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Review on πŸ”† HydroSilex Slick Tire Shine Gel and Conditioner - SIO2 Infused, No Sling Formula | Enhances Tire Color & Finish | Long-lasting Clean Look (16oz) by Hayden Hart

Revainrating 3 out of 5

At first the tire shines, but not for long, I checked.

The tire refresher products I used previously were sprayed with clear coat. HydroSilex differs in that it is squeezed out with the consistency of liquid car wax and must therefore be applied with a rag. It's also an opaque grey. Just different than what I'm used to. I squeezed something on a rag and rubbed it on a big 34 inch truck tire. It's easy to apply to smooth surfaces, but with a rag it just accumulates in the side tread. I used a brush to apply it where the tread bumps come out on the sidewall. The spray type has the advantage that it gets into the nooks and crannies of the side wall of the profile. It took a lot of material to cover a tire and I suspect one bottle is enough for 10 tire applications. Once dry there was a noticeable sheen on the tire. See attached before and after photos. For other products though being made by professional workshops the shine will stay on for a day or 2. Will update the review after the car has been driven UPDATE: 2 days later and with the tire still shiny I was driving on dirt roads where the tire with road dust was covered, then I washed the tire by rubbing it lightly with a wool hand washing machine and no soap. Before and after. After the tire was dry from the wash, I didn't see the shine like in the first photo. This is typical of every tire polish I've ever used. I had hoped for more.

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Reliability