Tire Shine on bumpers

[99revvinram]

Re: Tire Shine on bumpers

WOW!!! Well Im gonna clean up my bumpers with some glass cleaner, run through the car wash and give it a shot.. All I have to do is rub it in real well?

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Tire Shine on bumpers

Apply like you're applying a cleaner wax, but with less product. A little bit goes a long way, but you need to work it in real well, ending up with just a very thin coat. This is not a wipe on, let sit and soak in and then come back and wipe off the excess. There should be no excess to wipe off and it will dry completely dry to the touch.

[99revvinram]

Re: Tire Shine on bumpers

Mike, I have a question for ya If the tire shine leaves a coating on my trim that needs to be cleaned off, Isn't that a good thing? So what would be the benifit of useing U.P. v's NXT generation tire shine?

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Tire Shine on bumpers

You want to really make sure that anything dressing wise is off the surface if you intend to apply UP - it's not as critical with other dressings since they don't function the same way UP does. In order to get the most out of UP it needs to be able to actually bond to the surface, much like wax does to paint. That's why UP is able to withstand rain and car washings - the polymers in it crosslink and bond rather than just sit there looking pretty like most water based dressings.

Like we said before, though, if the tire dressing is working fine for you in this application (meaning it's not dangerously slick), then you might want to stick with it. It's not going to hurt anything. It's just that in the long run, we prefer you use products for the surface they were intended rather than deviate too far. Results will not always be predictable, so just because it's working on your particular vehicle doesn't mean it will work on another.

[roushstage2]

Re: Tire Shine on bumpers

You want to really make sure that anything dressing wise is off the surface if you intend to apply UP - it's not as critical with other dressings since they don't function the same way UP does. In order to get the most out of UP it needs to be able to actually bond to the surface, much like wax does to paint. That's why UP is able to withstand rain and car washings - the polymers in it crosslink and bond rather than just sit there looking pretty like most water based dressings.

Like we said before, though, if the tire dressing is working fine for you in this application (meaning it's not dangerously slick), then you might want to stick with it. It's not going to hurt anything. It's just that in the long run, we prefer you use products for the surface they were intended rather than deviate too far. Results will not always be predictable, so just because it's working on your particular vehicle doesn't mean it will work on another.

That would explain why UP didn't last at all on my trim that was loaded up with other product, including some wax I'm sure. I scrubbed the heck out of it this last go with APC+ and brushes and it worked much better. Seems to be akin to BlackWOW, where the trim should be cleaned prior to application as well.

[kimbo51]

Re: Tire Shine on bumpers

I've used tire shine on my bumpers int he past but it hasn't worked very well with the bumpers getting brown very quickly.

I have used #40 on my bumpers and outer vinyl and rubber/plastic and it works well.

However after seeing the results of UP is it safe to say that UP is better than #40?

[Coderedpl]

Re: Tire Shine on bumpers

How exactly do you get tire shine off though?
I had a stupid instinct of putting it on my rubber floor matts since I thought it would make them nice and shiny and clean...it did except i forgot the slippery part. I'm fine driving but just want to know for future referenc.e

[Shawn T.]

Re: Tire Shine on bumpers

Spray it with some All Purpose Cleaner of some kind and let it dwell for a minute. Proceed to scrub it with a brush of some kind for a minute or two and rinse it off. Repeat if needed but this should take care of your problem.

[Coderedpl]

Re: Tire Shine on bumpers

Spray it with some All Purpose Cleaner of some kind and let it dwell for a minute. Proceed to scrub it with a brush of some kind for a minute or two and rinse it off. Repeat if needed but this should take care of your problem.

Ill give that a try, it seems as if its wearing off on my drivers mat which is good, but for some reason i have a feeling ill do this again because i love the way they look lol nice shiny black

[99revvinram]

Re: Tire Shine on bumpers

Mike,
Well I went ahead and took your advice about trying U.P., especially after I saw the bumper on the Jeep you posted. All I have to say is, This Stuff Is FABULOUS, much better results than with the tire shine.
Thanks for the recommendation, I appreciate it.. Hopefully the shine will hold up well.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Tire Shine on bumpers

This Stuff Is FABULOUS, much better results than with the tire shine.

Yes, that's what happens when you use a product specifically designed for the surface you're using it on!!

Please do keep us posted on the longevity of UP on your bumpers.

[99revvinram]

Re: Tire Shine on bumpers

No Doubt!!!

[Tuck91]

Re: Tire Shine on bumpers

You can use ASD on tires and trim.

You can use #40 on tires and trim as well.

And you can even use Hyperdressing on tires and trim.