Is there a way to keep the tire shine i put on the tires from slinging onto the paint

 

No, basically every type of tire shine will sling, no matter how you drive.

I've found only one that wont sling no matter what.
Long-Lasting Tire Dressing, 16 Ounces - Cleaners - Wheels & Tires - Car Care - Griot's Garage
griots sells it, its the consistency of tempura paint, you apply it with a sponge and it covers like shoe polish.

Doesnt sling, come off, ever... its waterproof, sling proof, fling proof, you have to wash the car to get it off the tires.

We've used it on the Z06 since we bought it, it will even survive track days without slinging

 

Armorall makes a similar product


Armor All - Product Detail

 

tried that crap, slings too.
i positively hate armorall to begin with

 

I always wipe mine down after dressing ,they dont sling anything on the car ,I use Mquires Natural Finish Protectant works quite well I'm not a fan of shiney tires ,just a good clean look ,, but thats just me

Howard.

 

The best tire dressing I've used is from Stoner's. Spray it on a foam aplicator and rub it in. I think the problem with any spray on is if you just spray it and dont rub it in it will get on your paint. The key is rubbing it in.
Stoners advertises their wont sling even if you just spray it on. Adams is also coming with a new product, watched the demo on that yesterady and it looks really nice, its water based and pretty much water proof at the same time. I'll pick up a bottle when I'm in Carlisle and try it but for right now I'm a Stoner's fan.

 

I've had extremely good luck with Meguiar's Hot Tire Shine, aerosol.

Sprays on like paint, LOL... I only spray enough to get the tires shiny, not glossy.

No slings thus far.

FWIW, their regular spray bottle (windex style bottle) is garbage... I hated it, and if your use an applicator, it immediately dulls down.

Aerosol is the best. They used to have an adjustable nozzle for low-pro tires, but I haven't seen that in a few months...

Mike, any info?

 

My daughter got me some of this for my birthday and I love it:

Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss: Zaino Store

You pour it on a rag and wipe it on the tires - looks like skim milk and there is no excess to sling off. You can do 2 coats for more shine...

 

I will have to give that a try, that is pretty neat.

To the original poster, I usually just buy what ever brand of tire gel is on sale, wipe it on with a cloth and I have never had any issues with tire sling no matter what brand i have used. I suppose if I were to apply it to the tires like cake frosting then immediately drive off it may sling all over the car lol.

 

CAKE FROSTING ,,,,LAMFAO

 

This guy used too much

 

Meguire's Endurance Gold (tire GEL)

Put some on a rag and wipe into tires. Leaves a nice semi-gloss finish, nothing too shiny, and as long as put on in moderation (you do not need much) it looks great and will not sling. Lasts over a week and comes off with minimal ease if you get onto rims.....

 

I've had good luck with the meguiars and mothers products, everything else seems to suck. I always wipe down mine as well to get the excess off and to give the tire a more matte finish rather than that dripping wet look

 

I don't use tire shine. I just clean the tires themselves and they stay black. Not glossy, but why would you want your tires to look glossy?

 

Im not sure either, some people like that mirror look.

The one thing tire shine does do is protect the rubber, it keeps the sidewalls from suffering uv damage (when they turn brown)

 

Why modern tires turn brown from the Meguiar's FAQ website:
meguiars.com: FAQ - Which Meguiar's products should I use on my tires?

"The science behind the modern rubber formulas used by major tire manufactures today is both complex and interesting. The rubber itself contains and ingredient called Antiozonant. Antiozonant is an ingredient that helps to prevent the exterior rubber surface from cracking, checking, oxidizing, and deteriorating. The rubber is designed in such a way as to constantly work its way to the outside of the tire and as such, continually replenish the exterior surface with fresh antiozonant.
After the antiozonant works its way to the outside of the tire and is exposed to the ozone in the air, it turns brown. The technical term for this effect is blooming.
This is why you see a brown film on the surface your tires. You can wash your tires with soap or an all-purpose cleaner and remove this film, but in a few weeks, it's back. That's because the antiozonant continually works its way to the outside of the tires every time you drive your car."

 

I do not want them glossy, but that deep black you can only get with tire shine is amazing on a black car with nice chrome accents, can't imagine who's car I am thinking of...

 

I guess if you had a brown car you could just leave them be and have matching tires and car. I don't like mine glossy either that's why I rub it in. Just a nice dull new looking black sidewall. Another reason to use an applicator is you wont get those halo's on your driveway or garage floor.

 

I'm with you guys, no gloss here, just a UV protectant for me please. I use 303 and rub it in.

 

I just brush them with soap and water everyweek. They stay black, not deep black but definately not brown. On previous cars I would use tire shine and they seemed to get dirty faster.