Tire dressing is a love/hate relationship

Needsdecaf · 05-06-2025, 10:11 AM

Some of you like the really shiny stuff by your pics. That's' definitely not my style.

I'm running the Obsessed Garage Tire Dressing:

https://www.obsessedgarage.com/colle...-tire-dressing

It seems pricey, but if you properly clean your tires to start (with Stoners Tarminator) and also clean your tires with a tire / rubber cleaner or wheel cleaner when washing, it lasts a good month in applications. And the 32 oz bottle lasts me, like literally, well over a year.

I don't put much on and I wipe down after about 2-3 minutes and it leaves a nice matte finish, no overly shiny stuff. Let me see if I can find a good pic....

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Troyk1m3 · 05-18-2025, 12:56 AM

Ive been using dark side but I am tempted to switch to a water based tire shine since I heard there is much less build up

DetailedAF · 05-18-2025, 04:17 PM

I recommend anything water based. Use neat for higher shine or dilute to your desired finish. I like a dark rich satin finish. I don't like the glazed donut look. Using a microfiber applicator makes the finish more consistent. See link below. If you have larger tires like for an SUV, then I apply with a brush.

My Favorite - Low Profile Applicator

I would highly recommend that you DO NOT use a "Solvent Based" dressing.

MM70 · 06-06-2025, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Westside Guy

Perl is nice but they also sell Darkside which I switched to and lasts longer, especially in wet driving conditions.

https://www.carpro-us.com/latest-arr...IYUhg8GEkkZjrD

Amazon has this for $23.37

tomato_salad · 06-11-2025, 09:46 AM

I've been trying Soft99 products lately and found their Tire Black Wax to my liking. It's not glossy but it keeps the tires look black and clean for about a month. Last time it was available on Amazon I picked it up for $25.

https://www.amazon.com/SOFT99-Tire-B...ef_=ast_sto_dp

JerseyM3 · 06-12-2025, 12:07 PM

FWIW, I took delivery of a 25' M3CX and used the Chemical Guys Tire and Trim Gel on the freshly clean virgin tires and I am impressed so far. The gloss is very high and it dries fast. Easy to apply. Says it protects the tires too from the elements. Happy with it so far. Need to see how long it lasts.

ShocknAwe · 06-12-2025, 07:47 PM

I've switched to Adam's products for some of this.

I use their wheel and tire cleaner. Scrub tire with stuff brush. Then their graphene tire coating. Last a couple weeks with no flinging. Really awesome.

I have 2 kids and no time to spend endlessly detailing like I used to.

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Needsdecaf Major General 9220 Rep 7,851 Posts Drives: 2024 G80 Comp xDrive Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The Woodlands, TX iTrader: (0)	Some of you like the really shiny stuff by your pics. That's' definitely not my style. I'm running the Obsessed Garage Tire Dressing: https://www.obsessedgarage.com/colle...-tire-dressing It seems pricey, but if you properly clean your tires to start (with Stoners Tarminator) and also clean your tires with a tire / rubber cleaner or wheel cleaner when washing, it lasts a good month in applications. And the 32 oz bottle lasts me, like literally, well over a year. I don't put much on and I wipe down after about 2-3 minutes and it leaves a nice matte finish, no overly shiny stuff. Let me see if I can find a good pic.... Shade: Sun: Last edited by Needsdecaf; 05-06-2025 at 10:16 AM..
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Troyk1m3 New Member 6 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2022 M3Cx Join Date: May 2025 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	Ive been using dark side but I am tempted to switch to a water based tire shine since I heard there is much less build up
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DetailedAF New Member 5 Rep 12 Posts Drives: G22 M440i Xdrive Join Date: Aug 2024 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	I recommend anything water based. Use neat for higher shine or dilute to your desired finish. I like a dark rich satin finish. I don't like the glazed donut look. Using a microfiber applicator makes the finish more consistent. See link below. If you have larger tires like for an SUV, then I apply with a brush. My Favorite - Low Profile Applicator I would highly recommend that you DO NOT use a "Solvent Based" dressing.
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tomato_salad Enlisted Member 147 Rep 36 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 M40i Join Date: May 2024 Location: Northeast USA iTrader: (0)	I've been trying Soft99 products lately and found their Tire Black Wax to my liking. It's not glossy but it keeps the tires look black and clean for about a month. Last time it was available on Amazon I picked it up for $25. https://www.amazon.com/SOFT99-Tire-B...ef_=ast_sto_dp
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JerseyM3 Major 614 Rep 1,051 Posts Drives: 2025 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Feb 2025 Location: Jersey Shore iTrader: (0)	FWIW, I took delivery of a 25' M3CX and used the Chemical Guys Tire and Trim Gel on the freshly clean virgin tires and I am impressed so far. The gloss is very high and it dries fast. Easy to apply. Says it protects the tires too from the elements. Happy with it so far. Need to see how long it lasts.
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ShocknAwe 1Addict 3898 Rep 8,404 Posts Drives: E82 1er, M57 X5, 964 C4 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	I've switched to Adam's products for some of this. I use their wheel and tire cleaner. Scrub tire with stuff brush. Then their graphene tire coating. Last a couple weeks with no flinging. Really awesome. I have 2 kids and no time to spend endlessly detailing like I used to. __________________ 2010 E82 1 Series M Clone Hydra Performance augmented OEM+
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