Blackline Tire Dressing vs All Dressed Up – What Actually Lasts Longer?

Tire shine is supposed to enhance your car—not ruin your fenders. But not all dressings are created equal. Some sling. Some crack rubber. Some brown out in a day.

We put Blackline Tire Dressing head-to-head with All Dressed Up from Jimbo’s Detailing to find out what really holds up.

Test Setup

• 1 tire cleaned and dressed with Blackline Tire Dressing
• 1 tire cleaned and dressed with All Dressed Up (undiluted)
• Daily driving conditions – Southern California, no rain
• Wipe-down check at 1 day, 3 days, and 1 week

Blackline Tire Dressing – Pros & Cons

Application: Gel-style liquid with thick consistency. High gloss look on first pass.

Observations:

• ✔ Glossy finish (if you like the wet look)
• ❌ Sticky for several hours after application
• ❌ Sling observed after first drive
• ❌ Dust attraction by Day 3
• ❌ Lost most of its shine by Day 5

All Dressed Up – Results

Application: Thin, water-based dressing. Sprays on or can be poured onto a foam applicator.

Observations:

• ✔ OEM satin finish that looks clean—not greasy
• ✔ Zero sling (even immediately after application)
• ✔ Stayed clean with minimal dust attraction
• ✔ Finish faded evenly over 10+ days—not blotchy
• ✔ Can be diluted 4:1 for matte interior or exterior trim use

Why Water-Based Wins

Solvent-based dressings like Blackline's may look shiny—but they often cause more issues:

• ❌ More sling due to oily surface
• ❌ Potential for browning and rubber degradation over time
• ❌ Attracts dust, especially on hot days

Water-based dressings like All Dressed Up penetrate the rubber, leave no residue, and dry clean. They also give you full control of the finish.

Final Verdict – Who Wins?