Every Sunday I pull out the radio, put on my swim trunks, and wash the car. Being that I live in Florida, this is possible year round.

With every wash I try and put a new product to the test. Whether it's a tire shine, trim dressing, dash protectant, or even the newest air freshener - I test it out.

This week I decided to put the Eco Touch Tire Shine to the test. I usually apply a tire dressing every other week and my go-to products for the last year have been Optimum Opti-Bond and DP Gloss Tire Gel, depending on the look I'm going for. The Opti-Bond and the DP hold up fairly well and I usually have no problem getting two weeks out of either product, rain or shine, and I put 400+ miles a week on the car.

If you're not familiar with Eco Touch Car Care, they manufacture a line of premium car care products that are safe for the environment. I met the Eco Touch crew at this year's Detail Fest and they have a true passion for producing exceptional car care products that are eco-friendly.



Eco Touch Tire Shine is available in a 16oz and a gallon size refill. Unlike most tire dressings that simply make the tire look wet and glossy on the outside, Eco Touch Tire Shine is formulated with plant-based emollients and waxes that hydrate the tire while producing a natural, low gloss finish that dries to the touch.

Here is how the tires look after being washed and scrubbed with Amazing Roll off and a stiff scrub brush. Amazing Roll Off works great at removing old tire dressings.







I applied a thin, even coat of the Tire Shine with a Cobra Tire Dressing Applicator. First thing I noticed is how easy it is to apply and how a little bit of product goes a long way. In terms of consistency and ease of use, it's comparable to Opti-Bond and DP Gloss Tire Gel.

After a thin, even coat was applied here is the end result...











Shortly after applying the Tire Shine on all four tires, I grabbed a couple pictures of how it looks on the opposite side of the car, which was in direct sunlight.







Overall I am very impressed with the product's ease of use and the look that it provides. Within five minutes of applying the dressing to each tire, it dried to the touch. About an hour after applying it I went for a drive and there was no sling off.

If the Eco Touch Tire Shine lasts as long as the Opti-Bond and the DP, it looks like I'll have another tire dressing to choose from every other Sunday.

 

Update: The first picture was taken yesterday, a week after initial application and the second picture was taken this morning to show the water beading.






The thread will be updated again in one week!

 

Update: 2 weeks after initial application, 1000+ miles later and 2 heavy rain storms.

 

Nice! I will consider this product, as I like the more muted shine and durability and quick setup time (I hate applying something and waiting an hour or more before I can roll my truck over to get the spot that I missed). You might blast me for doing this, but I use Armor All Extreme Tire gel on my tires AND on my black plastic trim. Does this work well for those trim pieces? Or would you recommend against trim because there isnt an expressed UV protectant in the product?

 

If the Armor All tire dressing works well on your trim, and you're satisfied with the results, then keep on using it.

If you're looking for the ultimate exterior trim product that's not only going to beautify, but also protect the trim for several months, I would recommend taking a look at Ultima Tire and Trim Guard.



A little bit goes a long way, and each application lasts for several months.

 

Thanks. The Armor All dressing is good, but its greasy and when I put it on my mirror and door handles, the rain will cause visible streaking on my black paint (like runny mascara on a crying girl). So I am looking for a change. This is expensive, but might be worth it. But that Opti-Bond looks promising, too.

 

Although the Ultima Tire and Trim Guard is a little more expensive than other trim products on the market, each application lasts several months and the product dries to the touch and does not attract dirt or dust. It will not run when it gets wet either.