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Old 09-20-2012, 09:26 PM   #1
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Tire Dressing applicator - what's a good material

For those that are using in Tire Spray product, what's an ideal material of the applicator.

After I clean a tire, I am experimenting with various spray products. I'm not happy with the spray and set method, it seems to waste too much product and sling a little. I'd like to use an applicator to apply product more evenly and efficiently.

I stopped by Autozone to pick up an applicator. They only had one choice it was a soft porous foam pad on a handle advertised as tire gel applictor. The material didn't look like something that would work well with spray finish I was trying out, so I chose not to grab it.

For those who use liquid based tire sealant & an applicator, what is your applicator material of choice. Should I go back and get the Autozone applicator or look for something else.

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Old 09-20-2012, 09:46 PM   #2
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Re: Tire Dressing applicator - what's a good material

I use Megs endurance tire gel, with a foam applicator, something similar to this....Tire & Trim Dressing Applicator
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Re: Tire Dressing applicator - what's a good material

I haven't found an applicator that I like well enough to suggest. I have started using Megs Hyper Dressing 4:1 applied with a small air brush. I use very little product, it is very precise and fills in all the tread around the edge of the tire. Plus, I can use the same method for the wheel wells.
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Re: Tire Dressing applicator - what's a good material

I have found that foam applicators work best, as stated above.
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I have found that foam applicators work best, as stated above.


I like these ones the best right now.

tire foam applicators, tire swipe

Tire & Trim Dressing Applicators, tire swipe, tire sponge
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got myself 2 for $3 at autozone and they are an off brand. I really like them because they have a good handle and are shaped to the tire so you can the round contour all on one swipe
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Old 09-21-2012, 04:19 AM   #7
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Re: Tire Dressing applicator - what's a good material

Foam pads break down easy. Ive gotten these microfiber pads from walmart that are holding up pretty good.
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Re: Tire Dressing applicator - what's a good material

If you want the best applicator at the best price, go to (Dollar General) and buy the 6 pack of sponges for $1.00. I have tried several things and these win hands down.

You can spend more if you want but more money does not ALWAYS mean better quality. For the OP, go buy a pack of these and if they don't work for you, I'll send you your dollar back.
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These specific sponges are called Grip Sponges. They can be purchased online as well. No I don't have a financial interest in Dollar General. I'm just trying to help my fellow detailers.
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I use an applicator that I found at Pep Boys.
Looks like this not sure if it's THIS one or one like it)
http://www.detailsupplyonline.com/im...applicator.jpg

I have never had an issues with them wearing out. I don't run a detailing shop though. Just a hobbyist. I probably use it maybe a dozen times a year.
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