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Old 05-03-2008, 05:59 PM
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Default What tire gel doesn't fly off?
Is Armor-All applied with a sponge the best if I'm going for the natural semi-gloss look? I'm using Meguire's tire gel. It's junk and makes a mess to the body panels.
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i always let me car sit for awhile after dressing the tires. seems like it dries a little.
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Default I left mine sat overnight
Still the gel flew off and splattered all over the bodywork.
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are you cleaning the tires before applying the gel? with what?
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Default With Meg's tire gel, you need to go over the side wall a few times with the applicator
to make sure any excess is wiped off. One swipe around isn't enough. I use to use this tire gel as well before switching to other products that don't sling off and last longer
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Default Buy yourself a 3" foam paint roller...saves product and spreads it thin so as not to fly off
And just an FYI, that Meg's high endurance has silicone in it so don't expect your tires to react well over time.
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Default You mean the silicone will damage the rubber?
What tire dressing won't damage the rubber?
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It can deteriorate it...I use 303 Aerospace
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2nd. Also has the benefit of being less glossy.
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