Acrylic Tire Protectant - Semi Permanent Tire Shine
A tire coating, not a tire shine. Goes on glossy, dries hard, and protects for up to 6 months — the gloss mellows as you drive, the protection stays, and it tops up in minutes.
What is APEX Acrylic Tire Protectant?
APEX Acrylic Tire Protectant is a tire coating, not a tire shine. The water-based, acrylic-infused formula bonds to the rubber and dries in minutes into a hard, flexible protective layer built to last up to 6 months — not the week or two you get from a greasy silicone dressing.
It goes on with a deep, glossy shine that lasts the first couple of days to a couple of weeks. As you drive and the tire gets blasted with road spray and grit, that gloss naturally weathers to a clean, factory-fresh look — but the protective coating is still there, doing its job. When you want the shine back, it tops up in minutes. Because it bonds and dries hard, it never slings onto your paint and isn't greasy. One bottle coats 6 to 10 cars.
- Type: Semi-permanent acrylic tire coating
- Protection: Up to 6 months
- Gloss: Glossy for days to weeks, then mellows
- Slinging: None — dries hard, won't peel
- Coverage: One bottle coats 6–10 cars
- Top-up: Fast & easy · Made in USA
Why it works
Here's the honest truth most tire products won't tell you. A silicone shine looks wet forever because it never bonds — it sits on top, protects nothing, and slings onto your paint.
This is a coating. It bonds to the rubber, so the deep gloss you see for the first couple of days to a couple of weeks naturally mellows as you drive and the surface gets blasted — but the protection stays. Want a forever-wet look? This isn't it. Want real, long-lasting protection that's easy to refresh? This is exactly it.
Where to use it
Rubber tires, including white-walls and raised white lettering. Always prep with a degreaser first — clean rubber is what lets the coating bond and last. One bottle coats 6 to 10 cars.
How to use
1. Clean and strip the rubber with a degreaser so the coating bonds.
2. Apply an even coat with a foam applicator (don't let it dry in the applicator).
3. Let it dry to the touch — just a few minutes.
4. Expect a glossy look that mellows as you drive. Top up with a quick coat whenever you want the shine back.
Pro tips
Prep is everything. A clean, degreased tire is what lets the coating bond and last for months.
Don't let it dry in the applicator. Work in sections and keep the applicator wet with product.
Top up anytime. Lay a fresh coat over the existing one to bring the gloss back — and spot-treat curb rash or abrasion the same way.
A coating.
Not a shine.
Gloss fades. Protection stays.
What to expect (read this first)
This is a protectant, not a forever-wet shine. It looks super glossy for the first couple of days to a couple of weeks, and as you drive that gloss naturally fades to a clean, factory-fresh finish — while the protective coating keeps repelling water and grime underneath. When you want the gloss back, top it up in minutes. Prep matters: degrease the tires first so it bonds and lasts.
Coating vs. silicone shine
From driveways to dealerships
Thousands of car owners, weekend detailers, and professional shops across the country dress their tires with APEX. A few of the names that put it to work:
From luxury dealerships and high-end coating shops to first-time buyers in their own driveway — and we've even run hands-on training for a local high school auto class.
Made in America · Water-based · Silicone-free
A water-based, silicone-free formula bottled in small batches in Boerne, Texas, and trusted by detailers who want tire shine that actually lasts. Detailer-approved, ships fast.
Don't take our word
Customer Reviews
I used this product on my 2006 Ford Mustang and Cadi, worked so well I put on my new golf cart tires. After cleaning tires, this stuff goes on extremely easy. Highly recommend. Also a great company to deal with.
Manny, what an awesome set of pictures! Very cool to see it applied to a golf cart! Makes me want to get out on the course! Thank you for your reveiw and let me know if you have any other questions!
Difficult to apply on all terrain tires still a great product!
Hey Tyler, thank you for the review. A tip to apply to all terrains is to use a detail brush so you can get into the big 'knobbies' on the tire. This has helped us and others in the past. Thank you for being a customer and hope to see you again!
I was shocked at the way the product actually worked. When it was dry, it was DRY! No greasy mess. As they say the devil is in the details. You have to REALLY clean your tires before using this stuff. The prep work is the key, but man is it worth it.
After a few weeks I washed my tires with a little cleaner and did a refresher coat and they look new again! It was way way easier the second time around.
Hey John, thank you so much for the review. You are right, the prep is the key! Thanks for being a customer of ours. Hope to hear from you soon!
I have a Ferrari and applied this product to the tires. I can literally see myself in the shine. It's been going strong now for 2 months. Great product.
Hi John, we are glad the Ferrari is looking good! We noticed you had a ceramic coating from us as well on your order. Let me know if you have any other questions about either product. Thanks! Tires look great!
Purchased for my husband and he likes it. Every time we to walk to the car he always comments how good the tires look. If you’re looking for a good gift for your S/O I would recommend.
Common questions
Is this a tire shine or a coating?
Why does the gloss fade over time?
How do I bring the shine back?
Will it sling onto my paint?
How do I prep the tire?
How far does one bottle go?
Coat it. Protect it.
A real tire coating — up to 6 months of protection, never slings, and tops up in minutes when you want the gloss back.
Made in USA · Ships fast from Texas