The TIRE SHIELD improvement!!

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Hey there, i know this is going to sound weird, but when i saw the tire shield i was very excited. I hate getting tire shine all over my rims afters a nice polish. The only negative thing about the Tire Shield is that once you cut it, that's the size your left with.

My idea was that maybe they could come up with an adjustable one( or maybe they already have one and I'm totally making a fool of myself lol). Somehow you could spin the handle in the middle which would either increase and decrease the diameter of the Tire Shield. It would sort of fan out if you can picture it. I just figured that would be great for a detailers who are constantly doing different cars of all sizes. Just and idea, could have been done already, i just havent seen it.

I know id buy one right now if there was one like that!!!
 
AudiTTman,

I read a blog somewhere from a guy that had a good (and cheap) idea for a homemade Tire Shield. Just cut one out of the side of a large cardboard box, then cut two or three holes in the center to grab it with (like a bowling ball). To make your circle, do the "tie a string to a nail and a pencil" process. You can make numerous ones for different size rims and save some dollars for more polish and pads! :D
 
ohhhhhhhhh thats not a bad idea at all!!!!!! ahhahah at the rate im going through pads, ill need to save a couple bucks haha
 
What is a tire shield? I never really get any tire shine on my rims when I am applying my tire shine. If I do get even a little bit, I just wipe it off with a microfiber towel.
 
well its basically a round plastic piece that acts as a shield when you spray your wheels. Since my tire are pretty low profile, i hit a lot of rim when i do mine, even when im tryin to be steady and clean with it
 
just to throw this out there...

i hear you about the tire shield. i used to cut my own out of cardboard, then i'd use a plastic bolt/nut and an empty thread spool for a handle, but that was years ago. it worked though; one would last me quite a while even considering i used pretty greasy stuff and used the thing pretty often.

now i use a foam filled cotton applicator and optimum water based tire shine, and smear that on by hand with the applicators. i let it sit, then wipe again with the same applicator to get any residual. i never get any on my wheels that way and i use minimal product.

takes me about 5-6 minutes to do all 4.
 
Right now, they are BOGO.
You could buy a few to have around.
17" seems to be the largest size rim they will fit which might be a little unhandy.

FWIW, I have had a fiberglass one for over 20 years. One reason it has lasted so long is the fact that I never use it. To each their own.
 
find an e-collar for large dogs... they can make cones of varying sizes... combine this with the mighty power of duct tape and its adjustable...
 
AudiTTman said:
well its basically a round plastic piece that acts as a shield when you spray your wheels. Since my tire are pretty low profile, i hit a lot of rim when i do mine, even when im tryin to be steady and clean with it
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Spray-based tire shines are a 100% no-no. The rims of my G35 are 19" with low-profile tires so I know what you mean. Gotta invest in a gel or water-based tire shine formula and a few tire shine applicators. I believe the Cobra Flex Foam Tire Dressing applicators are on BOGO right now. You could also just buy the applicators and spray the tire shine directly onto the tire dressing applicator, then apply it to the tires.
 
I am surprised these were never released in larger sizes. Alot of wheels commonly from factory are even 18,19,20's now. I do find it a necessary need when using aerosol dressings , but with sponge and sprays just a careful hand.
 
WheelShield! I bought one of these maybe 10 years ago for $7. It worked quite well too. Now that alot of vehicles come with 18" or larger wheels the shield is obsolete. I think the old nail and string is much cheaper. It does not look as professinal,but it will work.
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
I am surprised these were never released in larger sizes. Alot of wheels commonly from factory are even 18,19,20's now. I do find it a necessary need when using aerosol dressings , but with sponge and sprays just a careful hand.
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It has to do a lot with the fact of the company that made the mold for the one we carry has been around for ages, as in before "20s" were hip! So that would explain the size of it.:D
 
why not spray your tire shine on a tire swipe then proceed to dress the tire as if it were a gel?
 
That's the best way to go but I believe some spray tire shines have a foaming formula where you have to spray directly onto the tires.
 
Just get some wolfgang black diamond, or pinnicle black onyx and call it a day. Never had a issue with a curved foam applicator and gel.
 
Ive never tried either as price is an issue. Everytime I place an order I am tempted to order the wolfgangs tire gel, but i just cant justify paying that much for something when there are others half the price that are just as good. I bought a friend of mine the optimum tire spray for 11 bucks for christmas and he loves it. I think its good too, and priced right. Ive had my eye on teh wheel wax tire gel, its priced right at $8 and change. Anyone try that?
 
ml13 said:
Ive never tried either as price is an issue. Everytime I place an order I am tempted to order the wolfgangs tire gel, but i just cant justify paying that much for something when there are others half the price that are just as good. I bought a friend of mine the optimum tire spray for 11 bucks for christmas and he loves it. I think its good too, and priced right. Ive had my eye on teh wheel wax tire gel, its priced right at $8 and change. Anyone try that?
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True! But you get what you pay for. I like the fact that both the wolfgang and pinnicle have rubber conditioners in them. To preserve your tires. Plus, they both last a good amount of time. But if money is the issue, I understand completely.
 
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