endurance tire gel

[Silverado12]

Re: endurance tire gel

It is critical to get the tires completely clean with APC for Endurance to last. Otherwise, not only will the tires lose their gloss, but the gel will likely sling off onto the freshly detailed car. I've learned this the hard way...

[SVT Lightning]

Re: endurance tire gel

Your tires definately have to be cleaned. The combo I have found works best for me is the Westley Bleche-white followed with #40. Gives a nice matte finish and lasts a couple weeks if it doesn't rain. If you have never cleaned your tires, you'll need to do it twice to remove all the gunk. I was using the Endurance but after a while I noticed that it seemed to have built up in the small grooves on the side-wall. Plus just a bit too shiny for me. #40 is great stuff!

[Mike Phillips]

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Just to chime in...

From the FAQ here,

http://meguiars.com/faq/index.cfm?faqCat=Wheels%20and%20Tires&faqQuestionID=59&section=_59#_59

Most people don't give a lot of thought to their tires except for how they look. Truth be known, your tires are designed to perform under extreme conditions of heat via kinetic energy transfer, high speeds for long periods of time and incredible forces of torque and flexing. That's a lot to ask from a chunk of rubber, inflated with air like a cream filled donut.

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.

Thus before applying a dressing you really need to do a thorough job of cleaning the outer surface of the tire to remove any spent antiozonants as well as any previously applied dressing and this will prepare the rubber to accept a fresh application of tire dressing.


Meguiar's Tire Dressing Options
To maintain your tires and keep them looking sharp with a deep, dark black color, Meguiar's offers six unique tire dressings that treat the rubber with Meguiar's own special conditioning agents as well as patented antiozonants that replenish your tires' original antiozonants and keep your tires looking blacker longer than generic tire dressings and protectants.

Special polymers actually penetrate and cure to the surface to form a long lasting barrier-film that protects your tires from inclement weather and exposure to corrosive elements. These include:

Hot Shine Tire Spray (Trigger Spray) High gloss formula turns tires a dark black with high shine
Hot Shine delivers a high gloss shine in an aerosol or trigger application. Highly water-resistant polymers combined with anti-ozonant technology keep tires looking blacker longer, while preventing cracking, browning, and premature aging. The high gloss formula gives your tires a “wet-look” with a dark shine.

G12032 ..... $6.99
32 ounce spray bottle

G12024 ..... $6.49
24 ounce spray bottle



Hot Shine High Gloss Tire Gel
Meguiar's® Hot Shine Tire Gel delivers long-lasting, intense shine without annoying overspray, drips or mess! The smooth, concentrated gel application delivers consistent results for even gloss and deep shine. Engineered to reduce sling, the advanced gel formula helps protect against tire fading and cracking to ensure tires always look hot!

G12416 ..... $5.99
16 ounce bottle



Insane Shine Tire Spray
G13124 Insane Shine Tire Spray delivers the ultimate in high gloss for tires a deep, dark, "insane wet look." Our spray on and walk away formula delivers a high gloss shine. Our Engineered Synthetic Polymers create a protective barrier that helps prevent browning, cracking and premature aging.

G13124 ..... $6.99
24 ounce spray bottle



NXT Generation Insane Shine Tire Coating
NXT Generation Insane Shine Tire Coating is the ULTIMATE in high gloss for tires - a deep, dark, insane wet look that is fast and easy just spray and walk away. Engineered Synthetic Polymers (ESP) combined with specially designed antiozonants create a mirror-like shine that prevents browning and premature aging.

G13115 ..... $7.59
15 ounce aerosol can



Hot Shine High Gloss Tire Coating (Aerosol Spray)
Hot Shine's high gloss formula gives your tires a wet-look with a dark shine. By combining highly water-resistant polymers with antiozonant technology, Hot Shine keeps your tires looking blacker longer while preventing cracking, browning and premature aging. Available in a 15 oz. aerosol or 24 oz. trigger spray
G13815 ..... $6.49
15 ounce aerosol can



Hot Shine Tire Foam
G13919 Hot Shine Tire Foam. Our new foam technology breaks clear on the tire (with no milky mess) leaving a deep, black, rich shine. In one easy step, the thick, luxurious foam coats the tire, quickly penetrates, lifts and releases dirt and road grime leaving behind an even, rich shine.

G13919 ..... $5.49
19 ounce aerosol can



Gold Class Endurance Original Formula
Endurance® continues to be a favorite among enthusiasts looking for extra long lasting performance with a great look. Our unique formulations stop tires from turning brown and eliminate the mess of overspray, drips, streaks and spotted driveways.

G7410 ..... $8.69
10 ounce bottle that comes in a box with one applicator



Gold Class Endurance High Gloss
Endurance® continues to be a favorite among enthusiasts looking for extra long lasting performance with a great look. Our unique formulations stop tires from turning brown and eliminate the mess of overspray, drips, streaks and spotted driveways. 16 oz. High Gloss Gel.

G7516 ..... $7.59
16 ounce bottle


Hope this helps....

[BlueZero]

Re: endurance tire gel

with Meguiar's own special conditioning agents as well as patented antiozonants that replenish your tires' original antiozonants and keep your tires looking blacker longer than generic tire dressings and protectants.

Very interesting.

I love the look and ease of ASD on my tires. However since it's not formulated for use on tires maybe I should switch to a dedicated tire dressing.

[moparboy]

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Thanks for all the info. I have a brush for the tires. I'll give them a good scrubbing next time and if I think of it i'll pick up some westleys.

[SVT Lightning]

Re: endurance tire gel

Hey moparboy...just wanted to add one thing. Westleys is POTENT stuff. Don't allow the product to contact magnesium or aluminum wheels, painted or glass surfaces, eyewear, fabric and non-rubber items including your skin.

[buja]

Re: endurance tire gel

with regards to the endurance high gloss gel , do you guys apply and then leave it ?
or do I have to buff everything off after a while ?

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: endurance tire gel

What I usually do is this. After applying it. I come back to it after a 1/2 hour or so. Using a clean foam tire applicator I give the tires a swipe to remove any excess. This 99% of the time eliminates tire sling. Good luck.

[3Fitty]

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moparboy,

I'm actually kind of shocked because I get the best results with it. I've also used NXT Insane shine, which I like, but not as much. At first I really like the NXT, because it starts out REALLY shiny, but turns to a matte finish after about a day, but the endurance lasts for weeks.

I really don't know what else to say because it has consistently been the best performer on my tires from any product I've ever used.

[moparboy]

Re: endurance tire gel

moparboy,

I'm actually kind of shocked because I get the best results with it. I've also used NXT Insane shine, which I like, but not as much. At first I really like the NXT, because it starts out REALLY shiny, but turns to a matte finish after about a day, but the endurance lasts for weeks.

I really don't know what else to say because it has consistently been the best performer on my tires from any product I've ever used.

After using it more and cleaning/scrubbing the tires better I am very pleased with the gel. It gives a great shine after a couple swipes on each tire. And seems to last quite a while. All it takes is some better cleaning of the tires. Thanks

[3Fitty]

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Good to hear!

[FastEddysDetailing]

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Are you using the clear or purple color gel?

If its the purple there is somthing wrong, because ive been using it for over a year and i love it! I prep my tires with apc+ and a tire brush then apply a coat of the gel using a foam applicatior and it works great and lasts about a week!

[roushstage2]

Re: endurance tire gel

Besides that the thread is almost 2 years old, look 2 posts up.

[berdinkerdickle]

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Some splattered onto my paint.
Should I worry?

[roushstage2]

Re: endurance tire gel

Nope, wipe it off with some QD.