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Old 06-21-2005 | 01:18 AM
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Hi all, i'm new...

I've had my XA for about 2 weeks now and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT....

what do you guys use to keep your tires nice and shiny?
Is silicon spray good/safe for this?


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Old 06-21-2005 | 01:39 AM
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I'm not sure how good silicone spray would be on your tires, even the sidewalls.

There are plenty of tire-shine products in automotive and department stores: Go take a look and see which one looks good to you. The few I have tried are more of less the same.
Old 06-21-2005 | 01:39 AM
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Meguiars Endurance tire gel. It lasts a really long time and gives a nice gloss without being overboard.
Old 06-21-2005 | 02:27 AM
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auto magic "magic dressing is great stuff deatil shop stuff
Old 06-21-2005 | 03:54 AM
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http://www.moreshine.com
You can find it at SuperAutoBac and some other places if not online in their store.
I use their tire shine
Old 06-21-2005 | 04:17 AM
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I can give you my supliers number and contact info feel free to contact me i own a auto detailing company and the stuff i use i swear by it
Greg www.5280AutoDetailing.com
Old 06-21-2005 | 04:40 AM
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armour all....use it everywhere interiors too....
Old 06-21-2005 | 03:31 PM
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Armor All=Satan
Old 06-21-2005 | 03:38 PM
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Armor All uses Formaldehyde in their mixes. Nothing I’d use on my car.

ANYTHING with Silicon is bad, silicon will soak into plastics
and paint and keep you from putting anything else on in it's
place. Silicon is a paint shops worst nightmare.

Two brands I recommend are Shining Monkey and Grape
Tire Dressing.

No spin off, no goopy gel, nothing to harm your finish or your
wheels.
Old 06-21-2005 | 03:50 PM
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^^^ i agree with Raven...surprised Fuji didn't beat you to mentioning Shining Monkey, which is a great product.
Old 06-21-2005 | 03:53 PM
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I got some Shining Monkey from Fuji and it is better than anything else I have tried. It lasts and lasts. My tires were shiny and my car looked like **** after a week of rainy-weather driving. I hate not being able to wash my XB.
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i also have to go with shining monkey, great product!
Old 06-21-2005 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Max
Meguiars Endurance tire gel. It lasts a really long time and gives a nice gloss without being overboard.
I can't say anything more. Meguiar's Gold Class Endurance is an awesome product.
Old 06-21-2005 | 11:18 PM
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hehe....fuji is out here in the PNW... for somthing... gonna take him out for a cruise thurs...
anyways...no access to pc..hence no Fuji....

<scribbles notes on some tire products...
Old 06-25-2005 | 08:26 AM
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i've used: armor all, meguiars, advance auto parts, all kinds of diff. tire shines, and they all seem to work the same.
Old 06-25-2005 | 09:47 AM
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I use the tire foam...cant remember the brand. Only one that comes in a foam though....works great, no brown residue.
Old 06-25-2005 | 10:27 PM
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hey guys yes shining monkey is incredible it really stays on. you can get a discount by using "fujiz" for a discount code when you order online or by phone.
Old 07-04-2005 | 01:26 AM
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that stuff is looking good.. I'm on the site now
Old 07-07-2005 | 04:18 AM
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try not to use armor all, the silicones work better and last longer
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