How do you prevent tire shine from slinging up the side of your freshly detailed ride

[hardnox1]

No matter how hard i try after a night out with the guys i find myself cleaning my Equinox the next morning because that stuff that looks sooooooo nice on the tires some how atracts to my nicely waxed paint, not only does it look like c!#p but it is a pain to get off. I tried to apply with a rag (unsuccessful), I tried to rub in with a rag ( that just took it off unsuccesful), I tried to apply then blot with a couple of paper towels only lost the shine (unsuccessful) My question now is it worth the hassle or not, if so any ideas on how to STOP my ever so persistant problem

[Murr1525]

Out of curiosity, which tire product have you been using? Did you try removing with a QD spray at all?

I use a different companies product, partialy for this reason.

[Ranger72]

Have you cleaned/ scrubbed the tires with a good APC? I use Meguiars SuperDegreaser or Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner and a nice bristle brush. If the tires have a build up of old tireshine and dirt (look closely at the tire and take you finger nail to see if black/brown grime comes off) then new tireshine will have difficult time staying put. I use Hot shine sometimes on my ranger, I have Falken tires on my cobra rims, these tires have a lot of raised writing and when are dirty the tire sine will sling, but when tires are clean it stays put. Also dont drive the car for at least a half an hour.

[ebpcivicsi]

For me, it depends on the sidewall characteristics of the tire. The tires that I have now are Yokohomas and they have a ribbon of "ribs." Just about any tire shine will sling when applied to these tires.

two exceptions for me(within the meguiars line):

#40
GC original endurance

With my old Falken 512's I didn't have much trouble.

[rusty bumper]

I think Hot Shine in the trigger spray bottle works best for me, as it tends to dry after a while.

BTW, welcome to the forum hardnox1!

[Blr123]

I use a different companies product, partialy for this reason. [/B]

Maybe it's time Meguiars new about this!

Bryan

[2000]

hot shine aerosal, endurance, #38,#40, nxt insane shine (a little too insane ) all worked for me with no sling......however with all those products I did a wipe down after allowing them to set up. just like paint, its all in the prep work.

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

Any companies product could sling depending on the tire's: grove/sidewall design, if the product is not allowed to dry or the product is not wiped off thoroughly. The characteristics of the product should remain for the most part.

It is best to apply the product, allow it to sit on the tire for a few minutes and then come back and thoroughly wipe-off the product with a MF towel. Extra diligence will be required on tires that have ribbed/designed/white-lettering on the side-walls. My favorite is Meguiar's All Season Dressing. When applied as I stated above, I have never had issues with sling.

Tim

[roushstage2]

Use a foam tire swipe to apply. The foam soaks up the extra.

[Prestigious]

If you apply too much, yes it will sling. I found that waiting at least an hour before driving, minimizes any if not all slingage.. I also use the all purpose cleaner to remove any old dressing. Hot Shine is.. I think worth it..

[BJClarke001]

Re: How do you prevent tire shine from slinging up the side of your freshly detailed

Originally posted by hardnox1
No matter how hard i try after a night out with the guys i find myself cleaning my Equinox the next morning because that stuff that looks sooooooo nice on the tires some how atracts to my nicely waxed paint, not only does it look like c!#p but it is a pain to get off. I tried to apply with a rag (unsuccessful), I tried to rub in with a rag ( that just took it off unsuccesful), I tried to apply then blot with a couple of paper towels only lost the shine (unsuccessful) My question now is it worth the hassle or not, if so any ideas on how to STOP my ever so persistant problem

Well, I use a foam applicator that is stored in a zip lock bag for use for the next time detail. I spray the dressing on the applicator and wipe it on. I got tired of it slopping all over the driveway and is why I went to the applicator. And Oh, I find driving under 120 Mph helps from getting it all over the windshield too.

[RamAirV1]

Originally posted by Prestigious
If you apply too much, yes it will sling. I found that waiting at least an hour before driving, minimizes any if not all slingage.. I also use the all purpose cleaner to remove any old dressing. Hot Shine is.. I think worth it..

I agree. I have minimal sling with Insane Shine and I don't even wipe the tires down after I spray it on! The minimal sling I have comes right off my NXT waxed paint with the Speed Detailer and a Supreme Shine Microfiber! It's cool how everything works together as a system in the NXT line!



RamAirV1

[Ranger72]

I have used Hotshine, Natural shine, #40, GC trim detailer, and many others. My tires are very prone to creating sling. (lots of raised lettering). First you have to start with a CLEAN tire, then use your head when applying a dressing. EX. if there is lots of extra dressing wipe the tires down, if its pooling up in the lettering blot those areas, etc...etc... For me, On my personal vehicle I was a dedicated hotshine nut! Loved the fact it was an oil and repelled the water but I did find it has more of a build up. Above all, I have found #40 to be my go to dressing. I love the stuff and it always amazes me how long it actually lasts and I love the matte gloss finish.

[Andy M.]

Re: How do you prevent tire shine from slinging up the side of your freshly detailed

Hey,

Any companies product could sling depending on the tire's: grove/sidewall design, if the product is not allowed to dry or the product is not wiped off thoroughly. The characteristics of the product should remain for the most part.

It is best to apply the product, allow it to sit on the tire for a few minutes and then come back and thoroughly wipe-off the product with a MF towel. Extra diligence will be required on tires that have ribbed/designed/white-lettering on the side-walls. My favorite is Meguiar's All Season Dressing. When applied as I stated above, I have never had issues with sling.

Tim

Hey,

Like Tim said, any product will sling depending on the sidewall design. I use an old paintbrush to kinda get inside the grooves of the sidewall, so there are no puddles of protectant in there. I will also put it on before I apply any kind of wax/paint protectant/or instant detailer. That way when I am done going around the car and waxing or protecting the paint the tire protectant is dry enough and can then be wiped off a little to prevent the sling.

Hope this helps a little
Andy
101impala

[Jimmy The Detailer]

Re: How do you prevent tire shine from slinging up the side of your freshly detailed

After applying it over the years incorrectly, despite the brand, I have overcome slinging by wiping on a thin coat with a foam applicator like the Eagle One pad, and by working it in cleanly and evenly making sure there is no uneven coating making slinging 99.9% non-existent. Plus, you'll never catch me ever spraying it on the tire. Whether spray or gel, its always on the foam pad first.