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Tire Kicker Extra Glossy Tire Shine

glossy-finishuv-protectionsprayabledry-to-touchplastic-rubber-safe

Best Value

$0.43/oz

Consumer-grade tire dressing focused on high-gloss appearance with UV protection for regular maintenance use

Key Chemistry

pH Level

6.1

Active Mechanism

surfactant cleaning

Surfactants

2 (nonionic)

Expert Analysis

This tire shine employs a silicone-based formulation with dimethicone as the primary gloss-enhancing agent, supported by dual nonionic surfactants for cleaning and wetting properties. The formula includes polymeric thickeners and rheology modifiers to optimize spray characteristics and film formation.

Key Differentiators

  • Dimethicone-based glossy finish
  • Dual surfactant cleaning system
  • Sprayable dry-to-touch formula

Potential Concerns

  • Prop 65 warning for trace impurities
  • Eye irritation potential
  • High-gloss finish may attract dirt

Ingredients

18 disclosed
Proprietary DiluentNot specified
CAS: Withheld as CBIdiluent
DimethiconeNot specified
CAS: 63148-62-9lubricant
Proprietary PolyolNot specified
CAS: Withheld as CBIsolvent
Alcohols, C12-14-secondary, ethoxylated2.5-<10%
CAS: 84133-50-6surfactant
Alcohols, C11-14-iso-, C13-rich, ethoxylated2.5-<10%
CAS: 78330-21-9surfactant
Proprietary AlkanolamineNot specified
CAS: 102-71-6detergent additive
Polyethylene GlycolNot specified
CAS: 25322-68-3thickener
Proprietary HomopolymerNot specified
CAS: Withheld as CBIdispersing agent
Proprietary PolymerNot specified
CAS: Withheld as CBIrheology modifier
BenzisothiazolinoneNot specified
CAS: 2634-33-5preservative
Proprietary Fragrance IngredientNot specified
CAS: Withheld as CBIfragrance
Proprietary Fragrance IngredientNot specified
CAS: Withheld as CBIfragrance
Proprietary Fragrance IngredientNot specified
CAS: Withheld as CBIfragrance
MethylisothiazolinoneNot specified
CAS: 55965-84-9preservative
Proprietary ColorantNot specified
CAS: Withheld as CBIcolorant
AcetaldehydeNot specified
CAS: 75-07-0impurity
1,4-DioxaneNot specified
CAS: 123-91-1impurity
Ethylene OxideNot specified
CAS: 75-21-8impurity

Source: california sb258

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Skin Hazard
Not classified
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

Contains trace impurities subject to Prop 65