Usually I use spray nine but its getting expensive around here for some reason, I really dont like to use the spry foams they sell, I dont ike the wet look just the really black look. I was told to use methyl hydratebut i was wondering if itd dry out the tire too bad?

I have seen people use trans fluid for the wet look...Lasted forever. I use Bleechwhite and a stiff wheel brush to clean them real good and they are usually pretty black. Plain ole silicone works really well but you just can't lay it to it. Key is to wipe it on and then rub the crap out of it to get it to soak in then wipe down the excess.

I would think trans fluid or any petroleum based product would break down or otherwise harm the rubber.

At work we use a mixture of mineral oil and parafin wax to spray on the mixers to keep the concrete from sticking to the paint/metal. When I first started I would spray it on my mud flaps to make them nice shiney black! Until I realized the sides of the flaps were starting to roll inward. Then some of the experienced driver told me to keep the oil off the rubber parts of the truck. The oil has adverse effects on rubber.

I use spray nine or super clean. The spray nine I cut 50% cleaner/water, and the Super Clean (industrial, not wall mart stuff) I usually cut more like 5 parts water to one cleaner. spray, scrub, and rinse. The super clean is rough on clear coats on alluminum rims, but I have yet to see any problems on painted steel rimd or my stocker hubcaps or trim rings.
I also use these cleaners on most everything inside the truck, and does AWSOME on the vinal mat floor covering.
Of the two, I prefer spray nine.

I would think trans fluid or any petroleum based product would break down or otherwise harm the rubber.

At work we use a mixture of mineral oil and parafin wax to spray on the mixers to keep the concrete from sticking to the paint/metal. When I first started I would spray it on my mud flaps to make them nice shiney black! Until I realized the sides of the flaps were starting to roll inward. Then some of the experienced driver told me to keep the oil off the rubber parts of the truck. The oil has adverse effects on rubber.

I wasn't advocating using the tranny fluid. That stuff is way too slick. Got some on my tires once and ended up facing the other direction.

Dollar General used to sell some stuff called "tire gel". It came in a container similar to a paste wax can, and had an applicator pad. That stuff worked GREAT....but alas, Dollar General no longer has it...can't find it anywhere :whine:

Dollar General used to sell some stuff called "tire gel". It came in a container similar to a paste wax can, and had an applicator pad. That stuff worked GREAT....but alas, Dollar General no longer has it...can't find it anywhere :whine:

I have some like that but I think mine is from Eagle One

i've used mineral spirits with good results . nice black tires, no shine

I used to use "Tire Wet" or at least I think that is what it's called,
but now that I have "GQ" and she has 35" tires I don't use any :hm:

what are mineral spirits?

It's about the same as paint thinner. Not quite sure what the difference between the two is.

i use tire wet on my tires loks great.hey luv you said that GQ's tires were to big for tire wet? i use that on my dump truck tires when i do a really bang up job of cleaning on it.

I use STP Son of a Gun. I was the tires when I wash the wheels to prevent build up, and spray a light coat on. Then I wipe the excess off the chrome when I am drying the wheels. The tires have a nice black look...:)

In my neck off the woods "Westley's Blechwhite" works. Makes the tires a clean flat black and the whites white.

I use a scrub brush on them when I`m washing the truck,that`s all.

Be very careful with the Bleech-White near aluminun wheels. It will mess em up. I have used alot of different things and have been using Stoners the last couple of years now. Its a spray on. I don't like the wet look so I usually apply it then after a few minutes wash it back off. Another trick is to not go over the same spot twice. Use as little as you can but cover the whole tire. I have very big tires and I'm very picky about the way they look.

We were at an indoor car show once. and we were steeing up our vehicles and club display. There was this old guy beside my truck setting up an old "restored" Studebaker car. Nothing special about this car, OK, but not real nice. Well he starts masking off his wheels, and we kinda think that he's going overboard for spraying tire dressing. Next thing ya know, we smell paint, and he's got a spray bomb out PAINTING his tires black!!!!!! We were far enough away from the overspray, but is was getting all over his car for sure. Definately shiny, but I don't think it would stand up too well on the street.

lol that's tire shine for a demolition derby cars.

to get my tires shiney i wait till after it rains and run them thru mudpuddles WORKS GOOD

I know this is going to sound messed up, back when I was in high school I loved the soaking wet look on my tires. I would use regular old $.97 STP spray lubricant. If I was at a show and did not want them quite as shiny: I would wipe them down about two minutes after I sprayed them. This would give a nice coating. Funny thing is that it lasted until I scrubbed them the next time I washed my car.

Just an idea!

Now I only use MOTHERS Preserve protectant. Spray it on, wipe the excess off! There's no shine like MOTHERS!! Plus a have a really good friend that works there!

First of all, The wet look, is just rediculous.
What I'm looking for is the "New Tire Look", so what I do is get a bucket of soapy water, preferrably palmalive dish soap.
I get one of those copper? colored brush w/ a plastic handle and start scubbing.
Once fully scrubbed, I rinse and let it air dry.
And you have a brand new tire. It works excellent on a white lettering as well.
There's no easy way if you want a look that will last.

I go to Advance and they have what they call "TIRE SHINE" and it is in a spray can and I just love it. Looks great on the tires. They had it on sale here a while back for half price and I got 12 cans. Good stuff.

I use the Zaino tire stuff. It comes in a squeeze bottle, and you just squeeze some onto a rag or sponge. It doesn't have that cheap looking super glossy appearance of Tire Wet and all that other spray can junk, plus it's not silicone based like all of those so it doesn't turn brown. Best of all, it doesn't sling crap all over your paint. It gives a satin appearance that I think is much more tasteful than the gloss appearance, but gives a much deeper black look compared to untreated tires.

www.zainobros.com

I like the show wet look.. I use Meguiars NXT GEN "insane shine" tire spray and love it!:metal:http://meguiars.com/estore/products/product_G13115.jpg

These are the products I'm using currently...

http://www.michelinman.com/care/tirecareproducts.html?source=careindex

The "tire shine" has a nice matte look to it and the wheel cleaner is really good too.

I have been using this on my daily driver.

www.griotsgarage.com Sorry I couldnt get a link to work off of their website. Look at wheels and tires for weatherproof tire dressing.

It seemed to work good and did stay on in Seattle's rain and car washes but I am out currently. Griots products are not cheap but I have been completely satisfied with everything that I have purchaced from them. I have clay, polish, wax, car wash, vinyl care, window cleaner, etc.