Rubbermaid Tire Swipe At Target

[mikebai1990]

Has anybody used the rubbermaid tire dressing applicator? It`s sold at Target and looks pretty good. Just want to see your suggestions...



Heres a pic: http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/7523/b000en6phk01ss500sclzzzzzzzv1140218436ou8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[awahl63]

How much is it?

[imported_truzoom]

I`ve seen it. I think it runs in the $5 range.



I just can`t see that being something you can throw into the wash with the rest of the dirty cloths.



I have a 99 cent Eagle One tire swipe that is significantly smaller, but it has a deeper sponge that holds dressing well and applies nearly perfect.

[awahl63]

I think I paid like 3 bucks for my E1 swipes...Couldn`t find em at the dollar store either

[mikebai1990]

If I remember correctly, $3.99. Same price on Amazon. If I buy from Amazon, then no tax, no shipping (amazon prime) :)

[imported_AZ Ferrari Man]

It doesnt look as though that swipe has much foam to it, it may splurge out of the sides with any pressure, go for E/O tire swipes, the standard on Autopia,

[mikebai1990]

Just curious, how about those foam packaging thingys that are used for mailing things? The foam seems to be exactly like the foam on the tire swipe.

[stilez]

It doesnt look as though that swipe has much foam to it, it may splurge out of the sides with any pressure, go for E/O tire swipes, the standard on Autopia,





IMO, the EO quality has fallen off.





The past 4 packages (bought at different times/places) I`ve purchased crapped out after only a few tires. Whether it was the foam shredding or the two pieces disconnecting, I didn`t like it.



Since then, I`ve gone back to a foam, hand applicator.

[imported_gusbubba]

I`ve tried it and I can say without reservation that it`s one of the WORST

accessories I`ve ever used...uncomfortable , no flexibility and you might could

actually spread dressing better with a slab of broken concrete. (But , I digress).



I`ve gone to using regular old dish sponges...works for me.

[velobard]

I`ve been using the el-cheapo tire applicators from Harbor Freight. It`s like $2 or so for 3 sponges (or was it $1?) and yeah, they separate fairly quickly, but work OK and they`re cheap.



I do think the basic idea Rubbermaid has looks decent, but their handle is too much. I`d like to try something like a curved painting pad with replaceable pads for a basic handle and a bit more sponge than the painting version.

[EMazda3S]

IMO, the EO quality has fallen off.





The past 4 packages (bought at different times/places) I`ve purchased crapped out after only a few tires. Whether it was the foam shredding or the two pieces disconnecting, I didn`t like it.



Since then, I`ve gone back to a foam, hand applicator.



Agree 100%. Very disappointing. I`d like to try the Griot`s Garage applicator.

[Pats300zx]

I have it but have never used it lol :(

[imported_altez]

Try a foam spreader from Lowe`s or Home Depot for .99 cents

[autobahn]

it sucks. I bought one. the adhesive holding on the foam disintegrated.

[imported_NHBFAN]

I`m going to try this for $1.



http://www.thebutler.com/cart/butler_catalog_list.php?cat=17



You fill the handle up with liquid (tire dressing) #3019