Here is my personal take... and most people will disagree....

I read posts all of the time about people who coat their tires with all kinds of stuff. They are usually asking about stronger chemicals to clean their tires. I think people just cake way too much junk onto their tires (I've never experienced "tire sling... I just have to think tons of product has to be slathered on a tire to get this).

A _clean_ tire needs very little product to look good. Again, the key is to start with a tire that does not already have tons of crap all over it. Once this is achieved I like to use something light, like VinylX or a 303 Aerospace Protectant. I've also recently used Supreme Shine and like it. I'm sure HD would be the same. I spray some on a foam applicator and then wipe it onto the tire. This insures a light coating on the tire. Nothing even close to something that would sling off a tire.

Tires are designed to omit protectors that filter out UV and ozone and offer natural protection against cracking. Using a light application ensures that the tire can be cleaned easily using something like water and car wash soap or APC. This also means that the tire is not stripped of all treatment the next go around.

 

This is spot on. Glad you like the Natural/Supreme shine as well. No one seemed to pick up on it when I posted it. I never get sling either and light but thorough coats ensure protection and a nice shine.

 

I really like the spray on the bottle (odd). It sprays out a nice fine, almost mist. The makes it easy to use just a little of the product and I find that it goes a long way. I bought two bottles and have not gone through one yet. I'd say I've used it inside and out on 6-7 cars already.

 

Yeah... it's a great product. Esp for an OTC, which is what I am limited to while I live at home and am in college

 

I've used the Lexol VinylX for years, both on the interior trim and tires, with great results. It both cleans and protects so I don't need a special cleaner for most interior cleaning. Doesn't get very shiny unless you apply several coats and best applied on some sort of applicator rather than spraying.

Have used the 303 Aerospace Protectant and Stoners More-shine-less-time, but keep coming back to the VinylX. (will need to try the Supreme Shine too).

 

Does anyone know what Hyper Dressing will do for your frame and things like that? Mines kindof dull right now and I want to know what this will do for it. Thanks

 

I use this. Quick and easy.

 

My over the counter product of choice would be Stoner's More Shine. For a while my go to product was Hyperdressing. I still use it occasionally but I got tired of having to clean my wheels after I applied the Hyperdressing. I tried Optimum Opti Bond. It's considered a Gel but is more of a cream. I put it on a foam tire applicator and spread it around and it gives me the best look out of anything I've tried. This is obviously personal preference. I like a nice dark, rich, matte look and this is what it gives me. Optimum also has a Tire Shine for a shinier look. I haven't tried it (yet) but it looked fantastic on everything I've seen it on.

http://www.obsessivedetail.com/Optimum.html

 

will make it look like new, just clean it up a bit first then spray it on, let it sit a bit and wipe off excess. i also do this on the engine

 

that looks good dude

 

youd **** a brick if you saw it before, again this was all done with very minimal effort by me, only scrubbing the power steering reservoir with apc, misting the entire engine bay with apc hosing it off carefully then mist with HD wait and wipe off excess

 

It's true.
Over the years I have tried many products but after the first application nothing goes on easier, looks better (if you like deep black matte finish) or last longer. I mix it 1:1 and also use it on the wheel wells and after a few days of rain it's still there...it even makes cleaning the tires easier when they do get dirty. After the first application very little goes a long way.

My biggest problem is applicator pads. I have the Cooper Zeons and the sidewall is pretty aggressive. Applicators tear up quickly including the eagle one tire swipes (they dont make them like they used to).
Im considering some variation of a paint brush.

 

I have the same tires. I've been using the 4" Foam Tire Dressing Applicators that Justin sells. It's been holding up great for me. Now when I had my Mickey Thompson MTZs, I HAD to use a spray like HD because those sidewalls were impossible to spread anything on.

 

Good looking out.

 

I use some stuff from a company called Dry Wash n Guard. It doesn't make the tires shine, just real black and it doesn't collect dust. It's available on the internet. They make other products that I use also. All are a bit pricey, but do a very good job.