Using a rotary wheel to apply gel tire dressing?

[apex8199]

Has anyone tried using a rotary wheel or DA to apply tire dressing? If you did, did it help keep the product in/on the tires longer?

[ClearlyCoated]

Re: Using a rotary wheel to apply gel tire dressing?

I don't think there would be any benefit. You're applying a gel, not polishing or buffing, and it doesn't take long at all to complete all 4 tires by hand. The geometry of the polisher would also make for awkward maneuvering around the face of a tire and create an unnecessary risk of damage to the DA or rotary and possible injury to yourself as the spinning disk approached the bottom of the tire. Would you be using a lift?

[apex8199]

Re: Using a rotary wheel to apply gel tire dressing?

I don't think there would be any benefit. You're applying a gel, not polishing or buffing, and it doesn't take long at all to complete all 4 tires by hand. The geometry of the polisher would also make for awkward maneuvering around the face of a tire and create an unnecessary risk of damage to the DA or rotary and possible injury to yourself as the spinning disk approached the bottom of the tire. Would you be using a lift?

The tires are going to be off the car. I was thinking since the the rubber is heating up, it would absorb more of the dressing instead of it just sitting on top of the rubber.

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Using a rotary wheel to apply gel tire dressing?

The tires are going to be off the car. I was thinking since the the rubber is heating up, it would absorb more of the dressing instead of it just sitting on top of the rubber.

The problem is tire dressing isn't designed to be applied with any type of heat, so there is no telling if it will be better - or worse.

Honestly, it sounds like something that would just end up making an absolute mess with little(best case) to nothing to gain.

How long are you wanting your dressing to last? Which products do you use now?

[davey g-force]

Re: Using a rotary wheel to apply gel tire dressing?

With respect - it's a bit of an odd question.

...But try it and let us know how it goes! You never know. Use a 4in pad if you have one.

[BlackScreaminMachine]

Re: Using a rotary wheel to apply gel tire dressing?

Cleaning the rubber of any previous products and using a good brush and solution is the best bet to get a good starting point. Then applying a product that sticks and you need to allow some time for it to adhere to the surface.

I have had some great luck with Armor All Tire Gel OR if I want a spray on dressing, good o'le Hyper Dressing 1:1 of course!

[tedfred]

Re: Using a rotary wheel to apply gel tire dressing?

I think this is an interesting question. I have toyed with different ways to apply tire gel. The best way I have found is to use a tire brush after the gel is applied. This forces the gel into the nooks and crannieds and elimanates fling at the same time leaving on the maximum amount of gel

[Murr1525]

Re: Using a rotary wheel to apply gel tire dressing?

If you think the tire being warm may help, which could make sense, leaving them in the sun may be better.

A foam pad spinning isnt going to warm up a tire.

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Using a rotary wheel to apply gel tire dressing?

I have heard of people using a heat gun to heat the tires and then applying dressing, but that is a little different than heating the dressing itself - not to mention the inevitable potential for sling.

[SVT Lightning]

Re: Using a rotary wheel to apply gel tire dressing?

Cleaning the rubber of any previous products and using a good brush and solution is the best bet to get a good starting point. Then applying a product that sticks and you need to allow some time for it to adhere to the surface.

I have had some great luck with Armor All Tire Gel OR if I want a spray on dressing, good o'le Hyper Dressing 1:1 of course!

Over the years I've found the best way to get your dressings to last is that you must have a CLEAN tire. All "bloom" and road grime needs to be removed. Otherwise your new application just sits on top of it and usually washes off pretty quickly. Dressing will better penetrate the rubber pores and seems to last much longer for me anyway.