Will some tire cleaner/foams/dressings dry rot your tires?

[kzyman13]

Re: Will some tire cleaner/foams/dressings dry rot your tires?

Hmmm... interesting info Michael. Thanks!

[Malo83]

Re: Will some tire cleaner/foams/dressings dry rot your tires?

Yeah. I used to use it way back and to be completely honest, the only thing I hated about it was the high shine and plastic look it gave everything. I probably only used it for a year or two and found Meguiar's. About 18 years later, I'm still hooked on Meguiar's. I hope you didn't take offense to what I said about ArmorAll. I just heard people say that it dries stuff out. Who knows.

None taken
just making a statement

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Will some tire cleaner/foams/dressings dry rot your tires?

That was very interesting info Mike. Thanks for sharing that.

As for apc to clean your tires. I have been cleaning my tires this way for over a year. I have not observed any problems at all. In fact I like how easy my tires are to clean now.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Will some tire cleaner/foams/dressings dry rot your tires?

First here's this,

Just to chime in...

From the FAQ here,

http://meguiars.com/faq/index.cfm?fa...ection=_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


Second, the Sun is a major contributor to drying out and cracking anything, both the visible sun rays, (light), and the invisible sun rays emitted by the sun.

Besides the rays then theirs the heat created by the sun to the surface and the environment. The worst areas for drying and cracking are places were the tires are exposed the extreme sun for a majority of the year. For example out here in the desert where I live the sun pretty much deteriorates everything that's not covered up and protected.

Goes with the territory.

Meguiar's tests all their products to be safe for the surface they are formulated to be used on as long as the products are used according to directions.

[08MKZ]

Re: Will some tire cleaner/foams/dressings dry rot your tires?

I have been using only Armorall on the tires for the last 20 years and have never had any problems. Always try others but I always end up with armorall. When I Run out(have 2 bottles left) I will be trying Megs tire shine.

[kzyman13]

Re: Will some tire cleaner/foams/dressings dry rot your tires?

Thanks for chiming in Mike. I'd hoped that you would, as I figured you had some technical backing with an answer. That was exactly what I was hoping for.

Makes sense. Where the in-laws park their cars is highly exposed to sun. No shade at all. Although 2 years seems pretty quick. It may also have to do with shoddy tires from offbrand companies. Or maybe the no-brand foamers did it.

But now that I can safely recommend Meguiars. I most certainly will!

[roger 668]

Re: Will some tire cleaner/foams/dressings dry rot your tires?

It is the silicone in the product that over time will effect the rubber.

[CieraSL]

Re: Will some tire cleaner/foams/dressings dry rot your tires?

I have been using only Armorall on the tires for the last 20 years and have never had any problems. Always try others but I always end up with armorall. When I Run out(have 2 bottles left) I will be trying Megs tire shine.

Do you have any pictures of your tires after you've dressed them with ArmorAll? Just curious as to what that looks like.

[allencarey]

Re: Will some tire cleaner/foams/dressings dry rot your tires?

You say they just started useing dressing ! It could be the tires were well on the way to rotting . In the south west a set of good name brand tires will rot and crack in as little as 3 years . I used off brand dressings there and the outside would be fine the inside would cause a blow out from lack of care !