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A silicone-based tire dressing spray that delivers high-gloss enhancement with wash resistance for enthusiasts seeking long-lasting tire aesthetics. Turtle Wax Wet'N Black Tire Shine ranks #3 among 81 tire dressings for protective performance, offering strong UV and environmental shielding for rubber surfaces.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
5.0
Active Mechanism
silicone film formation
Surfactants
3 (nonionic)
Expert Analysis
Uses poly(dimethylsiloxane) at 3-7% concentration as the primary film-forming agent to create a glossy surface layer on tire rubber. The formulation employs nonionic surfactants for proper wetting and distribution, while maintaining a slightly acidic pH of 5 that's compatible with rubber surfaces and helps optimize silicone performance.
Key Differentiators
- •Full formula disclosure with 30 ingredients listed, providing complete transparency rare in tire dressing products
- •Higher silicone concentration range (3-7%) compared to typical spray dressings, enabling enhanced durability and gloss retention
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Non-biodegradable silicone formulation may raise environmental considerations for eco-conscious users
- ⚠High-gloss silicone finish can attract dirt and dust more readily than satin alternatives, potentially requiring more frequent reapplication
Ingredients
Poly(dimethylsiloxane)3 - 7
CAS: 63148-62-9Silicone oil/lubricant
Distillates, petroleum, hydrotreated heavy naphthenic1 - 5
CAS: 64742-52-5Petroleum distillate
Alcohols, C10-16, ethoxylated0.5 - 1.5
CAS: 68002-97-1Surfactant
Alcohols, C12-16, ethoxylated0.1 - 1
CAS: 68551-12-2Surfactant
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-isotridecyl-.omega.-hydroxy0.1 - 1
CAS: 9043-30-5Surfactant
1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one< 0.1
CAS: 2634-33-5Preservative
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent
PolybuteneN/D
CAS: 9003-29-6Lubricant
Dipropylene GlycolN/D
CAS: 25265-71-8Solvent
DimethoxaneN/D
CAS: 828-00-2Preservative
Amyl SalicylateN/D
CAS: 2050-08-0Fragrance
Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic AcidN/D
CAS: 27176-87-0Solvent
CyclotetrasiloxaneN/D
CAS: 556-67-2Silicone
Sodium HydroxideN/D
CAS: 1310-73-2pH adjustment
CoumarinN/D
CAS: 91-64-5Fragrance
Beta-CaryphylleneN/D
CAS: 87-44-5Fragrance
LinaloolN/D
CAS: 78-70-6Fragrance
BenzeneethanolN/D
CAS: 60-12-8Fragrance
TerpineolN/D
CAS: 98-55-5Fragrance
C7-C9 Esters of BenzotriazolylDimethylethyl-pHydroxybenzenepropanoic AcidN/D
CAS: 127519-17-9UV Light Absorber
bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidyl)sebacateN/D
CAS: 41556-26-7UV Light Absorber
Benzyl AlcoholN/D
CAS: 100-51-6Fragrance
Methyl 1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidyl sebacateN/D
CAS: 82919-37-7UV Light Absorber
Vinyl AcetateN/D
CAS: 108-05-4Processing aid
CrotonaldehydeN/D
CAS: 4170-30-3Processing aid
Acetic AcidN/D
CAS: 64-19-7pH adjustment
CyclohexaneN/D
CAS: 110-82-7Solvent
Methoxyisopropyl AcetateN/D
CAS: 108-65-6UV Light Absorber
Benzenepropanoic Acid, Methyl EsterN/D
CAS: 84268-33-7UV Light Absorber
AmmoniaN/D
CAS: 7664-41-7pH adjustment
Source: both
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritationSkin Hazard
May cause an allergic skin reactionCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No
