Applying Tire Gel?

[P1et]

What does everyone use for applying their tire gel? I used to spend $3 or $4 on one of those stupid applicators that would only last a month or so before falling apart but need something else.

I wonder if you can just buy a large sheet of that gray foam at Lowe's or Home Depot.

Thoughts?

[aceshigh73]

I've used the pinn foam applicators (the small ones) but my hands kill me when Im done and its gets real messy.... I have the thicker foam applicator but havent used it yet.... Im guessing it should be better
I've also recently purchased the applicator that has its own casing (kinda looks like a small school eraser) but havent tried it..

I have tried the applicator that comes with the AA tire gel and while my hands didnt hurt as much and I stayed relatively clean, it was a tad of a pain to apply....

I would have to agree though.. there has to be a better way!!!!
Once Im out of the WG and AA, maybe I'll try the PB's spray next.....

[3Dog]

For Gel I just use latex gloves and a yellow sponge. You can pick up yellow sponges for about a dollar a bag and then just toss them when finished.

[P1et]

I was at Lowe's and I saw a Dish Soap dispenser where you are supposed to put Dawn or something in the piece that you hold in your hand. It has a small rubber button on it that you can press and then the soap is supposed to go into the actual scrubber thingie.

It's probably a bit harsch for tires, but something like that would work well.

Does anyone know where to buy a big piece of that gray foam?

[justin30513]

Advanced Auto has 4 for 2.99. Curved too. Eagle Ones I believe.

[killrwheels@autogeek]

terry cloth round applicators ... cheap so they can be replaced every couple of months. Use an old wax lid to hold it when not being used.

[MikeyC]

Originally Posted by justin30513

Advanced Auto has 4 for 2.99. Curved too. Eagle Ones I believe.

I've been using the EO tire swipes for years. Frankly, I think their quality has fallen quite a bit recently and they seem to get messy much quicker than before.

I ordered a couple of items from Autogeek to try out, because I want to replace my EO tire swipes.

[P1et]

Good suggestions here, thanks!

[sparkie]

I like this!

[dengood1]

Originally Posted by sparkie

I like this!

where do you get those Sparkie??