I use either the Turtlewax extreme gel or Swissol Pneu which seems to give good results

 

Wax your tyres with common or garden black shoe polish such as Kiwi or Cherry Blossom etc. Put it on like you do your shoes, brush off the excess and buff with a tough cloth like denim. It makes the rubber look like new (sort of satin black) rather than look like it's got a layer of gloss paint on it and it protects the surface from contamination and oxidation. Some tyre products make your alloys sticky - wax doesn't and it's a darn site cheaper :wink: The tyre product manufacturers don't want you to of course :roll:

 

I use Megs, not to shiny/glossy/wet looking..

 

I use meguiars, in the purple bottle. I put it on with the sponge that meguiars do. Its good, and it can be rubbed into the sidewall lettering with the sponge.

Lasts for weeks, not days!

True, I dont have to apply at every wash!

The speed detailer they do is good, esp if you have prepped your car for a show, then had to drive there, you can quickly wipe it over in 5 mins.

 

Wax your tyres with common or garden black shoe polish such as Kiwi or Cherry Blossom etc. Put it on like you do your shoes, brush off the excess and buff with a tough cloth like denim. It makes the rubber look like new (sort of satin black) rather than look like it's got a layer of gloss paint on it and it protects the surface from contamination and oxidation. Some tyre products make your alloys sticky - wax doesn't and it's a darn site cheaper :wink: The tyre product manufacturers don't want you to of course :roll:

Spot on. I use Kiwi Parade :roll:

Joe

 

Wax your tyres with common or garden black shoe polish such as Kiwi or Cherry Blossom etc. Put it on like you do your shoes, brush off the excess and buff with a tough cloth like denim. It makes the rubber look like new (sort of satin black) rather than look like it's got a layer of gloss paint on it and it protects the surface from contamination and oxidation. Some tyre products make your alloys sticky - wax doesn't and it's a darn site cheaper :wink: The tyre product manufacturers don't want you to of course :roll:

Spot on. I use Kiwi Parade :roll:

Joe

Attention :lol:

Do you use tyre black on your shoes then Joe :wink:

 

If you wipe off straight away, most will give a less shiny finish

 

Wax your tyres with common or garden black shoe polish such as Kiwi or Cherry Blossom etc. Put it on like you do your shoes, brush off the excess and buff with a tough cloth like denim. It makes the rubber look like new (sort of satin black) rather than look like it's got a layer of gloss paint on it and it protects the surface from contamination and oxidation. Some tyre products make your alloys sticky - wax doesn't and it's a darn site cheaper :wink: The tyre product manufacturers don't want you to of course :roll:

Thanks for the tip John, Just spent 30 mins with Cherry Blossom black polish at 95p and the tyres look like new without that Gloss Paint look

 

how long does the shoe shine lasy on the tyres? Longer than megs?

 

Wax your tyres with common or garden black shoe polish such as Kiwi or Cherry Blossom etc. Put it on like you do your shoes, brush off the excess and buff with a tough cloth like denim. It makes the rubber look like new (sort of satin black) rather than look like it's got a layer of gloss paint on it and it protects the surface from contamination and oxidation. Some tyre products make your alloys sticky - wax doesn't and it's a darn site cheaper :wink: The tyre product manufacturers don't want you to of course :roll:

Spot on. I use Kiwi Parade :roll:

Joe

Attention :lol:

Do you use tyre black on your shoes then Joe :wink:

NO. Kiwi Parade, always. :roll: Tyre black throws off into my turnups. :lol:

 

Another vote for Meg's endurance gel; not too shiny and doesn't 'sling', although endurance may be a bit of a misnomer! :lol:

 

Wax your tyres with common or garden black shoe polish such as Kiwi or Cherry Blossom etc. Put it on like you do your shoes, brush off the excess and buff with a tough cloth like denim. It makes the rubber look like new (sort of satin black) rather than look like it's got a layer of gloss paint on it and it protects the surface from contamination and oxidation. Some tyre products make your alloys sticky - wax doesn't and it's a darn site cheaper :wink: The tyre product manufacturers don't want you to of course :roll:

Thanks for the tip John, Just spent 30 mins with Cherry Blossom black polish at 95p and the tyres look like new without that Gloss Paint look

Excellent - glad you took it seriously and found it works

 

how long does the shoe shine lasy on the tyres? Longer than megs?

Can't remember - it's a while since I did it.

Do you think I should set up a shoe shine stand at Gaydon?