Tire dressing is a love/hate relationship

MaxVO2 · 03-31-2025, 07:36 AM

****I like the satin look myself. Looks clean on the car and doesn't overwhelm like some of the shiny finishes that remind me too much of Armor All'ing everything like I did as a youngster!

Westside Guy · 03-31-2025, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MaxVO2

****I like the satin look myself. Looks clean on the car and doesn't overwhelm like some of the shiny finishes that remind me too much of Armor All'ing everything like I did as a youngster!

That is why I really like the CarPro products like Perl and Darkside!

ipilcher · 03-31-2025, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LA_DNY

Have your local bodyshop clear coat your tires in a high gloss.

The answer is always PPF.

tracer bullet · 03-31-2025, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Westside Guy

Perl

What's your application method? I have some but didn't love it. Do you go straight or diluted? Applixation method? Let it go after application, or go back and wipe off any excess a bit later?

Jeff S · 03-31-2025, 02:09 PM

Tuf Shine Tire Shine
https://www.detailedimage.com/TUF-SH...ance-Kit-P545/
The only downside, for me, is the fact that you might need to clean your tires quite a few times to get rid of any silicone tire dressings, at least the first time you apply the dressing. I use P&S brake buster for my wheels and tires, but the cleaner in this kit still brings out a ton of brown gunk. And, this stuff lasts for weeks, does not attract dirt and there is no sling. The brush that comes with the kit is one of the best too. I use it to clean the tires every time I do my wheels (every wash) whether I am using the dressing or not.

Westside Guy · 03-31-2025, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tracer bullet

What's your application method? I have some but didn't love it. Do you go straight or diluted? Applixation method? Let it go after application, or go back and wipe off any excess a bit later?

I didn't dilute Perl and applied two coats (let the first coat dry).

This is the applicator which I purchased on Amazon and also am now using with Darkside.

c1pher · 03-31-2025, 06:13 PM

I don’t use tire shine anymore. I just keep my tires clean.

tracer bullet · 03-31-2025, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Westside Guy

I didn't dilute Perl and applied two coats (let the first coat dry).

This is the applicator which I purchased on Amazon and also am now using with Darkside.

I'll have to try it again.

I think that's the applicator I may have mentioned to you a long time ago

Maybe was another Z4 owner I told about it.

rmedina · 03-31-2025, 10:09 PM

After I finish my poorboys. I'll be giving adams vrt. Thanks for posting the youtube clip.

2025G0540i · 04-02-2025, 11:02 PM

Lots of great input. There's so many products out there! Maybe when I use up the Perl I have I'll venture into something but I think I just need to set my expectations a little lower.

Westside Guy · 04-03-2025, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 2025G0540i

Lots of great input. There's so many products out there! Maybe when I use up the Perl I have I'll venture into something but I think I just need to set my expectations a little lower.

I moved over to CarPro's Darkside after I finished my bottle of Perl. Try it, you won't be disappointed!

ipilcher · 04-03-2025, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by c1pher

I don’t use tire shine anymore. I just keep my tires clean.

This is the way.

2025G0540i · 04-04-2025, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ipilcher

This is the way.

I'm off and on with the tire shine. Used to put it on a lot. Not so much these days. I like the look when it's done properly. Reluctantly, I did the Conti's on my just delivered X5 knowing I'd be cleaning up the mess in a week or so.

JerseyM3 · 04-04-2025, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by c1pher

I don’t use tire shine anymore. I just keep my tires clean.

Thats like saying you don't style your hair, you just wash it. Come on man think of the women for Pete's sake!

chris719 · 04-04-2025, 06:54 PM

The two best out there are Labocosmetica Nero and CarPro Darkside. Everything else mentioned is fine but those are the two best and I have tried almost everything. BTW, ScottHDs tests are not worth much irl it would seem. VRT is water based and does not last long at all. It's nice, but it does not last.

tracer bullet · 04-04-2025, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseyM3

That's like saying you don't style your hair, you just wash it. Come on man think of the women for Pete's sake!

I remember actually having hair, a while back.

c1pher · 04-04-2025, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseyM3

Thats like saying you don't style your hair, you just wash it. Come on man think of the women for Pete's sake!

I don’t style my hair, I just wash it.

03-31-2025, 07:36 AM	#23
MaxVO2 Private First Class 421 Rep 153 Posts Drives: BMW M8 Coupe Join Date: Nov 2024 Location: North Potomac, Maryland iTrader: (0)	****I like the satin look myself. Looks clean on the car and doesn't overwhelm like some of the shiny finishes that remind me too much of Armor All'ing everything like I did as a youngster!
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Jeff S Enlisted Member 51 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i, 2011 E90 328i Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	Tuf Shine Tire Shine https://www.detailedimage.com/TUF-SH...ance-Kit-P545/ The only downside, for me, is the fact that you might need to clean your tires quite a few times to get rid of any silicone tire dressings, at least the first time you apply the dressing. I use P&S brake buster for my wheels and tires, but the cleaner in this kit still brings out a ton of brown gunk. And, this stuff lasts for weeks, does not attract dirt and there is no sling. The brush that comes with the kit is one of the best too. I use it to clean the tires every time I do my wheels (every wash) whether I am using the dressing or not.
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2025G0540i Private First Class 100 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2025 X5 xDrive 40i Join Date: Feb 2025 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Lots of great input. There's so many products out there! Maybe when I use up the Perl I have I'll venture into something but I think I just need to set my expectations a little lower.
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chris719 Major General 7671 Rep 7,566 Posts Drives: '08 M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	The two best out there are Labocosmetica Nero and CarPro Darkside. Everything else mentioned is fine but those are the two best and I have tried almost everything. BTW, ScottHDs tests are not worth much irl it would seem. VRT is water based and does not last long at all. It's nice, but it does not last.
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