Tire Dressing - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Big Foot · 06-25-2005, 09:58 PM

Any recommendations for Tire Dressing?
I have tried everything from Canadian Tire with varrying results.
I am going to be ordering Zaino polishes and would like to have a high end tire dressing.
Thanks

06alpine325icm · 06-26-2005, 02:35 PM

i would go with meguires tire dressing, do not spray it on the car get a paint brush and use the brush to put it on make sure to let it dry for a hour or 2 otherwise it will get all over ur side panels

HRC · 06-26-2005, 03:02 PM

I recommend Meguires High Endurance Gel, I use the extra gloss.

Danny

Kao BMW · 06-26-2005, 03:06 PM

I use that too. How many coats do you apply?

HRC · 06-26-2005, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kao BMW

I use that too. How many coats do you apply?

I apply two coats, anymore than that, the dressing stays wet and gets on the car when you drive, anyless than two coats and it doesn't seem to be as deep or glossy.

Danny

brewer · 06-27-2005, 05:15 PM

What is tire dressing? HOw's it different than the tire sprays? Thanks.

HRC · 06-27-2005, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by brewer

What is tire dressing? HOw's it different than the tire sprays? Thanks.

Tire dressing, spray & gels are just products that make your tires glossy. Sprays and gels differ in that gels are applied to the tires via a pad or cloth, and the sprays are like hair spray, spray out of a can onto the tires. I use gel.

Danny

jetmechG550 · 06-29-2005, 01:21 AM

What kind of finish are you looking for? Super Pimp Greasy Slime or just a satin black?

Hornet · 06-30-2005, 04:59 AM

Do these sprays and gels collect dust from the air/ground? I once used a some kind of spray and the outer side of the wheels became grey from the sand and dust.

BZTR · 08-13-2005, 06:51 PM

Try Mother Reflections 'Advanced Tire Care' provides a new-like tire look

LEDZEP · 08-14-2005, 07:29 AM

I use the Meguire's gel and love it! The shine lasts for at least two weeks and never turns brown or ugly. I apply it with a sponge. It lasts a long time and smells like grape jelly!

Kao BMW · 08-14-2005, 04:00 PM

Another good tip is to apply gel with a cheap paint brush. Goes on clean and won't get any on the rim.

tima · 08-14-2005, 05:40 PM

I've had good luck with Griot's weatherproof tire dressing - matte black finish, lasts well, no silicone.

scottz5 · 08-14-2005, 07:53 PM

Meguires Hot something in a spray can is great.

teamgomez · 08-15-2005, 10:59 PM

My vote goes to Sal Zaino and his tire dressing, for sure. My objective is to make the tire look like the day it popped out of the mold and not leave residue down the side of the car.

Zaino's tire dressing does just that for me and lasts about 6 weeks w/ daily sun exposure (san diego) and washing once/week.

~John

06-25-2005, 09:58 PM	#1
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06-26-2005, 03:02 PM	#3
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08-14-2005, 05:40 PM	#13
tima Custom User Title Drives: 330i ZSP/TiAg/Blk Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 215 iTrader: (0)	I've had good luck with Griot's weatherproof tire dressing - matte black finish, lasts well, no silicone. __________________ tima get off the phone and drive

08-14-2005, 07:53 PM	#14
scottz5 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 11 F10 535i & 11.75 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,619 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330 [0.00]	Meguires Hot something in a spray can is great. __________________ 11.75 E93 M3 MR/Black (wifey) 11 F10 535i AW/Cin Brown

06-26-2005, 02:35 PM	#2
06alpine325icm First Lieutenant Drives: 2006 alpine white Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: nyc Posts: 213 iTrader: (0)	i would go with meguires tire dressing, do not spray it on the car get a paint brush and use the brush to put it on make sure to let it dry for a hour or 2 otherwise it will get all over ur side panels

06-26-2005, 03:06 PM	#4
Kao BMW iLOVE90 Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 251 iTrader: (0)	I use that too. How many coats do you apply?

06-27-2005, 05:15 PM	#6
brewer Private First Class Drives: Arctic E90 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: FL Posts: 88 iTrader: (0)	What is tire dressing? HOw's it different than the tire sprays? Thanks.

06-29-2005, 01:21 AM	#8
jetmechG550 Private First Class Drives: 02 325 Grey/Green Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indy Posts: 70 iTrader: (0)	What kind of finish are you looking for? Super Pimp Greasy Slime or just a satin black?

06-30-2005, 04:59 AM	#9
Hornet First Lieutenant Drives: E92 320i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 403 iTrader: (0)	Do these sprays and gels collect dust from the air/ground? I once used a some kind of spray and the outer side of the wheels became grey from the sand and dust.

08-13-2005, 06:51 PM	#10
BZTR Private First Class Drives: 2011 E92 M3; 2009 BMW X6 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 143 iTrader: (3)	Try Mother Reflections 'Advanced Tire Care' provides a new-like tire look

08-14-2005, 07:29 AM	#11
LEDZEP Lieutenant General Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 Posts: 12,285 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [3.93] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	I use the Meguire's gel and love it! The shine lasts for at least two weeks and never turns brown or ugly. I apply it with a sponge. It lasts a long time and smells like grape jelly!

08-14-2005, 04:00 PM	#12
Kao BMW iLOVE90 Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 251 iTrader: (0)	Another good tip is to apply gel with a cheap paint brush. Goes on clean and won't get any on the rim.

08-15-2005, 10:59 PM	#15
teamgomez Enlisted Member Drives: '04 SMG M3 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	My vote goes to Sal Zaino and his tire dressing, for sure. My objective is to make the tire look like the day it popped out of the mold and not leave residue down the side of the car. Zaino's tire dressing does just that for me and lasts about 6 weeks w/ daily sun exposure (san diego) and washing once/week. ~John