I've been using Meguiar's Endurance (purple) for about a year now and have generally been pleased with it. However, the last time I used it we had a dry spell so it was on the tires for several weeks with no water to wash anything off. By the time I got around to washing the tires, it had collected so much dust that it had to be scraped off the tires in places. Washing was much harder than usual. It was still nicely black though. I like the really glossy look and to get this still requires that I use a lot of dressing which still results in excess getting flung off the tires onto the body. I'm thinking of switching to something easier to wash off. I know silicones are bad, but after washing these tires, I decided to use Armor All on them. At least it won't leave oily spots all over the body. At least the spots washed off w/o any problems.

 

I prefer the look of the Zaino Z-16 on the tires.

 

I wondered about this too because it wouldn't get flung off. I tried a little bit on an old tire and it seemed to soak right into the rubber and left nothing on the surface at all. I got the same results with motor oil. I guess that's why they say to keep these away from your tires, because they soak in and can damage the rubber.

 

WOW, some of you guys must love that extremely glossy look!

I currently use VinylX by Lexol. I have used the Endurance and 303 Protectant (another good product) but not the Zaino (although I've seen it in use and it looks good).

I highly recommend using a sponge as an applicator. If using Endurance, just follow the directions and you won't get any slinging. The stuff needs to dry a short while before you drive. A little attention to detail and the foam or sponge applicator and you won't have any globs stuck on the tire. Using the sponge or foam dressing applicator make one thorogh pass on each tire. Add a bit of Endurance before each tire so they are coated evenly. Let sit for 10-20 minutes and wipe them down again w/o using anymore Endurance (unless the applicator gets dry, or you want that super glossy look) and you'll have a smooth, even application that won't sling at all. I prefer the "new" tire look rather than the bacon grease look.

I use the same technique with the liquid protectants. 303 and VinylX both have chemicals that replace the ones that evaporate and/or decompose in the tire, essentially rejuvenating them. Both are durable, and I only need to touch them up after a wash (spritz of diluted Simple green and pressure wash or hose end sprayer).

I'm completely convinced the silicone products are bad. Armor All, Eagle One, STP, etc., almost all of these are silicone based and do nothing to actually protect (IMHO).




Jeff

 

Megiurs endurance will fly off
turtle wax also flies off

the only Tire wax i have seen yet with 0 fly off is mothers california gold duration. But it doesn't offer a high shine.

The basic rule of thumb is the higher the shine the more silicone in the product and the more fly off. The lower the shine the better it will stick to the wheel. Car dealerships tend to like a real high shine. The down fall is that some of these products that have a high shine and stay on the tire real well do not have uv inhibitors and may actual eat into the tire over time, thats how they acomplish a high shine with little fly off.

Try mothers back to black on the tires. thats what i use for the new tire wet look.

 

I do the same, every day after aplaid. I wipe off the dust and excess.

 

I just put mine on in the evening and let it sit over night and I'm spot free

 

Armor All will eventually begin to dry rot your tires, turning them brownish.