Do Tire Coatings Really Work? | Tire Coating Showdown

There is nothing better than a clean car with clean shiny tires, but tire shine will only last a couple weeks at best and most of the time the product ends up slinging all over the car. This is where Tire Coatings come in and save the day... Long-lasting and No Sling. But do they really work? In today's video, we test a few out.
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[@danlc95]

I put the Optimum Tire Coating on my gf's old truck tires back in June of 2021, and today, January of 2022 it's still going strong. I hate greasy tire shine products, which makes this a promising option.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thanks for including Optimum Tire Protection & Coating (TP&C) in your test. A few notes, like most Optimum products, less is more, and in this case you used way too much Optimum Tire Protection & Coating (TP&C). Using the amount you used will cause the streaking you experienced and possibly eventually cracking. While all products used are all coatings, application methods will vary from each manufacturer. Here are the official instructions for Optimum Tire Protection & Coating (TP&C) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnqceX-mmq-Nmsk

[@ChicagoAutoPros]

Hey Yvan, thank you for the notes. I figured that I just used too much.

[@Ezdoesit0127]

I noticed massaging it in with a foam or little square of microfiber made mine even and looked amazing. Nice sheen with one coat.

[@lockergr]

Can I use my use my Tuf Shine brush and Adam's Wheel & Tire Cleaner or P&S brake buster and still have this last? I just want realistic expectations, as I don't plan on changing from my cleaning method. Thank you!

[@ChicagoAutoPros]

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[@DetailEnthusiast]

I don't mind applying new dressing with every wash. I'll stick to VRP or Adam's tire dressing. Good video!

[@goldenarmzzz653]

Yea that VRP just about acts like a repellent to most debris, I like the deep dark matte finish

[@williamthomastaggart5080]

Jason, thanks for the review. When I coat wheels, I’ll apply Blac Pearl semi-permanent tire shine.

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

Glad to see this, I've been waiting on this video

[@jdisdetermined]

This was useful, thank you! An inexpensive little electric hobby airbrush is another good way to quickly, evenly and precisely apply expensive "coating" style products on tires. Especially tires that have a lot of raised designs on the sidewalls. I will often use it to apply coatings on hard to access trim as well. Plus they're fun to use! 👍👌✌

[@kimwullems]

Great content! More of this. Thanks for sharing this. Greetz from the Netherlands

[@nathansherman1366]

Nice video! I've been looking for something to use for my Raptor. It gets dirty from time to time and there's a lot of rubber. I hate sling and having to apply every wash. You made my decision much easier. Looking forward to checking out the follow up video. 👍

[@PianoYogaWood]

Great coating study! I've had single coat of optimum for 6 weeks and only curbs have diminished it appearance

[@Firesun07]

I have been using the OTI and if you get the technique of applying it it will last 6 to 12 months.. Cannot lay it on thick ... a little goes a long way!... Thanks for showing us the others and doing the test.. Looking forward to how the others do!

[@DavidFKturbo]

Thank you, Awesome test!!

[@marshallfox1786]

I like the wet look and have had pretty good results with Armor all Fire gel. I usually do 2 coats and it seems to last for quite a few weeks. I can’t say I’ve ever noticed any slinging on the paint, but I usually let it dry over night before driving.

[@BulletsGarage]

Jaison I tried so many tire shines over the years. Some of my favorites are honest wash tire shine. Carpro pearl was good. But just this week I found the best tire coating ever. Company dura coating, it's called dura tire costing. It's a tire costing that applies and dries dry to the touch a d gives an amazing shine. And best of all they claim it lasts one year!!! And no dirt sticks to it

[@neildorrity9507]

Fireball tire coating is the best out of all of these, including the tire cleaner. Overall Fireball products are very good 👍

[@MyGuyKirby]

Tuff Shine recommends to NOT use anything more than just your normal auto soap. That will give it the best life on the tire. Plus for maximum shine try 3-to-5 layers. But key to any of those products is the preparation of the tire as you stated! Nice way to give us a new type of video.

[@ChicagoAutoPros]

Yeah, I found that out the hard way.

[@urge96]

Liked the comparison. Would like to see more like it.

[@GLXV]

Carpro Perl works best for me. Lasts several weeks, can be diluted 1:1, one coat gives a semi mat finish, rain doesn't wash it off once cured. Apply wait a few minutes and wipe tires with a micro fiber towel to even out the finish and remove excess product.

[@ShiftedPerspective]

I love CarPro Perl, I haven't found anything better yet! It doesn't last as long as a coating, but it's not a big deal to add some every other wash

[@sfig8397]

2002GLXV6 same here but if it rains its pretty much gone after that

[@GLXV]

@@sfig8397 I did find the rain would affect Perl when diluting it, but using it undiluted or just a slight dilution (1: .25) it has good rain and wash resistance and wash for me.

[@ntartaris]

@@ShiftedPerspective I find Perl doesn't last very long at all, even when used neat. Great finish, but I've never found Perl to be durable.

[@despatcho4239]

@@ntartaris it's lasted me over a month with rain

[@s.in.bagger9933]

Fun fact: they are all just a rubber safe acrylic floor wax. ZEP wet look is what I use because it's rubber safe and offers UV protection. I spoke with one of these acrylic tire dressing manufacturers and they confirmed that it's in fact a rubber safe acrylic floor wax.

[@RadiantDetailing]

interesting, any side effects of using a floor polish? 🤔

[@mgc9991]

Chemical Guys VRP is what I use, lasts long and keeps the tire looking new. it doesnt shine for a long time but it keeps all the dirt off. also good for trim restoring

[@spllbnd2]

Been using the Optimum tire dressing on my vehicles for a few years. Little bit goes along way and use a mf towel or mf sponge for best results. One application lasts a full Seattle summer of driving for the Corvette.

[@raymondperez3553]

Great Video!!🙂

[@SuperJapierdole]

Use the optimum stuff right and it will do the job probably. My go-to tire coat if carpro perl. Properly applied it easily did 2000km and 3months lately, some roadtrips during the rain. It was fine after hitting it with strong tire cleaner and stiff brush. It lost most of the shine but tires kept black and water beading was there. Even on barely APC-ed tires carpro diluted 1-2 with water does hundreds of kilometers easily. Tested it against some other stuff, even on the same tire same time. Didn't found more capable and usually it kepps going 3x the time. You can dilute more than suggested 1-1 to get it more watery hence easier to apply.

[@DETAILINGDETAILING-hb7bj]

Hello Jason I use wood planks to raise wheels off ground but would like to know what you are using and where are they available from?

[@stevencarpenter782]

Great video and testing. Regarding the Optimum products, I do believe less is for sure better. Several videos with Yven from Opimum showing the products. With the tire coat, he shows a video with an air type sprayer that puts a fine mist down and it looks amazing. On my list of products to try for sure. Also like VRP but if I can simply spray a thin coat and it holds up it's a bonus.

[@ChicagoAutoPros]

Nice, never thought about using it in a sprayer. I will have to try it out.

[@curtr.5083]

I used the Optimum tire coat and it came out nicely on some new all season tires, however when I put it on my summer tires the exact same way it turned out horribly. Blotchy, nasty, and flaky, then it turned brownish when dried. Cleaned the tire exactly as you mentioned. It was outrageously hard to get off and even out. I went back to using Carpro Perl 1:1.

[@klasseact6663]

I had the same issue with my buddy's Conti's but they were brand new, maybe 500 miles on them and did the same thing but when he drove the car😪

[@ethanpitzaferro8893]

Just a tip, playing loud music over the bearded man when he was talking made it a lot harder to hear him(take 4:30 for example)

[@ChicagoAutoPros]

Thanks for the tip. Appreciate you still watching.

[@nybredbbwluvr8541]

yea i never understand y people make videos and then play music over the talking its asinine

[@ritchschut1997]

the optimum product is a touch more work to apply. I have also found that using a foam wax applicator is the best way to apply. You were also right about a single application giving a matte finnish. While not ideal for a shop, I have found that you do need to touch up this product a bit as it dries. 1 thing I LOVE about the optimum product is the fact dust does not cling to it the way it does most other dressings. Over all, the optimum is 1 of my 2 current favorite coatings. The other being carpro perl.

[@lockergr]

I saw Wilson Auto Detailing also did just what you said to even things out.

[@lockergr]

If I can't use my Tuf Shine brush and Adam's Wheel & Tire Cleaner, or another hardcore cleaner, then these just aren't worth it to me. I guess there is really only one way to know. Optimum needed a second coat for sure.

[@mz8210]

Hi...Could you tell me which brand your foam brushes are and where to get them ? Thx

[@pooneyheat]

I use to love shiny tires in my younger years but now hate them lol. I love a nice matte look. I'll stick with Meguiars hyper dressing!

[@BRMN8R]

Using Meguiars Endurance Gel, but I have big ol Bfgoodrich 275/60/15s, so got a lot of real estate to cover, just rub it in with an old rag, turn to a clean portion of the rag for a final wipe.

[@lonestarcoatingtechnology1926]

How do I get my Product Lone Star Tire Shine included into this demo?

[@klasseact6663]

Love the OPT tire coating but it WILL crust your applicator, just a heads up👈 Black Pearl out of Ohio is also an incredible product!!

[@alee6719]

What kind of technique do you use for raised white letters on tires's?

[@245ti]

fictech slick has been working very well for me, use it on all of my details for the past two years

[@adrianconstantine5259]

What ratio do you use hyper dressing at?

[@raymondperez3553]

Where Did you get those Rubber Mats you used in the Shop?..

[@Mogsy28uk]

good products to test, but you may want to expand the test candidates -- Megs Endurance Gel, Gyeon Tire, CarPro PERL (diluted) and AM Dress to name a few.....

[@marshallposey2063]

Which ones did not sling the tire coating on the car?

[@jamiejack764]

So what was the update a year on please

[@rogerbaron9514]

Try Black Pearl. It's the best out there by far.

[@danf.8787]

May I know how long the optimum lasted? And is it hydrophobic?

[@boyczk2]

What are the prices per bottle? And will all with stand thru rain and carwashes? I've tried different stuff and most will only last til rains or carwash! Thanks.

[@1Nevergone]

I've always despised Meguiars hyper dressing, I know it's subjective but I don' t like tires looking like they just had greasy pizza rubbed all over them. Plus even if wiped down some, when it's hot outside hyper dressing never sets and it still slings, also it has zero longevity. For water based dressing I've been a huge fan of Zaino Z16.

[@jasoncera4348]

What are you using under the tires? Looks like some kind of rubber mat?

[@slipken]

I personally like the natural look

[@prouddaddyofdos]

McGuire’s!!👍🏽👍🏽

[@jamirezxdetailing9277]

Have y’all done a protected a or cleaned type r yet ?

[@ChicagoAutoPros]

Yes

[@markkropf8295]

Where's dura dressing coating in the comparison?

[@Lowpro]

Great video, have you tried Meguiar’s tyre gel? (Purple gel).

[@BRunkel07]

What's your preferred dilution with Hyper Dressing? I've found that the different ratios actually don't look all that different...?

[@ChicagoAutoPros]

I mix it 1:1

[@kennyweaver3597]

Have you ever tried any Dura-Coating products

[@johnwalters878]

How did you get that nasty dent already in the rear left fender?

[@ChicagoAutoPros]

It was there when I bought it. Going to get it fixed soon.

[@toneman335]

Your Tuff Shine link doesn't work!

[@dancavazos6241]

Give Technicians Choice Instant shine a try 😎

[@klasseact6663]

OPT tire coating is great, tire needs to be very clean and shouldn't go on a new tire, let it outgas💡🛎👍

[@maximus3730]

19.99 and 59.99 for optimum VS 15.99 and 49.99?

[@lonestarcoatingtechnology1926]

Hello sir. I have a tire coating that has been gaining a lot of ground over the past few months. I have lots of people who have tried it and love it. It’s priced really well and works very good as well. I was hoping if I sent you a free sample you would do a review of it and do a video on KZbin. Please let me know. My product is called lone star tire coating. Not sure if you have heard of it or not. Please let me know your thoughts sir. Thanks and have a blessed day.

[@lonestarcoatingtechnology1926]

It’s actually a kit that comes with an extremely good cleaner.

[@aristeidis8226]

What’s the best way to apply tire dressing on tires that have aggressive side walls? My truck has aggressive side walls and I love meguairs all season dressing but it’s so hard to apply cause I can’t use a microfiber towel cause of the tread and if I spray it directly on the tires it slings when I drive

[@stuartkennedy4202]

I’ve tried many of these coatings and I have yet to find one that lasts especially after raining so in Scotland that’s impossible.

[@lockergr]

Dura Coat or Lone Star do last they say, but Lone Star wants you using lacquer thinner before their wash which was a big no no to me.

[@lockergr]

I hope that helps you. These are American products, so the shipping may be crazy, IDK.

[@davidlevin5361]

Dude! I’d go with the Optimum and make sure I worked it in a little more. But, I’m not in the business and don’t sell my time. Thanks for the review!

[@ChicagoAutoPros]

I worked it just like I did with all the other coatings.

[@davidlevin5361]

I understand. You did it right. I’m just saying maybe two coats. It is long lasting.

[@Sweeperspelar]

You should test the Enigma Elixir from Anglewax its really durable!

[@cooperparts]

Transmission fluid 3.00 once a moth

[@Ezdoesit0127]

Man I miss my mk7 gti but since day one I had problems with it brand new. Such cool little cars but I’ll never buy vw again. Had check engine light on day after I bought it and the dealership could never get it resolved, then the timing chain stretched and jumped. Not even 3k miles 🤦🏻‍♂️ worst car I’ve ever owned. Dealership took it back as a lemon. Sucks because I loved the sound feel and interior of that car.

[@bloodcarver913]

What? No ArmorAll? I still have my bottle going in the garage.

[@chrishuelsman952]

Carpro perl diluted 1:1

[@nickname1392]

Yo! Tell me about that hat!

[@markday6524]

I don't care for the shiny look. I like a more mat finish.

[@AlxDidenko]

Колёсная керамика

[@nybredbbwluvr8541]

the camera angles when you showed update was truly horrible we cannot tell how shiny it truly was,plus an average decent dressing can last a week i want to see one after it rains this video did nothing to help thanks

[@ChicagoAutoPros]

nybred bbwluvr your super welcome! Thank so much for watching and your kind words.

[@nybredbbwluvr8541]

@@ChicagoAutoPros Haha ok

[@cooperparts]

Spray the shit on a tire let it in the dessert sun for six months come back and see what it looks like or put it on a camper trailer see how long the tire last before it blows out trans fluid will win every time 3.00

[@cooperparts]

Would you trust someone with your retirement money who can't put there hat on right NEVER

[@urntwrthyZ]

You degraded the longevity/performance of Tuf Shine by cleaning the tires improperly after application. The directions are quite clear that after application you should clean the tires with an ordinary car wash product, not a tire cleaner.

[@ChicagoAutoPros]

Yeah, that's what I get for not reading all the directions

[@BC-qb1om]

Customer needs to learn how to not curb his tiny VW lol Jesus. Nevermind just finished the video. Learn how to drive bud

[@ChicagoAutoPros]

Thanks for the advice.

[@williamthomastaggart5080]

Jason, thanks for the review. When I coat wheels, I’ll apply Black Pearl semi-permanent tire shine.

[@ChicagoAutoPros]

What kind of durability are you getting out of it?

[@williamthomastaggart5080]

Jason, anywhere from 6 to 8 months. On my clients show cars (trailer queens), they are getting a year plus.