For a super wet looking finish, spray Tire Shine directly on to the tire sidewall or trim piece. We suggest "leveling out" or distributing the dressing with a foam applicator or sponge. This will help with any potential pooling in the nooks of the tire pattern. For a more subtle, less shiny finish spray Tire Shine on to a foam applicator first, then apply to the tire or trim surface.
However, the stickiness of oil will result in your tires attracting even more dirt than usual. The result is hard to clean grime and dirt coated tires in less than a week. Also, after dabbing the tires with oil if you do not wipe off the excess product, it can sling on to other parts.
For instance, a product like brake fluid can do a lot of damage to the paint. Another negative of using oil is it does not provide UV protection to your tires, while water-based commercial tire shine have agents that block UV rays. An important thing to remember is to never apply tire shine on the tire tread , especially oils. They will make the tread slippery.
If organic living is important to you, then homemade tire shine is a good choice. Substances like castor oil will not harm the environment or you in anyway.
A homemade solution is very cheap if you do the math and make the comparison. The goal in cleaning and detailing tires should be to both improve their appearance look new but to also protect the tires so they safely last a long time. Tires are manufactured with a chemical called Antiozonant that helps prevent degradation splitting, cracking, oxidizing, etc.. Tires are designed to work the antiozonant throughout the rubber to the outside as the tires are rolled across the pavement providing a protective layer against the element.
Unfortunately, antiozonant quickly oxidizes to a brown color once in contact with the air. This is the brown film you see on the outside of your tires after prolonged use without cleaning. The correct term for this discoloration is blooming. The tires will quickly break down and begin developing cracks along the side wall known as dry rotting. These cracks can and will lead to premature failure the tire. This is part of the 5-year recommendation to replace tires. Before you can apply a tire dressing you need to clean the tires.
Cleaning helps remove the blooming, bringing back the black appearance of the tire, and provides a better surface for the dressing to cling to.
Today, the company produces over products, including tire shine, leather conditioner, wheel cleaner, and foam wash. We recommend the Mothers Speed Tire Shine. Chemist Joe Palcher invented Armor All Protectant in the early s, but it wasn't patented until These days, the company produces a wide range of cleaning products, from protectants and disinfectants to cleaners and air fresheners. Packaging is often a little bigger, so the products will last longer.
Some, but not all, tire shine products can be applied to other areas of your car. We recommend researching a shine before you start applying it to plastic or vinyl.
This is a difficult question to answer because each tire shine is different. The majority will keep your tires shining for up to a week, but check with the manufacturer to make sure. Yes, however most stains will go away over time or can be washed away with a hose or power washer.
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