1. Spray the pad

    Not the tire

    Spray onto the applicator, then wipe the sidewall. No overspray on the wheel.

  2. Satin or gloss

    One coat, or two

    One coat for a satin look. Add a second after 10 minutes for more shine.

  3. Stop the fling

    Wipe off the extra

    After 10 minutes, wipe the sidewall with a dry towel. Then drive.

Clean and shine tires

How to · With tire shine

Clean and shine tires

20 minutesAfter a washEasy

Steps

  1. 1Scrub the tires with soapy water and the brush until the suds stop turning brown. Rinse well.
  2. 2Let the tires dry completely.
  3. 3Spray tire shine onto the applicator, not the tire, and wipe it evenly over the sidewall. Keep it off the tread, the wheel and the brakes.
  4. 4Wait about 10 minutes, wipe off any extra with an old towel, and let it dry before you drive.

  • Satin or gloss

    Satin looks like a new tire. Gloss is wet-look shiny. Some let you build the shine with a second coat.

  • Water or solvent

    Water-based shines are gentler and fling less. Solvent-based ones last longer and shine more.

  • Spray or gel

    Gel goes on with an applicator, so there's no overspray. Sprays are faster.