Tire Dressing

[PA DETAILER]

I just got some car rand applicators and totally forgot to use them on the two cars I did today. Not sure if they are the same as yours the one with a plastic top?

Yes.

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/carra...pplicator.html

[WaxAddict]

Regardless of what I use (gel, spray) I like to apply it to the applicator and wipe on...

So spray people... are you spraying it directly onto the tire?

35 & 30 profile tires are more narrow than a typical spray pattern just a few inches away. It`s doubtful you`ll hurt the anything, but with tires being so tucked-in these days, the overspray is on the fender as well as the wheel! Not worth it.

[mrclean81]

I base my dressing decision on where the client lives and what kind of roads the car sees. This is a fairly rural area where dusty roads are common. If the car looked like it sees a lot of gravel roads then no dressing at all. If it looked like it sees some lightly dusty areas but nothing major, then I do a water based dressing like Hyper Dressing. If it never sees anything other than city or highway roads, then Blackfire gel is my go to.

[Ronkh]

Gel or Spray?

Depends on my mood

I use both

[colinpd137]

Both!
for my maintenance/frequent customers I just use Megs HD 1:1 spray.
For customers that purchase higher end packages I use PERL Undiluted

[PapaChop]

Opti-Bond Gel for a more matte finish, Meguiar`s Silicone Free Dressing for glossier. I use it in the typical spray bottle on a narrow spray, and keep a MF towel handy to wipe off any overspray. I use a Carrands applicator for both.

[Klock]

I am solely a gel guy. I think I only used a spray once or twice. The spray wasn`t bad I just prefer gel.

[07gtcs]

Gel - Blackfire Tire Gel

[Trouble]

Regardless of what I use (gel, spray) I like to apply it to the applicator and wipe on...

So spray people... are you spraying it directly onto the tire?

I use spray. After spraying the tires I come back with a damp mitt and wipe off the overspray. After that I usually will apply some sort of wax to the outside wheel

I can never get gels to preform like I want. Especially if I am dealing with truck tires

[boostedmoose003]

I don`t have a preference as long as the product works.