Cheap coating applicators?

[CC268]

Hey guys,

I am wondering if you guys have suggestions for good cheap coating applicators (glass, wheel, paint)? The Lake Country coating applicators are nice, but at $10 for 2 it seems a bit pricey. Any suggestions?

[vobro]

CarPro suede applicators work for me

[dpk20x]

I really like the round cotton applicators that came in my Cquartz kit. I actually preferred using them over the suede applicator. Don't think Carpro sells them separately but if you google cotton make up applicator I'm sure you'll find something similar.

[The Guz]

Depends on the coating that is being used.

[CC268]

This is for McKees Coatings. Can the LC applicators be washed and used for different types of coatings or is it kind of a one time use thing?

[The Guz]

For McKee's and PBL I find it best to stick with the LC applicators. The wheel and glass applicators can be reused. I have reused the one's I used for the paint with no issues. I soak them in APC right away and then wash them out some more.

For coatings like Cquartz, the block and suede applicators would be what I recommend. Gloss Coat works with either the block and suede or the provided blue foam applicator.

[CC268]

Well that's good to know I can reuse the LC applicators I suppose I will order another set so I have 4 applicators in total.

[Setec Astronomy]

I like the Anthony Orosco method, or a derivative of it. Anthony's method for Opti-Coat application (well, one of them), is to take a yellow foam applicator, put it in a nitrile glove, and wrap a blue Scott shop towel around it. If I'm doing small areas (like a headlight) I'll just use a small square or folded over rectangle of the shop towel. It's kind of like a disposable version of the microfiber suede.

[oldmodman]

I use the CarPro suede cloths. I take a small, very soft sponge and wraps a very thin sandwich bag around it. The I wrap the CarPro suede cloth around that. This method prevents the product from being wasted by soaking into the sponge.

I do not attempt to reuse the cloths. I throw them out after that one use. I also throw away the sandwich bag. I tried the Scott shop towel method a couple of times. But I must have been pressing too hard. It tore and gave me uneven coverage. But the glove idea is a good one since they are even thinner and softer than a sandwich bag.

[TTQ B4U]

You have PM.

[GSKR]

Eggcrates glide over the surface and super cheap and disposable.

[Setec Astronomy]

Eggcrates glide over the surface and super cheap and disposable.

Eh?

[GSKR]

Has to be a thin eggcrate not the thick cushy foam.Got that idea from a merc dealer.my friend works in the parts dept and any parts delivered from merc have eggcrate.Been using eggcrate for applying conditioners to waxing and makes a great wash mitt.

[Setec Astronomy]

Been using eggcrate for applying conditioners to waxing and makes a great wash mitt.

Optimum Waffle Wash Pad (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-waffle-wash-pad.html)

[GSKR]

Yes same concept but not as thick.I have so much eggcrate I can puzzle my whole driveway with it.