Best Tire Shine product

[RedlandRanger]

I use 303 Aerospace Protectant on all rubber, vinyl, plastic including tires after washing. I don't like a glossy look either so this works for me.

I bought some of that earlier - if you use it on the tires does it attract dust afterwards?

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[P. A. Schilke]

I bought some of that earlier - if you use it on the tires does it attract dust afterwards?

Hi Folks,

My experience with Tire suppliers is their recommendations is soap and water ONLY, not even 303.

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[Johnpenn]

I bought some of that earlier - if you use it on the tires does it attract dust afterwards?

Not that I've ever noticed. Used it for years on my Corvette and other vehicle tires. Give it a try since you already have some.

 

[RedlandRanger]

Not that I've ever noticed. Used it for years on my Corvette and other vehicle tires. Give it a try since you already have some.

I think I will try that and see how it works. Like you said, it won't cost me anything.

Hi Folks,

My experience with Tire suppliers is their recommendations is soap and water ONLY, not even 303.

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

Phil - wondering why a tire manufacturer would have a problem with plastic/vinyl/rubber conditioners and some UV protection. To me it would appear to help keep the rubber more pliable and potentially extend the working life. Not talking about treating the tread itself, just the outer sidewall that gets a lot of UV exposure.

 

[THLONE]

I want tire protection not shine.

 

[Msfitoy]

Hmmm....Everyone is recommending their products, but no pictures of how the tires look after using it...lol!

This is about a week after application of Trim Shine...sorry it's dark. I'll post another after a fresh wash and tire detail

 

[RedlandRanger]

I want tire protection not shine.

I also want something that keeps the tires black instead of the kind of greyish color they turn to if you don't use anything.

 

[Sandman Ranger]

And you can water down for less gloss and lighter apply. Like interior.

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[P. A. Schilke]

I think I will try that and see how it works. Like you said, it won't cost me anything.



Phil - wondering why a tire manufacturer would have a problem with plastic/vinyl/rubber conditioners and some UV protection. To me it would appear to help keep the rubber more pliable and potentially extend the working life. Not talking about treating the tread itself, just the outer sidewall that gets a lot of UV exposure.

Hi Rob,

You will not find tire mtg recommendations as the litigious nature of this type of list, and the fact tire mtg do not test these products. You might Google Roger Marble, formerly with Firestone..he is a wealth of info. Tire mags already design in UV protection, except I have no experience with Chinese tires.

People are passionate about 303, so I asked the Goodyear rep...his curt answer was Avoid. I will follow that advice, but I do use 303 on my RVslide seals.

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co Retired

 

[RedlandRanger]

Hi Rob,

You will not find tire mtg recommendations as the litigious nature of this type of list, and the fact tire mtg do not test these products. You might Google Roger Marble, formerly with Firestone..he is a wealth of info. Tire mags already design in UV protection, except I have no experience with Chinese tires.

People are passionate about 303, so I asked the Goodyear rep...his curt answer was Avoid. I will follow that advice, but I do use 303 on my RVslide seals.

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co Retired

Well, I tried the 303 tonight and it looks great. I will see if it attracts dust like the No Touch stuff does. If it doesn't it will be my new tire treatment. I can't imagine it will HURT the tires. Like you said, it is probably due to litigation anxiety.

Thanks for the info, Phil.

 

[DBaz]

The rubber in tires is somewhat porous and will develop a layer of dirt, traffic film & brake dust over time. The dirt is water soluble but is often trapped by the other contaminants.

Regular PH neutral soap isn't going to touch this...superclean or purple power (both alkaline cleaners) will safely take the junk off (you'll see it turn brown and run off as you agitate the tire with a brush. Just rinse off and you have your normal-looking rubber back.

Then you can put on your favorite tire dressing...preferably something dry like Stoner's Tire Shine that won't sling off.

 

[joeb427]

Stay with water based products vs silicone oil based most of the time inexpensive tire shines. Like the silicone garbage carwashes use for that extra $3-$4.

 

[DBaz]

Agree, most of the oil-based ones will just fling off onto the truck. You can rub the tires down a bit to take off the excess, but in sun or hot conditions it just comes back. Plus, oils and tire rubber aren't the best mix.

 

[Sandman Ranger]

Tires have chemicals, oil and wax mixed within the rubber.
These make their way to the surface of the tire and protect it from UV rays. Zinc oxide is one pigment, same as the white stuff one places on your nose at the pool. Wax is present helping to protect from water and chemicals. So it will be an on going thing to work on if you do not like brown tires.

 

[DBaz]

Yep, it's all an ongoing thing...tires, clearcoat, you name it.

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