Post 570310 by JamesT5 on 2013-02-06 16:55:42
The other day I had a dilemma, my tyres looked a bit brown and tyred, sorry, I mean tired :P , but I'd not bothered to stock up on tyre gloss when I went to Halfords the last time.
So, I thought I'd try something else instead, I tried using 'Car Plan Black Trim Wax' and to be honest for around £5 a bottle, it's done a pretty good job. It hasn't made the tyres glow, but it has restored a natural look to the tyre rubber whilst taking away that brown look about it.
Don't get me wrong, it's messy and without gloves you'll almost certainly drain your household supply of Fairy Liquid whilst trying to remove it from your hands. But apply it regularly and in generous quantities to your tyre wall (not the tread!), and I think you'll find it restores the natural look of your tyres better than you might imagine.
I applied a second dose of it today whilst out cleaning the car (again!), and the build up really does give the car a 'lift'. I also did my external trim with it (as I do regularly), which vastly improves the overall appearance of the car, especially if you accidentally get Carnauba Wax on your black trim!
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Regards
James
Post 570313 by NORDIC R on 2013-02-06 17:05:51
Auto smart do a.good good mix of tyre shine
Look on eBay for it
A small business here in Ireland also do a good one
Elite trading .... Rubber-rite
Post 570315 by V70 Graham on 2013-02-06 17:08:00
I swear by Megs 'High Gloss Endurance' it smells lovely :wink:
Post 570323 by merc85 on 2013-02-06 17:24:03
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;570315]I swear by Megs 'High Gloss Endurance' it smells lovely :wink:
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Used that myself, very good on tyres
Post 570332 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-02-06 17:36:20
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;570315]I swear by Megs 'High Gloss Endurance' it smells lovely :wink:
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Me too.
Post 570342 by JamesT5 on 2013-02-06 17:50:15
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;570315]I swear by Megs 'High Gloss Endurance' it smells lovely :wink:
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Yes, this is what I normally use but my point really was I had to find an alternative.
Post 570351 by claymore on 2013-02-06 18:12:32
I just spray black gloss on them :D
Post 570352 by volvokid on 2013-02-06 18:14:30
Get.some megs degreser and use that first, your tyres come up like new after
Post 570353 by volvokid on 2013-02-06 18:15:12
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;570315]I swear by Megs 'High Gloss Endurance' it smells lovely :wink:
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Use it all the time
Post 570372 by Jimmie on 2013-02-06 18:46:52
Does Megs High Gloss Endurance repel all the salt that is put on the roads at the moment?
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Post 570379 by JamesT5 on 2013-02-06 19:08:55
No, and to be honest this 'endurance' gel usually washes off after a couple of trips in the rain. :D
Post 570381 by Jimmie on 2013-02-06 19:13:51
You'd be better off making sunday lunch then.LOL
Post 570391 by JamesT5 on 2013-02-06 19:28:54
[QUOTE=Jimmie;570381]You'd be better off making sunday lunch then.LOL[/QUOTE]
The tyre suff is better in the summer when it's drier, this time of the year it's almost a waste of £10 a bottle because the road salt and the rain just wash it off. You're better off using the black trim wax in the winter as it has a dye in it that lasts longer. :D
Post 571815 by volvokid on 2013-02-10 20:19:20
Thought I would post a picture of how good megs degreaser really is. I tried my other degreaser out but it doesn't work on the tyres like the megs does.
This is the technique polished bliss use , they would never apply tyre gel to a tyre that hasn't been properly cleaned.
Before
After and with megs gel
Post 571850 by kyboy on 2013-02-10 21:42:40
I use kegs stuff or you can get quite good spray foam from asda of all places that lasts quite well!
Post 572540 by paulcl09 on 2013-02-12 18:54:53
Auto smart high style is what we use at work. It works great and lasts a while its about £8 for a litre off the bay.
Post 572602 by welderone on 2013-02-12 19:43:41
Trafalger tyre dressing used this for years really good with great shine. Peter