Glossary / General

tire shine

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Tire shine is a spray or foam you put on your car’s tires to make them look shiny and new.

Technical Definition

Tire shine is a cosmetic product applied to tires and rims to give them a glossy, black appearance. It can be liquid or foam.

Hear It Discussed

"“I think it's kind of one of those like tire shine, everybody gets so particular about exactly what they specifically want.”"
Choosing the Right Polisher For You. Plus, Glass Cleaning, PPF, and Much More. Episode #962 Pints and Polishing Auto Detailing Podcast 04:37

"maybe another brush for tire shine application, [807.1s] like a green bristle brush for tire shine application,"
Car Detailing Tools You Actually Need — And What You're Wasting Money On The Auto Detailing Podcast 13:23

"That's one thing that some people using lots of tire shine have a problem with. It'll fly all over the side of the car if you don't use it properly."
Mother’s Wax Explained: Jim Dvorak on Detailing, Innovation & Car Culture The Car Doctor Podcast 18:58