the shine last months and you can boost the shine by simply adding more dressing, you won't ever have to do the prep cleaning again.

Cheers,
GREG

12-26-2011, 08:32 AM	#1
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PINeely Lieutenant Colonel 1086 Rep 1,912 Posts Drives: 2013 535i, 2015 Tundra 1794 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jackson, MS iTrader: (2)	Tuf Shine is good according to the reviews. I use Dodo Juice tyromania which is more like a black carnauba for tires and lasts a couple of weeks. It makes a semi-matte new tire finish. Not shiny but it keeps them from turning brown.
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Envious Eric Banned 37 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	tuf-shine! two coats make sure tire is completely dry otherwise you will get cracking and spotting from the sealant the applicator is pretty sweet as well! it will become hard after you use it an dit dries, but massage it and it will break up and you will be able to use it again (or even rinse it if you want after using)
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kamilS Banned 0 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2008 135i, 2002 e46, 2008 EX35 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	dodo juice dressing or meguiars endurance tire gel. apply two even coats, should last a few weeks even with rain. there's no product that will last months. i wish.
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zachar3 Captain 68 Rep 680 Posts Drives: e92 328i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: At your girl's house iTrader: (1)	I use tuf shine. Its not permanent at all but last significantly longer and is much better looking than other tire shines.
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kamilS Banned 0 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2008 135i, 2002 e46, 2008 EX35 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	just looked up tuf shine at detailed image, at first i thought you guys were talking about the stuff call tuff shine or w.e. form autozone. im ordering it as we speak, will give it a shot on my next customers car
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Detailed Image 360 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: Detailed by Detailed Image Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (5)	I would highly recommend the TUF SHINE Tire Appearance Kit, which cleans the tire first and then provides a semi-permanent clear coat to the tires that looks great. It provides an amazing shine and easily lasts longer than anything else I've used. Here are two great articles talking about this product: http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...ire-shine-kit/ http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...tuf-shine-inc/ Great video of how to best use it here: http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...-how-to-video/ Let me know if you have any other questions please let me know. Greg @ DI
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D_o_S LCI'd 257 Rep 819 Posts Drives: 335i LCI Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Home iTrader: (1)	I use Meg's endurance tire gel... if you're looking for shine, then it wont last more than 1 rain day. If you're looking for your tires to look black, then it lasts a month, maybe 2.
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