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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #30 on: August 28, 2009, 07:58:36 pm »
well i've used the megs, pretty good tbh

smells lush too  :smiley:
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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #31 on: August 28, 2009, 09:14:56 pm »
Quote from: Very Cherry on August 28, 2009, 07:58:36 pm
well i've used the megs, pretty good tbh

smells lush too  :smiley:

bit strong for me i prefer dodo products to sniff  :happy2:

yeh i think its great stuff been using it a while far better than the auto glym stuff i used to use lasts a bloomin age  :grin:
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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #32 on: August 28, 2009, 11:09:02 pm »
Can't go too far wrong with Megs but apply sparingly
Chemical Guys New Look Trim/Tyre gel also good and similar effect to megs
My favourite is Swissvax Pneu - very durable and a natural sheen rather than a bling/greasy shine.  :happy2:

Robin - dogs pi$$ does leave a nice wet look but it is corrosive and will cause white worming of Monza II's faster than a whores draws. May be that's what caused yours to fail   :rolleye:
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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #33 on: August 29, 2009, 01:24:27 am »
How the hell have you found pneu to be durable? It won't last more than 3 days on mine. Mind you I do a lot of miles
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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #34 on: August 29, 2009, 07:09:49 pm »
Used the megs today...it's thick as glue...  tried using a cloth didn't get very far.  Ended up using a toothbrush to spread it.  Looks nice and smells great.

Will post some photos and let you guys know how long it lasts.
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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #35 on: August 29, 2009, 07:23:41 pm »
I used to use a foam tyre shine applicator but now prefer using a Swissvax pneu brush

A thin paint brush will do the trick though
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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #36 on: August 30, 2009, 10:24:43 am »
Photos as promised...  :pomppomp:

The tyre shine serum:



The finished results:



And close-up:




Now I have to wait and see how long this lasts for...  :happy2:
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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #37 on: September 01, 2009, 04:41:17 pm »
Quote from: JPC on August 29, 2009, 07:23:41 pm
I used to use a foam tyre shine applicator but now prefer using a Swissvax pneu brush

A thin paint brush will do the trick though

I use the Hot Tyres stuff from Megs and find using a Paintbrush to apply it lasts really well, gets into all the tyre design too, definitely a good applicator,

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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #38 on: September 20, 2009, 07:25:54 pm »
megs endurance gel / megs hot tires / turtle wax extreme nano tech gel / turtle wax platinum gel / auto-smarts high style
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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #39 on: October 01, 2009, 04:58:52 pm »
Go to say I just gave the AG tyre stuff a try and althought it is very runny it last well 2 weeks now and no recoat, its a nice balance between matt and shiny to :happy2:
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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #40 on: October 01, 2009, 06:26:39 pm »
might switch to that ^^^

not really rating this megs endurance stuff, my tyres do work hard as my life is spent on twisties but its only lasting a couple of days
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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #41 on: October 01, 2009, 07:14:51 pm »
Its strange stuff its like milk, bit messy but has been worth it from my point of view.
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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #42 on: October 01, 2009, 08:35:43 pm »
Sounds like the megs is good. But as an alternative i can highly recommend Armor All Tire Shine Gel (German Brand). Will last ages and ages and its cheap and comes with the applicator. I get the same results as the megs, judging from those pics :happy2:

http://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_58&products_id=7982.

Also i dont know if you guys have tried the Armor All Polishing cloth (£3.59) They are amazing! I never thought i could get so giddy over cloths, till i bought one of these! They are massive and are the thickest, softest and best polishing cloths i have ever seen!

http://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_55&products_id=7984

and no i dont work for armor all or motosave (wilco) :wink:
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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #43 on: October 01, 2009, 10:04:38 pm »
Considering the price I have to admit I'm not totally satisfied with the Megs Endurance stuff.  Initial application provides an exceptionally high gloss shine...but soon after a day or two subsides into a matt finish.

What it is good at, is inhibiting the tyre from ending up with the "bone dry" look.
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Re: Tyre Shine
« Reply #44 on: October 01, 2009, 10:45:42 pm »
i use the AG vinyl and rubber care on my tyres, its the same `milky` looking product as the AG tyre shine but seems to be more shiny.  i apply it by squirting it onto a small brush then paint it on the tyre and  i cant comment on it lasting as i put it on every week and dont travel too far.  
   It doesnt seem cause a kind of greay build up on the tyres like some ive used in the past
« Last Edit: October 01, 2009, 10:48:02 pm by v2brett »
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