Tyre shine applicator . . . ?

[Gobsheene]

Large yellow sponges (pack of three) from B+M bargains for about a quid, then cut each one into four ....makes great applicators

This, especially for meguires. Stored in a zip lock bag and applied with gloves.

Recently using Anachem tyre gloss applying with a brush and its superb.

 

[Steve]

I use these, £2 for 12 is a bargain so just buy a few packs at a time..

12 x car foam waxing pads vehicle sponge clean polish paint applicator polishing

 

[Steve]

Even cheaper at £1.34..

12x Waxing Polish Wax Foam Sponge Applicator Pad For Clean Car Vehicle Glass

 

[Paddy_R]

I use these:

Sponge scouring pads: Groceries

Works out at about 8p each if you get the big pack of 20 so a bit of a bargain and available at Tesco so handy to get. I use the 'scouring' side to hold onto.

 

[Neil_M]

I use this....

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100%. I've been using one for years, keeps your hands clean when you are applying and makes application easy.

The only problem is they seem to have changed the housing and foam material. They don't last quite as well as the originals.

 

[Eamo_vxr]

Tesco everyday value. 8 for 40p.

 

[Boydie]

I use the Autofinesse applicator ball - works ok but doesn't reach the bottom of the tyre in contact with the ground. I find it more comfortable to use than an applicator pad.

 

[Mont]

I use cheap mircofibre applicator pads.

Gets in all the groves of a tyre and leaves an even finish.

I got a stack of these from eBay after seeing this post and they're great for doing the tyres. Any of the spongy ones I've ever used just disintegrate after a while. Thanks @Todd

 

[O.C.D]

I use the Autofinesse applicator ball - works ok but doesn't reach the bottom of the tyre in contact with the ground. I find it more comfortable to use than an applicator pad.

I just roll the car foward or back so the bottom of the tyre is at the top and finish that bit off.

 

[BobSpounge]

Autoglym tyre shine and a large detailing brush for me. I pour the stuff into a small cup. A little goes a long way.

 

[Brennan]

I use these:

Sponge scouring pads: Groceries

Works out at about 8p each if you get the big pack of 20 so a bit of a bargain and available at Tesco so handy to get. I use the 'scouring' side to hold onto.

Use these as well, very handy.

 

[CharlySkunkWeed]

Is there anything out there for this job ?

Spotted this "dish washing" soap applicator thing while shopping the other day. With a wee bit of tweaking it makes a pretty handy tyre shine applicator !

The only issue I had was i drilled a bigger hole as the Maguires stuff is quite thick , thinner product wouldn't need a bigger hole. Pitty the new sponge head spares only come with the rough scouring surface but it kind of helps evening out any old layers.

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Seems I wasn't the only one. He's 4 years late though . . .

 

[Stu Beck]

Throw the tyre shine in the bin. Awful pointless stuff.

 

[Eddies]

Handy yes but you've no control over the product bound to use loads and have to wipe all down after again?

 

[gary1365]

Throw the tyre shine in the bin. Awful pointless stuff.

If you have darker coloured alloys they look crap with faded looking tyres.

 

[CharlySkunkWeed]

Handy yes but you've no control over the product bound to use loads and have to wipe all down after again?

Theres only a wee hole let's the liquid onto the back of the sponge. I let it soak through on the downward sweep then theres enough on there to spread on the upper half (applicator is upside down so liquid isn't seeping into sponge anymore)

Throw the tyre shine in the bin. Awful pointless stuff.

Nah, nothing finishes off a nice clean car like tyre slick.

 

[Dervhead]

holy thread revival... tldr, but...

ebay item 163215668462

best hard wearing sponges for tyre shine, possibly in the history of the world. These will last years and years...

 

[weeloaney]

I just buy a packet these is Tesco, cut in half and obviously use the yellow side. Packet was like £1 for 5, so end up with 10 but whole sponges usually get used up for something else lol

 

[zafturbo]

Half inch of anachem in a child’s beaker and a 1” paint brush and 10 seconds later “hey presto” shiny shiny .