I just wanted to share my experience I had with TW Tire Coat.
This is "Take 2" since being my first time doing a review I lost the first.
So I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I can successfully get this one out there. Also prepping for a review of some BriteMAX products I won from Autopia.
I picked up this kit for $10 at my local Pep Boys. I have seen it anywhere from $10-$18 at local stores.
The kit comes with an applicator, 16oz of Tire Cleaner and 8oz of Tire Coating. Also a pair of baggie gloves which I preferred to use my own Nitrile.
The Directions say to clean the tires using the provided cleaner. I found I had to use my Poorboy's APC 1:15 to get them a bit cleaner. Just to note: I never clean tires to perfection and usually just apply some Poorboy's Bold n Brite after Washing. I usually clean my sidewalls with APC and a brush and never did a finger swipe test which I did to be sure they were squeaky clean.
After drying the tires I wiped them aggressively with a shop towel to remove any remaining dirt.
Onto the Coating:
SHAKE WELL......I then applied the coating using two light applications. As per the instructions. You can apply multiple coatings for more shine.
Be sure to wear gloves. I applied the coating to my applicator over my lawn so I wouldn't accidentally get any on my driveway. The coating is dark in color so I'm sure it won't be good if you get it on anything. It's a thin liquid and comes out fast from the flip spout.
Here are photos of my Ford Explorer after 3 weeks from application. I can't believe how it magnifies the writing on the sidewalls.
Onto my '98 Mercury Grand Marquis:
These are photos I took a day after application. I just did this coating a few days ago.
The only thing I changed was I used the provided Tire Cleaner as a last step after cleaning. I wasn't sure if it would help in bonding the coating so want to see if there is a difference in how long it lasts over time.
I did however come up with a different cleaning process. These tires were much dirtier than my Explorer.
Every time I did a finger swipe I was cleaning my hands off with my Orange cleaner. So I decided to pour some in my hands and massage it into the sidewalls.
Hopefully this doesn't damage the rubber but after I massaged the sidewalls and hosed the tires off, there wasn't a bit of remaining black on the sidewalls or my hands. My hands were black while doing it. I couldn't believe how much gook came off. And for $10 a gallon at BJ's this might be my new tire cleaning process...I may wear gloves next time though.
This process will also have to be agreed on by the fellow Autopians whether its an acceptable method. I'm sure I'll be hearing some feedback.
Here a few photos of my recently coated Merc tires.
Please ignore those aged rims. For a $900 car I got a deal.
To sum this up.
I'm loving the look of my tires and they are totally dry to the touch. I have never seen a tire product bring out the writing on tires like this did.
No dirt transfer when I finger swipe test.
I will have to see how long it lasts and will update when the shine deteriorates or fails.
My neighbor who owns a Mercedes ML350 even went out and bought a kit.
Thanks for Reading.
I also plan on trying TW Jet Black Trim Coat as well. It is designed for Black or Dark Gray trim. My Explorer has lighter Gray trim which is very aged.
I definitely will be buying and doing a test spot to see if it can be used on lighter trim.
This is "Take 2" since being my first time doing a review I lost the first.
So I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I can successfully get this one out there. Also prepping for a review of some BriteMAX products I won from Autopia.
I picked up this kit for $10 at my local Pep Boys. I have seen it anywhere from $10-$18 at local stores.
The kit comes with an applicator, 16oz of Tire Cleaner and 8oz of Tire Coating. Also a pair of baggie gloves which I preferred to use my own Nitrile.
The Directions say to clean the tires using the provided cleaner. I found I had to use my Poorboy's APC 1:15 to get them a bit cleaner. Just to note: I never clean tires to perfection and usually just apply some Poorboy's Bold n Brite after Washing. I usually clean my sidewalls with APC and a brush and never did a finger swipe test which I did to be sure they were squeaky clean.
After drying the tires I wiped them aggressively with a shop towel to remove any remaining dirt.
Onto the Coating:
SHAKE WELL......I then applied the coating using two light applications. As per the instructions. You can apply multiple coatings for more shine.
Be sure to wear gloves. I applied the coating to my applicator over my lawn so I wouldn't accidentally get any on my driveway. The coating is dark in color so I'm sure it won't be good if you get it on anything. It's a thin liquid and comes out fast from the flip spout.
Here are photos of my Ford Explorer after 3 weeks from application. I can't believe how it magnifies the writing on the sidewalls.
Onto my '98 Mercury Grand Marquis:
These are photos I took a day after application. I just did this coating a few days ago.
The only thing I changed was I used the provided Tire Cleaner as a last step after cleaning. I wasn't sure if it would help in bonding the coating so want to see if there is a difference in how long it lasts over time.
I did however come up with a different cleaning process. These tires were much dirtier than my Explorer.
Every time I did a finger swipe I was cleaning my hands off with my Orange cleaner. So I decided to pour some in my hands and massage it into the sidewalls.
Hopefully this doesn't damage the rubber but after I massaged the sidewalls and hosed the tires off, there wasn't a bit of remaining black on the sidewalls or my hands. My hands were black while doing it. I couldn't believe how much gook came off. And for $10 a gallon at BJ's this might be my new tire cleaning process...I may wear gloves next time though.
This process will also have to be agreed on by the fellow Autopians whether its an acceptable method. I'm sure I'll be hearing some feedback.
Here a few photos of my recently coated Merc tires.
Please ignore those aged rims. For a $900 car I got a deal.
To sum this up.
I'm loving the look of my tires and they are totally dry to the touch. I have never seen a tire product bring out the writing on tires like this did.
No dirt transfer when I finger swipe test.
I will have to see how long it lasts and will update when the shine deteriorates or fails.
My neighbor who owns a Mercedes ML350 even went out and bought a kit.
Thanks for Reading.
I also plan on trying TW Jet Black Trim Coat as well. It is designed for Black or Dark Gray trim. My Explorer has lighter Gray trim which is very aged.
I definitely will be buying and doing a test spot to see if it can be used on lighter trim.
assout:
