Good tyre dressing

[8bit]

I'm about to have my wheels powdercoated gloss black. One thing that bugs me is seeing a car with glossy black wheels and dirty/faded grey/brown tyres. I think it's some Meguiar's product I use just now, it's not bad if you use a couple of coats but it doesn't last that well and the finish isn't tremendous so on the lookout for something better. I guess I may also not be cleaning the tyres properly in the first place so any tips there are welcome too...

[squareflops]

Valetpro Black to the Future

Re washing the tyres I use the mitt I use as part of the wheel cleaning process; assuming the tyres aren't too muddy.

[redandwhite]

I use Megs tyre gel - gives a good finish IMHO - haven't really tried any others though. I do clean the tyre sidewall as part of the cleaning process (as above) too

[SAS Tom]

I like both the meguiars endurance gel and sonax tyre gel, they both seem similar to me.

[InitialDave]

My favourite is Armor All aerosol foam. I normally use Meguiar's products, and frankly I think most AA products are rubbish, but the tyre foam gives a really nice finish.

[Summit_Detailing]

For durability Gtechniq T1 or Gyeon Q2 Tire is what you need.

As with lots of things, prep is key, a form of All Purpose Cleaner (APC) and a tyre brush to scrub the sidewall will ensure all the ingrained dirt is removed.

cheers

Chris

[scratcher_]

Summit_Detailing said:

As with lots of things, prep is key, a form of All Purpose Cleaner (APC) and a tyre brush to scrub the sidewall will ensure all the ingrained dirt is removed.

As Chris said, preparation is key.

For dressing, I love ODK Attire.
A nice natural look and a long lasting finish.
Like Gyeon Tire but it lasts longer

[8bit]

Thanks all. I think it is the Megs endurance I've been using lately but it doesn't look to me like it'd look good nice and dark against a black wheel and I don't find it lasts that well, hence the reason for looking elsewhere. I'll look at some of the other suggestions, cheers.

[Gio G]

As said before, make sure wheels are cleaned and dried out well before applying dressing. Two products I use, that seems to last well..

Auto finesse - Satin, keep adding layers to the look you want
Zaino Z16, used this for a number of years, very effective

I find the Megs Endurance products do not last that long and get the most sling...

G