Recommended tire applicators for clean fingers

[xantonin]

Can anyone recommend me some good tire applicator pads that won't get on your fingers?

All the ones I have get really messy. I'd like a really clean applicator but can't find one.


I remember seeing that one of Meguiar's tire shines came with an applicator to prevent this, but I already have tire gel and couldn't justify buying more just for the applicator. Plus - I like the extreme shine gel and if I recall the applicator only came with the basic one.

[Murr1525]

Re: Recommended tire applicators for clean fingers

I use the Eagle 1 tire wipes and some heavy duty hand cleaner from Lowes...

[dave40co]

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Try a cheap paintbrush, your fingers never get near the tire shine.

[Matt Majeika]

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I like this one: Meguiar's High Gloss Hot Shine Tire Gel + Zero-Mess Applicator

http://www.autodetailingsolutions.net/g12412.html

I found mine at Walmart for $6.44

Works great and leaves my hands clean! It has a cover on it so I don't wash it at all - I just cap it and store it for the next time. Obviously using it on clean tires helps keep the dirt and grime out of it...

[Matt Majeika]

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Edit: I didn't read yoru post in full: I now realize you were trying to avoid buying more Gel, sorry.

[Andrew C.]

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Wear Rubber Gloves, that's what I do!

[xantonin]

Re: Recommended tire applicators for clean fingers

Edit: I didn't read yoru post in full: I now realize you were trying to avoid buying more Gel, sorry.

Actually, that's good. I didn't realize there was an applicator for Hot Shine, I thought it was only with the other gel because of what I saw at my local stores.

Although I'd still like to keep this thread going for when I'd like to purchase the applicator separately (often).

@ Andrew: Good suggestion about gloves. I actually bought a box of like 100 gloves a while ago, I could start using them. They don't provide good breath-ability though.

[cnfowler]

Re: Recommended tire applicators for clean fingers

Wear Rubber Gloves, that's what I do!

Same here. I purchase Nitrile Gloves (or latex) and use these while working on the car or detailing. Cheap and super easy to clean up afterwards - just pull the gloves off.

Colin

[imacarnut]

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I use to use the EO1 tire swipes but they fall apart after a while.
I've been using these for quite some time and the fact that they have the slit in the middle and are a one piece construction is nice.

[boiler7904]

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Another vote for Nitrile gloves.

[Bill Davidson]

Re: Recommended tire applicators for clean fingers

Another vote for Nitrile gloves.

Me too, Costco sells them. You can also pick them up at most industrial supply shops in any size, color, powdered, non-powdered, latex, non-latex etc.

[xantonin]

Re: Recommended tire applicators for clean fingers

I'll have to check the type of gloves I have. I don't really know what they are.

I have the above imaged blue foam applicator but I must be using it wrong because my finger tips get wet still.

[Mary S]

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http://www.autodetailingsolutions.net/tda3.html

These are the ones I use and I'm happy with them.

[boiler7904]

Re: Recommended tire applicators for clean fingers

Me too, Costco sells them. You can also pick them up at most industrial supply shops in any size, color, powdered, non-powdered, latex, non-latex etc.

I like Nitrile over Latex because they tend to be a little thicker and tougher. I usually get them in the paint department at Home Depot of Lowe's - box of 50 pairs for $10-12 which lasts quite a while. You can usually get better pricing/ larger packages from online industrial supply houses.

[ziggo99]

Re: Recommended tire applicators for clean fingers

I think Advanced Auto Parts or AutoZone carries tire applicators similar to the ones found in the Hot Shine gel box.