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Post by jasehutch on Nov 22, 2022 20:28:32 GMT
Hi Team ,
Just wondering who uses tyre dressing and for those that do , what brands would you recommend ?
I generally do as I feel it finishes off the detailed car.
I only ask as I was told by a tyre fitter when I took the Rav for tyres , that tyre dressing can cause the sidewalls to crack ? And I did notice evidence of this on tyres that weren't old..
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Post by charliefarlie on Nov 22, 2022 21:13:17 GMT
Never use it.Always looks synthetic to me. Never heard of it degrading tyres but maybe that’s because I don’t use it. I prefer just to scrub the tyres up or like this time of the year where I don’t touch the cars I just foam power wash 👍
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Post by philip42h on Nov 22, 2022 22:28:53 GMT
As I understand, tyres age and crack due to the effects of sunlight / UV. A water based tyre dressing that includes UV filters (i.e. sunblock) will probably prolong the life of tyre sidewalls. A solvent based tyre dressing may well have the opposite effect ...
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Post by unclebob on Nov 23, 2022 10:48:00 GMT
Hi Team , Just wondering who uses tyre dressing and for those that do , what brands would you recommend ? I generally do as I feel it finishes off the detailed car. I only ask as I was told by a tyre fitter when I took the Rav for tyres , that tyre dressing can cause the sidewalls to crack ? And I did notice evidence of this on tyres that weren't old.. You’re spot on jase about tyre cracking. When I working at the garage the Pirelli tyre Rep came in one day, he said never use a tyres dressing as it dries the side walls. The oils in the rubber come to the surface to keep the tyres supple, a dressing dries it out quicker. I use a water based dressing on tyres and anything matt black ..forgot the name, will get a photo of the bottle if and when it stops raining 👍🏻 |
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Post by unclebob on Nov 23, 2022 11:04:23 GMT
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Post by jasehutch on Nov 23, 2022 13:08:31 GMT
Cheers Bob that's a fab bit of advice and recommendation, I will get some..👍🎅
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Post by charliefarlie on Nov 23, 2022 13:56:43 GMT
That’s the stuff I use on interior plastics. Dilute to suit the finish your after. Weak = less sheen etc. very good product. I tend not to use many products now. Most things are packaged to get us to buy. My car doesn't look the worse for the lack of often expensive kit. 👍👍 |
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Post by jasehutch on Nov 24, 2022 20:33:05 GMT
I've just ordered a bottle , thanks for the recommendation Bob 👍 |
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Post by unclebob on Nov 24, 2022 22:12:38 GMT
I've just ordered a bottle , thanks for the recommendation Bob 👍 My pleasure…good for all sorts of rubber and plastic surfaces 👍🏻👍🏻 |
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Post by clarki on Nov 25, 2022 13:21:40 GMT
I've just ordered a bottle , thanks for the recommendation Bob 👍 +1 Me too. Thanks for the recommendation 👍 |
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Post by jasehutch on Aug 26, 2023 7:58:28 GMT
I've just ordered a bottle , thanks for the recommendation Bob 👍 A little update after using Perl for a while now , excellent and lasting results , would highly recommend this.. |
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Post by unclebob on Dec 31, 2023 11:35:47 GMT
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Post by firemac on Dec 31, 2023 13:46:56 GMT
I use Turtle Wax Wet ‘n Black Tyre dressing. Easy to apply and pretty durable.👍
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Post by Paulus17 on Feb 5, 2024 16:18:30 GMT
Just ordered some of this and was wondering if would be ok to use on the plastic headlights seeing as it has UV protection? |
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Post by davrav on Feb 5, 2024 16:57:54 GMT
No idea about the Carpro stuff Paul but I've had 3m Ventureshield film on mine since almost new in 2008 and they are still as clear as when the film went on.
If you can find a fitter locally it may be the way to go if not too expensive.
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