AutoBead tyre dressing

Tyre dressing designed to restore a clean dark finish after washing

AutoBead tyre dressing

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Autobead Tyre Dressing revitalises tyres with a fresh, flexible finish and protects them from UV rays and cracking. It is a gel-based, anti-sling sealant containing high quality silicone to dress and protect tyre rubber.

  • Fresh, flexible finish
  • Anti-sling, stays on the tyre
  • UV protection
  • Helps prevent cracking
  • Build gloss with a second coat
  • Easy foam applicator use
  • Revitalises faded tyres
  • High quality silicone
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Autobead Tyre Dressing revitalises tyres with a fresh, flexible finish and protects them from UV rays and cracking. It is a gel-based, anti-sling sealant containing high quality silicone to dress and protect tyre rubber.

Apply it with a foam applicator to clean rubber that is free of old dressing, covering the tyre wall but not the tread. One coat gives a fresh finish, and a second layer gives a higher gloss if you want a wet look. This is the 500ml bottle.

Key Features

  • Gel-based tyre dressing
  • Anti-sling formula
  • High quality silicone
  • Protects from UV and cracking
  • Second coat for a wet look
  • 500ml

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Key features

  • Tyre Dressing
  • Dark Finish
  • Easy Application
  • Finishing Touch

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Expert Notes

Tyres fade and crack as UV and the weather dry the rubber out. A silicone dressing restores a fresh, flexible finish and adds a protective layer against UV.

Being a gel and anti-sling, it is made to stay on the tyre wall, and you can build the gloss with a second coat.

Start on clean rubber with no old dressing left on it. Autobead Alloy Cleaner works on tyres too, which leaves a well prepared surface for the dressing to go on evenly.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Tyre walls
  • Tyre rubber

Caution: Apply to the tyre wall only, never the tread. Wipe away any excess.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Tyre Dressing
Formula
Gel, Silicone Based
Anti-Sling
Yes
Protection
UV, Cracking
Size
500ml
Application
Foam Applicator
Finish
Fresh, Flexible, Gloss With Second Coat
Brand
Autobead

How To Use

Prepare

  1. Make sure the rubber is clean and free of old dressings.
  2. Autobead Alloy Cleaner cleans tyres too, ready for dressing.

Dress

  1. Apply with a foam applicator, covering the tyre wall but not the tread.
  2. Add a second layer for a higher gloss, wet look finish.
  3. Wipe away any excess.

Top Tip: Clean the tyres with Autobead Alloy Cleaner first. Autobead says it leaves fresh, clean rubber ready for the dressing.

Performance Benefits

  • Restores a darker tyre appearance
  • Improves the final detailed look
  • Easy to apply with a tyre applicator
  • Suitable after wheel and tyre cleaning
  • Helps refresh exterior presentation
  • Completes regular maintenance details

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it sling onto my paint?

Autobead describes it as a gel-based, anti-sling sealant.

How do I get a wet look?

Apply a second layer for a higher gloss finish.

Do I need to clean the tyres first?

Yes. The rubber should be clean and free of old dressings before you apply it.

Can I put it on the tread?

No. Cover the tyre wall only, not the tread.

Will it protect my tyres?

Autobead says it protects tyre rubber from UV rays and cracking.

Who sells Autobead in the UK?

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Keep dressing off the tread.
  2. Use a dedicated foam applicator.
  3. Let it dry before driving.
  4. Wipe any excess off the wheel.
  5. Clean tyres with Autobead Alloy Cleaner first.
  6. Add a second coat for a wet look.
  7. Remove old dressing first.

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The Brand

Autobead

Autobead (also written AutoBead or Auto Bead) was founded on simplicity and efficiency: car care products that get a car clean and protected with as little wasted effort as possible. It has supplied car cleaning and maintenance products to drivers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria since 1999, and its range now covers every stage of a detail, from citrus pre-wash and shampoo to compounds, polishing pads and Silex ceramic coatings.

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead. We keep the range on the shelf at our Ilkeston shop and deliver it across the UK.

Our customers' favourites are Heavy Dirt citrus pre-wash, Pure Shampoo, Snow Foam and the two wheel cleaners, Alloy Cleaner and Acid Wheel Cleaner.

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Autobead Downforce Heavy Cut and Fine Cut foam pads with Autobead Finishing Compound and Quick Detailer on a black display plinth in a photo studio

Autobead products by job

Pre-wash and wash. Heavy Dirt is a concentrated citrus pre-wash for bugs, bird lime and road grime, and it is safe on wax and sealants: dilute it 25:1 for everyday use or 10:1 for heavy dirt, and it also cleans door shuts, engine bays, plastics and rubber. Snow Foam is mildly alkaline and goes in the lance at 1 part to 4 parts water. Pure Shampoo is a pH-neutral 2300:1 shampoo with no gloss enhancers or waxes, so it will not mask or break down existing protection, and Ceramic Shampoo builds up a layer of ceramic protection with regular use.

Wheels. Alloy Cleaner is a ready-to-use, non-acidic wheel cleaner that is safe on all wheel types, and Alloy Cleaner Concentrate is a concentrate you dilute to suit how dirty the wheels are. For neglected wheels with baked-on brake dust, Acid Wheel Cleaner is a gel used at 1:3, but not on sensitive finishes or damaged wheels. Finish with Tyre Dressing, a gel that does not sling.

Decontamination. Iron Fallout Remover is a pH-neutral gel that turns purple as it dissolves iron particles on paint and wheels, and Tar Gel lifts tar spots with less run-off than a liquid. Keep tar removers off plastics and rubber.

Paint correction. The three compounds are graded by the sanding marks they remove: Heavy Cut up to 1500 grade, Medium Cut up to 2500 grade and Finishing Compound up to 3000 grade, each with a Downforce foam pad of the same cut (heavy, medium, fine) for dual action or rotary machines. Surface Prep removes silicones, wax and sealant before a coating.

Protection. Lance Sealant gives up to three months of protection from a foam lance, Spray Sealant is a silicone polymer and silica resin sealant, and the waxes include a Matte Wax for matt paint and wraps. Between washes, Quick Detailer and Ceramic Quick Detailer top up the gloss.

Interior. Interior Detailer leaves plastics, vinyl and leather with a matt, factory-look finish, Leather Cleaner is a pH-neutral cleaner and conditioner, and All Purpose Cleaner dilutes from 5:1 to 30:1 for everything from carpets to wheel arch liners.

Shop Autobead by type: citrus pre-wash, snow foam, car shampoo, wheel cleaners, compounds and polishes, polishing pads and ceramic coatings.

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Choosing an Autobead ceramic coating

Autobead's Silex ceramic coatings come in two families:

  • Silex Series: the 1 Year Paint Coating and 2 Year Paint Coating, titanium ceramic coatings designed to be applied outdoors in a single, self-levelling layer. They resist chemicals from pH 2 to pH 12.
  • Silex Pro: the 3 Year and 5 Year Paint Coatings and the 5 Year Graphene Coating, for longer protection.

Autobead also makes coatings for alloy wheels, glass, leather and fabric.

Autobead's coating warranty matches each paint coating's labelled durability. It applies when the coating is installed by an Autobead Accredited Detailer, the warranty is registered within seven days and the car has a yearly inspection with the installer.

Whoever applies it, the paint needs to be washed, decontaminated and, if needed, polished first, then wiped with Surface Prep so the coating can bond. Do not wash the car with detergent for the first 10 days, then keep it clean with Pure Shampoo or Ceramic Shampoo.

Autobead also trains detailers through its Detail Like a Pro courses (a Foundation Day, an Advanced Day and a four-day Masterclass) and its Silex accreditation for professional coating installers.

Need a hand choosing? Visit our Ilkeston shop or send us a WhatsApp. We deliver Autobead across the UK by Royal Mail Tracked 24, free on orders from £100, or you can order online and collect from the shop.

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