What kind of applicator do you use to apply 303 AP on your dash?

I just use a regular household sponge, then buff it off a few minutes later with an MF towel. The sponge really lets you get good coverage, especially if your dash is textured at all.
 
A cheapie foam paint brush. Usually one inch wide. I use the wedge end to get the edges and the wide flat sides for the wider part of the dash.
 
I like to use a couple of MF pads and it works well to evenly spread whatever product I am using. Also works well getting into corners and against windows. Have to buy some more as they've become pretty crummy.
 
Have been using a Viper foam tire dressing applicator. I found it too soft and flexible to use on tires, but it works well for dash dressing.
 
DetailGirl said:
I use an old MF but it gets old, I can never get the results that I want. What do you all use?
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I use a terry covered sponge round applicator pad and wipe off with a MFT.
 
I just picked up some of the Black Magic foam apps with the plastic backing. These should work nice for dressings etc. The backing should keep the dressing from leaking onto your hands.
 
I like using a small terry towel, about the size of a 10" X 10" washcloth type towel. I usually fold it an spray the 303 directly into the fabric of the cloth. Then apply it to the dash.
 
I use a generous amount on a foam applicator, let 303 sit for awhile, then MF it to death, I mean buff it till it's a nice and matte finish.



i'll have to try that foam paint thing for the tight area up by wipers, sounds good! Right now i just use a foam app with my back hand covered with MF, and slide it across, it's a little bit of a circus act.
 
I also use a yellow foam Meguair's applicator. The first part I do is the dash closest to the bottom of the windshield. I do this first before the hand I'm using has protectant on it. Then I keep my finger tips just a little past the edge of the applicator and use the tops of my fingernails as guide as I go across the dash.
 
Here is a great tool available at TOL for tight areas like where the dash and the windshield meet.



http://www.topoftheline.com/micglaspad.html



Another time saver is to use some flexible card board similar poster board or the type used in department store gift boxes. Cut a piece and use it as a shield over the glass. Drag it along the windshield as you dress similar to a painter using a straight edge when cutting in ceilings or windows. Your glass should remain free of any mess, and you can move quickly.
 
I use a normal dishwashing foam pad(s). One for most of the panels and I cut one up for the more tricky areas like air vents.
 
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