Easy way to get all around your tires.

Um, lets see how this works out. Flatstoppers for $260.00. Scraps of lumber from leftover home projects for nothing, or even a new 8' 2X6 from your local home center for about $5.00 or $6.00. A savings of over $250 sure would buy a lot of detailing supplies. So when your other half says,,,,,,,,,wow, why are you spending all that money on supplies that you already have, tell them, you saved $250 on the Flatstoppers by using an old piece of lumber.
 
f150smith said:
Um, lets see how this works out. Flatstoppers for $260.00. Scraps of lumber from leftover home projects for nothing, or even a new 8' 2X6 from your local home center for about $5.00 or $6.00. A savings of over $250 sure would buy a lot of detailing supplies. So when your other half says,,,,,,,,,wow, why are you spending all that money on supplies that you already have, tell them, you saved $250 on the Flatstoppers by using an old piece of lumber.
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f150smith said:
Um, lets see how this works out. Flatstoppers for $260.00. Scraps of lumber from leftover home projects for nothing, or even a new 8' 2X6 from your local home center for about $5.00 or $6.00. A savings of over $250 sure would buy a lot of detailing supplies. So when your other half says,,,,,,,,,wow, why are you spending all that money on supplies that you already have, tell them, you saved $250 on the Flatstoppers by using an old piece of lumber.
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Brilliant! LOL
 
Yeah, but remember by the time you've painted the 2x6 flat black and added a nice logo...well now you're up to $ 12.00. So the savings isn't so great, only $ 240-250 ish. :rolleyes:

Cliff
 
What I always do, is keep my tire shine in a spray bottle. I go around and spray the whole tire, then follow up with a tire shine sponge to wipe the excess. By spraying it instead of wiping it...it tends to get all the nooks as well as the underneath. Unless the tire needs air.

But, if there's ever a time where I forget to spray the tire shine before I finish the paint...this trick can be useful cause I can't spray at that point.

Although, in the past if I did forget. I usually just wipe the tire shine on...then hit the bald spots as the vehicle is being backed out of the shop.

Nice trick!
 
Dang, that is so outrageously simple, I feel stupid for not thinking of it. I only have half a house in lumber laying around here and there (my dad is a builder, and I work with him often).

Excellent tip - thanks for sharing!

DLB
 
I'm so anal about cleaning my truck. I've always cleaned my tires, jumped in the truck and pulled up a little so I could get what I missed on bottom.
I'm so glad I found this site last year.

Didnt have 2x6 but a good ol brick did just fine.
I know I'm a rookie here but this should prob be a sticky.

Oh, and I love pics too. Take a look at this excited guy cleaning his tires !!

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I am sorry it might be a dumb question...
but I dont like in USA...
what is the meaning of 2X6??
Is it a bucket or what??
 
PPLd said:
I am sorry it might be a dumb question...
but I dont like in USA...
what is the meaning of 2X6??
Is it a bucket or what??
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50mm x 152mm ?

Just kidding. A 2x6 is a piece of wood - 2 inches thick X 6 inches wide (nominal).

DLB
 
I only just started using this tip, even though I read this thread a long time ago. Works great!

PPLd said:
I am sorry it might be a dumb question...
but I dont like in USA...
what is the meaning of 2X6??
Is it a bucket or what??
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It's a wood board, like a "two by four" (2x4), but a 2x6 is 2 inches by 6 inches (well, the real measurement is 1.5" by 5.5" but that is what it's called, dumb carpenters :bash:).
 
PPLd said:
I am sorry it might be a dumb question...
but I dont like in USA...
what is the meaning of 2X6??
Is it a bucket or what??
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Hi Dennis,

This is a standard lumber dimension in the US but the idea here is to place something solid under the tire causing it to raise up and not be in contact with the ground.

The photo above shows a man using a red brick to accomplish the same thing. This allows him to thoroughly wash the entire tire much easier.
 
I read this last year and I have yet to actually try it. Don't ask me why. Probably read it and thought great idea and then when I get into detailing mode I just forget.

Definitely going to work this into my detailing process to save me a little bit of time!
 
Hey Jason,

I use 2X4's and it works so slick I can't believe it's taken this long to realize something this simple works so well. :props:
 
woo,
thanks for the replies...
so nice for all of you :D
now I understand how to do that...
great tips for dressing tires Im the MAN
 
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