Anyone use disposable tire shine applicators?

[atldave]

I use these .. I get them for 12 for $1 at the local Dollar store , they werk great. Spray the tire dressing on the sponge to prevent overspray on the wheels/body. I have used the special contoured ones and went back to these .. The green backing is rather firm which helps the sponge hold its shape.

That's what I use too. And I thought I was the cheapest guy here.... Love the dollar store. I have 35% profile tires so the normal tire swipes don't even work for me, way too wide.

 

[larry_bar56]

That's what I use too. And I thought I was the cheapest guy here.... Love the dollar store. I have 35% profile tires so the normal tire swipes don't even work for me, way too wide.

I had the same problem with my 235/40 tires, until I read a tip here about cutting them in half for low profile tires. It works great! And, I now get 4 applicators per pack!

 

[rstype]

Hmm, this is a bit OT, but have you thought about a paintbrush? I used to dip a foam brush into a bottle of dressing, and then paint it onto my tires. The handle and my hands stayed clean, and because of that, I didn't need to throw them away too often.

 

[SK2003TypeS]

I've been using the same EO swipe for 1 year now (used maybe twice a month). Just rinse it out from time to time and set it on a paper towel. Guess it's time to throw it out.