Best Applicators!

**Wolf-Strong** · 12-16-2007, 09:33 PM

So I have been bothered lately by what type of applicator I can use for dressings, especially tire dressing, and I believe I finally came up with a solution!!!

Simply take one of those bone shaped wash sponges (or any wash sponge) and first, cut it in 4 sections, then cut those in half. You now have 8 foam applicators about 2"x2"x3" which I find to be about the perfect size, and you won`t believe the cost of this amazing tool...$1-2! I will buy another one tomorrow to take some pictures, but to say that least, I am satisfied after dressing the whole car.

**BigAl3** · 12-16-2007, 10:39 PM

nice idea, glad it works for you. i`ve been using the EO1 tire swipes for years, and have switched over to using these as they seem to do a better job in applying the tire dressing more evenly...

**jordanrossbell** · 12-17-2007, 12:53 AM

I have been using the Eagle 1 tire swipe as well...but i do wash them after every use in the washing machine...just to get the old Endurance outta there....they fall apart over time..i like this sponge idea i might have to try this with a grout sponge

**imported_agentf1** · 12-17-2007, 04:46 PM

I cut up Grout Sponges.

**Wolf-Strong** · 12-17-2007, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by z06meister

I cut up Grout Sponges.

Speaking of such, I just bought a few to wash the car with and to cut up!

**wfedwar** · 12-18-2007, 08:05 PM

I think grout sponges would be perfect because they`re so tough. My problems with tire dressing applicators is they get torn up too fast.

**Cooter** · 12-18-2007, 08:15 PM

The grout sponges clean up nice after a wash.

LC has some tire applicator sponges that are good also.

**imported_Grouse** · 12-18-2007, 09:28 PM

Honestly the sonus german applicator pads are by far my fav. pricey but well worth it.

**Todd@RUPES** · 12-18-2007, 09:29 PM

I use the ones from CG`s and have been very impressed!

**blownvert** · 12-18-2007, 10:34 PM

is a grout sponge microfiber? so i can use it as a applicator for wax or whatever

**BigJimZ28** · 12-18-2007, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by blownvert

is a grout sponge microfiber?

No it`s a sponge

**Paulie Walnuts** · 12-18-2007, 10:40 PM

Malwart, $1.89, go through about 3 a year.

**blownvert** · 12-18-2007, 10:41 PM

so you can use a grout sponge for tire dressing, but not for wax for car? I know you can use them for car washing.

**wfedwar** · 12-18-2007, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by blownvert

so you can use a grout sponge for tire dressing, but not for wax for car? I know you can use them for car washing.

I guess you can use them to paint your house if you want to, but your question was are they microfiber.

**imageautodetail** · 12-18-2007, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by BigAl3

nice idea, glad it works for you. i`ve been using the EO1 tire swipes for years, and have switched over to using these as they seem to do a better job in applying the tire dressing more evenly...

this is what I use for most tires, I have the larger, say 4 inch ones for trucks and larger walls