Tire Dressing Application

Beemerboy

Beemerboy

Just One More Coat
Recently I went back to applying the tire dressing using a grout sea sponge. ( the ones they use for title work)

The results are much better than just spraying on and letting dry. For the last year or so I have just sprayed on the tire dressing in a mist, before I removed the wheel sealant or would just wipe the rim down after of overspray.

It always worked fine but the tires never really seemed even coated.

Over the weekend I went back to using a sponge just slightly wet, and it coats the tires much more even and uniform..


I will still use the spray on method with 4x4 tires but for cars and such I think the sponge is the way to go
 
I prefer the 'biscuit style' dressing applicators similar to the ones Lake Country produces. Prime the sponge, couple squirts on the top edge of the tire to prevent pavement stains, x4 and I'm done. Using any applicator helps keep the dressing of the wheel too, greater efficiency = more time to enjoy your clean car.
 
Yup i use the eagle one tire swipes from auto zone work great and with a water based dressing like BnB they just wash right out and the glue lasts forever between the foam and the hard foam block.
 
Pockets said:
Yup i use the eagle one tire swipes from auto zone work great and with a water based dressing like BnB they just wash right out and the glue lasts forever between the foam and the hard foam block.
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+1 for Bold N Bright, I'm personally a big fan of non silicone products and this from Poorboys is a staple in my van for leaving a non greasy surface.
 
Ronkh said:
What happend to the paint brush method, you taught that to me ?!?!?!?
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I was going threw foam paint brushes like mad, so I started using the sponge and found they worked much better and last tons longer!

Pockets...you work for Steve and your buying OTC...you trying to ge fired?:rofl
 
I use a stain applicator that I found at Harbor freight, They look like a white square wax applicator and sell for less than three dollars for an eight pack. They spread the product very evenly , are washable, very durable and cheap enough to just toss in the garbage If I don't feel like washing them. The fabric they are made of is not soft enough for applying wax to painted surfaces though.
 
The best tire applicator I have ever used is a cheap paint brush.

I use the cheap natural bristle ones with the wooden handles. They are fairly short bristles and not as thick as the average paint brush.

Using a brush allows you to dress the whole tire even the area that is close to the ground that most miss unless they move the car.

You can see it up in the far left corner here.

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Troy@DetailCity said:
The best tire applicator I have ever used is a cheap paint brush.

I use the cheap natural bristle ones with the wooden handles. They are fairly short bristles and not as thick as the average paint brush.

Using a brush allows you to dress the whole tire even the are that is close to the ground that most miss unless they move the car.

You can see it up in the far left corner here.

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Thank you for the validation.
 
Troy

On that paint brush how are you applying the product to the brush? or are you spraying on the tire and then brushing the area?

For me with the sponge I mist it with water, the spray on some tire dressing and wipe the tire, comes out very even. If I am in a hurry I spray on the tire direct and use the sponge to even it out
 
I use the EO curved tire swipes, with what ever dressing I'm using(Currently BnB). It's good to prime the swipe first, spray the tire, then spread evenly. I wait 20 minutes or so then go back over with a dry swipe. Leaves the tire's pretty much sling free, and nice and matte looking.


Has anyone used NL for tires? I got some a few weeks ago but still have not tried it.
 
Pockets said:
Yup i use the eagle one tire swipes from auto zone work great and with a water based dressing like BnB they just wash right out and the glue lasts forever between the foam and the hard foam block.
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I found these at Harbor Freight for 99 cents. Not the
Eagle brand but made from the same materials. I use them to apply PB Bold and Bright. Bold and Bright does
not mess with the adhesive on the applicators and that
is my dressing of choice. I bought 10 bags with 3 in each for 99 cents each. They look at me like I was crazy when I asked when they would get more in. lol :yay
 
I have used this for five years now, I've tried different green brushes but couldn't get them to work like this one. If you look close you can see the head is worn down from scaping the pavement.


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You can buy these applicators that look exactly like the the Eagle brand tire applicators
on Harbor Freights website. Just punch in item number 96730.
 
Beemerboy said:
Troy

On that paint brush how are you applying the product to the brush? or are you spraying on the tire and then brushing the area?

For me with the sponge I mist it with water, the spray on some tire dressing and wipe the tire, comes out very even. If I am in a hurry I spray on the tire direct and use the sponge to even it out
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Years ago I used a little container with tire dressing in the bottom and I would dip the brush.

Now I mainly use aerosols and sprays. I know they can be messy but they are fast and I can spray the wheel wells too. I always treat my tires before I do any finish work to the rest of the car. I always finish my washes (quick details) with a quick detailer/spray wax because the tire dressing will sometimes carry in the air. On my details I always wait until I have dressed the tires before I finish the paint work and wheels.
 
I like the tire swipes (open cell foam with some handle). I keep mine in a plastic bag and just prime the pad a little and then spread on tire.

I finallly even tried using one for the wheel wells and it worked very nicely although it a bit tight to get between the tire and the inner fender area. I need something with a lower profile.
 
Troy, what aerosols do you use?

Southern-D, I am looking into the same brush, I am looking to pic up both 5" and 20" green brushes.

Are they safe for wheels? or just wells and tires?
 
Troy@DetailCity said:
Right now I am using Stoner More Shine Less Time for Tires. Any of the Meguiar's aerosols I have tried work well too. I won't name the bad ones I have tried but there are some that are no good.
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I have used Stoners as well, good stuff and fast. Recently I started back with PB BnB and love that finish as well.
 
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