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Old Feb 15, 2003 | 12:44 PM
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I just got some new tires, and they are already starting to look a little grey and faded.

How do I keep the side walls looking jet black and clean and new looking?

I asked a guy at the goodyear tire store, he said stay away from armour all products.
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Old Feb 15, 2003 | 02:02 PM
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Try this site. www.properautocare.com They have some really good products and info. I use Meguiar's.
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Old Feb 15, 2003 | 09:12 PM
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Meguiars Tire Gel works great! It literally last for weeks instead of days. Most of the cheap stuff comes off after a few days, but I can go weeks with this stuff. Also, it's super-easy to apply.

Hope that helps.
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Old Feb 16, 2003 | 01:57 AM
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Meguiar's Endurance is what I use, a little goes a long way, smells good too.
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 07:17 PM
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meguiars endurance tire gel works good for me... mmm grape smell
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 08:12 AM
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Used to use Endurance, but it's pretty goopy. It DOES last a long time. Zaino is what I use now.

Armor All suxxxxx....
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 09:44 AM
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I use 303 Aerospace Protectant. It leaves a matte finish that is not greasy plus it provides excellent UV protection. You can also use it on the top, and interior.
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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 03:15 PM
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Black magic in an aerosol can...spray onto eagle 1 tire shine applicator, and wipe on tire....one coat for black, 2-3 for high gloss, doesnt sling off either. Just be sure to wipe down the rims after finishing.....that stuff attracts brake dust like no other!
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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 03:54 PM
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Meguiar's Endurance! It's excellent. Don't use too much, tho. Just a little goes a long way. Nice grape smell, too.
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 09:39 AM
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I think Meguiar's Endurance is the way to go. I've only used one application in 6 months. My son, on the other hand, likes to apply the stuff to his Civic SI almost every washing. He thinks I should do the same. I rarely listen to his advice, but last October he did convince me not to delay any longer in buying an S2000. Now I wonder why he did that?
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