Make Up Pads for applying Coatings to Wheels?

[ejaf]

Hi all,

The set of wheels on one of my cars has a pattern which doesn't lend themselves to applying a wheel coating with a normal applicator.

I thought I saw something about using Make Up applicator pads. Are we talking about the round cotton ones that you can get in the local drug stores? Or something else.

I tried the rounds, and although I think I was successful, they broke up pretty quickly.

Understand that this may not be something we can talk about, since they aren't in the store, so I hope I'm not violating any rules here

Eric

[Rsurfer]

They do work, but as you mentioned, they do break up easily even when doubled. They do make some foam finger applicators or maybe try some foam brushes.

[2black1s]

I save my old foam polishing pads for tasks like this.

Once the pads have served their useful life for polishing I peel off the velcro back and cut the pad into the appropriate size/shape for the job at hand.

[Rsurfer]

I forgot about the make-up foam wedges.

[Bruno Soares]

Wrap the cloth around your fingers and in order to avoid getting the hand tired from holding it like that, put a rubber band at the bottom of the fingers so the towel stays put. Easier than dealing with an applicator that can't conform to intricate areas.

Oh, and wear a glove under that towel, you don't want the coating on your skin.

[Mike Hoekstra]

Hi all,

The set of wheels on one of my cars has a pattern which doesn't lend themselves to applying a wheel coating with a normal applicator.

I thought I saw something about using Make Up applicator pads. Are we talking about the round cotton ones that you can get in the local drug stores? Or something else.

I tried the rounds, and although I think I was successful, they broke up pretty quickly.

Understand that this may not be something we can talk about, since they aren't in the store, so I hope I'm not violating any rules here

Eric

Honestly, I'd put on a set of nitrile gloves, then just use a pair of microfiber gloves over that to apply the dressing to the wheels.

[ejaf]

Great answers, guys. Very helpful.

I do have the wedges, but find that they start getting real grabby as soon as the coating gets used up.

Other ideas are awesome...TY!

[acuRAS82]

I like the finger foam applicators for wheels and the MF gloves for wipe off.

However, I should note that I use PBL Wheel Coating which doesn’t harden or ruin either of these. For coatings that kill the applicators or MF gloves, this may be too expensive of options.

[Craig Encinitas]

These work very well for me.
Excellent in door jambs, under hood and wheels. Got them at the drug store.

[Rsurfer]

Great answers, guys. Very helpful.

I do have the wedges, but find that they start getting real grabby as soon as the coating gets used up.

Other ideas are awesome...TY!

These work very well for me.
Excellent in door jambs, under hood and wheels. Got them at the drug store.

Never tried them with a wheel coating (Dlux) OP claims its too grabby. Have you used these wedges with a coating?