Hi everyone .. was hoping to get some help with the application of Opti-Bond. I've read alot in this forum about it, and i'd like to try one thing. First off, i've been applying it via foam pad straight to the tire, but i feel i have to use way too much of the opti-bond to get results. So i'm going to try diluting it 1:1 and then apply via foam pad (i don't want to purchase an air gun to apply this stuff ... i'm not a pro detailer) ... my question is, how many ounces (approx.) of opti-bond, in a dilution of 1:1, is enough to cover my 4 tires. Thanks for your help !!
Application of Opti-Bond to tires
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HowardPearson
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Ive never had any issues with applying OB straight out of the bottle using a standard foam tire swipe. Just ensure that you get your tires super clean before the application.
If you feel you need to dilute OB at 1:1, just start with half the product you use now and take if from there.
If you feel you need to dilute OB at 1:1, just start with half the product you use now and take if from there.
tenorplayer23
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How many ounces of diluted Opti-Bond do you need to treat four tires? :scared:
I don't think it takes more than an ounce (two tops) straight out of the bottle to do all four. But, why does it matter? Part of the problem may be that your applicator absorbs more than it applies. If it's soaked, maybe you should use something a little less porous.
BTW, you can get an HVLP spray gun at harbor freight on sale/with coupon for cheap (sometimes $10, 15). Spraying it on is not so tough and for $10-15, assuming you have a compressor, isn't too expensive.
See ya. :wavey
I don't think it takes more than an ounce (two tops) straight out of the bottle to do all four. But, why does it matter? Part of the problem may be that your applicator absorbs more than it applies. If it's soaked, maybe you should use something a little less porous.
BTW, you can get an HVLP spray gun at harbor freight on sale/with coupon for cheap (sometimes $10, 15). Spraying it on is not so tough and for $10-15, assuming you have a compressor, isn't too expensive.
See ya. :wavey
Dubravac said:
Don't have a compressor unfortunately and i really don't want to go purchase a compressor and the gun, just to dress my tires. If detailing was something i did as a side job, i'd consider it ...
Duke, do you not find you have to use alot of the opti-bond to get nice results on the tires ?? I use a Lake Country foam tire applicator ..
Like i said earlier, i feel like i'm using way too much opti-bond to get nice equal coverage and look on the tire.
Duke, do you not find you have to use alot of the opti-bond to get nice results on the tires ?? I use a Lake Country foam tire applicator ..
Like i said earlier, i feel like i'm using way too much opti-bond to get nice equal coverage and look on the tire.
tenorplayer23
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I still don't understand how you can use so much Opti-Bond. I have applied it generally, by hand, without an issue.
Just FYI, I have been using these cheap Harbor Freight applicators specifically for tires. They conform the the arc of the tire and are a little less absorbent than some of the better applicators out there. For me, they worked very well. A couple of wipes around the tire did it. I just poured smal dollops onto the applicator and wiped it around the tire. When the temperature warms up, I'll dilute the Opti-Bond 1:1 and shoot it from the Harbor freight HVLP sprayer I got for cheap. That will work well for tires, as well as, under-hood rubber and plastic. But, with 'snow" in the forecast, I am thinking not for a few months.
Check out these applicators......back when I bought them, I got the package of three for $0.99. Not bad - 33 cents per applicator. If they fall apart after a few applications, so what.
http://www.autopia.org/forum/attach...dressing-applicators-harbor-freight-96730.gif
Hope that helps.
See ya. :wavey
Just FYI, I have been using these cheap Harbor Freight applicators specifically for tires. They conform the the arc of the tire and are a little less absorbent than some of the better applicators out there. For me, they worked very well. A couple of wipes around the tire did it. I just poured smal dollops onto the applicator and wiped it around the tire. When the temperature warms up, I'll dilute the Opti-Bond 1:1 and shoot it from the Harbor freight HVLP sprayer I got for cheap. That will work well for tires, as well as, under-hood rubber and plastic. But, with 'snow" in the forecast, I am thinking not for a few months.
Check out these applicators......back when I bought them, I got the package of three for $0.99. Not bad - 33 cents per applicator. If they fall apart after a few applications, so what.
http://www.autopia.org/forum/attach...dressing-applicators-harbor-freight-96730.gif
Hope that helps.
See ya. :wavey
Dubravac said: