Hi ya'll. quick question. How do you use your tireshine spray products without getting some of it all over your fenders and bumpers? I don't get a lot, but there's sometimes greasy residue that I can't seem to avoid. I'll assume it's not good for the paint either?

 

I really like Meguiar's Endurance Tire Protectant. It comes with a curved sponge to used so cover the tire evenly and prevent over spray.



Or you can use any type of applicator.

 

I use Meg's Hot shine spray which has a 3 position nozzle. I dial it all the way back for a thin spray pattern. It then takes me better than two trips around to cover the whole tire, but there's almost no overspray.

I let the spray sit for about 15 minutes then wipe off the residue with the same type of applicator VB87 shows above.

 

When you apply tire shine onto your tires, no matter how much of the residue you wipe off after applying it..if you go over speeds of 55+ .. you're bound to get tire spit. Suggestion? ..don't drive too fast!

..or let it sit for about a day without driving your car.

 

I disagree. A good product with proper application, and buffing should leave no sling. I also like endurance. I put it on the applicator, buff it on, and if its too heavy, buff the excess off.

 

I agree only if you spray an excess amount directly on the tire.

Using something like Meguiars Endurance gel with the pad, you don't have any of that sling at all.

 

Some has said they use 303 on their tires and it gives a nice matte finish with no sling.

 

Hey all,

So, I'm ressurecting an old thread to ask a question about this...

Does anyone else have any suggestions how to avoid this? I started to use Eagle One Tire Deatailer. I love it because it has that curved applicator attached directly to the top of the bottle, so you don't get any on your hands. I couldn't seem to keep it off my hands when I used the Eagle One yellow / black applicators, as it would ooze out the side.

Luckily with my Carbon Gray TL, the black specs don't show up nearly as bad as they did on my white CL. But, if you look really close you can see them. So, I wet a microfiber cloth and wipe them off, then dry it with a microfiber. Does this sound like a safe way to clean the excess overspray off the front doors / rear fenders?

 

It also helps if you pull it indoors (garage) away from any breezes. Make sure you lay some old towels in front and in back of the tires to avoid the dressing from staining the concrete/asphalt. Also spray closer to the tire, and pull the trigger slower. if you squeeze the trigger to fast, it atomizes the product, usually more then whats needed.
Slinging can be avoided if you let it set for 15-20 minutes before driving, and if you do get slinging, you either used too much product, or its to thin. One other word of advice, dont remove the previous application of dressing with every wash. All your doing is removing product oils. You will find you need less and less dressing down the road....Just wipe the trire with and old rag or t-shirt, then reapply a small amount.

 

Last time I sprayed my tires, I grabbed a thin cardboard insert from some product, a little larger than an 8.5"x11" piece of paper, and I gently curved it by holding it with a bit of a pinch so that it covered up my alloy wheels. Then I sprayed the tires, moving the cardboard around to shield the wheels, and careful not to get any spray on the body.

It worked pretty well, although the cardboard was soaked by the time I hit the last tire. Still, all the spray wound up on the tires, and none was on the wheel or the body paint.

 

Hey guys, thanks for the tips. It's not so much when applying the tire gel (because I use an applicator) - it's after I drive the car, I notice the little black specs all over the front driver door and rear bumper panel. So, like ExcelDetail said I think I'm probably using too much. Oh, and I don't usually reapply between washes...I usually do it every 3rd or so.

Thanks again for the tips

 

Good man!!