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07-07-2006, 11:45 AM | #1 |
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tire shine
If you're looking for a good product to shine your tires you have to try Turtle Wax Platinum- Tire gel.
I've tried many products but this one is by far the best I have used...it gives your tire that wet look for days and it is not messy at all (like some other products that put liquid dust everywhere on your wheels.) Anyway, I just wanted to share that I like that product ...Btw I'm not working for Turtle wax... |
07-07-2006, 08:50 PM | #2 |
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Hope to have information on how long the shine normally lasts .
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07-08-2006, 07:50 PM | #3 |
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I've had that stuff last up to a month, Rain or shine. And my moms tire still glimmer a little after about 6weeks.
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07-09-2006, 12:05 AM | #4 |
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Sounds like a winner. Thanks!
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07-31-2006, 10:34 PM | #5 |
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Ive used the Son of a Gun, chiepy wally mart foam 1.97$ 20 oz can contains silicates?? Lasts alot longer than the name brands for 3x the money
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07-31-2006, 11:38 PM | #6 | |
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I use the same kind too.. The shine last very long! |
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08-12-2006, 07:35 AM | #7 |
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Zep auto products, they won't sell to the public, but almost EVERY PROFESSIONAL CAR DETAILER I'VE EVER MET swears by it. too bad you must be a pro to get it. it's the same with their vanilla creme protectant for interior plastic/vinyl.....smells wonderful and goes on thin and smooth without attracting dust.
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11-21-2006, 07:54 AM | #8 |
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i've tried son of a gun and it works pretty nice....
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11-21-2006, 08:30 AM | #9 |
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I love cheapy wally world products (well ones that actually are up to par with the non-cheap) when I run out of my tire shine crap I'll give it a try.
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11-22-2006, 03:54 AM | #10 | |
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11-22-2006, 11:45 AM | #11 |
I use it myself, and it works. Of course it looks 10times better the first few days but the shone/clean look still stays for maybe 2-4weeks.
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11-22-2006, 11:57 AM | #12 |
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Was told by a friend who is a big car buff. It's used a lot at shows but you shouldn't keep it on the tires long because the chemicals will deteriorate it at a much faster rate.
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11-22-2006, 03:07 PM | #13 |
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Always be careful with tire shines with silicates... its horrible for paint. Have a towel handy to wipe the excess off.
I use Meguiars Hot Shine and after about a dozen uses I'm not all that impressed. I'll have to try the Turtle Wax gel. On a sadder note, I just ran over an entire can of Invisible Glass. |
11-22-2006, 03:24 PM | #14 |
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As a matter of fact, I just washed her 15 minutes ago. Cue the crap cell phone picture...
120594423_389597388_0.jpg She also got three coats of ICE and a coat of detailing spray. The picture doesn't do the shine justice. You can kind of see the smoked tails and side marker too. I took the hubcaps off because I got bored, and she looks good dressed in black. My new vinyl came in today, so expect a DIY for smoked tails Friday night. |
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11-23-2006, 01:28 AM | #16 |
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A job well done ChinoCharles! But I think leaving the hubcaps on may produce some contrast for the black and shiny tires. It's up to you, of course.
Your cell phone camera is quite good too! |
11-23-2006, 11:58 AM | #17 |
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Chino, you be gettin' down, dude...
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11-23-2006, 02:13 PM | #18 | |
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Looking very sharp man, like you are a regular auto-x'er
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