TUF SHINE Tire Appearance Kit Product Reviews

I am really impressed with this product. It's been on my daily driver for about a month now and is holding up beautifully. I had pretty much settled on Four star Ultimate Tire Protectant Gel with Polycharger as my tire product of choice. I had been using it for a few years, wanted to trying something new and was somewhat intrigued by Tuff Shine.

As many have said, and I will again stress, preparation is the absolute key to a successful application. I probably cleaned my tires 6 times before I was satisfied they were ready for the product application. It went on very easily (do wear gloves) and the first coat dried by the time I was ready to start applying the second I strongly prefer a matte or satin look, so two coats was plenty for me. I've driven the vehicle for around a 1000 miles and through a few rain storms and it still looks like the day I applied it. It's been on my Z for about two weeks and is also holding up well, but that car is driven once a week, so that's probably not nearly as good a test as my primary vehicle.

If you experience any problems with this product, the most likely explanation is that you did not prepare the tires properly....clean, clean, clean.

Tuf Shine is awesome! Finally was able to use this stuff, purchased awhile ago, just too cold to use it. Its been on my tires over a week now and the tires look great. My car is a 2010 Malibu and I drive about 350 miles a week, so far so good. also applied it to my 2010 Equinox and my daughter's 2008 Pontiac G5. Like everyone elses review, preparation is the KEY to this product. I like the fact that it dries to the touch very quickly and there is no sling off. I will never use anything else on my tires again!

I purchased this product with being a little skeptical of the advertised outcome but eager to put it to the test. My subject was a fully restored ‘69 Camaro that had been treated to years of, inferior at best, dressings. I used a jack to get each wheel of the ground as I worked to be sure all edges were hit. I followed my normal regime of cleaning and then went to work with the tire cleaner. I spent about 15-20 minutes per tire scrubbing and rinsing. Each tire took about 2-3 applications of the cleaner to get all signs of the previous dressings to disappear and get to the bare "new" rubber. Once satisfied with all corners, I brought the car in and put it on the lift to have better access to apply the Clearcoat. After thoroughly drying each wheel and tire with the air gun, I masked off the freshly polished beauty rings. I applied one coat per tire as the customer wanted to maintain the fresh tire look. I made sure to blot in and around the lettering first and then smoothed out the excess product while applying the clearcoat to the rest of the tire. The product was dry in less than 6 minutes and was flawless! The depth of the matte finish was amazing! The clearcoat only took about 15 minutes to apply to all wheels and I had no discoloration or other issues. This is the product I have been looking for! When the client took delivery he was floored! After driving to a few car shows the tires still look great with a quick wipe down and have no issues whatsoever. I could not be happier. Thanks DI and to others for their reviews!

Very controllable with regards to how matt or shinny you want your tires to be. The best tire cleaner I've used.

I got the chance to use this product for the first time today. I followed the instructions, cleaned each tire with their cleaner and brush, dried each tire, then applied Tuf Shine with the applicator pad. It looked great after I first put it on and it dried to the touch, I was very happy with the results. Now here's where the trouble began, after I drove around for a few miles, I got out of my car and noticed that my tires were whitish in some spots. Upon closer examination I noticed that the Tuf Shine cracked up around every tire, kind looked like alligator skin. This happened once before, but I had applied the product in 38 degree temps, not noticing the bottle said to only apply in temps above 40, so I chalked it up to the fact that the temps were to cold. But today it is 75 degrees and what I thought was an otherwise perfect day to give this a shot again.

I have used this on my BMW for two months now and have been very happy with its performance. Dries and does not sling. I just wash the sidewall with car soap and water. Sidewalls stay black and look clean. Only recommendation : it is critical that you clean the tire thoroughly before you apply the product.

You must be willing to invest the time i order the reap the rewards that this kit will yield once you have the patience and the will. It takes some time to scrub those tires and remove any trace of silicone that would have been there previously, but IT IS WORTH IT! The amount of tire Cleaner supplied is very bare (I suspect some people may need more than the bottle supplied according to the size of the tires and how much dressing has previously been applied to your tires), but hte cleaner works well.
Once thoroughly cleaned/prepped and dry, the Clearcoat is pretty easy to apply. Just be aware it runs easily so be careful when applying it to the foam applicator, and wear the gloves provided to protect your hands.
This kit also works very well in conjunction with the TUFSHINE Black Restore, espcially if you have faded trim.
All in all, once you invest the time and effort and energy in the prep, you'll be more than satisfied with the results!

This is one of the products that has impressed me the most out of the countless amount of new items I recently purchased. Terrific stuff if you want to give your tires that executive royal treatment then get it!! Be sure to rub and rub all of that old tire dressing and silicone based tire dressings off real good. It is awesome stuff which really did pass my white glove test. After it dries it looks great and when you touch it there is nothing on it, dry to the touch.

No one likes tire dressing slinging all over the place and this product guarantees it. I'm always looking for the best products for my clients and Tuf Shine is a sure winner. Customers are always impressed by the longevity of this product and the fact that they can run their hands across the tire and not have it come off on their hand. Very easy application with great results. Most of my clients store their vehicles in fantastic garages and this keeps the tires from making a mess on their floors. Its a mainstay in my arsenal of products.

This tire kit performs, and it's no ordinary dressing. Pro's: cleans tires well, dressing goes on easy. Con's: The key to this kit relies on prepping the tire, repeated applications can get costly, & time consuming process. The tire cleaner in this kit is pretty unique in how much grime it can remove. I recommend reading the Greg Nichols video DIY, the most important part of this kit is cleaning the tires sufficiently to allow the clearcoat to bond. Apply it dry, scrub like mad, then let the tire dry again to reapply another tire cleaning stage. I've noticed if the cleaner dries in sunlight it limits the cleaning ability. Oddly after the tire has been cleaned its better to let it dry to reapply the cleaner.

As for appearance, I've done 1.5 coats and the look is extremely clean and uniform matte. Great kit! Just supplement the tire cleaner after the first stage with say Optimum Power Clean.

This is a great tire cleaner/dressing kit. The features I like the most about the kit is it really cleans the tires well, there is absolutely no sling what so ever, it does not attract dust, so the vehicle seems to stay cleaner longer. Tires will shine right back up by wiping them down or washing the vehicle. My only complaint is that the tires don't seem to have as much gloss as using a silicone based product. Even after multiple coats of the clearcoat, I would like to see a little more gloss. If you perfer a low to medium gloss tire dressing, look no further than Tuf Shine.

3 month update - I have been using the Tuf Shine Kit for over 3 months now. I still LOVE the tire cleaner! and the clearcoat is a really great product as well. I am now refreshing the clearcoat on the cars that I put it on in May, so I'd say that I got three months of good use out of a single application. I do use Sonax Full Effect on the wheels of all my cars, and I imagine that that shortens the life span of the clear coat. After doing applications as directed (wash until the suds are white) on 5 cars, I am in need of more of the cleaner. It is still my all time favorite wheel dressing!

This is one of the best products I have purchased so far. Dries and stays shining for days. Cleans off very easy. I highly recomend this to anyone who is sick of the oily stuff getting all over their car and cover.

I would buy this again for sure. Really liked the tire cleaner and brush. Holds up very well in the rain.

I was a bit skeptical about this product at first. However after using it once, all I can say is wow! No sling, lasts a long time, and you can choose the level of shininess you want which is great. The kit is awesome. The tire cleaner is powerful enough to cut through all the road dirt etc on the tires without harming my wheel finish. The brush that comes with it is perfect for cleaning the tires. I thought I would use most of the coating for my first application, but I was wrong. I did all 4 tires, 2 coats, and I still have 4/5 of the bottle left. Definitely recommend this to everyone looking for a product that WILL NOT SLING!

If you're like most of us on this site, you enjoy trying out new products trying to find the ones that make your car stand out. I was skeptical when DI first started carrying this product but if you follow the site at all, you know Todd Cooperider. After reading his review I decided to give it a try. The cleaning process is critical for the clearcoat to adhere properly and their cleaning product absolutely does the job. I was amazed at how much dirt came off my tires, especially considering I use a rubber cleaner on them at each wash prior to applying tire dressing. The clearcoat dries quickly and doesn't leave any black residue, which is easy on the hands and clothes! I personally don't like a super glossy tire and the ability to "dial-in" your shine level is a nice feature. I applied two coats for a 'slight' shine and the tires looked amazing. Durability is a differentiating feature for Tuf Shine. I have had them on my tires for a full 6 weeks, and while my tires don't look EXACTLY like they did when I applied the product, they look very, very good - especially when you consider that all I've done is hose them off during my regular washes. One note on sizing - there is plenty of product in the kit to do 2 full size cars. Overall, a great product and one that I highly recommend!

I've always found shining tires to be a tedious part of detailing. It's the last thing I want to do after washing or detailing a car, especially my own. My car is very low and the tires tuck into the fenders making it an even more daunting task to have to shine one half of the tire then roll the car backwards to get the other half. TUF shine is a perfect option for my personal vehicle and my customers! I typically use 2 coats of TUF shine on the tires for a nice semi-gloss look, not too shiny, not too dull. It's a great time saver as well not having to scrub tire sling off the paint and to not have to worry about shining my customers tires after every wash. TUF shine is well worth the initial cost, dont let the little 6oz. bottle fool you either, even with 3 coats on each tire, you won't use more than 0.5oz on an average size passenger car tire!

I, like most of you, was not very satisfied with my prior tire dressings. I went from Armour All style to the thick silicone ones, but always had a fairly short-term result, and with an eventual nasty brown hue to the tire.
I used the Tuf Shine on my wife's 2011 Yukon XL yesterday afternoon, let me say that the tire CLEANER itself is worth the cost of the entire kit! After just two rounds with the tire cleaner I was IMPRESSED! So much brown came off the 9 month-old tire and they were left pure black. I only applied one coat of the clear-coat to achieve a satin-like apearance, but it really completed the car's detail. You have to try it, at least try the tire cleaner.

I just bought 4 new Michelin Auto Sport II A/S tires. I was interested in getting started with a good tire product to continue that "new" tire look. I carefully scrubbed each tire twice followiwng the directions. I then over the next few days applied 5 coats of the product. This car is garaged at home and at work. The shine I achieved was not as glossy as I would like. The real test for me would be after the first drive thru the rain. The other day I drove the 30 miles thru a "light" rain. The ground was wet but not flooded. I was disappointed in the performance of this product based on the claims that were made. Based on what I saw happen to the tires after this drive home I would not conclude that the finish is permanent. I would call it slightly resistent to dulling. For the price I am sorely disappointed.

I saw this product on this site and after reading the description and what it says it will do i decided to purchase the kit.Let me tell you that my search is over for a real tire clean and shine kit. The cleaning aspect of this kit is amazing. This is the first time i got my tires clean without that rusty look to them. Next was the clearcoat. When i first applied the clear coat i wasn't to impressed. I guess i was looking for that ultimate shine right off the bat, (i like a nice glossy look ) but when i started to add coats WOW ! ( 1ST coat gives you that matte look ) ( 2ND coat give a slight shine ) ( 3RD coat watch out ! there is the shine i was looking for ) That's the great thing about this product is YOU! control the shine. This has been on my tires for about a month now and there is no lesser of a shine then when i first put it on. I will go as far as to say that if you don't like it i would buy it from you.

I have been searching for far too long, and spent far too much money looking for "the" item that perfectly fits my needs as a tire dressing. Well, I'm done searching, as this product is the "one"! Lot's of dressings promise great things, but IME, none deliver like Tuf Shine. You can vary the amount of shine, dries within minutes, absolutely NO sling, and long lasting. I followed the cleaning directions completely, and the results are amazing. Mine has been on my tires for 3 weeks now, driven through 4 rain storms, and taken out to the desert, and the tires look exactly the same as the day I put the product on. Clean, black with a nice low gloss (my preference). Don't bother buying more expensive products that you'll have to reapply every week, this is the last tire dressing you will ever need. Thanks Detailed Image for carrying such a fantastic product!