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I know this may seem like a crazy idea, but what about putting black shoe polish on a tire (sidewall) and buffing it to a shine? Anyone think this would work?
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Re: tire shine
Originally posted by dreamgetter1
I know this may seem like a crazy idea, but what about putting black shoe polish on a tire (sidewall) and buffing it to a shine? Anyone think this would work?
I know this may seem like a crazy idea, but what about putting black shoe polish on a tire (sidewall) and buffing it to a shine? Anyone think this would work?
It seemed to be VERY hard to get it on evenly.............
Just my $0.02.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Fd3BOOST
Why, just buy mothers products like the rest of the world.
I figured it might last longer and not be as messy (on rims, as well as dust collecting)? I'll give it a try and see what happens. I think it might work better on rubber than plastic body moulding?
Why, just buy mothers products like the rest of the world.
I figured it might last longer and not be as messy (on rims, as well as dust collecting)? I'll give it a try and see what happens. I think it might work better on rubber than plastic body moulding?
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by dreamgetter1
Get the Meguiar's gel.. it lasts quite a while and looks brilliant.
You can get a low or high gloss. I usually opt for the high-gloss
Originally posted by Fd3BOOST
Why, just buy mothers products like the rest of the world.
I figured it might last longer and not be as messy (on rims, as well as dust collecting)? I'll give it a try and see what happens. I think it might work better on rubber than plastic body moulding?
Why, just buy mothers products like the rest of the world.
I figured it might last longer and not be as messy (on rims, as well as dust collecting)? I'll give it a try and see what happens. I think it might work better on rubber than plastic body moulding?
You can get a low or high gloss. I usually opt for the high-gloss
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Without wanting to sound like some of the Zaino-worshippers from other threads, Zaino Z7 (i think) Tyre Coating is damn good. Just makes the tyres look brand new again. Deep black finish, like new, without the glossy, greasy finish from most other tyre shines.
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I'll 2nd the vote for Meguiars gel
It's very easy to apply, controllable, and looks good for several weeks. Additionally, when applied to black molding, it stays very well.
It also smells yummy :D
It also smells yummy :D
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Originally posted by sixspeed
Without wanting to sound like some of the Zaino-worshippers from other threads, Zaino Z7 (i think) Tyre Coating is damn good. Just makes the tyres look brand new again. Deep black finish, like new, without the glossy, greasy finish from most other tyre shines.
-andy-
Without wanting to sound like some of the Zaino-worshippers from other threads, Zaino Z7 (i think) Tyre Coating is damn good. Just makes the tyres look brand new again. Deep black finish, like new, without the glossy, greasy finish from most other tyre shines.
-andy-
The Meguiar's gel is easy to apply and relatively cheap, and lasts far longer than the 'spray on' tire shines, so that's the option I will always opt for.
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Zaino or Zymol?
I've not found the Zaino stuff to be cost prohibitive. It's only about $15 for a bottle isn't it?
I'm still on my first bottle of it a year after I bought it - and I use it on both my cars. I find it lasts at least 2-3 weeks before it needs reapplying.
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I've not found the Zaino stuff to be cost prohibitive. It's only about $15 for a bottle isn't it?
I'm still on my first bottle of it a year after I bought it - and I use it on both my cars. I find it lasts at least 2-3 weeks before it needs reapplying.
-andy-
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Originally posted by sixspeed
Zaino or Zymol?
I've not found the Zaino stuff to be cost prohibitive. It's only about $15 for a bottle isn't it?
I'm still on my first bottle of it a year after I bought it - and I use it on both my cars. I find it lasts at least 2-3 weeks before it needs reapplying.
-andy-
Zaino or Zymol?
I've not found the Zaino stuff to be cost prohibitive. It's only about $15 for a bottle isn't it?
I'm still on my first bottle of it a year after I bought it - and I use it on both my cars. I find it lasts at least 2-3 weeks before it needs reapplying.
-andy-
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Shoe polish (like Kiwi) is made for sealing and shining leather, not really rubber or vinyl. I'd love to use Zaino, but you have to direct-order it. Can't get it at the nearest AP store like Meguiars.
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Get the Meguiar's gel.. it lasts quite a while and looks brilliant.
Get the Meguiar's gel.. it lasts quite a while and looks brilliant.
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Originally posted by Hercules
Get the Meguiar's gel.. it lasts quite a while and looks brilliant.
Get the Meguiar's gel.. it lasts quite a while and looks brilliant.
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