Yum Cars Yum Dress V2 | Tyre, Rubber & Trim Dressing
Yum Dress V2 is a water-based rubber and trim moisturiser. Yum Cars position it as a restorative product rather than a greasy layer that sits on top — it soaks in, darkens and conditions tyres and plastics, and builds with repeated use.
The chemistry
The Safety Data Sheet shows a pH-neutral, water-based silicone emulsion — no hydrocarbon solvents. Solvent-based dressings can swell and dry rubber over time and tend to sling; a water-based emulsion carries the conditioning agents into the surface and the water simply evaporates. Yum Cars state the formula is reinforced with resin polymers and has anti-static properties, so treated trim attracts less dust.
Use it for
Tyres, exterior rubber and plastic trim, and engine bays. Yum note that with repeated use the layers build and trim becomes more resistant to UV.
Dilution guide
| Tyres, rubber and exterior trim | Use neat |
| Engine bays | 200ml, water to 1 litre (1:5) |
Those are Yum Cars' own two figures — neat on the tyre, thinned right down for a mist over an engine bay. There is no fixed dose per tyre: how much lands depends on the applicator you use, so load it, work it in, and wipe back any excess.
How to use
Dressing only bonds to clean rubber, so clean the tyre with Yum Undress first and let it dry. Apply neat with a foam tyre applicator, work it into the sidewall, leave it to soak in, then wipe off any excess before driving to prevent sling. For engine bays, thin it 1:5 with water and mist it on. Keep it off tyre tread, pedals and steering wheels.
From our own studio: left as applied, the finish is a clean satin that looks excellent on a wheel — we don't buff it back as a matter of course. Buffing is optional, and we only do it when a customer wants a very flat, matte look.
Common questions
How do I stop tyre dressing slinging?
Clean the tyre with Yum Undress first, let it dry, work the dressing in, let it soak, and wipe off any excess before driving.
Do I need to buff it off?
No. Left alone it settles to a clean satin finish. Buff it back only if you want a very flat, matte look.
Is Yum Dress water-based?
Yes. It is a water-based formula with no hydrocarbon solvents.
Can I use it on engine bays?
Yes. Yum Cars dilute it 1:5 with water — 200ml, then water to the litre line — and mist it on.
Good to know
Available in 500ml and 5 litre. May cause an allergic skin reaction in sensitive users — wear gloves if that is you.
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