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heavy card board, a zip tie, a wine cork with a hole drilled through the cross section for the handle, large washer on the inside to stop the zip tie pulling through the cardboard.
I use the new Adams tire shine and apply it on a sponge tire applicator. I then lightly buff it in for a nice, non-glossy, satin finish.
No tire sling evah!
True, but I gave up using applicators a long time ago - way too messy - and the products I like are meant to be sprayed directly on the tire, less waste too.
Not sure how you get "messy"... an auto parts store has a sponge with a hand holder. Put it in a zip lock when done. handle. All sprays I use are also meant to be sprayed too, and the applicator works fine. You will also use less applying to a sponge.
Not dissing your mod , just written for other readers that may be looking for a way.
Not sure how you get "messy"... an auto parts store has a sponge with a hand holder. Put it in a zip lock when done. handle. All sprays I use are also meant to be sprayed too, and the applicator works fine. You will also use less applying to a sponge.
Not dissing your mod , just written for other readers that may be looking for a way.
no prob glen...yep, did exactly that in the past, just prefer spray and go...2 options for same result...plus I was quite pleased with myself when I managed to get 2 perfect circles that fitted exactly on the first try! Have an awesome weekend.
There's another even easier approach - just don't use any spray / "product" ever and keep the tires clean. If you've been using a product you'll likely want to use something like Simple Green initially to remove all of the residue on the tire but after that a simple wash and the tire will look clean (and natural).
[QUOTE=mksz51;1588961933]There's another even easier approach - just don't use any spray / "product" ever and keep the tires clean. If you've been using a product you'll likely want to use something like Simple Green initially to remove all of the residue on the tire but after that a simple wash and the tire will look clean (and natural).
I've done that and it's a good natural look. The color of the wheels matters too. It's true that the clean black rubber look works well for contrast on gloss black wheels. But silver wheels need deeper black tires for contrast to make them really "pop". Clean but untreated natural rubber tires on silver wheels can look pretty boring. It doesn't matter so much if the product is sprayed on or wiped on, but it's best to wipe it down afterward for a clean satin finish so it doesn't look like a dog pissed on the tire
I've done that and it's a good natural look. The color of the wheels matters too. It's true that the clean black rubber look works well for contrast on gloss black wheels. But silver wheels need deeper black tires for contrast to make them really "pop". Clean but untreated natural rubber tires on silver wheels can look pretty boring. It doesn't matter so much if the product is sprayed on or wiped on, but it's best to wipe it down afterward for a clean satin finish so it doesn't look like a dog pissed on the tire
Totally agree 100%.
A non-dressed tire looks aweful and boring as stated above. Just washing and leaving natural rubber is the "lazy" way to make tires look good, but they don't really look good. A rich black shine on rubber against HyperSilver, Black, or Chrome wheels adds a nice contrast and deep look to the wheels and the automobile itself.
I have used many different brands and types of tire dressing over the years. Most recently I purchased a bottle of Meguiars G7516 Endurance Tire Gel, a relatively new type of tire protectent and dressing. It works well, and I apply it with Chemical Guys Microfiber pads, that are washable.
The result is impressive and a 32 oz. bottle will go a long way. Applied in a thin coat, it prevents any kind of splatter on the car, has good life and looks once applied.
A non-dressed tire looks aweful and boring as stated above. Just washing and leaving natural rubber is the "lazy" way to make tires look good, but they don't really look good. A rich black shine on rubber against HyperSilver, Black, or Chrome wheels adds a nice contrast and deep look to the wheels and the automobile itself.
I have used many different brands and types of tire dressing over the years. Most recently I purchased a bottle of Meguiars G7516 Endurance Tire Gel, a relatively new type of tire protectent and dressing. It works well, and I apply it with Chemical Guys Microfiber pads, that are washable.
The result is impressive and a 32 oz. bottle will go a long way. Applied in a thin coat, it prevents any kind of splatter on the car, has good life and looks once applied.
No fuss or mess. Apply to sponge, wipe tire, let dry for 10 minutes. No sling on body nor over spray on wheels.
One application makes tires look brand new, two apps and you get shinny tires. You choose.
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Thanks for the product info. On my order I will give the Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel a try. I haven't heard of it or scene it until your post. Thanks again.
A non-dressed tire looks aweful and boring as stated above. Just washing and leaving natural rubber is the "lazy" way to make tires look good, but they don't really look good. A rich black shine on rubber against HyperSilver, Black, or Chrome wheels adds a nice contrast and deep look to the wheels and the automobile itself.
I have used many different brands and types of tire dressing over the years. Most recently I purchased a bottle of Meguiars G7516 Endurance Tire Gel, a relatively new type of tire protectent and dressing. It works well, and I apply it with Chemical Guys Microfiber pads, that are washable.
The result is impressive and a 32 oz. bottle will go a long way. Applied in a thin coat, it prevents any kind of splatter on the car, has good life and looks once applied.
Hope this post helps other C7 owners that might have an interest in this thread.
You should probably preface statements like your first sentence with "in my opinion" and leave out the rest of the commentary. Many folks don't use tire dressing because they don't LIKE it. "Lazy" doesn't enter in to it. Just a thought.
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I use the new Adams tire shine and apply it on a sponge tire applicator. I then lightly buff it in for a nice, non-glossy, satin finish. 
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