What do you guys use to keep your tires black? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pissonNOS · 03-19-2006, 12:40 PM

Usually I use spray nine but its getting expensive around here for some reason, I really dont like to use the spry foams they sell, I dont ike the wet look just the really black look. I was told to use methyl hydratebut i was wondering if itd dry out the tire too bad?

HotRod71 · 03-19-2006, 12:43 PM

I have seen people use trans fluid for the wet look...Lasted forever. I use Bleechwhite and a stiff wheel brush to clean them real good and they are usually pretty black. Plain ole silicone works really well but you just can't lay it to it. Key is to wipe it on and then rub the crap out of it to get it to soak in then wipe down the excess.

TugOwar · 03-19-2006, 01:20 PM

I would think trans fluid or any petroleum based product would break down or otherwise harm the rubber.

At work we use a mixture of mineral oil and parafin wax to spray on the mixers to keep the concrete from sticking to the paint/metal. When I first started I would spray it on my mud flaps to make them nice shiney black! Until I realized the sides of the flaps were starting to roll inward. Then some of the experienced driver told me to keep the oil off the rubber parts of the truck. The oil has adverse effects on rubber.

Longhorn Man · 03-19-2006, 01:52 PM

I use spray nine or super clean. The spray nine I cut 50% cleaner/water, and the Super Clean (industrial, not wall mart stuff) I usually cut more like 5 parts water to one cleaner. spray, scrub, and rinse. The super clean is rough on clear coats on alluminum rims, but I have yet to see any problems on painted steel rimd or my stocker hubcaps or trim rings.
I also use these cleaners on most everything inside the truck, and does AWSOME on the vinal mat floor covering.
Of the two, I prefer spray nine.

HotRod71 · 03-19-2006, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TugOwar

I would think trans fluid or any petroleum based product would break down or otherwise harm the rubber.

At work we use a mixture of mineral oil and parafin wax to spray on the mixers to keep the concrete from sticking to the paint/metal. When I first started I would spray it on my mud flaps to make them nice shiney black! Until I realized the sides of the flaps were starting to roll inward. Then some of the experienced driver told me to keep the oil off the rubber parts of the truck. The oil has adverse effects on rubber.

I wasn't advocating using the tranny fluid. That stuff is way too slick. Got some on my tires once and ended up facing the other direction.

**68 Stepside** · 03-19-2006, 03:25 PM

Dollar General used to sell some stuff called "tire gel". It came in a container similar to a paste wax can, and had an applicator pad. That stuff worked GREAT....but alas, Dollar General no longer has it...can't find it anywhere

pebbleboy · 03-19-2006, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 Stepside

Dollar General used to sell some stuff called "tire gel". It came in a container similar to a paste wax can, and had an applicator pad. That stuff worked GREAT....but alas, Dollar General no longer has it...can't find it anywhere

I have some like that but I think mine is from Eagle One

jbon64 · 03-19-2006, 06:14 PM

i've used mineral spirits with good results . nice black tires, no shine

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-19-2006, 07:08 PM

I used to use "Tire Wet" or at least I think that is what it's called,
but now that I have "GQ" and she has 35" tires I don't use any

pissonNOS · 03-19-2006, 07:09 PM

what are mineral spirits?

JAKES 68GMC · 03-19-2006, 07:22 PM

It's about the same as paint thinner. Not quite sure what the difference between the two is.

Kurt L · 03-19-2006, 08:42 PM

i use tire wet on my tires loks great.hey luv you said that GQ's tires were to big for tire wet? i use that on my dump truck tires when i do a really bang up job of cleaning on it.

**N2TRUX** · 03-19-2006, 08:59 PM

I use STP Son of a Gun. I was the tires when I wash the wheels to prevent build up, and spray a light coat on. Then I wipe the excess off the chrome when I am drying the wheels. The tires have a nice black look...

Gordo · 03-19-2006, 09:27 PM

In my neck off the woods "Westley's Blechwhite" works. Makes the tires a clean flat black and the whites white.

**special-K** · 03-19-2006, 10:15 PM

I use a scrub brush on them when I`m washing the truck,that`s all.

Mudder · 03-20-2006, 01:50 AM

Be very careful with the Bleech-White near aluminun wheels. It will mess em up. I have used alot of different things and have been using Stoners the last couple of years now. Its a spray on. I don't like the wet look so I usually apply it then after a few minutes wash it back off. Another trick is to not go over the same spot twice. Use as little as you can but cover the whole tire. I have very big tires and I'm very picky about the way they look.

Z16 · 03-20-2006, 10:08 AM

We were at an indoor car show once. and we were steeing up our vehicles and club display. There was this old guy beside my truck setting up an old "restored" Studebaker car. Nothing special about this car, OK, but not real nice. Well he starts masking off his wheels, and we kinda think that he's going overboard for spraying tire dressing. Next thing ya know, we smell paint, and he's got a spray bomb out PAINTING his tires black!!!!!! We were far enough away from the overspray, but is was getting all over his car for sure. Definately shiny, but I don't think it would stand up too well on the street.

MylilBowTie · 03-23-2006, 03:35 AM

lol that's tire shine for a demolition derby cars.

cdowns · 03-23-2006, 07:47 PM

to get my tires shiney i wait till after it rains and run them thru mudpuddles WORKS GOOD

subtle71 · 03-25-2006, 12:49 AM

I know this is going to sound messed up, back when I was in high school I loved the soaking wet look on my tires. I would use regular old $.97 STP spray lubricant. If I was at a show and did not want them quite as shiny: I would wipe them down about two minutes after I sprayed them. This would give a nice coating. Funny thing is that it lasted until I scrubbed them the next time I washed my car.

Just an idea!

Now I only use MOTHERS Preserve protectant. Spray it on, wipe the excess off! There's no shine like MOTHERS!! Plus a have a really good friend that works there!

SkyBlue72' · 03-27-2006, 12:25 AM

First of all, The wet look, is just rediculous.
What I'm looking for is the "New Tire Look", so what I do is get a bucket of soapy water, preferrably palmalive dish soap.
I get one of those copper? colored brush w/ a plastic handle and start scubbing.
Once fully scrubbed, I rinse and let it air dry.
And you have a brand new tire. It works excellent on a white lettering as well.
There's no easy way if you want a look that will last.

86swb · 04-07-2006, 08:56 PM

I go to Advance and they have what they call "TIRE SHINE" and it is in a spray can and I just love it. Looks great on the tires. They had it on sale here a while back for half price and I got 12 cans. Good stuff.

Jim85IROC · 04-12-2006, 11:22 AM

I use the Zaino tire stuff. It comes in a squeeze bottle, and you just squeeze some onto a rag or sponge. It doesn't have that cheap looking super glossy appearance of Tire Wet and all that other spray can junk, plus it's not silicone based like all of those so it doesn't turn brown. Best of all, it doesn't sling crap all over your paint. It gives a satin appearance that I think is much more tasteful than the gloss appearance, but gives a much deeper black look compared to untreated tires.

www.zainobros.com

camaro__thunder · 04-28-2006, 01:28 AM

I like the show wet look.. I use Meguiars NXT GEN "insane shine" tire spray and love it!

Sequoyah · 05-16-2006, 11:38 AM

These are the products I'm using currently...

http://www.michelinman.com/care/tire...urce=careindex

The "tire shine" has a nice matte look to it and the wheel cleaner is really good too.

03-19-2006, 12:40 PM	#1
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	What do you guys use to keep your tires black? Usually I use spray nine but its getting expensive around here for some reason, I really dont like to use the spry foams they sell, I dont ike the wet look just the really black look. I was told to use methyl hydratebut i was wondering if itd dry out the tire too bad? __________________ 69 GMC bagged

03-19-2006, 12:43 PM	#2
HotRod71 Short, Fleet, Slammed, V8 Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingsport,TN Posts: 450	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? I have seen people use trans fluid for the wet look...Lasted forever. I use Bleechwhite and a stiff wheel brush to clean them real good and they are usually pretty black. Plain ole silicone works really well but you just can't lay it to it. Key is to wipe it on and then rub the crap out of it to get it to soak in then wipe down the excess. __________________ Bill 71 Chevy SWB Fleetside (WIP) www.4x4grace.com

03-19-2006, 01:20 PM	#3
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? I would think trans fluid or any petroleum based product would break down or otherwise harm the rubber. At work we use a mixture of mineral oil and parafin wax to spray on the mixers to keep the concrete from sticking to the paint/metal. When I first started I would spray it on my mud flaps to make them nice shiney black! Until I realized the sides of the flaps were starting to roll inward. Then some of the experienced driver told me to keep the oil off the rubber parts of the truck. The oil has adverse effects on rubber.

03-19-2006, 01:52 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? I use spray nine or super clean. The spray nine I cut 50% cleaner/water, and the Super Clean (industrial, not wall mart stuff) I usually cut more like 5 parts water to one cleaner. spray, scrub, and rinse. The super clean is rough on clear coats on alluminum rims, but I have yet to see any problems on painted steel rimd or my stocker hubcaps or trim rings. I also use these cleaners on most everything inside the truck, and does AWSOME on the vinal mat floor covering. Of the two, I prefer spray nine.

03-19-2006, 03:25 PM	#6
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? Dollar General used to sell some stuff called "tire gel". It came in a container similar to a paste wax can, and had an applicator pad. That stuff worked GREAT....but alas, Dollar General no longer has it...can't find it anywhere __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

03-19-2006, 06:14 PM	#8
jbon64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sidney , illinois Posts: 312	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? i've used mineral spirits with good results . nice black tires, no shine __________________ hey.....smell my finger 64 nova wagon , 63 nova convertible

03-19-2006, 07:08 PM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? I used to use "Tire Wet" or at least I think that is what it's called, but now that I have "GQ" and she has 35" tires I don't use any __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-19-2006, 07:09 PM	#10
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? what are mineral spirits? __________________ 69 GMC bagged

03-19-2006, 07:22 PM	#11
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,212	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? It's about the same as paint thinner. Not quite sure what the difference between the two is. Last edited by JAKES 68GMC; 03-19-2006 at 07:22 PM.

03-19-2006, 08:42 PM	#12
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? i use tire wet on my tires loks great.hey luv you said that GQ's tires were to big for tire wet? i use that on my dump truck tires when i do a really bang up job of cleaning on it.

03-19-2006, 08:59 PM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? I use STP Son of a Gun. I was the tires when I wash the wheels to prevent build up, and spray a light coat on. Then I wipe the excess off the chrome when I am drying the wheels. The tires have a nice black look... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-19-2006, 09:27 PM	#14
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? In my neck off the woods "Westley's Blechwhite" works. Makes the tires a clean flat black and the whites white. __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

03-19-2006, 10:15 PM	#15
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03-20-2006, 01:50 AM	#16
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? Be very careful with the Bleech-White near aluminun wheels. It will mess em up. I have used alot of different things and have been using Stoners the last couple of years now. Its a spray on. I don't like the wet look so I usually apply it then after a few minutes wash it back off. Another trick is to not go over the same spot twice. Use as little as you can but cover the whole tire. I have very big tires and I'm very picky about the way they look. Attached Images

03-20-2006, 10:08 AM	#17
Z16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,509	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? We were at an indoor car show once. and we were steeing up our vehicles and club display. There was this old guy beside my truck setting up an old "restored" Studebaker car. Nothing special about this car, OK, but not real nice. Well he starts masking off his wheels, and we kinda think that he's going overboard for spraying tire dressing. Next thing ya know, we smell paint, and he's got a spray bomb out PAINTING his tires black!!!!!! We were far enough away from the overspray, but is was getting all over his car for sure. Definately shiny, but I don't think it would stand up too well on the street.



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03-23-2006, 03:35 AM	#18
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? lol that's tire shine for a demolition derby cars. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

03-23-2006, 07:47 PM	#19
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? to get my tires shiney i wait till after it rains and run them thru mudpuddles WORKS GOOD __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-25-2006, 12:49 AM	#20
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? I know this is going to sound messed up, back when I was in high school I loved the soaking wet look on my tires. I would use regular old $.97 STP spray lubricant. If I was at a show and did not want them quite as shiny: I would wipe them down about two minutes after I sprayed them. This would give a nice coating. Funny thing is that it lasted until I scrubbed them the next time I washed my car. Just an idea! Now I only use MOTHERS Preserve protectant. Spray it on, wipe the excess off! There's no shine like MOTHERS!! Plus a have a really good friend that works there! __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side Last edited by subtle71; 03-25-2006 at 12:52 AM.

03-27-2006, 12:25 AM	#21
SkyBlue72' Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chinle, Arizona Posts: 60	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? First of all, The wet look, is just rediculous. What I'm looking for is the "New Tire Look", so what I do is get a bucket of soapy water, preferrably palmalive dish soap. I get one of those copper? colored brush w/ a plastic handle and start scubbing. Once fully scrubbed, I rinse and let it air dry. And you have a brand new tire. It works excellent on a white lettering as well. There's no easy way if you want a look that will last.

04-07-2006, 08:56 PM	#22
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? I go to Advance and they have what they call "TIRE SHINE" and it is in a spray can and I just love it. Looks great on the tires. They had it on sale here a while back for half price and I got 12 cans. Good stuff. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

04-12-2006, 11:22 AM	#23
Jim85IROC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Readsboro, VT Posts: 502	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? I use the Zaino tire stuff. It comes in a squeeze bottle, and you just squeeze some onto a rag or sponge. It doesn't have that cheap looking super glossy appearance of Tire Wet and all that other spray can junk, plus it's not silicone based like all of those so it doesn't turn brown. Best of all, it doesn't sling crap all over your paint. It gives a satin appearance that I think is much more tasteful than the gloss appearance, but gives a much deeper black look compared to untreated tires. www.zainobros.com __________________ 1987 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 454 TH400 My Sounddomain Page Last edited by Jim85IROC; 04-12-2006 at 11:22 AM.

04-28-2006, 01:28 AM	#24
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? I like the show wet look.. I use Meguiars NXT GEN "insane shine" tire spray and love it! __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED Last edited by camaro__thunder; 04-28-2006 at 01:28 AM.

05-16-2006, 11:38 AM	#25
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: What do you guys use to keep your tires black? These are the products I'm using currently... http://www.michelinman.com/care/tire...urce=careindex The "tire shine" has a nice matte look to it and the wheel cleaner is really good too.

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