Make Up Pads for applying Coatings to Wheels?

[ejaf]

Hi all,

The set of wheels on one of my cars has a pattern which doesn't lend themselves to applying a wheel coating with a normal applicator.

I thought I saw something about using Make Up applicator pads. Are we talking about the round cotton ones that you can get in the local drug stores? Or something else.

I tried the rounds, and although I think I was successful, they broke up pretty quickly.

Understand that this may not be something we can talk about, since they aren't in the store, so I hope I'm not violating any rules here

Eric

 

[Rsurfer]

They do work, but as you mentioned, they do break up easily even when doubled. They do make some foam finger applicators or maybe try some foam brushes.

 

[2black1s]

I save my old foam polishing pads for tasks like this.

Once the pads have served their useful life for polishing I peel off the velcro back and cut the pad into the appropriate size/shape for the job at hand.

 

[Rsurfer]

I forgot about the make-up foam wedges.

 

[Bruno Soares]

Wrap the cloth around your fingers and in order to avoid getting the hand tired from holding it like that, put a rubber band at the bottom of the fingers so the towel stays put. Easier than dealing with an applicator that can't conform to intricate areas.

Oh, and wear a glove under that towel, you don't want the coating on your skin.

 

[Mike Hoekstra]

Hi all,

The set of wheels on one of my cars has a pattern which doesn't lend themselves to applying a wheel coating with a normal applicator.

I thought I saw something about using Make Up applicator pads. Are we talking about the round cotton ones that you can get in the local drug stores? Or something else.

I tried the rounds, and although I think I was successful, they broke up pretty quickly.

Understand that this may not be something we can talk about, since they aren't in the store, so I hope I'm not violating any rules here

Eric

Honestly, I'd put on a set of nitrile gloves, then just use a pair of microfiber gloves over that to apply the dressing to the wheels.

 

[ejaf]

Great answers, guys. Very helpful.

I do have the wedges, but find that they start getting real grabby as soon as the coating gets used up.

Other ideas are awesome...TY!

 

[acuRAS82]

I like the finger foam applicators for wheels and the MF gloves for wipe off.

However, I should note that I use PBL Wheel Coating which doesn’t harden or ruin either of these. For coatings that kill the applicators or MF gloves, this may be too expensive of options.

 

[Craig Encinitas]

These work very well for me.
Excellent in door jambs, under hood and wheels. Got them at the drug store.

 

[Rsurfer]

Great answers, guys. Very helpful.

I do have the wedges, but find that they start getting real grabby as soon as the coating gets used up.

Other ideas are awesome...TY!

These work very well for me.
Excellent in door jambs, under hood and wheels. Got them at the drug store.

Never tried them with a wheel coating (Dlux) OP claims its too grabby. Have you used these wedges with a coating?

 

[The Guz]

Get yourself a pack of the 16x16 carpro suede towels and cut your own 4x4 applicators. Easy and cost effective.

 

[FUNX650]

I thought I saw something about using
Make Up applicator pads.

Don’t forgot the pantyhose!

I tried the rounds, and although I think I was
successful, they broke up pretty quickly.

Slip (pun intended) a make up pad inside
the stocking. The make up pads will last
way longer that way.

:xyxthumbs:


Bob

 

[Craig Encinitas]

Never tried them with a wheel coating (Dlux) OP claims its too grabby. Have you used these wedges with a coating?

I have used them with TACsystem Moonlight under hood and on wheels.

And CarPro Cquartz UK 3.0 and Gliss in areas too small for the included applicator. On the windshield wiper arms and underneath on the plastic vent, for example.

Also good with CarPro PERL on the window trim, for a precise application.

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

https://www.detailedimage.com/produ...ger-Foam-Block-Applicators_1769_1_lw_2719.jpg

These with cut up Carpro suede applicators?

Also Autofiber makes 3x5x1 thin Saver applicator that does well in tight spaces. Also a 3 finger Mf applicator.


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[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Here's my technique tip for using simple foam applicator (the round wax foam applicators), when applying any type or brand of coating.


Draw some kind of mark on the outer portion on one side of the applicator pad.

This tells you where you're going to place your fingers when your hold the applicator.

Being stingy with your coating

As I hold the applicator and turn it over, the place I'm pointing with my other finger is the opposite side of where I made the half-moon mark. This is where my fingers are. This is where I'll be applying the light pressure as I use the applicator pad to spread the product over the surface. When you start out and as you add more coating to the applicator - you always apply the product to the opposite side of the marking you made. This way you conserve your precious coating by not having a clue as to where to apply coating as you work around the tonneau cover or whatever it is you're coating.

Make sense?

Cheap, quick fast and easy.

Hope that helps...


P.S.

From this thread,

How to waterproof a vinyl tonneau cover!

 

[ejaf]

These work very well for me.
Excellent in door jambs, under hood and wheels. Got them at the drug store.

These are not the wedges that I had gotten. These seem to be almost like close cell sponges. Mine were different.

E

 

[ejaf]

I have used them with TACsystem Moonlight under hood and on wheels.


And CarPro Cquartz UK 3.0 and Gliss in areas too small for the included applicator. On the windshield wiper arms and underneath on the plastic vent, for example.

Also good with CarPro PERL on the window trim, for a precise application.

See other reply...Wedges were different. I'll see if I can find some of these.

 

[Desertnate]

CarPro makes these applicators which are inexpensive and come in a pack with different shaped ends. They are great for wheels and getting around right spots like side mirrors.

Just wrap a patch around them and go.

Sadly they are not sold here.

 

[Rsurfer]

CarPro makes these applicators which are inexpensive and come in a pack with different shaped ends. They are great for wheels and getting around right spots like side mirrors.

Just wrap a patch around them and go.

Sadly they are not sold here.

Guess you could make your own, using a razor knife and a standard Car Pro block.

 

[Desertnate]

You could, but the entire package of 8 is only $5. I'd much rather spend the small amount of money on these than spend the time/effort trying to cleanly cut an applicator into pieces.

I tried to cut a sponge into strips for the same purpose when I found the finger pocket applicators were a bit too big for what I needed. I could never get a clean cut like I wanted. This made $5 for those I pictured above a no-brainer to me.