Lecture Notes: Tire Shine Brand Testing

Introduction

• Importance of tire shine for car aesthetics
• Objective: Determine the best tire shine brand through various tests

Testing Criteria

1. Shininess of Tires
2. Dirt and Dust Repellence
3. Mud Repellence

Tire Shine Brands Tested

1. Black Magic

   • Price: $10 for 23 oz ($0.43/oz)
   • Claims: Minimum streaking, maximum durability, leaves wet black gloss finish
   • Results: Inconsistent finish, sticky residue

2. Armor All Extreme

   • Price: $10 for 22 oz ($0.45/oz)
   • Claims: Conditions, preserves, protects, rich black shine
   • Results: Inconsistent gloss, oily residue

3. J Leno's Garage

   • Price: $9 for 16 oz ($0.56/oz)
   • Claims: High gloss, no sling, water-based, prevents browning
   • Results: Consistent finish, minimal residue

4. Maguire's Brand

   • Price: $12 for 16 oz ($0.75/oz)
   • Claims: Hybrid ceramic shine, water-resistant
   • Results: Glossy but inconsistent, oily residue

5. Chemical Guys

   • Price: $12 for 16 oz ($0.75/oz)
   • Claims: Interior/exterior use, repels dirt and water
   • Results: Inconsistent gloss, moderate residue

6. 303 Brand

   • Price: $13 for 16 oz ($0.81/oz)
   • Claims: Long-lasting, minimal sling
   • Results: High gloss, oily residue

7. CaRu Brand

   • Price: $18 for 18 oz ($1.00/oz)
   • Claims: No sling, perfect shine
   • Results: Consistent finish, moderate gloss

8. Adams Graphine Tire Dressing

   • Price: $17 for 16 oz ($1.06/oz)
   • Claims: Seals tires, water-based
   • Results: Consistent, less oily finish

9. X Forma Brand

   • Price: $18 for 16 oz ($1.12/oz)
   • Claims: Wet tire look, water-based
   • Results: Glossy, some residue

10. Sakote Brand

    • Price: $14 for 8 oz ($1.75/oz)
    • Claims: Ceramic coat, new tire look
    • Results: Consistent, less glossy

Testing Results Summary

Glossiness

• Highest Gloss: 303 (Rating 1)
• High Gloss: Black Magic, Armor All, Maguire (Rating 2)

Consistency

• Best Consistency: Car Guys, Adams, Cerakote (Rating 1)
• Good Consistency: J Leno's Garage (Rating 1.5)

Residue

• Least Residue: J Leno's Garage, Adams
• Most Sticky: Black Magic

Hydrophobic Qualities

• Best Water Repellence: CaRu, X Forma, Sakote

Dust Attraction and Cleanliness Post-Wash

• Most Dust Repellent: Black Magic post wash
• Cleanest Post-Wash: Adams

Overall Performance

• Top Performer: Car Guys (Average Score 2.9)
• Close Competitors: J Leno's Garage (Score 3), Adams (Score 3.1)

Conclusion

• Selection depends on desired characteristics: gloss, residue, water repellence
• Differences among brands are notable

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