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grudas · 3 Jun 2019 at 09:53

Steedie said:
I really can't see a difference. Sure it feels a bit nicer though

you can see that it is less "shiny" aka clean.. when leather is dirty it usually becomes shiny, oils/grease etc absorbing into it.

Krakkenbus · 3 Jun 2019 at 10:52

vail3r said:
I was putting Rain X on

Does anyone have any better recommendations as an alternative for Rain X? I always use it as I do 90% motorway driving and find it works well but wondered if theres something better.

Another two are Anglewax H2GO and HDD Hydrology

LiE · 3 Jun 2019 at 13:21

LiE said:
Order placed. Gone for:

BH Auto Wheels
BH Auto Foam
Gyeon Tire
Some Detailing brushes - https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detailing-brush-set
Tyre dressing applicator
Tuf Shine Tyre Cleaning Brush

Order has arrived. Looking forward to dressing the tires.

Muska · 3 Jun 2019 at 13:24

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the Gyeon tyre dressing and how long it lasts. As much as I like the Meguiars Endurance gloss it does have a very wet look

dacads · 3 Jun 2019 at 13:29

Nice I need to get a tyre cleaning brush at some point..

Amos91 · 3 Jun 2019 at 13:31

Muska said:
I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the Gyeon tyre dressing and how long it lasts. As much as I like the Meguiars Endurance gloss it does have a very wet look

Substantially better, used to use Megs and now don't look back. Lasts considerably longer too.

Steedie · 3 Jun 2019 at 13:45

I prefer Gyeon Tyre Express, it gives a much nicer and more matte finish. The Gyeon tyre looks too shiny and plastic for my liking. I know you can wipe it off early to give a matte look, but it's not as good

LiE · 3 Jun 2019 at 13:48

Steedie said:
I prefer Gyeon Tyre Express, it gives a much nicer and more matte finish. The Gyeon tyre looks too shiny and plastic for my liking. I know you can wipe it off early to give a matte look, but it's not as good

I was tempted by express but it doesn't last as long and is something I'd have to apply every wash.

Steedie · 3 Jun 2019 at 13:49

LiE said:
I was tempted by express but it doesn't last as long and is something I'd have to apply every wash.

I apply every 2 weeks and that's excessive as it's still going even then which is the same as the Gyeon Tyre. I reckon you'd get 3-4 weeks out of it in dry weather

LiE · 3 Jun 2019 at 13:51

Steedie said:
I apply every 2 weeks and that's excessive as it's still going even then which is the same as the Gyeon Tyre. I reckon you'd get 3-4 weeks out of it in dry weather

That's interesting since Gyeon Tire is supposed to give you 4+ weeks.

Steedie · 3 Jun 2019 at 13:54

LiE said:
That's interesting since Gyeon Tire is supposed to give you 4+ weeks.

This isn't aimed at you but...absolute rubbish.

I'd be amazed if you got over 4 weeks with any tyre dressing. For the few washes I used Gyeon Tyre, it lasted no less or no longer than express. Probably depends if you're just slapping tyre dressing on your tyres without cleaning them which is what most people do. I always use Gyeon Tyre Cleaner before hand, which helps the dressing stick to the tyre rather than a layer of dirt

LiE · 3 Jun 2019 at 13:57

Steedie said:
This isn't aimed at you but...absolute rubbish.

I'd be amazed if you got over 4 weeks with any tyre dressing. For the few washes I used Gyeon Tyre, it lasted no less or no longer than express. Probably depends if you're just slapping tyre dressing on your tyres without cleaning them which is what most people do. I always use Gyeon Tyre Cleaner before hand, which helps the dressing stick to the tyre rather than a layer of dirt

Sucks if that's the case, makes Gyeon Tire completely pointless Vs Express.

Steedie · 3 Jun 2019 at 13:58

LiE said:
Sucks if that's the case, makes Gyeon Tire completely pointless Vs Express.

I didn't even realise there was meant to be a difference in durability. I always thought the difference was the finish you get

Raymond Lin · 3 Jun 2019 at 14:01

I've given up on tyre dressing, still got most of the bottle of some Meguairs left. It looks great for the first couple of days, then I swear after a week it's like its not there at all. Either I am used to it or the roads around here are really dusty.

I give the tyre wall and scrub with a brush, but that's about it.

Freddie1980 · 3 Jun 2019 at 14:13

Do you guys have any recommendations for a electrical polisher? I have some Bilt Hamber double speed wax and it's a PITA getting it off by hand.

LiE · 3 Jun 2019 at 14:15

Freddie1980 said:
Do you guys have any recommendations for a electrical polisher? I have some Bilt Hamber double speed wax and it's a PITA getting it off by hand.

I have BH DSW and it wasn't that bad to remove. How long are you leaving it on for? Nice thin even coat and allow to haze then remove, shouldn't be hard work.

Also a machine polisher would be use to apply the wax but not remove it.

LiE · 3 Jun 2019 at 14:16

Steedie said:
I didn't even realise there was meant to be a difference in durability. I always thought the difference was the finish you get

Yea I'm basing this off PB

2+ week - https://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/gyeon-q2m-tire-express
4+ week - https://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/gyeon-q2-tire

Cookeh · 3 Jun 2019 at 14:36

Freddie1980 said:
Do you guys have any recommendations for a electrical polisher? I have some Bilt Hamber double speed wax and it's a PITA getting it off by hand.

You're either applying it much too thickly, or leaving it to cure for too long. Damp the sponge, press it to the surface of the wax, and that will do at least half a panel (door) if not more. A little goes a very very long way with DSW.

Freddie1980 · 3 Jun 2019 at 17:07

Cookeh said:
You're either applying it much too thickly, or leaving it to cure for too long. Damp the sponge, press it to the surface of the wax, and that will do at least half a panel (door) if not more. A little goes a very very long way with DSW.

I can't remember how long I left it on for probably no longer then 5mins?

Cookeh said:
You're either applying it much too thickly, or leaving it to cure for too long. Damp the sponge, press it to the surface of the wax, and that will do at least half a panel (door) if not more. A little goes a very very long way with DSW.

A damp sponge? Didn't think of that, normally I just use the sponge that came with it and wipe it off with micro fiber towel. Maybe I have been applying it to thick, I'll have to give this another go at the weekend.

Nazbit · 3 Jun 2019 at 19:13

Fitted new discs and pads back in Feb and they've been dusting heavily.

Popped the fronts off to clean and protect them. Also replaced the centre caps which were corroded from years of salt but also harsh cleaning products like wonder wheels.

Surprisingly only £4.99 from Fords for a set of 4.

Don't know why I chose to photograph the kerbed one!!??

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