Non-shinny tire dressing.

[SOLER]

Just adding my . 02... Armor all. Original. If I don't want shiny, I spray it on, use a tire brush to clean, and then spray it off. Usually, when I'm going to wash the truck, I spray the whole truck, and then do the tires first. By the time I'm ready to rinse, the armor all has done it's job, and I just spray it off. Clean, but not shiny.



If you do want the shine, ( I know you said you don't want shiny, but I'll put this so you know what not to do ) Armor All tire foam works, and it usually takes two coats. Just spray it on, and when it sets for a while, you'll have clean, semi-glossy tires. One more coat, and they'll be shiny.



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[Greasy]

Clean tire and spray lemon pledge on them. Nice dull black look and dogs don't like the smell they just walk on by.

 

[MMeier]

Clean tire and spray lemon pledge on them. Nice dull black look and dogs don't like the smell they just walk on by.

What about cats ? Have a problem with cats spraying the wheels on the dually and race trailer !!#@$%!

 

[Greasy]

I have a dog that takes care of the cats!!

 

[MRoberts]

Years ago I heard that Armor All was petroleum based, not good for rubber. Old wives tale or true?

 

[CRuth]

True. It makes things shiny but at a price.

 

[HOBrian]

This is what I use!!!



Adam's Polishes - Adam's Water Repellent Super VRT

 

[Gumpertz]

Matte shine on tires

An old trick I learned from a guy who had a show motorcycle, was to use ordinary DOT3 brake fluid on the tires, being very careful of course not to get it on the paint. It leaves a beautiful satin sheen, and by definition brake fluid is a rubber preservative so no worries about it degrading the tire material. Takes a bit of elbow grease but it also removes any oxidized rubber from the tire surface.



Dave

 

[CharlieFoxtrot]

Lucas has a non-shiny interior dressing. Might see if they have one for tires too, or if the interior one works on tires. I got mine at Autozone.

 

[04blackcherry]

Elbow grease seems to be the best when used with a stiff scrub brush and abrasive cleanser. Sometimes I'll hit 'um with a tire dressing and wipe most of it off. Seems to make it easier to keep the tires clean for 2 to 3 washings. Then repeat.

I like the idea of the Aerospace 303 not just for tires but for boat covers also.

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

Went driving around awhile looking for Aerospace 303 and came up empty. Stopped at Napa, Auto Zone and O'Reilly's and I only got blank looks when I asked for it.

Vaughn

 

[CRuth]

Pep boys. West marine. Ebay. Even direct from 303 303 Products, Inc. : 303 Products

Campingworld. Lots of boat and spa outfits. Napa.

 

[CamarosRus]

Whatever you apply, I've found that I like the results better when I take my nylon brush and scrub the product into the tire surface.



This gives a better look than just spray and do nothing more.



In all cases the shine flattens out a little after the first day or so.



Just saying!!!!!!









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[EBolgiano]

Went driving around awhile looking for Aerospace 303 and came up empty. Stopped at Napa, Auto Zone and O'Reilly's and I only got blank looks when I asked for it.



Vaughn

I usually get one by the gallon from: Amazon.com or autogeek.com. The 303 works really good on the bed liner as well. Ed B

 

[JMetzger]

I get mine at Camping World.

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

Thanks guys, will order from Amazon, there's no Pep Boys, West Marine or Camping World within 150 miles of here.

 

[Tomscreek]

I like Westleys tire bleach the best. Spray on (be careful not to breath it in), leave a couple minutes and wash off. It just deeply cleans tires and leaves them flat black. Also look for this: Duplicolor TIRE SHINE COATING - TSHC100. I saw it previewed on 2 guys garage and it looks like it's going to work well. Flat black but it's not out yet.

 

[10-9jc]

Thanks guys, will order from Amazon, there's no Pep Boys, West Marine or Camping World within 150 miles of here.

303 Aerospace Protectant.



303 Products - Aerospace Protectant, High Tech Fabric Guard -  World's Leading Automotive Care Products



Order direct!



Info about their various products & how to use are also on the site.



They have sales from time to time - will advise you of sales & prices via e-mail.



Also - 303 will send you a sample of their products for about $9.



I purchase by the gallon, but for a test - you *may* be able to find an 8oz bottle of 303 Proctectant at some hardware stores (like Ace - but *not* Lowes or HD)



~



BTW - Never use ArmorAll on anything you plan to keep.

 

[Blu-meanie]

Kind of makes me want to clean my tires.

303--good stuff, I'm on my third gallon in 11 years. Expensive, but worth it. I use it on almost everything including my rv rubber roof after it's annual cleaning.