Tire dressing applicators for chunky/off-road tires

[DanaDetailingPros]

I wasn't very concerned on that particular vehicle in regards to the rims. But in other cases I definitely would! But it never got to the paint. It was the first time using it so I was definitely trying to fool with the adjustments. On this particular vehicle I was dialed in and also it made a huge difference in the wells.

 

[DanaDetailingPros]

That's the first time I've seen tire dressing applied with a paint gun. It seems like you're losing 50% of the dressing - atomized and blown away by the pressure (and wind). Also, looks like you may be dressing the wheels and body a bit. I like the idea... wonder if dropping the pressure and tightening the fan would help?

I wasn't very concerned on the wheels on this particular job. And it was my first attempt to use it so I was playing to try and dial it in. I did however get it to work just right after dialing it in. And on this vehicle he was paying top dollar and I used it and it made all the difference in applying to such tires.
Not to mention the wells!

 

[Setec Astronomy]

That's the first time I've seen tire dressing applied with a paint gun.

Optimum has been recommending this for Opti-Bond for a decade or more, they even used to sell their preferred gun on their site, probably still do.

 

[DanaDetailingPros]

Optimum has been recommending this for Opti-Bond for a decade or more, they even used to sell their preferred gun on their site, probably still do.

Yes they do. I would have got there’s if I new. Might still consider it since I do allot of trucks and it takes a huge fraction of the time. But on the wells it saves me a ton of time and they turn out money! And it always gets allot of compliments!

 

[BLM]

I've seen videos of detailers applying interior dressing with a similar tool. All I could think when watchingwas holy overspray.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

All I could think when watching was holy overspray, Batman!

Fixed it for you.

 

[DFB]

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I use Tirekicker from Chemical guy's and it's not water based. But the price has gone double since I bought it. I will look into something comparable that's not water based.But make sure to run acetone through it when you get home. Also not everyone has a compressor on job.

If you go this route, you'd have a respirator on hand as well, atomizing chemicals with a tool like that will not be kind to your lungs.

 

[BLM]

I'm thinking if one was doing several vehicles or one complete vehicle which would be tires + interior it maybe worth it. However, that is assuming one is using the same product on the tires as the interior.
They seem to create a huge amount of overspray which I don't think I'd want everywhere. Also if just using for tires one would have to clean it after just one use.

 

[Flash Gordon]

What kind of sprays have you used? I really like tire foams for off road tires as they do a nice job cleaning the tires and they are pretty durable. And when they do fade, they fade slowly. NoTouch was my favorite but it is hard to get now. AA Tire foam is good. Meguiars Hot Shine is ok but looks a bit brown on some tires. IMO the biggest con with them is on really big tires, you will probably use a bottle on a single vehicle. That said, I'd rather drop $5 on a can of shine vs spending an hour with a paint brush on tires...

I agree with this statement.
If I can save 20 minutes or more and it only cost me a dollar or two I'm taking that route everytime