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I use the contoured applicator sponge thingy, apply the gel to *it* then the tire ...

Posted by: Rob O on 2002-01-27 21:30:31
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In Reply to: I hate that crap it always flies off the tire and straight onto my paint. posted by _rl on 2002-01-27 21:20:29

I follow up each tire with a final wipe down using a disposable shop rag to get off any excess.

No overspray/overspread ... no excess to fly onto the paint. : )

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What tire dressings do you all use? - S4IRISH 2002-01-27 20:47:39 (7498 views)

chips - kmorgan687 2002-03-10 18:31:43 (1045 views)

Good ole' ArmorAll applied with a terry bonnet. - LMDA1 2002-01-28 10:30:38 (1175 views)

Meguiar's Endurance is the longest lasting I've seen and I've used a ton. Really no tire dressings - singletrack 2002-01-28 07:19:11 (1637 views)

I use Lexol Vinylex applied with a rag. Satin finish, no spin-off. - AluminouS4 2002-01-28 05:59:34 (1503 views)

ditto - cw2.7 2002-01-28 07:42:12 (564 views)

Well, I've been using Black Magic applied w/ the contoured foam. I checked; yes on silicone. - AudiOx 2002-01-27 21:32:29 (941 views)

303. Tires look like new rubber - not like rubber with shiny stuff applied. - AlanL 2002-01-27 21:26:39 (1343 views)

Zaino's but I haven't tried anything else recently since I have no complaints with it. - Audi Dudey 2002-01-27 21:23:13 (1117 views)

Don't know about the 3M, but the other two are highly recommended on the detailing forum. - RKA 2002-01-27 21:13:22 (940 views)

Meguiar's Gel - easy to apply and lasts for a couple of weeks - bobbO 2002-01-27 21:04:02 (862 views)

I used to use this stuff, but it accumulates after several months. - cw2.7 2002-01-28 07:45:15 (802 views)

See Pic: Meguiars's lasted a while, but... - S4IRISH 2002-01-27 21:13:45 (1904 views)

I haven't had any problems so far... sorry ;-) - bobbO 2002-01-27 21:22:04 (634 views)

I hate that crap it always flies off the tire and straight onto my paint. - _rl 2002-01-27 21:20:29 (973 views)

I use the contoured applicator sponge thingy, apply the gel to *it* then the tire ... - Rob O 2002-01-27 21:30:31 (592 views)

Wipe the tire down after you apply the gel (edited)... - S4IRISH 2002-01-27 21:26:44 (961 views)

well i never wipe it off, its mostly used for maximum bling at shows =] so when i drive off. splatt! - _rl 2002-01-27 23:14:15 (748 views)

Try this... - S4IRISH 2002-01-27 23:24:49 (613 views)

I've been using Meguiar's for years with no problems ... and it smells good too. : ) - Rob O 2002-01-27 21:18:28 (684 views)

Mmm, grape. - hwj 2002-01-27 21:18:58 (644 views)

I smell like grape for hours after applying... - S4IRISH 2002-01-27 21:21:49 (675 views)

I really like Tire Wax from Turtle Wax.... - BOOSTD 2002-01-27 20:57:49 (1564 views)

Great Sig! - S4IRISH 2002-01-27 21:01:29 (689 views)

thanks ;) - BOOSTD 2002-01-27 21:07:38 (929 views)

Thanks... - S4IRISH 2002-01-27 21:19:42 (773 views)

I use One Grand - works great and doesn't EVER cause yellowing or deterioration - S4TNT 2002-01-27 20:55:39 (768 views)

silicone = bad - BSOD 2002-01-27 20:51:41 (1110 views)

Depends.... the low down on silicones in dressing - neoprufrok 2002-01-27 23:12:16 (1851 views)

Ah, duh....thanks! - S4IRISH 2002-01-27 20:52:29 (771 views)

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