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PAUL SS · 07-19-2009, 12:00 PM

What's the best product to use to keep the tires clean and glossy black?
Any products out there that you would stay away from?

patriotpa · 07-19-2009, 12:14 PM

Armor All is crap. I used to rep for the company. It deteriorates rubber/vinyl. I reuined a set of US Divers equipment by spraying it on after diving season and letting it on all winter.

The Megiuars Natural Shine works great and doesn't destroy rubber or vinyl.
http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/produc...p?T1=MEG+G4116

*TAG UR IT* · 07-19-2009, 12:15 PM

I like Black Magic.

Bbrock25 · 07-19-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I like Black Magic.

Rtoups · 07-19-2009, 12:24 PM

I use Black Magic tire shine as well!

And Patriot, I think that is protectant, not tire shine, but thanks for the information on Armor All. I won't be using it anymore.

ljustin293 · 07-19-2009, 12:25 PM

how is the zaino tire stuff?

ItIsWhatItIs · 07-19-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul SS

What's the best product to use to keep the tires clean and glossy black?
Any products out there that you would stay away from?

Was at the Cleveland Auto Show this spring and saw a lot of people buying "Looks Wet No Mess Tire Shine". They were handing over money with no questions asked which I thought was kind of strange. This guy comes up next to me and asks for 4 cans so I had to ask. He said he comes to the show every year just to stock up and this stuff is much better than anything available at the auto stores. He then said "trust me, I've tried them all". Well after he left I asked for a demonstration and walked away with two cans. First you need to clean the tire with odorless mineral spirits, spray on and your done. Just used it on my Camaro two weeks ago and you need sun glasses to look at it. I just checked out their website and minimum order is 6 cans. www.supershinedetail.com
Best stuff I have ever used. Anyone else using it...please comment.

patriotpa · 07-19-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rtoups

I use Black Magic tire shine as well!

And Patriot, I think that is protectant, not tire shine, but thanks for the information on Armor All. I won't be using it anymore.

It's marketed to clean, protect and shine. It does clean and shine, but it deteriorates, not protects.

A simple test is to take a sample of the material you wish to use it on, trimmed to a known size. Immerse in Armor All overnight, then remeasure. It will have grown. If the compound you immered the sample in has no effect on the sample, no dimensional change will occur.

SSOOCH · 07-19-2009, 02:59 PM

This stuff works great. It's a gel and you apply it with the provided applicator. No over spray. Sticks on the tires for about three to four car washes. I've been using this stuff for years. Never had an issue.

Mr_Draco · 07-19-2009, 03:30 PM

I really like Zaino. I've tried everything Armor All, Black Magic, Turtle Wax, and Meguiars offers plus some other small name brands. All of them slings, don't last more then a week or so, is too shiny and looks like someone painted your tires with high gloss black paint, and attracts dirt like a b**** so your tires look dirty after 1-2 days on the road. All of them I've used once or twice and threw away.

Zaino's doesn't have that extreme gloss look that the others has. Its very durable and looks clean for 4-6 weeks before you have to redo it.

BlemsBumble · 07-20-2009, 11:37 PM

Yeah, Zaino Z-16 is more about keeping the tires black, rather than wet. Also, it stays on the tire and off of the paint. Excellent stuff.

Nexus6 · 07-20-2009, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by patriotpa

Armor All is crap. I used to rep for the company. It deteriorates rubber/vinyl. I reuined a set of US Divers equipment by spraying it on after diving season and letting it on all winter.

QFT!!

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I like Black Magic.

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Originally Posted by Bbrock25

i like the black magic titanium,it makes the tires black like Zaino

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Originally Posted by ljustin293

how is the zaino tire stuff?

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Originally Posted by BlemsBumble

Yeah, Zaino Z-16 is more about keeping the tires black, rather than wet. Also, it stays on the tire and off of the paint. Excellent stuff.

I like the way Zaino makes the tire look like you just left the tire store with some new sneakers.

rolnslo · 07-23-2009, 08:25 AM

Has anyone used Black Magic Titanium Matte Tire Finish?

They have a pretty compelling video on their website. http://www.blackmagicshine.com/produ...te-tire-finish

I've tried damn near everything over the years and I'm tired of getting crap spread all over my nice clean fenders. Heck, whatever the dealer used before delivery ended up on the sides of my car before I made it home. I'll probably give this stuff from Black Magic a try and it that fails, I guess I'll pay up and get the Z-16 from Zaino.

coolman · 07-23-2009, 08:46 AM

Stoners is the best. cost alittle more but stays shinny and doesn't turn the tires brown.

07-19-2009, 12:00 PM	#1
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07-19-2009, 12:24 PM	#5
Rtoups Drives: RJT 2LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Palos Verdes, California Posts: 602 View My Garage	I use Black Magic tire shine as well! And Patriot, I think that is protectant, not tire shine, but thanks for the information on Armor All. I won't be using it anymore. __________________ SoCal Camaro5 Family Member

07-19-2009, 02:59 PM	#9
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	This stuff works great. It's a gel and you apply it with the provided applicator. No over spray. Sticks on the tires for about three to four car washes. I've been using this stuff for years. Never had an issue. Attached Images __________________

07-20-2009, 11:37 PM	#11
BlemsBumble Drives: '13 ZL1 #662; '10 SS; '99 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 457	Yeah, Zaino Z-16 is more about keeping the tires black, rather than wet. Also, it stays on the tire and off of the paint. Excellent stuff. __________________

07-23-2009, 08:25 AM	#13
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,380 View My Garage	Has anyone used Black Magic Titanium Matte Tire Finish? They have a pretty compelling video on their website. http://www.blackmagicshine.com/produ...te-tire-finish I've tried damn near everything over the years and I'm tired of getting crap spread all over my nice clean fenders. Heck, whatever the dealer used before delivery ended up on the sides of my car before I made it home. I'll probably give this stuff from Black Magic a try and it that fails, I guess I'll pay up and get the Z-16 from Zaino. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Synergy Green A6

07-19-2009, 12:14 PM	#2
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	Armor All is crap. I used to rep for the company. It deteriorates rubber/vinyl. I reuined a set of US Divers equipment by spraying it on after diving season and letting it on all winter. The Megiuars Natural Shine works great and doesn't destroy rubber or vinyl. http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/produc...p?T1=MEG+G4116

07-19-2009, 12:15 PM	#3
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	I like Black Magic.

07-19-2009, 12:25 PM	#6
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	how is the zaino tire stuff?

07-19-2009, 03:30 PM	#10
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,182	I really like Zaino. I've tried everything Armor All, Black Magic, Turtle Wax, and Meguiars offers plus some other small name brands. All of them slings, don't last more then a week or so, is too shiny and looks like someone painted your tires with high gloss black paint, and attracts dirt like a b**** so your tires look dirty after 1-2 days on the road. All of them I've used once or twice and threw away. Zaino's doesn't have that extreme gloss look that the others has. Its very durable and looks clean for 4-6 weeks before you have to redo it.

07-23-2009, 08:46 AM	#14
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	Stoners is the best. cost alittle more but stays shinny and doesn't turn the tires brown.

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