Tire applicator?

[slmann]

Anyone ever use one of those applicators to put on tire protectant?

They look like a sponge with a handle.

I usually just spray it on but with the new wheels a little overspray causes extra work on keeping the wheels shiny.

 

[mrfixit]

You can get a cheaper version in the houseware Aisles, around the brushes and toilet bowl cleaners. Just a stick and a sponge, kinda like Ryan on a date...

Honestly, though, yes, with alum wheels especially, gotta watch out for overspray. However, all is not lost! If you DO get protectant on the wheel, just use a bit of windex on a cloth to remove it, and clean up the wheel at the same time. It won't hurt any polish on the wheel.

 

[O'Rattlecan]

Yeah, we sell the small sponge brushes in the paint department. You'll find them at nearly every hardware store.

Ryan

 

[slmann]

thanks for the tips guys.

 

[ACarbone624]

I just bought some at AutoZone last night. $2.50 for a 2 pack. made by Eagle 1. They work very well. I can't spray the tire dressing near my chrome rims because it always gets on them.

 

[coastline]

I measured and cut out a sturdy piece of cardboard the same diameter of the rim and glued a small piece of wood the center. Just hold up the cardboard (using piece of wood) to the rim and spray on your tire dressing. Works great and the cardboard lasts a lot longer than you would think, I've had mine for about 2 years now.

 

[Skandocious]

I measured and cut out a sturdy piece of cardboard the same diameter of the rim and glued a small piece of wood the center. Just hold up the cardboard (using piece of wood) to the rim and spray on your tire dressing. Works great and the cardboard lasts a lot longer than you would think, I've had mine for about 2 years now.

What a brilliant idea!