[BMWClove]

Hello Everyone!!!

Anyone have some recommendations on Tire Dressings?

I am looking at the following and would like some feedback.

Koch-Chemie - PSS - Plast Star
Car Pro Perl
Car Pro Perl Darkside

If you have other recommendations please let me know.

Thank you!

[Tejas1836]

Chemical Guys VRP works great, lasts long, relatively inexpensive.
I think it has the highest concentration of Siloxanes

[spazzz]

I vote Darkside.
Wipe off excess when done.
I would also grab some Retyre to strip it when cleaning.

Darkside has a matte new fresh black, black rubber look.
Perl doesn't last long and water is its enemy

Don't try that Turtle wax junk unless you want my bottle of TW ceramic tire doodoo

[BMWClove]

Originally Posted by spazzz

I vote Darkside.
Wipe off excess when done.
I would also grab some Retyre to strip it when cleaning.

Darkside has a matte new fresh black, black rubber look.
Perl doesn't last long and water is its enemy

Don't try that Turtle wax junk unless you want my bottle of TW ceramic tire doodoo

Thank you!

[Westside Guy]

I have been using Perl and love the look. If I have time I always try to apply 2 coats.

That being said, I may try Carpro’s Darkside in the future as the reviews state it can last for a much longer time.

[Clark_Kent]

I've posted about this in another thread. See here.

[icj_45e]

I recently bought Darkside and received a sample of Perl for free, so I have tried each twice so far. IMO, both seem to leave a similar appearance and durability isn’t really a concern for me because I usually wash every 2-3 weeks. Both work and look great. I think I prefer Perl because I can dilute it and use for other exterior plastics or dilute 5:1 and use on interior.
Tons of videos on YouTube comparing the products if you’re looking for side by side comparisons.

[StradaRedlands]

I'm on team Optimum and love their tire gel:
https://www.opticoat.com/product/optimum-opti-bond/

Bonus that you can use it as an interior dressing as well!

[shimmy23]

Adams VRT here. i haven't ventured out much from this so i'm sure there are others that are better. VRT has worked great for me.

[Murf the Surf]

I remember way back when we used brake fluid.

[grannyknot]

AutoGylm Tyre dressing, never found one I like better, good for any rubber or plastic.

[TheNLVYuman]

I was told that Exo Forma makes a long lasting, durable Tire Shine. It's solvent based, easy to apply and is supposed to last 3-4 weeks. I want to try this one out.

[ultrared93]

Adam's Graphene. Easy application, water-based, seems to last quite a while and most importantly to me, satin finish rather than shiny. Tires end up looking like new rubber rather than a glazed doughnut.

[allinon72]

I've been getting away from these products - I've used just about every popular choice over the last 25 years. Instead, I focus on keeping the tire clean of dirt and oils, and what you're left with is a raw, black tire with the natural matte finish. This is accomplished with degreaser, Stoners Tarminator, and heavy scrubbing at first. Then it's just a matter of maintaining the clean.

In the past, my favorite products were tire dependent, but mostly Perl, OG Tire Dressing, and Meguiars Endurance (which has been around for decades).

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

Adams VRT here. i haven't ventured out much from this so i'm sure there are others that are better. VRT has worked great for me.

Same here. It doesn't sling, and stays on for a pretty long time.

[malvern_man]

I use Gyeon Q² Tire or Garage Therapy tyre Serum.

[Jrock645]

Wolfgang black diamond… 2nd favorite is tuff shine

[Game]

Just threw on some Darkside yesterday. Definitely glossier than I expected but a good knock down took care of that. Happy with it so far.

[keg97]

Originally Posted by Tejas1836

Chemical Guys VRP works great, lasts long, relatively inexpensive.
I think it has the highest concentration of Siloxanes

Ditto this

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by Game

Just threw on some Darkside yesterday. Definitely glossier than I expected but a good knock down took care of that. Happy with it so far.

I am currently using Perl and love the look, most especially after applying 2 coats. Have you used Perl before and if yes, is Darkside glossier as I don't want the tires to look too shiny?

[Game]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

I am currently using Perl and love the look, most especially after applying 2 coats. Have you used Perl before and if yes, is Darkside glossier as I don't want the tires to look too shiny?

I haven’t used Perl yet but yes Darkside is decently glossy (not overboard) that I needed to wipe it down to give it a more matte look. I’ve only used it once as well so I’ll get a better feel for it.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by Game

I haven’t used Perl yet but yes Darkside is decently glossy (not overboard) that I needed to wipe it down to give it a more matte look. I’ve only used it once as well so I’ll get a better feel for it.

In my opinion Perl gives you a classic satin look.