How do you folks apply bumper and trim dressing?

[SwedishRider]

I bought a cheap set of foam paint brushes in various sizes for less than $2 from Walmart and used them to "paint" the Sonus gel onto the black bumper and black trim. Then I wiped off the excess with a microfiber cloth. It worked well and left no mess to deal with.

Here are the brushes: Economy Foam Brush Set, 12pk - Walmart.com

Are there other, better strategies to apply trim and bumper dressing?

 

[ec90]

I've used the paint brushes or trim dressing applicator. I've found it can be a bit difficult to get even coverage in one swipe and multiple swipes, directions, and evenly spreading out product prior to application depending on what you choose can help out.

 

[wdmaccord]

I use the cheap yellow foam wax discs. For thinner strips like around wheel wells, I'll use the foam brushes like what you have...usually saves me from having to tape off the surrounding paint.

 

[WhyteWizard]

For trim, using a mr clean magic eraser or one of the other sponges like it to apply trim treatment does two things. One it takes the dead/oxidized rubber off the trim and, two, treats the rubber. I suggest doing the trim before you even wash the car, then do the interior, let the treatment set, wash the car. If it needs to be treated again you can do it before the compounding. That order of doing it lets you be sloppier and faster in the application because you're going to clean the excess of in the next step anyway.

Tires on the other hand - clean and degrease before doing the wheels - then, wait till the very last to apply the treatment. That way the tires are as dry as they can be and the treatment will soak in best. Just be sure to use your blower to get rid of the treatment that would otherwise fling off.

Robert

 

[RDKC]

Whatever came with it, is on hand, or is cheap.

EDIT: Just now realized I apparently misread the question. Oops.

 

[4u2nvinmtl]

I also use the foam art brushes to get the small pieces of trim and deep in the grill. I really like the foam brushes, but they don't last long. After 3-5 uses, they start to fall apart.

I also have other foam applicators I cut into specific shapes and sizes depending what shape the trim is so I don't get any dressing on the paint.

 

[Bunky]

I use the yellow foam for large areas and also use the dabbers (the foam things from craft store) too for tight areas. As said, they are not durable.

 

[Accumulator]

I simply don't use such stuff on bumpers/trim/exterior black plastic. Ever.

 

[pgp]

I use a old sock, I have a lot around. I toss after a use or two. No need to clean.

 

[Accumulator]

I use a old sock..

I'd worry that I'd accidentally touch the paint with it (can't think of any sock materials that're soft enough to not mar). I even worry about using my CBTs to apply FastFinish to my trim.