Stop Using Tire Shine

[@richscott2483]

VRP is Water-Based ... it leaves STREAKS especially after it rains. But I do like the Spray Gun technique however, you get Overspray and can make your car wax job spotty and the Wheels need to be wiped. Meguiar's Endurance tire gel. Is a huge surprise. After many years of using all types of tire shine and cleaning products. Endurance is very affordable and works like no tomorrow. Your tires do not even have to be very clean but not covered with mud. You will have to apply 2 or 3 coats but it goes on so easily. I have used the same all-purpose microfiber terry towel for 2 months. It is saturated with Mequiar's Endurance tire gel. One 16-ounce bottle has enough gel to do 60 tires or more. Again, I have repeatedly used the same 8x8 microfiber towel and have never seen it contaminate or smug a tire I have already applied Endurance on often. It keeps your tires shiny, even after driving in the rain there is no noticeable loss of shine. It has a nice Gloss, not super gloss like having a mirror shine. Touch-up is a breeze if needed. I purchased 4 Mequiar's Endurance tire gel a couple weeks ago from Advanced Auto Parts on sale 2 for $12, 4 for a total of $24 minus $5 Perks Reward was $20 making it $5 per bottle. Wow! For $20 I have enough tire gel to do my 2 cars for a whole year possibly 2 years. I have used a quarter or 1/4 of a bottle applied numerous times and on several of my neighbor's vehicles. This Meguiar's Endurance works like a charm. Oh! it smells a bit like grapes ... nice odor. I wear a Nitrile Glove as it is a slick gel when wiping it onto the tires. Yes! there are spray tire shines but they cost more and quickly run out of product. ** about Meguiar's Endurance Tire Gel ** Advanced, long-lasting formula endures even through washing and rain. Rich gel eliminates overspray, runs, and drips providing an even and consistent high gloss shine. Protects against UV damage and browning. Advanced polymers provide lasting, high gloss protection keeping tires black with a rich, dark high gloss. High gloss shine that lasts for weeks, Long-lasting, high gloss shine.

[@thetacticalape8852]

I think this method has its place and time. I think you need to be detailing a truck with large tires to make the extra clean up and prep time worth it. I would also use something less diluted so it lasted longer.

[@kennethmanning1821]

Exactly 👍

[@Lg1969]

They have a 4oz. version of this spray gun which is for detailers, smaller that what you'll need for smaller car trust me its faster I have my product already diluted in a speareate bottle ready to fill it up fast and easy... I my self have the 4oz. & the 20oz. Hope this helps

[@Gregster3]

I just use a spray bottle that sprays a nice fine mist. Good stuff.

[@johngreen2510]

Although it is water soluble, I would highly recommend wearing a particulate mask when spraying. Also, 1:5 ratio is far too diluted. 1:2 would be more durable and a better finish

[@masonkelly6694]

That's the ratio I found for VRP as well

[@msonufriychuk]

Will take 8 seconds to spray tire.... Not mentioning the 15 to 30 minutes to dilute and prep spray gun air hose air compressor..

[@NickVetter]

I've considered this method so many times until I think about the process of setting up and setting the right psi. But honestly I'm still probably going to buy it sometime.

[@Michelle-Eden]

Pump sprayers don't need to be dissascembled and cleaned out after use.

[@777AndrewR]

E Tried this serrano's channel reccomend this yea sprayer leaked like crazy from harbor freight junk sprayers uh no thanks on this one!

[@cowcheese1983]

@@Michelle-Eden spray the guns out with distilled or rain water after each day of work. its that simple. i have guns that have lasted me for 4years being used everyday.

[@lacquerhead6938]

@@Michelle-Eden why would you need to clean the gun more than the pump sprayer

[@sashap8658]

#overspray I have used this spray gun method and the overspray is ridiculous. There is a reason that painters mask off the car. Unless you do this method first then plan to quick wax the car, then do the windows, the car will be covered with a fine layer of tireshine. Ultimately IMO it's cool but you loose any "saved" time in the clean up process. Good old applicator and wipe is still my go to method. Sometimes less is more.

[@M.E63]

Great works with spray gun, I just tried it with my battery powered air airbrush and it works great aswell, very good for smaller areas and no cables

[@rdeh1678]

Been using this trick for years , but another thing I have done is made several different rim protectors , from size 14 to 22 Inches, to make them I bought some plexiglass and cut out the diameter I wanted then I took some thin rubber hose çut open to slide around the plexiglass to avoid scratches added a handle and marked the size with a marker , saves me a tone of time

[@xxoldgregxx2515]

Hey Wilson great video as always. I have used this method before using the same gun. I actually like using harbor freights 120cc HVLP gun for the more tighter spaces as well as their 4oz spray gun. I actually use CG silk shine strait for grills and other areas. I’d dilute the CG VRP with less water, yes use more product but after setting the correct pressure it does lay nice without running. Everyone has there preferences but play with it a bit. Out of all of this, give the smaller HVLP guns a try. Especially Harbor Freight’s 120CC HVLP gun.

[@altillman1448]

The paint sprayer you want to use for MOST car detailing is a different compact model. We only use this large unit on engine bays & offroad truck tires with thick sidewalls and huge open fender wells. You want HF Part # 46719, Touch Up Air Spray Gun with air regulator included @ $29. It consumes far less air (works excellent with small pancake compressor), is a more compact unit (mobile detailers?), air regulator included so you don't over power it with too much psi and blow seals, and with the plastic cup vs. metal cup of HF other compact unit it's far easier to keep clean as well as to open/close. Dont fiddle with the factory air/product delivery setting for car detailing imo. We've used them all as setup out of the box with no overspray issues.

[@Jeppedy]

What is HB?

[@altillman1448]

@@Jeppedy my bad. Harbor Freight. Guess I need to go edit those HB into HF. Lol

[@joaquinhuerta7967]

Which air compressor to use? Is 6 Gal. Portable Electric Pancake Air Compressor by ridgid good? Or use the one Wilson used

[@altillman1448]

@@joaquinhuerta7967 The pancake size is just fine for spraying water based dressing out of a paint gun onto wheels and trim however it has a hard time keeping up with a Vortex air tool and is very loud while running. I always had to pause and use the vacuum for a minute or two for it to refill and give decent air pressure. Oddly Ridgids almost 3x more expensive quite model is able to keep up just fine. I started with the pancake model, set aside 30% of my sales profits until I could flip the pancake model on Facebook Marketplace and upgrade to the quiter more efficient model. Totally worth the investment effort!

[@Garzaautodetailing]

Same! The smaller one for detail work and the bigger one for bigger fender wheels! Works like a charm out the box! Just clean it every time and you’re golden!

[@paulhall70]

Do not kid yourself guys. Unless you have a shop with multiple detailer doing several at one time this will not save you any time. By the time you factor in set up and tare down of the compressor and hose and then add in cleaning of the gun and nozzles you will not save no time there. Then factor in the time to wipe down each wheel again along with the overspray you get on the paint you will actually be losing time. Let's face it 95% of use will always get overspray on shit. So just get some wipe-on dressing and be done on the first go around

[@kennethmanning1821]

Yes sir I'm open to any ideas in auto detailing.but i notice he didn't show what all u have to do prior.he was already set up

[@Unc_Studioz]

If your mobile and have an air compressor set up already you might be able ro have your sprayer ready. I have an AC in my Astro that I run a tornador off of and saves me a bunch of time

[@paulhall70]

@@Unc_Studioz right but you still have to factor in cleaning of the gun and wipe down of wheels and possibly paint

[@mrslickdetailer9652]

Uhhh wouldn't you already have your air line out and compressor charged up for using air tools like the tornador and blow out guns? I have the Optimum spray gun you just click it on the air line and do all tires and mats quickly.

[@JamesDBuzzard]

False. I have a vehicle with reels installed so this is faster. If you are a mobile detailer working out of your vehicle and have to take every single piece out just to get started you're already wasting a ton of time

[@JamesDBuzzard]

Luke you need to get a 4oz sprayer. It's the small one that looks just like that one from the same brand at harbor freight. Also get a regulator and bump the PSI down to 40-50 or control the spray volume to taste. I was using superior products cover all aerosol cans for the efficiency or Aqua gloss on a applicator pad, but I just upgraded to a air compressor in the detail vehicle and hooked myself up with the 4oz detail sprayer version and SP Aqua Gloss for my detailer of choice 👌 probably will be using this from now on. O and you can use the small sprayer on interiors. Just buff off after but way faster to apply the product on larger plastic panels and get it into the cup holders everything real nice. Especially great on all the textured plastics we see

[@jsno78]

Turn your air down and that spray gun can be dialed in better for less overspray.

[@serranosmobile]

Best method all day

[@gp2679]

While using VRP You are supposed to buff out whatever you applied with a microfiber towel so it’s not too oily this is speaking for trims and etc not tires

[@redsaint2022]

I’m definitely investing in this process even if the prep time takes longer it’ll save me from buying so many cans.

[@rbljackson]

Doesnt this get the oily material all over the body panels too? I like the concept, but wonder if it creates more clean up. You simply wipe down the rims afterwards, but how much gets on the body panels, windows when doing interior work, etc?

[@17valleyforge76]

Try a mini spray gun and use a 1.3 tip it will a finer spray

[@jackanderson2256]

Bro caught me so off guard at 0:56 😂 so good

[@chelsabailey1018]

Cool video! I like VRP, but I prefer using it on the interior of my car vs the exterior. I've found that it doesn't last as long as Trim Shine does for my exterior. However, I do like the spray gun technique that you used with VRP. I'm not a pro detailer, just a lady who likes to keep her ride shiny, clean, and pristine.

[@ferminmalayang5499]

That is really smart. Can you do that on a spray bottle too?

[@JDeezle21]

Just use Maxima SC1. Found out about it from the motorcycle world.

[@justinsheaffer3491]

Harbor freight detail spray gun works a little nicer less overspray but only holds 4 ounces. Make sure to empty gun after each use or you have a mess inside the gun

[@AboveAverage2215]

This is what passion for what you do looks like...💯💯💯👍🏾

[@grand04gt]

If your doing a wheels off detail after reinstalling the tires before putting the vehicle on the ground put it in nutral then you can just spin the tire by hand while spraying the VRP

[@Sean-ij3mi]

Hi Luke, was just wondering if a cordless paint sprayer would also work for the people that don't have sir compressors

[@mcp20366]

Although water based, VRP must be applied with as little as possible. Spraying a film, or leaving a surplus in the rugged surface of a tire is not recommended. It is a quick fix for detailers. After a few months the treated surfaces will come out worse than before. I used it and I'm never happy with the result after a few months. I have used rubber and plastic restorers from the professional branche from Jaguar. It was a carbon based (oil) secret mixture, probably highly toxic, and it smelled like any high performance oil with additives. It needed to be applied on heated surfaces as to absorb and enclose the stuff. After cooling down and wiped clean, you could at least notice that the surface had been penetrated by the chemical oil. That lasted and restored for up to a year at least. Rubbing greasy emulsions like VRP, water based or not, onto plastic and rubber surfaces seems ineffective to me. And I proved it by using VRP in regard to many other greasy products. Yes, from ordinary butter, shoeshine and make up like lipstick etc. They all performed the same in an instant and showed their nasty greasy aging. So this is not a bash on VRP but to quick detailing prooducts in general to make a instant exterior impression. That to me is no different than paint (clear coat) sealants like wax, SiO or carbon products. I do use these for the hydrophoobis properties, but I would rather not. (windscreen on a misty day can look horrible as opposed to bare glass).

[@chadgardnerdds3197]

For maintenance washes, after the final rinse use the HVLP sprayer for putting down an ultra thin, perfectly even coat of Bead Maker or similar drying aid. The water beads off in the direction you spray, you can dry it easier, no spotting and I think better protection from what I see. I use 50:50 Bead Maker:distilled water on the paint, fender wells, wheels, everything. The vehicles seem to get easier and easier to wash and stay clean-looking for longer, even after 3-4 weeks without a wash.

[@InfiniteDetailing101]

Well sure if you’re using bead maker as a drying aid only. But if you want to use it as a coating, the instructions literally say to spray bead maker in until it beads. So that’s a lot of product.

[@chadgardnerdds3197]

@@InfiniteDetailing101 You’d be surprised at how little product is used through the HVLP when diluted. It’s sprayed as such a fine mist with air doing the majority of the work pushing the water off. Then wipe what little bit remains dry and it’s spotless. If I’m not worn out after drying, I’ll apply a second coat of straight Bead Maker onto the dry paint 1-2 panels at a time. So it’s a cup of distilled water & 1 cup of Bead Maker to dry a crossover usually. Then a pint of straight Bead Maker to coat it. So yes it’s a lot of material I guess at 3 or more I cups, but it’s meant to be used heavy since a gallon costs less than a small bottle of say OptiGloss or similar. I really just like using the HVLP to remove 90% of the water, the mix giving me time to dry it in 98° heat and having zero hard water spots. The car has a professional ceramic coating, so everything is a topper of some type.

[@InfiniteDetailing101]

@@chadgardnerdds3197 in that case I understand. And no I know what you mean, I use a spray gun myself it’s great. Just I feel like if I’m going to use it for paint, it won’t be as durable bc the bead maker specifically says to spray till it beads off for it to fully work 3 months or whatever it was. Me personally, o made a video about water spots, I just add onr into my foam cannon after strip washing and I don’t even dry the car at all when washing. No Water spots. And if there is, wipe it off, it’s just soft water spots.

[@InfiniteDetailing101]

@@chadgardnerdds3197 so basically I use onr, and ph neutral soap together in my foam cannon. A cap or oz of onr and Koch chemie gsf, and then wash.

[@chadgardnerdds3197]

@@InfiniteDetailing101That’s a great idea! Going to try that.

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Great outside the box idea. Love it Wilson.

[@E85_STI]

I have two of these spray guns and some VRP that I’ve been using on all my customers trim. I’ve never though about using it like this.

[@stephenlouden480]

amazing thanks. guess we can use a dedicated mini pump sprayer then with this diluted for tires and trim . ? what dilution do you suggest for tires to stretch the VRP n still have a rich look

[@joseluispachecordx]

friend which is the best tiré shine

[@MrBofficial0913]

Can you use this spray gun for liquid wax?

[@paulafinney7664]

Why would you use water based, it won’t last long??

[@TURNPIKETIM]

doesn't save much time at all, may actually cost you time in setup and cleaning up of overspray as literally everyone else has mentioned BUT the great thing about doing it this way is it's way less taxing on the environment, the various ecosystems, the o-zone layer as it doesn't use an expectorant to expel the already toxic chemicals and we dont get cans in a landfill as only so many are recycled.

[@bryanpaz7456]

Thats actually really genius im going to have to try that method

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Get Flairosol sprayers/mister. Sprays a light even coat without having to use a compressor. I like spraying on tire dressings better, I get better results for some reason. I’m going to have to try the VRP dilution technique

[@triumphantlifetv1825]

Nice work ill use it for sure on the motor compartment....

[@ryanamey5024]

What about overspray? Painted surfaces and the wheels? I mean i can understand for wheel wells and maybe the engine bay. But if I already have to wipe the rim off or the paint above the lower trim why wouldn’t I just wipe apply carefully so I’m only touching those areas once?

[@epap1375]

Exactly use common sense. This dude is a hack. Seeing him clean interiors with super clean told me everything I needed to know about him.

[@davidnoonan6014]

How long does it take to clean out the paint gun and reservoir? I missed that part.

[@paulhall70]

Of course you missed that part he didnt say anything about it cause it would go against his objective

[@Oakcitymedia]

You’d use a 3m aresol can for spray guns pour and spray a few out. It is an extra step

[@marcusburdyshaw8383]

Stooping down to Chemical Guys for the viiiiid. ……. 😢

[@Kbsdeluxedetailing]

I went and bought this gun today, but my air compressor is 200 psi so would that be a problem? 🤔 I don’t have a regulator

[@alejandrovelez5501]

FYI - you’re trashing the concrete. The overspray will leave a “shadow”. Time saver yes, but, might piss of some customers.

[@kiaya007]

OMG Luke why? Its not just the gun and the product that has to be purchased but the compressor and hose not to mention that the set up and tear down time and then storage of said equipment would take more time than just grabbing a spray bottle and accomplishing the same task not to mention that water based tire shines do not last very long. In fact if they are exposed to water at any time they simply run off the tires. No customer wants that. Gotta say this time i do not agree.

[@justintime4466]

What are you using to clean up the overspray?

[@nunyabizness3882]

A towel

[@sliversteammobilecarwash9972]

Hi sir I didn't understand pls what chemicals you have used on tyers engine room Black plastic pls can you share the product name pls

[@rouschautodetail6873]

VRP looks great, but 1st time it gets wet it washes away. It looks great and goes on easy but only looks good for that day.

[@Darkhunter218]

In the past has usually looked good for about a week, but if I'm washing my car about every 10 days or so that's sufficient.

[@Pr0fess0rConner-j8l]

I feel like this method is great for engines only, but tires, yeah, it works. It's time-consuming to set up. Tire foam one can, last me 5 vehicles, and I usually do 2 per day, 6 per week on the side. So all that setup is not really worth it for me. Maybe good for someone else.

[@Matt_justlikethat]

What psi out off t😢compressor to sprayer? Thanks

[@Mrod3399]

Can you use this for interior

[@LCLj73]

I’m going try this technique out👍🏾

[@RocketCityMobileDetailing]

I’ve been testing this but it seems to die down and look very dull after sitting for 5-10 mins instead of keeping a Nice medium-high gloss

[@alivenwell14]

What do you recommend for gray exterior trim?

[@choosechancemobiledetailin9587]

Ol serranos the man when it comes to using the detail gun

[@choosechancemobiledetailin9587]

Great video

[@TonyVainosky]

Why not use something like a tornador with the liquid can attached? Seems like it would do similar results without having to (potentially) purchase a paint sprayer (and I know those can be cheap at harbor freight). With that said, think I'd have to pass on this method of applying really anything. I don't see much of a difference between using a pump up spray bottle vs using the method you did....except now I don't have to worry about an air compressor, air compressor hose etc. Most detailer have their own pump sprayers laying around

[@vincentmiano342]

Good idea. Ideal for shops who run multiple cars.

[@itruck96]

Bought and paid for.

[@kwam3asibey458]

Wilson thanks for this video man , I just picked up the gun and I’m grabbing some more VRP. 👍🏿👊🏿

[@obedacosta4982]

what camera do you use on your head?

[@joemartell09]

Love this idea! Thanks for sharing

[@mikejbam]

Not sure why but shiny tires are not a good look to me. Always preferred matte.

[@matthewvillegasherrera6045]

I use this setup on my can am 🔥

[@Egarcia2681]

Is there a best way to know the 5:1 10:1 from 1:10 because is it the same or different

[@mikegavone]

Useful tip, thank you.

[@randomrazr]

is their. a plastiv, rubber vynal protectant like the VRP but thats waterproof? ive sued the stuff in the video but one rainfall and it starts to come off

[@mcp20366]

VRP is water based and soluable. So rain and washing the car will remove almost all the VRP. Hence only producrs which actually chemically bond to the surface will last. (NOT recommended, but in the early days one would use diesel or any petro chem to touch up rubber and plastics.)

[@randomrazr]

@@mcp20366 so their isnt anything really "safe" that one could apply to plastic or vynal that would be waterproof. any protectant u buy will likely come off in the rain or a car wash? thanks for answering my one year old question btw lol

[@EBKFiXXY]

Love tire shine could never! Blue High shine is my favorite

[@andreykanareyka9931]

I've always used Purple Shine from CarBrite, it's a bodyshop-safe non-silicone formula. Last longer than store sprays and so much easier to apply.

[@Scott-to8ri]

Solvent based high gloss that doesn’t dilute.

[@billtinnell2206]

Don't like the spraying method of anything on my vehicle. The spray easily gets on the paint and rims and then you have to take a lot of time removing the spray. I do everything you did by hand with soft brushes and soft foam applicator pads.

[@stylexfunction4126]

uhhhh..... pump sprayer entered the chat? 😂 Save $, dont need all these tools, dont need to clean gun out after every use etc etc...

[@shinanimedubs1269]

I looove my pump sprayer for other things but I feel like it'd be less useful here since you need to be more accurate.

[@stylexfunction4126]

@@shinanimedubs1269 Think so? Im not sold on it, anything being sprayed regardless is gonna be getting overspray onto the surrounding panels

[@evandils5640]

If you’re a detailer you most likely have an air compressor And some sort of trim or tire shine. A sprayer at harbor freight is 10-30 dollars which is nothing.

[@vincentmiano342]

@@shinanimedubs1269 yes thats true! I wont use a pump sprayer it is going to spray too much and it will be all over the place. If you have a shop most probably you have air compressor and this will be a good idea to do but if you are just a diy person and doing it on a garage and one car just use your hands lol

[@ichigokudosaki2069]

Pump sprayer would be wasteful. The paint sprayer makes it’s more like and aerosol sprayer giving a more even spray. With the pump sprayer your literally just loading up the tire and other areas with product and you’ll see the unevenness and the amount or product used would be ridiculous

[@shannajones9014]

Great content, like always. Really like that you toned down text animations and other pizzazz. You don't need it.

[@evandils5640]

Great video Luke!

[@Jbsantos54]

I always learn with you broo👍🏻

[@arielbeco2840]

i think i like the dressing with a microfiber pad better. Just my personal opinion.

[@wilsonquinonez5995]

will be making a mess on the driveway custumer

[@UnbearableHappyness]

How does the vrp work with water marks? I heard it does show water marks on trim

[@nunyabizness3882]

Considering it's a water based dressing, yes it leaves streaking on trim when it rains. Usually 1 or 2 lines down the trim where the rain flows

[@dangg214tx4]

This is crazy vrp is already a water base and the make a hyper coat

[@NipkowDisk]

My brain must be in literal mode; I saw the thumbnail and thought, "Why would I ever use tire shine on my air compressor?"

[@rays.86]

PSI?

[@djabe1992]

Wow Outstanding brother 👍💪🔥

[@Comanchelords]

Yeah that was fast but by the time I take to get out the gun turn on the compressor mix the solution. Clean the gun after using it I’d be done with a can without all the extra work.

[@kennethmanning1821]

Time is most important plus every Detailer or car wash guys have different system how they operate me personally they set up before use takes to much time.thats why when the video started he had everything set up prior

[@BullittOutdoors]

Surprised you're not using a pump sprayer or even a spray bottle, especially for mobile detailing.

[@RealWorldMaverick]

Wilson should be in a good spot to get equipment for convenience. Pump sprayer may work at first but you may upgrade to this later. Also not sure how well this product sprays out of those.

[@billydavis2888]

Another great video ty!

[@MildredBaxter]

I love hyper dressing but it has almost doubled in price. Such a bummer

[@Garzaautodetailing]

you can dilute it and make 3 gallons out of it lol . $85 is a lot now But i personally use superior products in the air gun . $30 for a gallon

[@matteagan1288]

Probably underselling the amount of overspray that thing is producing

[@GiovanniGiorgo]

It’s substantial and it gets everywhere. You breathe in so much vapor

[@MartinezRE1]

That is a great idea

[@cleosmobiledetailing8455]

What psi on the air compressor ?

[@R900DZ]

Same question.

[@Koolbob2]

Meh, nothing new here. Waaaaaay back in the 80s there was a Dallas based company (Auto Shine) that made numerous auto detailing products and they encouraged users to dilute their water-based trim shine with water and apply it to the engine bay with a spray bottle.

[@jose.ramoscaban]

This method is old as hell, back in 2006 when I worked in a carwash we used it on every car.

[@kevin61906]

Hell naw, now you have to re detail the vehicle because of all the over spray. And the wheels will be black in a few days from brake dust go with groits black shine, and eagle one interior detailer for a cleaner better look

[@stldude07]

OMFG NO! As a pro, this makes me cringe. Overspray and the use of water based as a pro? We use a Graphine dressing. Tire must be fully clean. If you can't accomplish this, leave your tires alone.

[@AntLive29]

Just use a pump sprayer! Holy cow

[@pappy4075]

Nice tip thnx

[@vsaldivar48]

I’ve been doing this for years lol ain’t nothing new

[@MajesticKa1]

This would be excellent for doing lots of cars at a dealership and you are pumping lots of cars out . Time is money .

[@atlpristine1803]

Old. If you use it for interior finish, tires, trim and rubber at the end of your job then it's worth it.

[@kleytonusa]

VRP diluted with water, takes away the durability of the product, if it is concentrated the durability is 3 to 4 months, diluted in water it will not last 1 week.

[@seabreezeof]

Superior Super Shine II water based and cheaper.

[@adriancortez6572]

For price it good. For convenience bad. Lol

[@andreykanareyka9931]

If you've painted at least a week with a spray gun, you should be able to spray without a problem. Obviously Luke hasn't, because overlapping like that is a waste of product in my opinion. Big no-no in the painting world.