What tire dressings do you all use? - Page 3

AudiOx · 01-27-2002, 09:32 PM

neoprufrok · 01-27-2002, 11:12 PM

Oil based silicon (dimethal silicon) is bad for your car. It embeds itself into the tire's rubber, prevents blooming, and can get on to your paint, wreaking havoc. Even worse, it is hard to get off your tire once its on. Most retail stores sell this type (ARmor all, Meguiar's, etc)

There are only a handful that use the one that is water based (polydimethal silaxone). This one does not embed, does not harm paint, does not preven blooming and comes off easily.

I use Zaino's tire dressing which uses this compound. 303 protectant also uses this.

The shine is nice and satin and not too reflective.

mattchow · 01-27-2002, 11:14 PM

M3iRiSH · 01-27-2002, 11:24 PM

1. apply one coat
2. wipe off excess
3. apply second coat
4. wipe off excess
5. repeat until satisfied

I've found this to work great when going for the "wet" look. When you go to leave, no splat...
PS. Sorry if this is old news to you.

BostonMarkC · 01-28-2002, 05:59 AM

Singletrack · 01-28-2002, 07:19 AM

is the best but....the way most people on this board drive, the tread will wear off before the sidewall is weakend - IMO.

-st

cw2.7 · 01-28-2002, 07:42 AM

cw2.7 · 01-28-2002, 07:45 AM

After awhile I noticed the lettering on the tire wasn't as clear. I used a terry cloth rag and literally had to wipe/clean the accumulated gel off the tire. Good thing was the tire looked new after!

LMDA1 · 01-28-2002, 10:30 AM

01-27-2002, 09:32 PM	#21
AudiOx Member Account #: 14677 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,639	Well, I've been using Black Magic applied w/ the contoured foam. I checked; yes on silicone. __________________ His: 2001 Atlas Gray AR Tip RNS-E, XM, Yakima, Splashguards, Gorilla Mat with Cargo Blocks, Touareg Torchlight Hers: 2007 Deep Black Passat Wagon 3.6L Previous Family: '00 S4, '97 A4 2.8, '96 A4 2.8, '86 GT Coupe

01-27-2002, 11:12 PM	#22
neoprufrok Member Account #: 28637 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,158	Depends.... the low down on silicones in dressing Oil based silicon (dimethal silicon) is bad for your car. It embeds itself into the tire's rubber, prevents blooming, and can get on to your paint, wreaking havoc. Even worse, it is hard to get off your tire once its on. Most retail stores sell this type (ARmor all, Meguiar's, etc) There are only a handful that use the one that is water based (polydimethal silaxone). This one does not embed, does not harm paint, does not preven blooming and comes off easily. I use Zaino's tire dressing which uses this compound. 303 protectant also uses this. The shine is nice and satin and not too reflective.

01-27-2002, 11:14 PM	#23
mattchow AudiWorld Super User Account #: 237 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 5,966	well i never wipe it off, its mostly used for maximum bling at shows =] so when i drive off. splatt! __________________ mattchow current: 2006 audi a4 2.0t avant 2008 vw rabbit s past: 1998 audi a4 2.8 quattro 2002 audi a4 1.8t quattro. stage 2+ 2001 seidl widebody audi s4. stage 2+ "don't ask me what my name is, stupid bitch im famous"

01-27-2002, 11:24 PM	#24
M3iRiSH AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 12148 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 4,733	Try this... 1. apply one coat 2. wipe off excess 3. apply second coat 4. wipe off excess 5. repeat until satisfied I've found this to work great when going for the "wet" look. When you go to leave, no splat... PS. Sorry if this is old news to you. __________________ '99 M3 Silver 66k Miles- For Sale. '06 Aspen White STi '08 MSC Laser Blue '00 S4 --Gone

01-28-2002, 05:59 AM	#25
BostonMarkC Member Account #: 27018 Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,001	I use Lexol Vinylex applied with a rag. Satin finish, no spin-off.

01-28-2002, 07:19 AM	#26
Singletrack AudiWorld Super User Account #: 25380 Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 16,037	Meguiar's Endurance is the longest lasting I've seen and I've used a ton. Really no tire dressings is the best but....the way most people on this board drive, the tread will wear off before the sidewall is weakend - IMO. -st __________________ 2008(9?) S5 - ordered 3/29/08 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2000 A6 2.7T - Sold "On the run from Johnny Law; ain't no trip to Cleveland."

01-28-2002, 07:42 AM	#27
cw2.7 Junior Member Account #: 18192 Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 626	ditto

01-28-2002, 07:45 AM	#28
cw2.7 Junior Member Account #: 18192 Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 626	I used to use this stuff, but it accumulates after several months. After awhile I noticed the lettering on the tire wasn't as clear. I used a terry cloth rag and literally had to wipe/clean the accumulated gel off the tire. Good thing was the tire looked new after!

01-28-2002, 10:30 AM	#29
LMDA1 Junior Member Account #: 10010 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 884	Good ole' ArmorAll applied with a terry bonnet. __________________ ------------------- Sergio R. Miami, FL 04 A4 Cabriolet 3.0 07 Q7

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