Meg's NXT Insane Shine Tire Spray eating tires

Discussion in 'Pre Wash, Wash, Decon, Claying, Engine, Wheels, an' started by Chaseme, Dec 21, 2010.

  1. Chaseme

    Chaseme DB Forum Supporter

    I saw the stuff in action at a car show and purchased some for my personal use.

    I love the stuff (aerosol), but a friend told me to be careful as it can eat through the tire surface with prolonged use.

    I had a hard time believing him, but it was true; after using it after each wash (approx. each week) for about 2 months the tire sidewall started to melt and deform a bit.

    Anyone know whats up with that?

    I've been going after a matte finish with Prima Nero since, but occasionally I like the high-gloss shine.

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  2. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

  3. Chaseme

    Chaseme DB Forum Supporter

    It's a minor annoyance. I mean, I'll be replacing the tires probably in 5000 miles...but still. I'll post a pic later.
     
  4. blacK20

    blacK20 Birth of a Detailer

    Not that I don't believe you, but that sounds kind of crazy for a product that was made for tires. Can you take some pictures?
     
  5. Grey Ghost

    Grey Ghost Jedi Nuba

  6. kdude

    kdude Jedi Nuba

    Interesting observation! I'm surprised that Meg's would release any product that would compromise a car's integrity.. they must spend a ton of dough of research ... there also must be some legal warranty if that holds true.. I'd also love to see some pics ... just sure your not just parking to close to the curb ? :) ... Just teasing you man !
     
  7. Trents_goat5.7

    Trents_goat5.7 Jedi Nuba

    I have heard of this happening, quite often actually. I'm not sure what it is in the product, but it causes the sidewall to eventually dry out and start cracking.
     
  8. Emile

    Emile Welcome to Detailing

    Is it only the aerosol version or the trigger spray version as well?
     
  9. Dubbin1

    Dubbin1 Jedi Nuba

    Having worked in the tire industry for several years I feel you have something else going on there. A lot of people blame dry rot and such and tire dressings when it simply isn't true. Some tires can show signs of dry rot rather quickly without the aid of a dressing.
     
  10. Chaseme

    Chaseme DB Forum Supporter

    The tires have about 19,000 miles on them, they are driven in warm temperatures only (50° plus).

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  11. Trents_goat5.7

    Trents_goat5.7 Jedi Nuba

    Not as bad as I thought it was going to be. I've seen much worse. You should check out Adam's VRT. Or showroom FX pearl tire dressing.
     
  12. Dubbin1

    Dubbin1 Jedi Nuba

    I see nothing out of the ordinary with those tires, how old are they?
     
  13. Chaseme

    Chaseme DB Forum Supporter

    Been in use for 2.5 yrs and 19,000 miles old. I can check the manufacture date tomorrow on the sidewall.

    It's somewhat hard to see, especially on the camera phone. But the sidewall is not as sharp as it once was.

    I'll probably only use them another half year any ways.
     
  14. POPPAJ

    POPPAJ DB Forum Supporter

    Looks like they need a good cleaning to me based upon the brown. You can't keep piling on the dressing and never deep clean the tires.
     
  15. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    why do you buy cheap junk? It's petroleum based product. Switch to bater based product (SV Pneu, or Showroom FX white pearl) and you won't have that problem...
     
  16. Chaseme

    Chaseme DB Forum Supporter

    Yeah - this was caused before discovering DB. I've been using Prima Nero since (and plan on trying out others).
     
  17. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Your tires are fine. Its a build up of crap tire dressing. Probably one of those spray on foams. Clean your tires thoroughly with strong APC. If they don't look new after that, a product like Tarminator or a mineral spirit will clean the rest of the crap off them. Then use a water based tire dressing. :)
     
  18. cleanfiend

    cleanfiend Jedi Nuba

    yeah, id try going at the tires with a stiff brush and apc to see if anything improves. My bridgestones were exactly like this when i first bought my car because the dealer would just keep layering dressing on the tires when it was sitting dealer lot.
     
  19. Emile

    Emile Welcome to Detailing

    Lots of old tire dressing there. Clean thoroughly...probably gonna need multiple rounds of a good wheel/tire cleaner or APC. Spray, brush, rinse, wipe dry with MF and repeat until the dressing is visibly gone and you see no water-beading on the tires.

    Stick to a water-based dressing to maintain the clarity of the tire sidewall. I find that oil-based tire shines typically look more smeary, especially with repeated use.
     
  20. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Thanks for posting pics, but those tires look absolutely fine to me...
     

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