Keeping my tires "new black"

[DylanE]

Hey guys, did a quick search and couldn't find anything specific enough, My tires are basically turning "Grey"? If that makes sense, After I give it a good clean they look lovely all black and shiny. But after it has dried it goes back to its old state. Do you know of a way of keeping them looking new without buying new tires?
I saw a thing at home bargains which claimed to keep your tires black, but i didnt buy it, maybe i should?
Any ideas guys?

thx xx

 

[alexj124]

There are a few products out there that turn the tyres backs to the black.

Search on the usual websites for the products that can do this. I cant remember for the life of me what i use.

Be aware though some tyre dressings make them look shiney which i dont like

Someone will be along possibley to recommend a specific product.

 

[PhilW]

Meguiars Endurance Gel i use. Love it.

 

[Dave_88]

Meguiars Endurance Gel i use. Love it.

x2 plus i love the smell of it!!!

 

[CupraElliott]

I use that too. And on all my customers cars, never had any complaints.

But alot of people forget to clean tyre walls with a stiff brush when washing, this way you remove dirt from the tyres and the gel sticks to the tyre rather than the dirt, thus lasting longer.

 

[dholdi]

plus 4 - great stuff and depending on your preference can give a finish from dull black to shiney black.
When I bought it I thought it was a little expensive but it lasts for ages and you dont need much on the applicator. I use a pan sponge which i keep in a sandwich bag between applications

 

[Riko]

I got this from Halfrauds as I wanted something quick and easy for Edition38.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_204195_langId_-1_categoryId_165682
It's cheap, it's a spray so it's done in seconds and it's been on for 3weeks so far, which includes a 450mile round trip to Devon and still looks shiney! Very impressed and it's also winner in 'Auto Car' magazine for a number of years running.

 

[Adamricko]

I got a turtle wax set awhile ago and came with some tyre spray. Looks good but cant vouch for how long it lasts as ive only just used it

Very quick to apply though

 

[Ibiza125]

Autoglym stuff is what I use. If you want it shiny then you leave it to dry and if you want a matt look then you wipe it off.

 

[PhilW]

I also use it on all my hoses in the engine bay.

 

[Davem]

Meguiars Endurance Gel i use. Love it.

Use this aswell. Can't knock it.

 

[jonnyblease]

Use this aswell. Can't knock it.

i also use this, its top stuff and smells good enough to eat too,

its easier to apply if you have a tyre applicator sponge then saves you using a rag and it dripping everywhere