[NEW] Carpro DarkSide Tire & Rubber Sealant - Review & Application

[@steadfastdetailingsydney]

I’ve been waiting for this for so long. Thanks for making the video!

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

No problem and thanks for watching

[@joevanseeters2873]

Finally just got me a bottle of this stuff to try out. Getting ready to do my yearly spring full detail and will be using this stuff as the final step on the wheels!

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

Enjoy!

[@Natalia-Johansson]

Great video , As for shine and jetting effect which did the most ? Dark side , Adams or the turtle wax?

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

They were equal

[@Roobencharmer1]

Wow I just got mines today! I can't wait to try it! How long did it last since you applied it to your tyres?

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

What's up man, I find it will last a solid month if I drive my car every day. If it doesn't rain it can go longer, but with the rain the shine will get dulled. However, the tires stay nice and black the whole time and well past 1 month.

[@Roobencharmer1]

@@BelLavoroAutoSpa Yeah man I’ve been good! I’m still learning more and more about all different types of products and techniques. University of KZbin is the best! Ya Having Darkside as a semipermanent solution seems pretty neat to me. It definitely looks cool after so many reviews of it! LOL I haven’t been disappointed with Carpro as of yet It’s legit!

[@jayhoughton558]

Minor correction, the turtle wax graphene acrylic tire shine is water based.

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

Thank you

[@chrisbradley3224]

Well, I tried to top this up after a week with Armour Tire+ and it rejected it mostly, lol. Not surprised since it’s water based and the DarkSide was still fresh. This is probably the best stuff if you’re in a rainy climate.

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

Agreed

[@JustOsul]

Now that it’s been a week how is it holding up overall? Darkness, gloss, uniform, etc.

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

Very well. Rained and didn't affect it. Check my post on the community tab on my channel for a photo.

[@JustOsul]

@@BelLavoroAutoSpa Nice! Gonna have to pull the trigger on it. Love the Perl and even VRP look/finish but tired of it fading within 5-7 days.

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

@@JustOsul yea no worry about that with this stuff for sure.

[@Secret_Sun33]

But dont solvent based coatings damage the tire and case premature cracking? This is why i settle for water based since my AT tires are expensive.

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

I have heard people say that but have never seen any proof. Either way my tires will run out of tread long before any dry rotting.

[@holted1984]

I have seen the solvent based stuff cause drying and browning.

[@dtna]

I tried two coats of Adam's Graphene tire coating. But was not impressed. Will try Car Pro Darkside next.

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

I do find this better than adams.

[@WVU304]

Should i be worried at all about tire issues since darkside not being waterbased?

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

No

[@mostafamohsen250]

so how has it lasted after 3 months compared to the turtle wax and Adam's?

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

Keep in mind I keep my car parked indoors overnight. Even after a few rain storms, it is still there. Not as shiny but still a matte sheen with a deep black look. I usually rinseless wash my car or touchless so I might clean my tires every couple of months. I love this stuff. It holds up much better than TW or Adams likely because it is solvent based so it really soaks into the tires.

[@ryanazevedo2237]

Have you tries Gyeon Tire?

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

@@ryanazevedo2237 no

[@ryanazevedo2237]

@@BelLavoroAutoSpa oh, or Tyre Express. Why don’t you test Gyeon products?

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

@@ryanazevedo2237 no real reason. I have been a long time fan of Carpro. Gyeon just never put anything out that made me want to buy it.

[@ryanazevedo2237]

@@BelLavoroAutoSpa oh okay man.

[@andrewvickers4487]

Thanks for sharing your experience with this in the comments. The photo you posted, while looking clean, doesn't show it looking very dark after a week to me - just the lighting? I noticed you say that the TW Hybrid Solutions one soon loses its shine but stayed dark even after a month (heard that reported elsewhere too). Was Darkside just as dark at that 1 month mark? How is it holding up right now (around 2 months)?

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

Yea it was just the lighting in the garage. Darkside was doing really good, similar effect as with TW but as you drive more your tires get more dirty. I do like how easy it is to work with. Being solvent based instead of water based it soaks into the rubber and spreads easily. I definitely like it's freshly applied look better than these other water based ceramic dressings I've been reviewing. They are all very good though. I'll say darkside gives more of a natural clean rubber look with a satin sheen where the others have a more obvious tire shine look.

[@andrewvickers4487]

@@BelLavoroAutoSpa I appreciate the feedback. What's your pick between this and the TW? Does Darkside stay dark longer now that it's been around 2 months?

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

@@andrewvickers4487 I'd probably pick Darkside. I have removed it to test another product but I honestly would have cleaned the tire and re applied it by now. If a car stays garaged often it can likely last 3 months but in most cases your tires are gonna need a good cleaning before that point.

[@andrewvickers4487]

@@BelLavoroAutoSpa Thanks man

[@Zoranurai13]

How is it on trim? Perl seems to spot heavily after some moisture or water contact

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

Haven't had any trim to try it on, but it should do well on textured plastics and rubber trim. On my tires it has not spotted or run off in the rain and repels water.

[@SpartanKyuubi]

I got a free sample on a Black Friday sale. Haven’t tried it yet. My favorite lately has been Carbon Collective Sateen.

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

free sample of darkside?

[@SpartanKyuubi]

@@BelLavoroAutoSpa yes. Local detail shop in Puerto Rico. Free samples which it $50 spent plus 10% on all orders.

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

@@SpartanKyuubi that's pretty awesome

[@SpartanKyuubi]

@@BelLavoroAutoSpa yeah. Hopefully it’s highly resistant to water. Perl is useless here since it rains almost daily.

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

@@SpartanKyuubi it should be. Hybrid solutions held up pretty well. It's been raining a lot in Texas.

[@onrdetailingnews802]

Carpro perl is silicone & water based dressing great video tfs

[@santhiyakumar1662]

Awesome.wish to watch dashboard shampoo detailing

[@onrdetailingnews802]

Nice rides tfs

[@drummerstar1190]

I wouldn’t wipe it immediately as it states to let cure for abit

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

Yea as I've gotten used to it I've found no need to wipe it at all

[@onrdetailingnews802]

Try turtle 🐢wax wet n black silicone tire shine it's the best on the market tfs buddy

[@ssing7113]

Not sure why use these over blackout Blackout is an amazing product as it’s a “coating” bonding into the surface and lasts long. Also wash maintenance is easier not having to worry about stripping product and cleaning properties make it a clear winner in my book Thanks for video. Seems a step up for those not wanting to pay out for blackout or like the uphill battle of maintenance 😂

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

You got it. This is cheaper and easier to apply and re apply. Nice tire shine with decent longevity snd can use on trim as well.

[@gregsullivan7408]

I haven't tried Blackout yet, but based on a few reviews, I've decided not to, because it simply doesn't look good enough, even after multiple coats. I'm a chauffeur, and I want my tyres looking glossy all the time - the most cost effective option I've found so far is to buy old fashioned solvent based silicone shine in 1 gallon containers, from a wholesaler. I apply it often.

[@yashshah6328]

Blackout application is a lot like ceramic coating, which isn't the best way for everyone especially for the average DIYer also its a bit more expensive. Carpro Perl and Darkside is much cheaper and easier to apply

[@jackcharles1333]

You have to make more!!! #1 subs provider -> Promo>SM!!!

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

I am not going to pay for subscribers

[@ToddTinley]

@@BelLavoroAutoSpa Why not? My local politicians do it.