Best Tire Gel

Steeda97 · 09-13-2007, 05:30 PM

So i bought the Eagle One Tire Gel, with that built in applicator. Looks great. Problem is, my cars white, and after i drive two feet it looks like someone spray painted the sides of my car. I've heard this as being called "sling", or "spin off" I've waited hours before driving after applying. Still a mess.

Whats the best tire gel, that doesn't give me a heart attack when i look at my car after driving it?

*venom* · 09-13-2007, 07:20 PM

I use Meguiars and no sling.

PColav6 · 09-13-2007, 07:49 PM

Armorall gel

WaterDR · 09-13-2007, 07:55 PM

I prefer the sprays UNLESS I am going to a serious show. I use the Hot Stuff spray most of the time. Takes seconds to put on and does not fly off everywhere. Goes on even too.

PColav6 · 09-13-2007, 08:01 PM

sprays don't last long at all, though.

Rub the gel in enough with a towel and it shouldn't fling off...

WNRacing · 09-13-2007, 09:50 PM

Armor All = Junk.

I use Black Magic Tire Gel. Just don't slop it on and it will not sling, lasts for about 2-3 weeks.

Steeda97 · 09-14-2007, 03:57 PM

I have like 3 different tire shines. I have Tire Wet for my fenderwells, tire gel and that meguiars hot shine spray foam. The foam just gets all over my wheels and pisses me off, and the gel gets everywhere. ugh. White sucks!

mpt_1962 · 09-14-2007, 09:41 PM

i like the regular tire shine stuff. I let it sit for about 30 minutes and then take off. i use the spray not the foam or gel, i didnt know they had a gel.

suckinit · 09-18-2007, 04:25 PM

Griots Vinyl and Rubber dressing looks sexy on my low-pros when I ran out of the gel shit in the orange bottle the other day. Im not sure if the griots is designed for tires or not....i know they sell a product specifically for tires

hk427R · 09-19-2007, 05:55 AM

I use the spray from obsessivedetail.com easy on 10 min. dry no spots on the white car. I haven't used but have a package from LORD Chemical (a little pricey $60 for 2 6 month treatments) comes with cleaner , treatment and instructions.

Dave04Mustang · 09-19-2007, 08:28 AM

meguiars hot shine the spray bottle though. After you put it on let it sit in the sun for a half hour or so and you won't have a problem. Only time its ever gotten all over my car was when i drove within 5mins of putting it on. And i use a scrubber to get the excess spray off which seems to work pretty well.

*03gtmustang* · 09-19-2007, 09:02 AM

Chemical Guys V.R.P. Safe water based formula for tires, wont brown them like a lot of OTC tire shines with silicone, dry to the touch so it wont attract dirt or sling, dont need to wait hours for it to dry, leaves the tires with a very nice clean looking shine, not a tacky shine thatll make your tires shine more then your rims, can be sprayed on or applied via applicator.

Best tire dressing out there, and Ive tried a lot.

For the wheel wells I just use the cheapest spray I can find.

timstpetefl · 09-20-2007, 11:43 AM

Meguiars has no problems at all and smells nice, I use it on my interior and engine bay also but you need to wipe it off in the engine bay or it will gum up a bit...

PColav6 · 09-20-2007, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timstpetefl

Meguiars has no problems at all and smells nice, I use it on my interior and engine bay also but you need to wipe it off in the engine bay or it will gum up a bit...

You put tire shine in your interior WTF?

WaterDR · 09-20-2007, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PColav6

sprays don't last long at all, though.

Rub the gel in enough with a towel and it shouldn't fling off...

I dissagree. The newer stuff lasts pretty long to me. But, I only drive 4k miles a year and don't generally drive in the rain. It also takes seconds to apply.

Nofire · 09-20-2007, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeda97

ugh. White sucks!

You should try having black. I also prefer the Meguiars Hot Shine Tire Spray. It dries in just a few minutes, which gives me enough time to polish my rims (stupid chrome) and drive off.

timstpetefl · 09-21-2007, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PColav6

You put tire shine in your interior WTF?

yup, this stuff here. Work great and smells great too. Works on anything your car has that is plastic or leather.

http://www.autogeek.net/mehotshtisp.html

*03gtmustang* · 09-21-2007, 12:16 PM

WTF is right, I suggest you stop doing that. Sounds like its silicon based to me. V.R.P is water based and can be used on your dash and tires. I dont use it on the dash because it gives a tacky shine. That Meg's stuff is specifically made for tires.

But hey, its your car. Just post up if your interior turns brown.

09-13-2007, 05:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Steeda97 giggity. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,528	Best Tire Gel So i bought the Eagle One Tire Gel, with that built in applicator. Looks great. Problem is, my cars white, and after i drive two feet it looks like someone spray painted the sides of my car. I've heard this as being called "sling", or "spin off" I've waited hours before driving after applying. Still a mess. Whats the best tire gel, that doesn't give me a heart attack when i look at my car after driving it? __________________ Last edited by Steeda97 : 09-13-2007 at 05:33 PM.

09-13-2007, 07:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,406	I use Meguiars and no sling. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

09-13-2007, 07:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
PColav6 Saving for new car. lol Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 4,533	Armorall gel __________________

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09-13-2007, 08:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
PColav6 Saving for new car. lol Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 4,533	sprays don't last long at all, though. Rub the gel in enough with a towel and it shouldn't fling off... __________________

09-13-2007, 09:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
WNRacing Drives a Dodge.. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 3,124	Armor All = Junk. I use Black Magic Tire Gel. Just don't slop it on and it will not sling, lasts for about 2-3 weeks. __________________ -Evan "... it's a very scary time, that the American people can't get the truth.'' Jon Voight http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx3sLArcuyE

09-14-2007, 03:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Steeda97 giggity. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,528	I have like 3 different tire shines. I have Tire Wet for my fenderwells, tire gel and that meguiars hot shine spray foam. The foam just gets all over my wheels and pisses me off, and the gel gets everywhere. ugh. White sucks! __________________

09-14-2007, 09:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
mpt_1962 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Twentynine Palms, CA Posts: 816	i like the regular tire shine stuff. I let it sit for about 30 minutes and then take off. i use the spray not the foam or gel, i didnt know they had a gel.

09-18-2007, 04:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
suckinit Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 51	Griots Vinyl and Rubber dressing looks sexy on my low-pros when I ran out of the gel shit in the orange bottle the other day. Im not sure if the griots is designed for tires or not....i know they sell a product specifically for tires

09-19-2007, 05:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
hk427R Illinois Valley Stampede Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Putnam,Illinois Posts: 1	I use the spray from obsessivedetail.com easy on 10 min. dry no spots on the white car. I haven't used but have a package from LORD Chemical (a little pricey $60 for 2 6 month treatments) comes with cleaner , treatment and instructions.

09-19-2007, 09:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,244	Chemical Guys V.R.P. Safe water based formula for tires, wont brown them like a lot of OTC tire shines with silicone, dry to the touch so it wont attract dirt or sling, dont need to wait hours for it to dry, leaves the tires with a very nice clean looking shine, not a tacky shine thatll make your tires shine more then your rims, can be sprayed on or applied via applicator. Best tire dressing out there, and Ive tried a lot. For the wheel wells I just use the cheapest spray I can find. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan Last edited by 03gtmustang : 09-19-2007 at 09:07 AM.

09-20-2007, 11:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
timstpetefl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida Posts: 230	Meguiars has no problems at all and smells nice, I use it on my interior and engine bay also but you need to wipe it off in the engine bay or it will gum up a bit... __________________

09-21-2007, 12:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,244	WTF is right, I suggest you stop doing that. Sounds like its silicon based to me. V.R.P is water based and can be used on your dash and tires. I dont use it on the dash because it gives a tacky shine. That Meg's stuff is specifically made for tires. But hey, its your car. Just post up if your interior turns brown. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

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