Ron Harris
03-20-2008, 09:43 PM
First off it was not I who thought about using this cool little tool to spray tire dressing it was integritydetail. I normally use my compressor and spray gun to apply Optimums Opti-Bond. You can use it with the dressing of your choice you will just have to play with the ratio if you are using a thicker product
The reason for this review is for the detailer who cant carry a compressor around with them or the young person who cant or doesn`t want to purchase one or have limited space due to living arrangments.
Here is what it looks like
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/5977/d724db1ec05d4282b4737ddip7.jpg
I found it at Home Depot for $69.00
It came with two of the cups two spray nozzles and the main part of the gun the blower.
I first thought it would be loud like an old one I had years ago that i used to paint a few things. However it is a little quieter then my wifes blow dryer. a little louder then a heat gun.
Assembly was easy and once the product is in the cup and the spray tip is twisted on it is ready to attach to the gun. I like the two cups, it allows you to have two different types of product ready to go at all times. No risk of cross contamination when you first pull the trigger.
It is electric so simply plug it in and your ready to go.
I first used it at a 1/1 ratio however this was to thick and the gun had a hard time getting the product to the tire. I went to 1 part Opti-Bond and 2 parts water. This did the trick. It really got the product on the tire in a mostly even manor. I find that this gun is not as efficient as my gun that I use with the compressor. The Wagner doesn`t atomize the product as much. I will probably try different ratios in the future.
Over all it works well and really saves on product usage. This form of application gives your tires a lot of bling but can be knocked down with a sponge if you don`t like it.
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/8415/1005403zn8.jpg
With both types of application a little dressing gets on the rim and needs to be wiped off. However it`s not much and not a big deal.
Pros.
Saves time
saves product
Keeps your hands clean
Helps dress fender wells
Cost less then a compressor
It`s compact design
Cons.
Doesn`t atomize product as much as the compressor and gun
Spray pattern is a little erratic.
The reason for this review is for the detailer who cant carry a compressor around with them or the young person who cant or doesn`t want to purchase one or have limited space due to living arrangments.
Here is what it looks like
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/5977/d724db1ec05d4282b4737ddip7.jpg
I found it at Home Depot for $69.00
It came with two of the cups two spray nozzles and the main part of the gun the blower.
I first thought it would be loud like an old one I had years ago that i used to paint a few things. However it is a little quieter then my wifes blow dryer. a little louder then a heat gun.
Assembly was easy and once the product is in the cup and the spray tip is twisted on it is ready to attach to the gun. I like the two cups, it allows you to have two different types of product ready to go at all times. No risk of cross contamination when you first pull the trigger.
It is electric so simply plug it in and your ready to go.
I first used it at a 1/1 ratio however this was to thick and the gun had a hard time getting the product to the tire. I went to 1 part Opti-Bond and 2 parts water. This did the trick. It really got the product on the tire in a mostly even manor. I find that this gun is not as efficient as my gun that I use with the compressor. The Wagner doesn`t atomize the product as much. I will probably try different ratios in the future.
Over all it works well and really saves on product usage. This form of application gives your tires a lot of bling but can be knocked down with a sponge if you don`t like it.
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/8415/1005403zn8.jpg
With both types of application a little dressing gets on the rim and needs to be wiped off. However it`s not much and not a big deal.
Pros.
Saves time
saves product
Keeps your hands clean
Helps dress fender wells
Cost less then a compressor
It`s compact design
Cons.
Doesn`t atomize product as much as the compressor and gun
Spray pattern is a little erratic.