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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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Black Magic Tire Wet

anyone else use this?? i just picked up a bottle today, and its works awsome!

i was wondering if anyone knows how long this stuff lasts?
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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I used it and it is awesome
unfortunately it doesnt last long
well not in my dirt back yard at least
It stays shiny for a while if you let it sit
but once the dirt and debris starts flying its pretty much over
so when your driving somewhere
stop a block short and spray it on
then drive up all cool like
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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Originally posted by Aredross
I used it and it is awesome
unfortunately it doesnt last long
well not in my dirt back yard at least
It stays shiny for a while if you let it sit
but once the dirt and debris starts flying its pretty much over
so when your driving somewhere
stop a block short and spray it on
then drive up all cool like

Lol....

I used to use Eagle One wet shine...its lasted for driving about a week, but after that it was done
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 03:03 PM
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I would think all tire shine of any brand would wear off after about a week of driving, is this not the case? Is one better?
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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Originally posted by Quick6
I would think all tire shine of any brand would wear off after about a week of driving, is this not the case? Is one better?

i'll let ya know after a week of driving with the black magic

but the eagle one looks better when 1st applied.
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 03:18 PM
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Ive tried em all..............I found armorall sux,I exp. the same with the black magic(lol,I thought I was the only one to pull over a block short of my destination and spray my tires to look all cool like)but Turtle wax tire shiner is the shizznet.Its in a spray can
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 03:22 PM
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Get the gel - it lasts a lot longer!!!! (though slower to apply)
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 03:25 PM
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wow, never seen any form of gel for your tires
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 03:33 PM
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I thought mine was Black Magic, but will have to check tonight...
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 03:34 PM
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the one i have is a liquid spray
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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Originally posted by megaracerx
the one i have is a liquid spray
i hate tire spray... they get all over the paint and all this I reccomend the GEL, soo much better
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 05:32 PM
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ive had good experiances with maguires tire gel that stuff will last through rain sometimes...
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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Gel huh? I'll have to look for this next time I'm at the parts store. I really hate the way Black Magic sprays all over your car after you apply it, and drive.
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 05:47 PM
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the black magic stuff is thick enough to be considered gel.....the good thing is that it can last alot longer than eagle, but just follow the directions. You gotta apply a good coat and then let it sit for 10 minutes before applying one more coat. Use a spongebrush to really work it into the rubber and then let it sit til it dries (to prevent spray on the car). Ive had it last a long time
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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I use the STP son of a gun.

*ducks!*

But it works pretty well, is easy to control, (foam) and does not sling all over the car like the liquid stuff. Lasts a while and is fairly cheap, too!
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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Originally posted by ES87iroc
I use the STP son of a gun.

*ducks!*

But it works pretty well, is easy to control, (foam) and does not sling all over the car like the liquid stuff. Lasts a while and is fairly cheap, too!

also, there a generic brand, called like "tuff stuff" of somthing that works nice, but doesnt shine as well
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 08:10 PM
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I like the black as night look, but not shiny.

I use the Black magic, sprayed onto a dish sponge. The "tire shine" sponges always get too ragged. Once it's been on for about 20 minutes, I take a dry rag and wipe the tires down as much as possible.

That look lasts quite a while, but if you like it shiny, then I don't really know how long it'll last.
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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I LOVE the Black Magic stuff. Here's why:
1. It's gel so you don't get it all over your rims
2. unlike most gels it doesn't spin off and leave the bottom of your car and you rims covered in little black smudges
3. It lasts until I wash it off ( very slight fading )
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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Originally posted by §teve
ive had good experiances with maguires tire gel that stuff will last through rain sometimes...
Yeah thats what I use also, its pretty thick!
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Old Jan 8, 2005 | 01:09 PM
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Tire Wet gel here, works great and lasts much longer than the spray!
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Old Jan 8, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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Originally posted by §teve
ive had good experiances with maguires tire gel that stuff will last through rain sometimes...
Smells good too! That is what i have use! Gel is the best. Spray makes too much mess on the rims and paint.
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 03:40 AM
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Im gonna start using the gel.
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 04:49 AM
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Gel is much better and it doesnt run onto the rims.
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 11:54 AM
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Originally posted by 82knightrider
Im gonna start using the gel.
The foam spray you're using is better for plastic, so keep doing what you're doing. But as far as tires go, the gel is what you want.
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 12:48 PM
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The foam spray you're using is better for plastic, so keep doing what you're doing. But as far as tires go, the gel is what you want.
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I used the turtle wax tire shiner spray can.They sell em at the zone and kragen for like $7.00 but target has em for like 4 bucks.
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 12:02 AM
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Ill put in another vote for McGuiers, that stuff is amazing, last for about 2 weeks unless you put it in mud all the time...
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 01:02 AM
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my vote is going to black magic!

Kyle
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 09:01 AM
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Okay guys, looks like you never used anything else than black magic...

PLEASE, do yourself a favor and go buy some Meguiar's endurance gel, and you won't buy these other crap again...
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 10:15 AM
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Originally posted by WaOnFiRe
Okay guys, looks like you never used anything else than black magic...

PLEASE, do yourself a favor and go buy some Meguiar's endurance gel, and you won't buy these other crap again...
ill agree with that when i first got my car i thought black magic whas this shizznit but then it would wear off after a day and i got tired of always aplying it everytime i wanted to go out for a cruize so i picked up a bottle of meguiar's endurance gel and ill never go back to black magic
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