Adam's Polishes VRT Tire & Trim Dressing

Adam's Polishes

VRT Tire & Trim Dressing

Updated · 20 ingredients analyzed

Water-Based
$1.25BEST $/OZ

A water-based tire and trim dressing with near-neutral pH formulation designed to restore and protect vinyl, rubber, and trim surfaces.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

6.5

Active Mechanism

silicone conditioning

Surfactants

2 (nonionic)

Expert Analysis

Uses a water-based system with nonionic surfactants at near-neutral pH to penetrate and condition surfaces without aggressive chemical action. The balanced pH approach allows for safe application across multiple surface types while providing UV protection and oxidation resistance. The water-based carrier system reduces product slinging compared to silicone-heavy alternatives.

Key Differentiators

  • SPF 35 UV protection
  • Cherry scent
  • Silica-infused formula
  • Sling-free application

Potential Concerns

  • Water-based formulas may require more frequent reapplication than solvent-based alternatives
  • Durability may be limited compared to silicone-based dressings in harsh weather conditions

Ingredients

20 disclosed
Water
Not specified
CAS: 7732-18-5solvent
Polydimethylsiloxane
Not specified
CAS: 63148-62-9surface modifier
Amino-alkoxy dimethylsiloxane
Not specified
CAS: 71750-80-6surface modifier
Triethanolamine
Not specified
CAS: 102-71-6pH adjusting agent
Dimethyl Siloxane, HO-term Rxn Methyltrimeth-oxysilane & Aminoethylaminopropyltrimethoxysilane
Not specified
CAS: 69430-37-1surface modifier
Hydroxypropylheptamethyltrisiloxane, ethoxylated, hydroxy-terminated
Not specified
CAS: 67674-67-3surface modifier
Stoddard solvent
Not specified
CAS: 8052-41-3solvent
Polytrimethylhydrosilylsiloxane
Not specified
CAS: 68988-56-7surface modifier
Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate
Not specified
CAS: 62152-14-1thickener
Isopropyl alcohol
Not specified
CAS: 67-63-0solvent
Alcohols, C9-11 ethoxylated
Not specified
CAS: 68439-46-3surfactant
Methanol
0.071%
CAS: 67-56-1solvent
Benzyl benzoate
Not specified
CAS: 120-51-4fragrance
Polyethylene glycol
Not specified
CAS: 25322-68-3surfactant
Benzaldehyde
Not specified
CAS: 100-52-7fragrance
Tetra(trimethylsiloxy)silane
Not specified
CAS: 3555-47-3surface modifier
Ethylbenzene
0.0036%
CAS: 100-41-4solvent
Diethanolamine
0.003%
CAS: 111-42-2pH adjusting agent
Cumene
0.0036%
CAS: 98-82-8solvent
1,4-dioxane
0.00000015%
CAS: 123-91-1solvent

Source: sds section 15

Safety Profile

Signal Word
None
Eye Hazard
Not classified
Skin Hazard
Not classified
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

Contains trace amounts of Prop 65 listed substances

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