Turtle Wax Endura Tire Coating

[MarkD51]

I've tried this product out a couple weeks ago, as there were a good number of positive comments about it in one of the Detailing Forums I'm a member of.

Figured what the heck, let's try out this over the counter product and see what the results are?

Did my Kia Spectra's Hankook Optimo 727 Tires. The kit comes with a Tire Cleaner Spray, Sponge Foam Applicator, Flip Top Bottle of the Tire Coating, and a pair of cheapo disposable Gloves. Kit was $13.99 from Wally World.

The Coating does contain a Black Dye.

Simply use the cleaner and repeat as many times as necessary to get the rubber perfectly clean. It took me 3 scrub downs, 2 with the TW Cleaner, and once with Purple Power neat to get other previous durable dressing products off. (Opti-Bond Tire Gel)

The Coating dries to the touch, no sling, doesn't attract dirts, and seems to shrug water well after drying. I applied 2 coats.

While I haven't thrown a multitude of soaps, pressure washes at these tires yet, nor been through torrential storms yet, this product seems to work very well, and two weeks later my tires are still looking great, look clean.

I'm gathering that simple washes with a mild car soap will be all that will be necessary to clean and maintain.

There is enough Coating product to do the tires multiple times, or to do more than just one vehicle.

Seems like Turtle Wax is starting to make some better products here and there.

I understand that they do also supposedly make an Endura Trim Coating as well.
Mark

 

[MarkD51]

A few days ago I also decided to purchase the Turtle Wax Endura Trim Restorer as well and used on my 2001 Kia Spectra's lower black Plastic Moldings.

I first applied full strength Purple Power APC, let sit 5 minutes, scrub with a soft scrub brush, rinse-dry, then a wipe with 70% IPA to get off all other Trim Dressing Products previously used.

Applied 1 coat, waited 10 minutes, then applied a 2nd coat for a total of 2 coats.
Went on easy, covered-hid well, a little dull looking at first, but after an hour of cure time the trim has a nice natural look, and much better gloss.

No greasiness, totally dry to the touch, just like the Tire Coating.

Too early to tell how long the trim product will last, but this product has worked about the best versus too many to count other trim products I have tried over the years.

Plenty of product, goes far, enough to easily do more than just one vehicle.

Only cautions are both are a bit watery, so one might wish to be careful when applying to an applicator as it may stain the garage or driveway floor.