CHALM Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Has anyone ever used a pressure style sprayer (the kind you pump) to apply either tire shine or tire gel? I have used both products (wipe on method). I even dilute the Opti Bond 1:1. With both products I have tried traditional hand sprayers, but they don't atomize the product that well. I know about the other Opti Bond methods of application, but was curious about this one. Or, if anyone has used the pressure style sprayer with the tire shine? If no one has, perhaps I'll just give it a try. Thanks in advance for the responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHALM Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 Thanks for the reply. I only have a pancake style compressor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHALM Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 That'd be plenty to shoot 4 tires. Cool. I was under the impression that it would be under powered. Thanks!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Driven Auto Detail Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I've used a few different methods of applying tire shine & what I've found to work best for me is using the Griot's Garage Tire Shine Applicator. I spray my favorite tire dressing (Opti-Bond, of course) onto the applicator and then go around the tire with it. To get the best results, I hit all 4 tires & then move the vehicle enough so that the bottoms of the tires are now accessible. Then, hit those areas real quick. The applicator applies the tire shine evenly and gives a distinct "cut-off" on the outer tread so it looks very professional. Here are some pics of tires I've treated in this manner: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfections Detail Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Chris your new tire shine applicators are nice and really hold up well. I'm shocked with as many truck tires as I do with big ole nobby tires I haven't destroyed it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Driven Auto Detail Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Thanks Chris. I agree with your way of doing highly treaded areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHALM Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 Thanks for the replys. I've been wiping it on with the Flex Foam applicator, but want to speed things up. Looks like that Optimum Gun is on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHALM Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 I've used a few different methods of applying tire shine & what I've found to work best for me is using the Griot's Garage Tire Shine Applicator. I spray my favorite tire dressing (Opti-Bond, of course) onto the applicator and then go around the tire with it. To get the best results, I hit all 4 tires & then move the vehicle enough so that the bottoms of the tires are now accessible. Then, hit those areas real quick. The applicator applies the tire shine evenly and gives a distinct "cut-off" on the outer tread so it looks very professional. Here are some pics of tires I've treated in this manner: Looking good!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordfan Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 couple of quick questions - can both the gel and shine be diluted or just the gel? and looks wise both are pretty much similar or visibily different after one coat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeWags Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 It will work well enough to prime an applicator, but you'll likely get it all over the rims. Do you have a compressor? We have an air gun that works great with both the tire shine and gel. I have also had good luck with the Wagner control spray. I don't want to hijack this thread but does the air gun do a good job of cutting down the over spray you can get on the rest of the car? Not much is worse than dressing tires then getting ture shine all over your freshly detailed car! Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rejuvenators Detailing Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 "These products don't atomize to the point they float around and land on the paint. I get a little on paint when the car has no fender gap, but because its water based, it wipes off easily." I second this. I love applying Opti-Bond with HVLP! Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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