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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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I use the Meguiars, but not the sprays or the spray cans...

Only the thick gel they have.
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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Meguiars NXT Generation Insane Shine



Put it on a tire with a smoother sidewall and you can almost see yourself in it.
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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Someone mentioned that tire shine leaves a horrible residue after a while. That is why I take my wheels off the car about every 3rd wash and clean them inside and out. When you lay the tire on the ground, it's much easier to clean face up. This allows you to get all that grime (residue) off for a better and longer lasting tire shine. More than likely, all tire shines are just about the same when it comes to ingredients. Yea, it probably differs a little, but the quality all depends on how clean the surface is that you are applying it to. The cleaner the tire, the better the shine.


I use Black Magic foaming spray and I spray it right onto a damp household sponge and apply it that way. My tires usually look black as night, that is unless I am taking a break from my normal routine.
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by GoFast908Z
try this to eliminate overspray:

http://www.superiorcarcare.net/wheelshield.html

There are many different kinds of these out there. Just do some searching, they have them for every size out there, up to 28"

Haha, I came up with a similar idea when I was 16. Only I just cut a piece of cardboard out to size. I cant believe people pay for that
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 02:21 AM
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I use an Eagle One Tire shine applicator and Meguiar's Gold class endurance tire gel. I've never seen tires that shined more than mine
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 07:23 AM
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Has anyone tried 303 protectant---I have been using it and it stays nice and is not too greasy looking
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 07:43 AM
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I use the Eagle One Wet Tire Shine with the foam applicators. the only stuff I'll use
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 09:36 AM
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Zaino is great in my opinion.....nice dark shine without the greasy look. Lasts quite awhile as well.
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001somws.6
Meguiars hot tire shine with the eagleone applicator.
Same here.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Aceldama
My favorite so far is Turtle Wax Tire Wax.
Thats what I have been using for a year now, but they quit selling it here in houston(atleast I cannot find it anymore). I have yet to find a tire shine that looked that wet and didnt fling off.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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I like the nxt Generation Insane Shine, i like the shiny look
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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Meguiar's HyperDressing.. cut 1:1

i've tried many others, but that is what I always end up coming back to ..
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:27 AM
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This isn't really what you are asking for, but I use GM tire foam. Since I personally don't like the super 'wet' look, I use the GM stuff because it brings out the natural dark black in the tire and it lasts very nicely between washes.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 02:40 AM
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i know a guy with a 350z that uses Meguiar's....most shine i have ever seen out of wheels
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 08:19 AM
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^ Now why would he put tire shine on his wheels?

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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:51 AM
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I have you ALL beat.















































Wake up on a saturday morning.. roll over and kiss your wife good morning.. Tell her you love her. Maybe throw some coffee on (or even make her happy and have sex with her) and then ask her if she would please wash your car and do the tires..

At this rate.. who cares what she uses.. as long as she does it.. THANK GOD MY WIFE LIKES TO WASH MY CAR FOR ME. She is more meticulous then I AM!

lol
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by SsycoticSS
I have you ALL beat.















































Wake up on a saturday morning.. roll over and kiss your wife good morning.. Tell her you love her. Maybe throw some coffee on (or even make her happy and have sex with her) and then ask her if she would please wash your car and do the tires..

At this rate.. who cares what she uses.. as long as she does it.. THANK GOD MY WIFE LIKES TO WASH MY CAR FOR ME. She is more meticulous then I AM!

lol

sounds like quite a nice life!!
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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^ Lmao
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