How to prevent Dressing sling off??

blue oval said:
No sling method.

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That looks good for no sling. Does it take more, less or the same amount of time as using a sponge? What do you use to clean your brush?
 
budman3 said:
Poorboy's Bold and Bright should be added to the list. It has a very nice look. It cleans the tire and brings back that deep black look. Here is the kicker... It drys almost as soon as you put it on! No need to worry about sling or greasy tires. If you haven't tried it you probably won't believe it... My other go to tire dressing is Megs Hot Shine in the pump sprayer. Good stuff as well.
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+1 for BNB, it's my favorite tire dressing...I've never had any sling issue with it. I also like Zaino Z16 Tire Gloss.


I've posted these before, but here is 1 and 2 coats of Bold N Bright:

One Coat


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Two Coats


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Different tires seem to sling more than others. I apply dressing with an old cheap wheel brush (8" handle, bristles are usually green but sometimes orange). 1000's of sets of tires can be done with the same brush. I find the brush works best when the bristles are starting to break and shorten like an old worn out wheel tire brush. Little spray on the bottom of the tire where it meets the pavement. After that I just spray my brush a few times and go around the tire. When I've used water based dressing they didn't sling as much. Solvent dressing tend to sling more on me. After I've dressed the tires I go back over them with a grunge mf. Tires with a lot of tread I'll blow some with the leaf blower. The brush works great with the edge of the sidewall on suv / truck tires.

IMO sling occurs when you are trying to achieve a shinier look than the dressing you are using can provide.
 
blkyukon said:
+1 for BNB, it's my favorite tire dressing...I've never had any sling issue with it. I also like Zaino Z16 Tire Gloss.


I've posted these before, but here is 1 and 2 coats of Bold N Bright:

One Coat


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Two Coats


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How long does BNB last for you?
 
klumzypinoy said:
How long does BNB last for you?
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With 2 coats the shine will diminish in about a week...but will still look good after a couple of weeks.


I haven't washed my Yukon in about 2 1/2 weeks...here is a shot of 2 coats of BNB after 2 1/2weeks of not being touched.

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It's water based so longevity isn't there...the plus side of water based dressing is a little soap and water cleans off all the dressing and leaves no residue.
 
I get no sling with AA Gel or water based dressings. Lauren, you're probably putting it on too thick. Put the AA gel on REALLY thin and you get a nice shine from it. Blkyukon, you've just inspired me to get some BNB. I've never tried it before.
 
I'm surprised no one mentioned Optimum Tire Shine. Looks great, no sling, is water-based, and is cheap as compared to most other tire dressings (especially if you get the gallon). Its a no-brainer for me.
 
HAN said:
I'm surprised no one mentioned Optimum Tire Shine. Looks great, no sling, is water-based, and is cheap as compared to most other tire dressings (especially if you get the gallon). Its a no-brainer for me.
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Got any pics??
 
dengood1 said:
Got any pics??
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Sure, here is one right after application:

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After 20 minutes:

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After 4 days:

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As you can see, the look isn't that super "high-gloss", but doesn't change all that much. You can get it to be more glossy by applying a second coat about 20 minutes later.

Hope this helps...

Pete
 
sling is often caused by two issues, water left in the ribbing thus not allowing the product to dry and over application. Using a leaf blower helps with ribbing and a second buff or wipe helps with over application.
 
make sure you use a solvent based dressing and wipe excess off once you let sit for a few minutes.
 
Jay Laub said:
make sure you use a solvent based dressing and wipe excess off once you let sit for a few minutes.
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What are solvent based dressings, I thought most dressings are water or silicone based?:confused:
 
You're supposed to use water based dressings with no silicone in them.
 
Jimmie said:
That looks good for no sling. Does it take more, less or the same amount of time as using a sponge? What do you use to clean your brush?
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I think the time issue would depend on what kind of tire you own. I have Bridgestone Dueler truck tires so they have a lot of deep grooves and ribs on the outer edge that a sponge can't get at. And is a huge 20" tire. The brush works perfectly and is way, way, less of a mess.

Honestly, I don't even clean the brush. I just keep it in a baggie. When it does start to show signs of dirt and wear, I throw it out for a new one. They're cheap. Probably cheaper than applicator sponges I imagine. If you do use a liquid with the brush it applies much faster being runny. I've never been a big fan of tire or trim, specifically spray protectants--flying everywhere.

Yes, various size foam brushes work very well on vinyl trim pieces as well.
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
sling is often caused by two issues, water left in the ribbing thus not allowing the product to dry and over application. Using a leaf blower helps with ribbing and a second buff or wipe helps with over application.
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I think its caused by one more issue. The tire gel gets into the ribs of the tire and then slings because it wont dry in there. I have used all the suggestions above and I believe this is why my tires always sling. Granted you can minimize the sling so that you only have to clean it up once. Or you can use a compressor to spray out the ribbing (haven't tried this yet to see if it works). If anyone tries it, let us know how it works.
 
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