best tyre shine

[dawson 0]

after trying auto style tyre shine it is only lasting 2 days max then looks dull .imperial is slightly better but not much any one got a good one they can recommend? thank you

[whitestone679231 113]

Autosmart or Autoglym are the 2 that spring to mind.... 

[EPV 631]

Meg’s Endurance. 

[Stalker 180]

We use products form astral. Very good in my opinion.

[justina3 518]

Biggest problem with tyre shines is most people dont spend enough time cleaning the tyre first, for any product to stand a chance of lasting it needs a clean surface to bond to.

We find when we jet wash the tyres after a cleaning product has been applied and worked in well the tyre shine looks better and lasts longer. 

and we currently using autosmart highstyle which works well and great value for money.

megs is a good shout as epv suggests.

[AutoJacob 34]

We use high style £20 a bottle works well and long lasting shine.

[Nick M.K. 574]

Autoglym at around £22 for 5 litres, lasts me a long time if applied correctly. 

The number of people that say "look at these new tyres"...

[BAS 4]

I'm currently using Meguiars.  Lovely product but as it is a gel, it's a bit of a faf on tyres that have ridges embossed on the side.

[trade vet 703]

1 hour ago, Nick M.K. said:

Autoglym at around £22 for 5 litres, lasts me a long time if applied correctly. 

The number of people that say "look at these new tyres"...

Autoglym products are great but expensive and  if you employ valeters you have to keep it in your safe and monitor it’s use.

[EPV 631]

1 hour ago, BAS said:

I'm currently using Meguiars.  Lovely product but as it is a gel, it's a bit of a faf on tyres that have ridges embossed on the side.

Foam applicator? 

[BAS 4]

yes, maybe.  I'm still experimenting.  Have been using a sponge until now

[EPV 631]

Buy a proper foam applicator. 

[BAS 4]

choice of many by the look of thinkgs, but from a random pick, do you mean these?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5x-Car-Wheel-Washer-Tyre-Tire-Dressing-Applicator-Curved-Foam-Sponge-Pad-E9-M9N9/332480786436?epid=5007055348&hash=item4d69663004:g:FKwAAOSwCMFaK3ki

[EPV 631]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meguiars-X3090-Tyre-Dressing-Applicator/dp/B0006KZ6LW

[Rory RSC 596]

Shoe Polish

 

[Nick M.K. 574]

1 hour ago, Rory RSC said:

Shoe Polish

In metal containers?

[D&M 66]

8 hours ago, justina3 said:

Biggest problem with tyre shines is most people dont spend enough time cleaning the tyre first, for any product to stand a chance of lasting it needs a clean surface to bond to.

We find when we jet wash the tyres after a cleaning product has been applied and worked in well the tyre shine looks better and lasts longer. 

Very true.... 

We use smart wheels from autosmart for scrubbing both the wheels and tyres, Then we use autosmart fusion just spray it on.

[justina3 518]

Havent used fusion how does it compare to Highstlye 

[It's me 615]

3 hours ago, Rory RSC said:

Shoe Polish

 

now go get your shinebox 

6 minutes ago, justina3 said:

Havent used fusion how does it compare to Highstlye 

i love fusion but for some reason the price has gone meg lately

i use a 2 inch paint brush and pour what i think i need into a paint cap then pour the rest back into the container,this way you can do hundreds of tyres with 5 litres

[D&M 66]

11 minutes ago, justina3 said:

Havent used fusion how does it compare to Highstlye 

It doesn't last as long as highstyle if kept outside. It doesn't give such a glossy finish, but gives the tyres a 'new' look. Smells lovely too, and can be used as interior & bumper trim and engine bay dressing

It's not silicone based so isn't greasy.

Next time your rep is round, see if he'll give you a sample

[BAS 4]

10 hours ago, EPV said:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meguiars-X3090-Tyre-Dressing-Applicator/dp/B0006KZ6LW

Thanks, looks a bit more durable than the Ebay offerings!

8 hours ago, Rory RSC said:

Shoe Polish

 

Used to use that years ago when prepping Classics for car shows!  Still use it on exterior trim that has been erroneously whited by polish occasionally.  Doesn't last though!

[pmpants 14]

We've used this from: https://www.autojoy.co.uk/dressings-autojoy-super-sleek-tyre-dressing-litre-p-385.html for years, always lasts ages and looks great, dunno if anyone else uses Autojoy but we find them great,  use them for all our polishes, glass polish etc, etc, find them well priced and quick delivery, great if working from home.

Edited September 8, 2018 by pmpants

[Arfur Dealy 823]

I’ve been using valeters pride off of eBay for years, great quality and value. Can’t recommend highly enough. 

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-Lt-Vinyl-Polish-Tyre-Bumper-Trim-Dressing-Dries-Wet-Look-Shine-/311176266288?_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1

[BAS 4]

1 hour ago, Arfur Dealy said:

I’ve been using valeters pride off of eBay for years, great quality and value. Can’t recommend highly enough. 

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-Lt-Vinyl-Polish-Tyre-Bumper-Trim-Dressing-Dries-Wet-Look-Shine-/311176266288?_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1

That's a great range of useful products that they offer.  Having had a browse however, I recognise a few products direct from the shelves of Costco, with an inevitable mark-up.  Found that they have a normal website also.

https://www.valeterspride.co.uk

Slightly different pricing on a couple of products that I spot checked, products a little dearer on the website but postage cheaper on the individual items I looked at, bringing the total less direct. Worth doing the comparison though for what you purchase.

It has always puzzled me when I see business sellers pricing their products on Ebay cheaper than on their own website.  With the high Ebay commissions etc you would think that their websites would be 10% or more cheaper?

[Zest 7]

7 hours ago, Arfur Dealy said:

I’ve been using valeters pride off of eBay for years, great quality and value. Can’t recommend highly enough. 

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-Lt-Vinyl-Polish-Tyre-Bumper-Trim-Dressing-Dries-Wet-Look-Shine-/311176266288?_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1

do you valet all the cars yourself Si?