Tire Dressings 101
Any car enthusiast will tell you that tire dressings are the best way to highlight an already sweet ride. With such a wide-range of products available, it can be difficult to know what to look for when selecting a dressing for your tires. Most detailers will tell you that tire dressings can vary a great deal in durability and shine - so asking around for recommendations is often a good place to start.
There are two common types of tire dressings: oil-based and water-based products. Generally speaking, most tire dressings will help prevent cracking, fading and hardening of tires, but the finish they leave behind depends on whether they're oil or water-based. Oil-based dressings are used to create a glossy, "wet" shine, and in contrast, water-based dressings create a low gloss, velvety appearance.
Tire Gel vs. Spray
So now that you've determined what features are most important, do you go with a gel or a spray? You may find that one of your preceding decisions has already decided this for you. Mostly this decision is just based on application preference. Detailers recommend not getting hung up on the tire gel vs. spray issue and instead focusing on the results the product delivers. By and large, factors like durability, protection and finish are more important.
A tire gel is generally considered to provide higher intensity shine, and longer lasting results than a spray. However, application of a gel is a bit more time intensive than a spray as it often requires more than one step to apply. Gel may also "sling" onto wheel wells or quarter panels, although Black Magic Titanium Tire Wet Gel is designed to adhere to the tire and produce minimal sling. Most sprays on the other hand can be applied in one simple step, and usually don't create any of the residual sling issues that a gel might.
The Lineup of Black Magic Tire Dressings
Gel, spray - even foam - Black Magic's premium lineup of tire dressings come in a variety of formulas and finishes. No matter what you're looking for, any one of our Black Magic Car Care dressings can deliver:
