Jbreezie

Maybe I was using the wrong applicator. I got it from Amazon, it's similar to the ones that come with walmart stuff.

Jbreezie

I need to get this stuff!!

popping

FWIW, I used perl for the first time yesterday, neat. Didn't have an issue with it not bonding. I used one of the applicators bought from chem guys, cut in half

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Durafoam..._p/acc_300.htm

jv6792

update...

i applied the Perl neat and it seemed to work better as it is not diluted. I also found that using less product ultimately gives better results. I got a satin deep black look. However, after applying 3 coats, I still cant get them to shine as much as id like or as much as I've seen others. Any ideas on how to achieve that high level gloss?

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iTrader: (17)

I like PERL. I used TUF Shine or whatever that "permanent" coating stuff is called and it lasted me one car wash. I scrubbed my tires with a stiff brush about 6 times with heavy concentrated CG Grime Reaper and rinsing it off between each scrubbing session. Then the coating was applied in several layers and allowed to dry before driving. Very disappointing stuff.

And it was applied to tires that have never seen any type of oily dressings before hand.

jv6792

i never used the tuf shine dressing, just the cleaner. the cleaner did a good job at taking all the silicone off from previous dressings. I wash my car weekly and always clean and dress the tires.

1 week for a "permanent" coating sounds like u got ripped off. Have u tried contacting tuf shine?

burny

those applicators are the best I have ever found. Great durability

Jbreezie

Pix? I thought it could be operator problem but sounds like you did a good job.

FSportIS

iTrader: (13)

I think this is probably user error in the application. I messed up my initial application with it too but after contacting with the company, they showed me how to do it right.

Now I have applied Tuf Tire Shine to all cars in my family and yes, they last many months. Once they bond to the tire, it is HARD to remove it so yes, it is permanent in a way.

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iTrader: (17)

How is it user error? It's not rocket science....

Spray their tire cleaner, scrub, rinse off. Repeat.

Blow dry the tire completely and coat it.

That's it.

jv6792

it actually was user error.. i finally got it to work. Spraying directly to the tire doesnt work for me or my tires. so wat i was missing was the fact that was not working it in to the rubber with a good foam applicator. I was so used to silicone dressing(which u only have to do one pass with) that i did not work it into the rubber.

with perl, i learned that using less product works better. It is not rocket science but there is a bit of a technique that u gotta use when it comes to water based dressings rather than to just slap it on like i used to do with silicone dressing.

Silmar

little offtop, but, what type of rims is these? And can you tell the specs for them? They look so cool, whant to search if they will fit 2rx. Thanx.