Solvent based hurts tires?

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DP Gloss tire gel says that it's completely water based on the back of the bottle (new formula).

A lot of the OTC aerosol tire shines are solvent based.

 

I have heard the same story before Richy. I have come to the same conclusion as you. I have never had any ill effects using solvent based vs water based dressings. So I use what looks best on the tires at hand and the look desired.

 

What are you liking these days?

 

Just recently I just started playing with the Sonax gel , Then also have some stuff I get from a local PBE shop that I like alot . As far as water based I like the new Adam's Super VRT also the Prima Nero as well as Zaino Z16

 

I have been using 303 it leaves a great matte looks zero sling of course and it lasts through out the week even sometimes a week and a half. So I have no problems using it on my tires as well. I spread is on with an applicator then go over it with a cheap but clean microfiber.

 

FK108 is great dressing as well, on very clean tire it last even through light rain and bead water. But tire has to be clean of old dressing. Dark black look matte finish

 

been also using solvent based dressings for tires for years and never had any issues with the degrading of the rubber. I think it personally isn't true. Maybe some have had bad experiences or something but solvent as everyone says will last longer and won't just wash off if it rains or you drive through a puddle.

 

Meg;s All Season Dressing is a solvent based dressing. It just depends on the solvents. It is often used as a marketing FUD tactic to try to promote that one product is super.

For example, the claim of a water based dressing is somewhat meaningless since most dressing,s leather conditioners, etc. are water based.