Originally Posted by Mike-in-Orange
We make so many because some people like a high shine, some like a natural look, and some like a crazy high shine. Beyond that, some prefer an aerosol application, others a trigger spray or gel, etc. That alone makes for plenty of combinations.
I personally don't care for a super high shine and longevity is a non issue for me since I wash and prep my cars fully on a very regular basis. So, here's a few tips:
- If you like a real high shine go with the NXT Insane Shine trigger or the Endurance High Gloss gel.
- If you prefer a more natural look get the Endurance Natural Shine gel (why the Natural finish comes in a 10oz bottle and with an applicator while the High Gloss only comes in 16oz with no applicator is beyond me, sorry).
- For something in between try the Hot Shine Tire Spray trigger.
- From an application standpoint I alway use a foam applicator like the one we include with the Endurance Natural or the yellow concave ones from Eagle One - and I use this type of applicator whether I'm using a trigger spray, aerosol, gel or even the foam.
- To prevent sling with any tire shine let it sit for maybe 10 minutes then give the tire a quick wipe down with an old terry cloth towel
- If you feel the shine is higher than you want, regardless of product used, give the tire a very thorough wipe down with an old terry cloth towel to knock the shine down
Beyond that, it's all a matter of personal preference.
I tried something different on my tires. I wanted a very black natural non-shiney look but durable enough to last many washings and I love to experiment with car care products. Cleaned the tires thoroughly with Dawn wash, rinse, dry. Then applied Forever Black with a cheap foam pad carefully so as not to get it on rims. If you get it on the rims it is hard to remove. Result is very black with no shine and has lasted two months with no need to reapply so far. I wash at least once per week or more. Forever Black is not a dressing type of product. It is more like a black dye for vinyl and rubber. I got it for my Jeeps and it works wonders on the exterior vinyl trim. It is a PITA if you get it on your paint. It lasts for at least a year on the Jeeps. I will see how long it lasts on tires.
http://www.foreverblack.com/