I don't trust tire shines. I've heard they're horrible for your tires because it takes the oils of the tire itself. I was recommended lemon juice. And it actually works. It doesn't look AS good, but it makes me feel better.

 

Generally you would want to stay away from tire shines with petroleum dissolates, those will damage the tire over time. Usually those are aerosal can versions or version that are completely clear.

Water based ones are fine. They are usually the creamy color when in the bottle. Examples would be Zaino Z16, Duragloss (dont remember the #), Armor All...etc.

Also, the GEL type tire shines are water based as well. They should be ok. Popular one there is the Meguiars purple stuff. It smells like Jolly Ranchers.

 

my tires seldom last over 20,000 miles so I'm not worried about what the tire shine will do to them.

 

Alright, has anyone ever used lemon juice? It's not AS effective as tire shine...but definitly a budget cutter

 

never used it. Black Magik tire shine is what I use for that ultra 'wet' look

 

any problems with it killing your tires?

 

You can always cheat and use WD40.

 

Give me your name, photo, and city/state. You're never going to wash my car...lol

 

never heard of lemon juice but i use turtle wax tire gel stays glossy enough for me

 

When u say lemon juice, u litterally mean Lemon juice or is it just a brand in the US. If it is I gotta try. interesting.
I usually buy a silicone emulsion from any local chemical store. it's the basic ingridients the tyres shine companies uses, before mixing it up with other cost savings stuff.

 

It's literally just store bought lemon juice

 

nope, never!
I can take pic of my Kumho's for you after 20,000 miles.
My SUV had it's tires on for over 50,000 miles and they never cracked or damaged the side walls. Keep in mind my cars get washed every weekend and get tire shine on them.

 

Alright, definitly man. Next time I wash my car with the lemon juice, I'll post some pictures

 

Ok, Thanks. I gotta try that.

 

any tire shine is fine to use. and i dont know where your buying lemon juice, but that would seem to cost more $$$$

also lemon juice is a citric acid, im not sure but i would think that would be more harsh on your tires than tire shine.

 

I buy lemon juice from the grocery store...

 

The issue I have with most any application to tires is the residue left on the car after a long drive as it flings off the tire. I'll only apply it for shows.

 

I hate when I get dirt on the corner of the tire and it's a pain to get off

 

so true.

 

I've only had that happen when I get over zealous and use too much product. Less is more.

Any of the leading products are fine. Meguiar's Hot Shine for me at present. I pump spray it onto one of those curved foam pads and then apply to the tire.

 

Black Magik Wet Tire Shine FTW

 

that's what i use as well.

 

you have good taste.

 

No-one has produced any hard evidence that aerosol shines actually damage your tires....

 

not only that, how many of are actually going to keep our tires long enough to even see any potential damage?

I'm now on my 3rd set of tires in 2 years. Yes, I drive my car the way it was intended to be driven.