I've searched the forums and can't come up with a decent answer, so: What do you guys use as your tire dressing?

I've tried Maquier's Tire Gel, and it's a pain to apply, messy, greasy, and it gives off a fair amountof tire spit. I'm sure tire spit to some extent can't be avoided, but is there a better solution?

 

The reason you are experiencing sling is because you are probably using a silicone based tire dressing. Silicone does not get absorbed by the rubber yet sits on the surface. Unless you buff it in (you lose the intense gloss this way) you will experience some "sling" onto your paint and wheels. The benefit of silicone based dressings is a more durable high gloss. Silicones dressings can also potentially dry out and brown your rubber over time, so it's not a dressing I turn to.

I use a water based dressing, such as Poorboy's Bold 'n Bright, that gets absorbed into your rubber and conditions the rubber keeping it flexible. Since they get absorbed into your tires, it usually does not sling up onto the paint, unless it is OVER applied. The downside is the dressing is not as glossy and not as durable, but it is safer for your tires and your paint. It's a trade off usually.

George

 

Appreciate the feedback. I may giveyour Wheel & Tire Bundle #16 a try.

 

I use Blackfire tire gloss - all their stuff is water based polymer. It's not the blingy-est tire dressing, but it does not sling at all if you allow it to absorb and dry for 30min. Two coats is pretty shiny.

 

I use something called vinylex. its actually a vinyl cleaner conditoner but does the same for wheels granted it doesnt last as long as many name brand stuff because its water based but it does give a nice deep shine and is pretty easy to put on.