Best tire dressing out there
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dingo
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As an side, I find that cutting out a block of soft packing foam as a foam applicator works really well when dressing tires. More control when edging up to the rims. I usually cut some foam the same size as the height of the side wall. One or two swipes usually covers the entire tire. If you have white lettering out, then it becomes a little more tedious since you have to go around them. I use a smaller piece of foam to "pen" around the dressing.
josh220
Banned
I just washed and vacuumed my truck this morning, so that when I get some shade in the afternoon I can give it a nice coat of wax. I make it part of my washing routine to put tire gloss on my tires after every wash. No point in having a nice truck with trashy/faded looking tires. Anyways, here's how the Zaino's tire gloss looks.
The green smudge in "Grappler" is actually a reflection of the bush/small tree behind me when I took the picture.
The green smudge in "Grappler" is actually a reflection of the bush/small tree behind me when I took the picture.
RonMAIDEN
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Almost all the products look the same when just applied but it's how it looks a few weeks later and how often you have to reapply. I don't want the wet look all the time and some of that stuff stays tacky and attracts dust and looks like crap real quick.
Just done
This is about 3 weeks later and I like the Meguire's since it just makes the tires look new
Just done
This is about 3 weeks later and I like the Meguire's since it just makes the tires look new
josh220
Banned
Here's the Meguiars Endurance Gel, I'm not sure if I like it better than the Zaino's. IMO the Zaino's looks better so it looks like I may be throwing away this bottle and ordering another order of Zaino's tire gloss.
If you notice around the edges of the tire, where the lightening bolt patterns are, the Mequiars Endurance Gel smears and doesn't provide even coverage like the Zaino's does, I had the same problem whether I put it on lightly, heavily, or let it dry before I wiped it off. I never have that problem with Zaino's.
I use their waxes which work amazingly on black, so it looks like their tire products are far superior also. Can't say that I'm surprised.
If you notice around the edges of the tire, where the lightening bolt patterns are, the Mequiars Endurance Gel smears and doesn't provide even coverage like the Zaino's does, I had the same problem whether I put it on lightly, heavily, or let it dry before I wiped it off. I never have that problem with Zaino's.
I use their waxes which work amazingly on black, so it looks like their tire products are far superior also. Can't say that I'm surprised.
josh220
Banned
I scrubbed off the Meguiars tire gloss today when I did my wash, and put a few coats of Zaino's back on the tires, and it's night and day. I just threw the Meguiars Endurance Gel into a bin in my garage because I will never use it again. I have a whole bin of mother's products that are just collecting dust because of the same reasons- you get what you pay for. I ordered another batch of the Zaino Tire Gloss so it should be here mid week.
Hope you find the right product for you.
Hope you find the right product for you.
XJeepguy
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For us Canadians
www.zaino.ca
Only trouble is , it costs $ 16.00 for shipping out West . Plus $ 13.95 CAN funds for one bottle . I guess they havent heard about the US Dollar crashing out in Ontario yet
Thats Crazy !!!
www.zaino.ca
Only trouble is , it costs $ 16.00 for shipping out West . Plus $ 13.95 CAN funds for one bottle . I guess they havent heard about the US Dollar crashing out in Ontario yet
Thats Crazy !!!
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josh220
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RonMAIDEN said:I never had issues with the Meguire's,you just suck at putting it on.:
I don't need to see my reflection in my tires but the Zainos does look good. .
Let us know how long the Zainos goes for since I'm looking into protection for my tires and not just shine.
Well I put it on the same way I put on all tire dressings, and have never had the appearance that the Meguiars had. But maybe you have a point. Either way I like the Zaino's better, the Meguiars looked too glossy IMO, like someone slapped on a ton of grease. The Zaino's is more of a deep gloss than a wet shine, so it looks awesome, but not over-kill for a tough looking vehicle.
But I think it's best that everyone finds the product that works best for them. Different climates, driving habits, and personal preferences are probably the leading factors in the performance of any tire dressing. Start with the cheaper ones before you go to the over-priced stuff, and you may be surprised and find something you like.
eako2107
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RonMAIDEN said:
+1 I've been using it since it came out (or 2000 which ever first) and love it. I found that even through a car wash it still holds up. In the summer its what I use In winter if its nice enough for a couple days I use the spray of Stoner's More Shine (Less time) which holds up nice and also gets me in a warm car quickly.
Anyways big fan of the endurance applied with a little foam tire gel pad.
Holds up really well. .03
V8Limited4wd
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i used to use the meguire's endurance gel all the time. it does give a pretty high gloss and last a good amount of time, but the stuff gunks up around the rim area. it will also spit off the tire when you're driving and get on the side right behind the wheel well. i now only use zaino's and the meguires sits in the garage gathering dust.
