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Wheel Wells, Rims and Tires Rims, wheel wells and tires make a bold statement for the appearance of the vehicle, do you know how to properly detail these key components? Would you like to learn?

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Old 09-01-2008, 03:51 AM
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For those of you that use this product, what's the best way to apply this?

I don't have a lot of room to get brushes into my fenders, so application is a little difficult.

I tried first cleaning with an APC and then spreading BB with a microfiber. The look the next day was less than desirable. There was some white streaking....perhaps the APC hadnt been completely whiped off. I tried just spraying straight onto the wells and not rubbing and it worked great. A deep dark lasting shine, but....i feel like I used a lot of product to cover all four wells and the product isnt exactly cheap to be using so liberally.

Tips...tricks?
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Old 09-01-2008, 08:10 AM
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Only tip I have (and it's going to sound VERY stupid) is to turn your steering wheel so you've got more room to cover the front wheels wells. For the rear I just spray the product directly into the wells. There's NO way I'm getting a hand or brush to clear my rear tires and the car hasn't been lowered.
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Old 09-01-2008, 08:18 AM
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Really the only way to apply it is as you did the second time. Just spray and walk away. You are right it uses about 4 oz per car but the look is great. One of those things you just have to bite the bullet and do if you want the best look. I have found that Megs Detailers Line All Season Dressing gives pretty much the same look for less money and you apply it the same way.
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Old 09-01-2008, 10:32 AM
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I bought a gallon of it and only use it on the vehicles I detail, never my own, since I have two 4x4 truck/SUVs.

You do use quite a bit of it, but I spray as I move from side to side, a thin layer will prevent the product from dripping.
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Old 09-01-2008, 11:15 AM
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I use Adams Undercarriage which is similar and spaying a fine mist provides good coverage and yields great results.

As you have already noted, I do not think you can spray it on an applicator to apply.
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Old 09-01-2008, 11:35 AM
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After spraying I spread it with a GS to cover all areas.
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Old 09-01-2008, 01:58 PM
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Whatever you do, do NOT use one of the high volume sprayers that you can get from USPlastics. If you do, say goodbye to a lot of product just from doing 4 wheel wells. I also second turning your front wheels with the steering wheel.
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Old 09-01-2008, 05:44 PM
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Whatever you do, do NOT use one of the high volume sprayers that you can get from USPlastics. If you do, say goodbye to a lot of product just from doing 4 wheel wells. I also second turning your front wheels with the steering wheel.

Did you learn that one the hard way?
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Old 09-01-2008, 09:25 PM
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Old 09-01-2008, 09:54 PM
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Um this may sound like a silly idea but if you have an extra E-Z Detail Brush, you could try spraying that and swiping it in there. You could probably get pretty good coverage with that.
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