What do you guys use for tire shine?

[RamFan]

I currently use Meguiers Hot Shine Foam for ease of use and high shine.

BUT it doesn’t last long. Looking for an aerosol as I refuse to use a sponge or something similiar. It’s easy on cars but these huge tires would be a PITA.

TIA!!

Chris

 

[RHOfan]

Currently using Meguires Tire Foam. Cheap at Walmart & super easy…cleans & adds some shine (you control shine level with how much you apply).

It’s great for pavement princesses, but attracts dust off-road.

Better options for off-road vehicles exist, but I’ve yet to find a good “cost-to-ease of use-to-results” product that I can recommend.

 

[MattH89]

I currently use Meguiers Hot Shine Foam for ease of use and high shine.

BUT it doesn’t last long. Looking for an aerosol as I refuse to use a sponge or something similiar. It’s easy on cars but these huge tires would be a PITA.

TIA!!

Chris

Your requirements don't intersect.

 

[RamFan]

A guy I used to know used Stoner Tire shine on his H1 but don’t know if it lasted either.

 

[RamFan]

Your requirements don't intersect.

Meaning no such beast?

 

[MattH89]

Meaning no such beast?

Not that I am aware of. The trade off for spray-on is lack of lasting power.

I would respectfully push back a little on the PITA comment. With a decently sized applicator block I can't imagine spending more than 30 seconds per tire.

I've always personally found cleaning up the overspray from the aerosol to actually take longer.

 

[Eighty]

Not that I am aware of. The trade off for spray-on is lack of lasting power.

I would respectfully push back a little on the PITA comment. With a decently sized applicator block I can't imagine spending more than 30 seconds per tire.

I've always personally found cleaning up the overspray from the aerosol to actually take longer.

With all the dad-gum raised lettering and sidewall treads, I’ll take the “over” on that. I use a spray-on product, and it takes me longer than 30 seconds just to spray it.
I’d say more like 5 minutes per tire if you’re using an applicator and actually trying to do a decent job.

 

[Irongoats]

I don't do squat to my tires anymore just let it be except to clean of course.

 

[RamFan]

I don't do squat to my tires anymore just let it be except to clean of course.

Yeah, I used to polish clean sidewalls(no dressing) on my cars but darn it, it’s addictive to have shiny tires once you have them

Chris

 

[MattH89]

With all the dad-gum raised lettering and sidewall treads, I’ll take the “over” on that. I use a spray-on product, and it takes me longer than 30 seconds just to spray it.
I’d say more like 5 minutes per tire if you’re using an applicator and actually trying to do a decent job.

Now I've gotta time it. The stakes have never been higher

 

[RamFan]

Not that I am aware of. The trade off for spray-on is lack of lasting power.

I would respectfully push back a little on the PITA comment. With a decently sized applicator block I can't imagine spending more than 30 seconds per tire.

I've always personally found cleaning up the overspray from the aerosol to actually take longer.

I will say the product I use now…actually has very little if any if I wait an hour. That’s appealing especially with all the nooks and crannies on these tires. But, it just doesn’t last.

Guess I have what I have and just need to accept it.

Chris

 

[Frenzy]

Hate shine...I use JaxWax HD Wheel and Tire. Cleams the wheels and tire but negates the shine

 

[Banger]

I don't do squat to my tires anymore just let it be except to clean of course.

Ditto here, man!! Can't keep them clean this time of year anyway!!

 

[rjb0388]

None! I don't shine tires. It just ends up all over the side of the truck.
Factory Beadlock capable wheels are cleaned regularly with soap and water and set of wheel detail brushes.

 

[Eighty]

I forget the name of the spray I used before, but it’s not available at my local Autozone anymore. So I bought a couple cans of Griot’s Garage Black Shine, and I am thoroughly unimpressed. It doesn’t shine as well, and I now have a layer of crud on the tires that will take some elbow grease to remove.
I know a guy who swears by WD-40 on his TRX tires. I’ve always considered that to be a no-no (it’s a solvent, which seems counterintuitive to put on a tire). But since my tires have 45k miles and need replacing very soon, I might give it a try on the next wash.

 

[Silverbullet]

I use Adams ceramic tire dressing. You have to put it on with applicator pad but it lasts a long time. Clean them with p and s brake buster and apply Adams before I am done for the night. Next day dry and medium shine.

 

[MattH89]

I use Adams ceramic tire dressing. You have to put it on with applicator pad but it lasts a long time. Clean them with p and s brake buster and apply Adams before I am done for the night. Next day dry and medium shine.

Is this the graphene one? I like that product too.

Adams are relatively expensive, but they're very solid across the lineup and easy to use for the hobbyist. I used to do product testing for them way back in the day.

 

[Silverbullet]

Yes not ceramic it is Graphene.

 

[truckguy]

My current truck I use the graphene turtle wax tire shine. Can’t remember the actual name. Spray on and use an applicator to even it out. It leaves a matte luster and lasts several weeks.

 

[IdealRace]

Griot's Ceramic Tire Shine. IF I do it - this is what I use.