So now that you've got your paint looking right, it's time to make your tires shine with a good quality tire dressing. And, if you're in to making your tires look great, you've come to the right place. No one knows tire dressings better than Black Magic — the #1 tire dressing brand!
The first choice you need to make is the look or style you are going for. The appearance provided by tire dressings varies from matte finish to extreme high gloss shine and everything in between. So, you can choose the style you want for your tires. Most tire dressings on the market provide a high gloss, wet look. If the wet, mirror finish is your style, there are plenty of options available — you just have to choose what form you want. If the wet look isn't your style, you might be a bit more limited in your tire dressing selection. One option is to apply a lighter coat of a glossy dressing. But, you risk having the product wear off quickly. Another option is to try Black Magic® Titanium™ Matte Tire Finish. This product is great because it provides an alternative to the options currently available on the market and gives your tires a deep, black, rich, velvety look — just like they were brand new.
As we mentioned before, if you're going for the wet look, you've got a lot of options to choose from. High gloss dressings come in trigger sprays, aerosols, foam, and gels. Trigger sprays and aerosols tend to be the easiest to apply — most products you just spray on and allow to set. However, make sure you choose a product that doesn't leave a lot of streaks as it dries. And, make sure to wipe any excess off of your tires quickly before the product dries. Some foams act as a dual tire cleaner and tire dressing, such as Black Magic® Tire Wet® Foam. Foams tend to leave behind a slightly lower gloss wet shine. Gels, on the other hand, tend to provide the highest gloss and last the longest because the formula clings to the tire. But, they also take a bit longer to apply. For the ultimate in long-lasting shine, try Black Magic® Titanium™ Tire Wet Gel, which comes with it's own applicator pad.
Unlike the other steps in the detailing process, there's really no wrong way to apply tire dressing. Just follow the manufacturer's instructions. Usually that means apply a thin coat to the applicator pad, or spray the dressing directly onto the tire. Like with the cleaning process earlier, it's best to do one tire at a time completely before moving on to the next. Again, following label instructions, simply wipe or let the product dissolve into the tire. It's also good to have a rag with you to wipe up any overspray that might have gotten onto your wheels. And here's a couple of tips for you. If you use a gel, you can "dab" the product on with an applicator for a thicker, more glossy shine or swipe it on more thinly for a less glossy, but still long-lasting wet look. Also, if you use a product like Black Magic® Tire Wet®, spray the dressing deep into your wheel wells and around the top and sides to give that area a deep, dark shine.