How to do you apply tire dressing with paintbrush?

**stemyx** · 07-29-2014, 02:24 AM

Hi guys, today I tried the paintbrush technique with Opti-Bond and a 1 1/2 inch brush and it did not go as well as I expected. How do you guys apply it? Do I need a bigger brush? A better dressing? The dressing started streaking and it seemed like I was not putting enough it didn't spread as well. Any suggestions?

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**dsg03gt** · 07-29-2014, 02:30 AM

I use a 3" paint brush and then use a MF towel to even it out. Never had any streaking issues.

**stemyx** · 07-29-2014, 02:43 AM

Originally Posted by dsg03gt

I use a 3" paint brush and then use a MF towel to even it out. Never had any streaking issues.

What tire dressing do you use? And do you put dressing on the bristles?

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**dsg03gt** · 07-29-2014, 03:50 AM

Opti-Bond. I put the dressing into a container and just dip the brush into it. I sometimes mix it with water to get my desired shine.

**Vtextc** · 07-29-2014, 06:58 AM

I received a bottle of SwissVax Pneu dressing with a brush as a gift last year. Save it for my garage queen only because it is so expensive (but not the greatest dressing IMO). Typically, I hold the brush against a MF cloth (to prevent overspray), and spray the dressing straight onto the bristles before applying.

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**CDot** · 07-29-2014, 07:33 AM

Not a paintbrush, but I use these Carrand Brush & Shine Tire Dressing Applicators, tire brush, tire shine applicator and they are awesome. I don't need to even anything out with a MF; just keep brushing along the tire to get an even finish.

Oh, and my current tire dressing is Eco Touch Tire Shine.

**PA DETAILER** · 07-29-2014, 09:50 AM

The carrand tire brush is the way to go!

**Pockets@PoorboysWorld** · 07-29-2014, 09:56 AM

I used just your standard low quality 3" eco brush from Home Depot to dress the 35's on my truck with Bold n Bright (Liquid Version)

I start by going around the outside of the tire then finish by getting nice and close to the rim so I can suck up and redistribute any drips that might get onto the rim.