Haha, you poked it with a stick?

Anyway, why the hell does he apply it everyday? That guy is crazy.

 

I prefer the natural shine look. Not too shiney, not too dull. I was never a fan over the overly wet look. Just looks fake and cheesy to me. Much like overly dressed interiors.

I prefer to add my tire dressing with an applicator instead of just spraying it on and letting it sit to avoid sling. My car is IP, so any sling will show.

 

^+1 to that! I know first hand that IP is a grear "crappy tire shine detector"
If you get junk tireshine, or apply it wrong, you WILL know about it

 

^x10000
I've tried a lot & this is the best product. period! (IMO)

 

i use to always shine my tires on my old car, but havent really been doing it. maybe its because im on stock wheels.

 

I need to get my hands on some Z16. I been using Megs Tire Gel. Gives it a semi glossy look. and protects the tire.

 

I've heard good things about Z16 also. I'll have to give it a try.

 

Z16 is the shiznit. A little goes a long way and it has UV protection and moisturizers that protect and nourish the tire to help extend it's life on the outside.

 

I've heard so many good things about Z16. I've looked up a crap load of threads about it and it seems that Zaino is #1. I think Meguiars is #2

 

You can tell I'm a Zaino believer!!

 

^ lol I love your selection except Nu Finish, stuffs poo :O

 

haha it's just the scratch remover which actually works great on the headlights which is the only thing I use it for. I've actually had it for a loooong time and it still works well.

 

I agree... I've tried a lot of products and this is by far the best I have used.
I like to apply a coat, let it dry and apply a second coat.
It holds up for days, looks great and has zero fling.

I use a tire dressing applicator to apply it.

 

I love Zaino but only when I have 12-15 hours for a complete wash and wax.
Takes a long time if you follow the directions for applying each product, but the end result is an emotional experience.

That waterless car wash stuff scares the crap out of me though.

 

Don't be scared. ONR is well respected and used extensively by detailers all over the country. Look it up or ask George with Detailed Image in the Detailing section what he thinks about it. Optimum just came out with a new and improved version which I should get tomorrow. I've used it for over a year and I have zero cobwebs or swirls in my paint from it. It's the only wash I use as I live in an apartment and refuse to spend up to $10 at a commercial do-it-yourself car wash. It really is one of the most amazing detail products I have ever used. Costs about $.70 a wash as well.

As far as the Zaino process you only need to invest that kind of time once. After that it's really just like any other wash and wax. Plus the protection lasts months with just an occasional reapplication of a polish and sealant. The results are phenomenal of course.