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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #15 on: August 27, 2009, 12:57:07 pm »
....

Marinated Dog's Piss.

NOW will people believe I'm not a detailer!? :evilgrin: :grin:

Actually [pronounced: "Ecktooelly" in posh accent], I might try some tyre shine occasionally when my new OZ LeggyRita's arrive. But I'll want something which lasts longer than 3 days!

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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #16 on: August 27, 2009, 03:55:08 pm »
Thank you everyone for your suggestions. 

Got some Meguiars...will give that a try this weekend and see how that works out!  :happy2:

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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #17 on: August 27, 2009, 06:18:57 pm »
Chemical Guys new look trim gel. I've tried them all over the years, and this one is superb!  :happy2:

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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #18 on: August 27, 2009, 06:34:38 pm »
Well I've always sworn by AG silicone gel or 'bumper care' but I bought some the megs stuff today so I will report back

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halfrauds are still doing the buy 2 get one free on all cleaning products so the third and cheapest item is free

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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #19 on: August 27, 2009, 07:57:22 pm »
Zaino Z16 Tyre Gloss  :happy2:

Silicone is bad for the rubber on your tyres, and makes them go brown over time as well as drying them out.


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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #20 on: August 27, 2009, 08:47:18 pm »

Zaino Z16 Tyre Gloss  :happy2:

Silicone is bad for the rubber on your tyres, and makes them go brown over time as well as drying them out.


....Does a Z16 coating last a while?

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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #21 on: August 27, 2009, 10:10:30 pm »
Thank you everyone for your suggestions. 

Got some Meguiars...will give that a try this weekend and see how that works out!  :happy2:

I use Megs tyre gel spray looks good doesn't last for a while though.

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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #22 on: August 27, 2009, 10:25:34 pm »
Verdin you're right on the silicone score. Siicone is just bad news all round for a detailer.


Also it's worth noting there are two meguairs being spoken of in this thread.

1. Meg's endurance tyre gel - in my opinion the better one. It's in a bottle with a flip cap for application with a brush or sponge applicator. It's purple and last quite a while

2. Meg's hot shine tyre gel. I think it's stillcalled that. It's in a spray bottle and it's a clear liquid. It does look quite similar to the above when applied but doesn't last half as long.

There both available from halfrauds too. Hope this help. And sorry to those who think this Is stating the obvious. I don't wanna teach granny to suck eggs ;)

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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #23 on: August 27, 2009, 10:30:29 pm »
^^^^
That's more helpful than just reading which dog piss people use :happy2:

I'll try Meg's Endurance Tyre Gel - Easy to buy too.

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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #24 on: August 27, 2009, 10:30:55 pm »
Phew, just as well I got the endurance one...

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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #25 on: August 27, 2009, 11:34:13 pm »
Phew, just as well I got the endurance one...

me too  :grin:

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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #26 on: August 28, 2009, 02:35:51 pm »
I have been using for about 4 months now with the applicator.  On average get 2-3 weeks of shiny tyres is very impressive.

The only other one I have used is the AG one which I hated as it used to spray all over the place.

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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #27 on: August 28, 2009, 05:49:41 pm »

Zaino Z16 Tyre Gloss  :happy2:

Silicone is bad for the rubber on your tyres, and makes them go brown over time as well as drying them out.


....Does a Z16 coating last a while?

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Hi Red.
The good thing about Z16, it just makes the tyres look like they are new. No shiny sticky nonesense. Glossy tyres, whats all that about?!?  :laugh:

Smells great, lasts about 3 weeks to a month and has the consistency of milk so you only need apply very little. I've had the same bottle for well over a year now and its just under half full, that includes doing other friends and families cars.

I'm pleased you are giving "Throbbing Red" the attention it deserves  :happy2:

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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #28 on: August 28, 2009, 05:53:28 pm »
Ive never used Z16, thats a first, i dont know how ive come to try a zaino Product.

I must admit im not a huge fan of the megs stuff...but longevity was the name of the game in this thread.

I do prefer the "milky" type tyre shines, but normally they hardly last, and if it rains....bye bye! haha!

My favs is Gloss it and Swissvax Pneu...but they are hellish expensive for what they are and dont last.

Maybe i should be trying some Z16! ;)

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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #29 on: August 28, 2009, 07:18:29 pm »
Hi JPC,
Its out of stock at CYC,

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/zaino/zaino-z-16-perfect-tire-gloss/prod_476.html

But I've found a decent place to get some from, they have a decent stock level.

http://www.zainoeurope.com//index.php/zaino/z-16-perfect-tire-gloss/p_13.html

It is very good, I like the fact it just makes tyres look brand new, and not fake shiny. Its quite like the Swissvax Pneu but not as expensive.