non-glossy tire treatment? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

blue2000s · 03-12-2010, 07:07 PM

Most of the good rubber treatments are non-glossy. I like Zaino's product but have also had good results from Mother's and Maguire's. From what I've experienced, only the cheap stuff is glossy.

Quickurt · 03-12-2010, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by blue2000s

Most of the good rubber treatments are non-glossy. I like Zaino's product but have also had good results from Mother's and Maguire's. From what I've experienced, only the cheap stuff is glossy.

We have a Discount Auto and Auto Zone close to me, but I haven't seen a tire treatment from either of them, only cheaper products. Where are you getting Mothers/Maguires rubber treatment??

Lil bastard · 03-12-2010, 10:20 PM

+1 on Zaino Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss

Despite the name, it leaves a satin finish and also contains UV protection. Easy to use and dries totally without that 'Gerri-Curl' greasy, glossy ooze.

Cheers!

blue2000s · 03-13-2010, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil bastard

+1 on Zaino Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss

Despite the name, it leaves a satin finish and also contains UV protection. Easy to use and dries totally without that 'Gerri-Curl' greasy, glossy ooze.

Cheers!

I just can't figure out why it smells like bubble gum.

Lil bastard · 03-13-2010, 07:19 AM

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I just can't figure out why it smells like bubble gum.

You mean Zaino or Gerri-Curl ??

Cheers!

Perfectlap · 03-13-2010, 11:41 AM

The Meguiar's tire foam does a good job for this. Since most all of the tire treatments do and should wash out under rain or damp conditions you really don't want to overpay. Michelin also had a good over the counter product until it was discontinued. If you must go mail order buy in bulk... www.chemicalguys.com sell to professional detailers. I'd give them a ring and see what they recommend. I put very little weight in brand names when it comes to detailing products. The No frills stuff like chemicalguys is used on high end cars and their clients keep coming back.

all of these water-based tire treatments don't last long thus you end up using a lot of product over the course of year unless its a garage queen.

Quickurt · 03-13-2010, 04:48 PM

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[A]ll of these water-based tire treatments don't last long thus you end up using a lot of product over the course of year unless its a garage queen.

Mine's sure not a garage queen, but you know black cars - when you get to the back with a good cleaning, it's time to walk to the front and start over!!

blue2000s · 03-13-2010, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Quickurt

We have a Discount Auto and Auto Zone close to me, but I haven't seen a tire treatment from either of them, only cheaper products. Where are you getting Mothers/Maguires rubber treatment??

It's been a long time since I've bought either. But I think I've seen both product lines at Autozone near me.