Need help dressing Tires

[Sharpie]

I need help dressing tires on my Explorer. I am using DP Tire Gel and I like the product but my problem occurs because the tire has a raised rib around it. I have tried numerous applicators but these ribs are killing me because I can't get it to be uniform. Any hints or suggestions. Thanks. Hopefully the pic I am including goes through. Edit; nope website will not allow my Apple to upload pic.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Use a paint brush as your applicator and work it in and around the ribs. This works wonders and you use less product.

[Bill1234]

Use a paint brush as your applicator and work it in and around the ribs. This works wonders and you use less product.

Second that, tried it myself and coat of opti bond gel went on and looked great and uniform after

[PA DETAILER]

Carrand Brush & Shine Tire Dressing Applicators, tire brush, tire shine applicator (http://www.autogeek.net/carrand-tire-dressing-brush.html)
I use to HATE tire gels. UNTIL...These brushes. Get them! Puts down a nice even coat for a perfect tire. I use these with the opti bond tire gel. Never looked back.

[Klasse Act]

Carrand Brush & Shine Tire Dressing Applicators, tire brush, tire shine applicator (http://www.autogeek.net/carrand-tire-dressing-brush.html)
I use to HATE tire gels. UNTIL...These brushes. Get them! Puts down a nice even coat for a perfect tire. I use these with the opti bond tire gel. Never looked back.

My DP tire coating kit came with one of these brushes and I see NO issue when using this to accomplish your goals OP:props:

[Sharpie]

Thanks for the brush suggestions!:props:

[Desertnate]

I use a product similar to this with good success.

Tire & Trim Dressing Applicator (http://www.autogeek.net/sm505.html)

The one I use was purchased at a local store and has a slightly different handle. I found the foam works well on a variety of sidewalls, although the textured ones do damage it a bit. However, since it only cost $1.50~$2, I can afford to toss it every few months a buy a new one.

[Riff]

I went out of my way to find a tire with a flat sidewall just for that reason.

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