What’s the big deal with tire shine?

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ljn21

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I recently tried Carpro Perl...leaves the tire satin/matte black, no.shine at all. Water based and stops the tires from browning. Lasts for about 2 weeks unless lots of rain. Loving it so far. Havent put on my Raptor yet but use on my 2020 Explorer ST and love it.
 

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Last about 2 weeks? That's not very long. I use Blackfire BF-850 which lasts over 6 months.

6 months? That sounds interesting. Goes on heavy or easy to spread and not overly thick? What’s the finish like when applied and dry? I prefer a dark even look but not overly done oily glossy.
 

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I wash and wax mine and put tire shine on it. It looks amazing when I'm done. If someone else wants to wash their truck differently then go for it. I just can't imagine caring what someone else does with their truck.

This
 

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Only reason I don’t put tire shine on is because it ends up all down the side of the truck, other then that it looks good.

Sounds like you're either putting too much product on or not giving sufficient time to dry.
 

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6 months? That sounds interesting. Goes on heavy or easy to spread and not overly thick? What’s the finish like when applied and dry? I prefer a dark even look but not overly done oily glossy.

It's put on with a soft bristle brush to get it in and around the lettering and such, with the excess wiped off for a dry matte black finish with a rag. I suppose if the excess was left on to dry, it would give somewhat of a shine. Multiple applications would give it more shine, but that's not for me. It's does not splatter on the truck in the rain.
 
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