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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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Unhappy What will keep tyres looking black?

Current stuff keeps flinging on to the side of the car (white car) when on the move & just looks awful. Any ideas?

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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 12:54 AM
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Blackfire's tyre gel works well, from Polished Bliss. I've not tried the Megs Endurance Gel, but I know that is popular. Neither will fling up the side of your car. And both are clear gels that are good for your rubber, and enhance the natural colour.
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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Blackfire's tyre gel mate is the best i have ever used
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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Blackfire tyre gel for me too, its great stuff
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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Same as them guys Blackfire
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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Cheers guys. I'll try the website link above.

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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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or Poorboys bold and brite that is quite good

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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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must be just me having probs with the blackfire?
just doesn't seem to dry very black, but so's the side of my car where it's been thrown off onto it

might be putting too much on is all i can think
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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must be mate i have never had that issue, put 2 small layers on is the best way, let one dry then do it again
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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aaaaw i got really excited about everyones comments so thought id order sum as i luuuurve shiney tyres, but they is out of stock waaaaah
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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Death race 2000 through bradford?
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 04:19 AM
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Blackfire's great, I'd also suggest you clean your tyres with a citrus degreaser first to get the best out of them. Stoners Xenit does the trick.
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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I also use Poorboys Bold & Bright and find it to be good. Need to put it on with a small sponge though (steal the Mrs. washing-up sponge!)
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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by hoskib
must be just me having probs with the blackfire?
just doesn't seem to dry very black, but so's the side of my car where it's been thrown off onto it

might be putting too much on is all i can think
As suggested above, maybe the tyres weren't clean enough, as they should absorb the gel. I've only used one coat, rather than two. Gives the matt look I'm after.
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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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Meguiars Endurance Gel if applied correctly. Or Chemical Guys New Look Trim Gel is particularly good. This is the stuff here Chemical Guys New Look Trim Gel 16oz
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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back 2 black trim spray perfect on tyrers dosent throw of
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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The Blackfire Gel is back in stock, press CTRL+F5 if your screen is showing otherwise. As above, thin coats are best, and a good APC wash first to remove all old dressings and grime really helps in terms of the final result.
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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I use Turtle wax nano gel, and its brillent! it lasts ages, my alloys are gloss black so i need the tyres to match, this stuff lasts even in the wet, iv never cam across anything better...
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Well just to be different, i use Armorall protectant spay\cleaner, it make the rubber look really clean dark and new without making it look like some car dealership has just had done it if you know what i mean... cheap and nothing come off the tyres, give it a try... apply with a small sponge... works brilliantly

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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Dazza's-STi
Well just to be different, i use Armorall protectant spay\cleaner, it make the rubber look really clean dark and new without making it look like some car dealership has just had done it if you know what i mean... cheap and nothing come off the tyres, give it a try... apply with a small sponge... works brilliantly

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