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Nowaytk



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Seeing as this thread has had a bit of a resurrection, thought I'd ask the question, I never use the tyre stuff as the way I look at, it is once it's on when you rub the tyre either with a rag or your finger it ends up black, so to me as the product is sort of clear that can only mean rubber is coming off with it? Does the branded "good" stuff not do this and it's just the cheap or what they use in car washes that does this ? 2015 HSE SDV6 Scotia Grey, ebony / lunar, colour coded, deployable steps, TV, sliding pano and a few other bits. Now gone
2018 Velar R-Dynamic HSE sdv6 silicon silver

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philmw



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It's the carbon coming out of the tyre (I think).

For the original topic, what I use is Meguiars Hyper Dressing diluted to between 10% and 20%, sprayed on to a cloth, and then that used to wipe the tyre. 

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Nowaytk



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So, do you not need the carbon in the tyre ? 2015 HSE SDV6 Scotia Grey, ebony / lunar, colour coded, deployable steps, TV, sliding pano and a few other bits. Now gone
2018 Velar R-Dynamic HSE sdv6 silicon silver

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jeffhunt



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Believe tor not, but Swarfega works brilliantly and is a lot cheaper than the branded stuff, especially if you use it at work.

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Maks8961



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 SE Stornoway Grey

Hi All,
Being new to the forum your never sure how your posts will be received, however, I've used good old Kiwi black boot polish for years and once buffed up up gives a great finish. Cheaper than most products and your tires will pass inspection.....

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capt_steve



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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Santorini Black

Welcome to the forum Maks, good tip. I will give it a go!

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Baz0195



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England 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Santorini Black

Hi there. Was the black boot polish any good Thumbs Up

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Octane85



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Holy thread revival! Shocked Laughing

But whilst I'm here... I'll chip in with my method of clean the tyres first with All Purpose Cleaner and a good tyre brush. Then I use Chemical Guys VRP on a foam applicator, then just give them a light buff over with a microfibre cloth to remove any excess.

I'm not a huge fan of the shiny tyre look, and found that VRP gives them a nice clean deep black finish but without the shine.

Post #578009 Thu Mar 28 2019 8:54am
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Mister B



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cleaning tyres Question surely lifes too short Shocked

Post #578012 Thu Mar 28 2019 8:57am
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knwatkins



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey

Bradders wrote:
Current weapon of choice is Meguiars High Endurance Tyre Gel

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-t...d_103.html

Great stuff and around the cheapest too.


I also use this stuff. It's great and lasts well. Kev

MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

Post #578014 Thu Mar 28 2019 9:36am
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gogsy1956



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Bali Blue

I'm with meguiars tyre gel,, never have trouble with fling,, put it on with a kitchen sponge 2010 RRS, TDV8
bali Blue / colour coded
side steps / flappy paddles
black perforated leather
22" overfinch
heated everything, TV,fridge ...... now with gold calipers and mud flaps !( black mud flaps that is) !!
Many years ago,,,,, 1955 series 1 landie , sometimes wish I had kept it

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Tyrefitter



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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 Autobiography Fuji White

Maguires tyre gel or High stlye,,the only trouble with high style is if you apply it & drive off you get sling,,i use it in a spray bottle & once applied leave the car stood all day,,,if your going to drive off straight away then use maguires gel applied with a sponge. Andy.
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