Question about tire dressings...
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Question about tire dressings...
I use the Black Magic to keep the tires black and classy looking. Question: do all these tire dressings reduce the life of the sidewall of a tire? I've never seen this mentioned, and I know this is suppose to "preserve" a tire, but does it, really?
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There has been a bit of debate regarding if tire dressing harms tires. I had one set of tires on my 97 Ranger for nearly five years, and used dressing weekly with no problems. I replaced the tires because they finally wore out, not because of dressing related failure.
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Tires are wear items, you wear them thin and they wear out. You dress them up and they look good when you go out. I use many as other have done and have to admit I have driven up over a curb or two and the dressing actually provided protection against the sidewall.
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I stay away from tire dressings altogether as they add a "used car" look imo. For browning I use Westley's Bleach White. That said I will occassionally use 303 when dressing someone elses car.
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Here is a very good wheel cleaner and tire cleaner all in one and it is very cheap. I buy it by the gallon as it cost about what two 16oz bottles of the store bought stuff costs and it can be diluted to make about 50
16 oz bottles. This stuff works great and take off all the tire dressings and leaves the tire looking brand new fresh rubber. You can then treat as desired with what ever tire dressing you choose.
http://www.chemicalguys.com/Wheel_Ri..._p/cld_107.htm
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I've used many through the years and Black Magic is the best I've found so far. I use it after every wash and it lasts. I've never had an issue with any dressing affecting the tire.
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I've used Bleech white for 10+ years with aluminum wheels with no problems. I didnt obviously spray on the rims on purpose, but it does get on them. Wheel/tire always wet before I spray it, scrub it, rinse right away, no issues.
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It will not effect chrome, painted or clear coated wheels.
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I had used Tire Wet by Black Magic when I drove my 2000 Neon. Now I use Meguairs Hot Shine spray can. I do not have any complaints. I fully spray each tire and make sure it has the deep, gloss, wet look. If I am careful they I drive, which I normally always do, the dressing can last up to 2 weeks. Depends on weather conditions. Just remember, don't overspray too much on the tread of the tire. Very easy to lose control if you don't know what your doing.