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Title: Megs endurance tyre gel?
Post by: funk3y on 19 July 2012, 23:51

I bought some Megs endurance tyre gel today and will pick up some foam dish washing pads to use to apply it.  I heard about buffing off as it can spray?  What do you use to buff of with?

Also how long will you leave it on for before you buff it?

Title: Re: Megs endurance tyre gel?
Post by: Dan J on 20 July 2012, 00:50

Apply it thin and if possible leave for 30 mins to an hour then go round with a microfibre cloth to remove any excess, less you put on the less you've got to remove.

Title: Re: Megs endurance tyre gel?
Post by: Mr GTD on 20 July 2012, 08:45

Got the megs myself, I buffed of with MF after 45mins...

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Title: Re: Megs endurance tyre gel?
Post by: mkviken on 20 July 2012, 18:50

if you don't buff it off it sprays up the side of the car.

i got the mess applicator as well or used to use an old foam applicator pad but a washing up sponge would be fine too as long as it doesn't tear up

Title: Re: Megs endurance tyre gel?
Post by: JonnyG on 22 July 2012, 11:08

I use cheap washing up sponges too (plus rubber gloves  :grin:)

I find if you go easy on the amount you use, and rub the gel in well, it does'nt need buffing off.  Just needs a little time to dry. 

The trick is to scrub it in, not paint in on  :wink: 

Title: Re: Megs endurance tyre gel?
Post by: Mr GTD on 22 July 2012, 22:09

I also put some in a tub and then use a painting brush as a applicator, it's very useful when getting in the tyre grooves...

Title: Re: Megs endurance tyre gel?
Post by: Mr GTD on 30 July 2012, 23:03

Has anyone tried the spray endurance that Waxamomo offer?

I currently use the poorey bottle of megs, I've just now found out megs offer a spray bottle and wondering if it's an easier applicator than the poorey...

 Megs Endurance Spray (http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=MEGSETS)

Title: Re: Megs endurance tyre gel?
Post by: Dan J on 30 July 2012, 23:46

yes mate ive got the gel and the spray, the spray is good but dont go for direct tyre application with the spray as its messy, i spray it onto an applicator or my tyre brush and apply it like that so no over spray on the wheels or panels.

Title: Re: Megs endurance tyre gel?
Post by: Mr GTD on 31 July 2012, 13:42

Quote from: Dan J on 30 July 2012, 23:46

yes mate ive got the gel and the spray, the spray is good but dont go for direct tyre application with the spray as its messy, i spray it onto an applicator or my tyre brush and apply it like that so no over spray on the wheels or panels.

Cheers Dan :wink:

Title: Re: Megs endurance tyre gel?
Post by: Dan J on 31 July 2012, 14:10

No probs mate,
also consider carpro perl which is a fantastic tyre dressing which can also be used on plastics. Can be used neat or diluted so you can control the gloss on it.

Title: Re: Megs endurance tyre gel?
Post by: Mr GTD on 31 July 2012, 15:40

Quote from: Dan J on 31 July 2012, 14:10

No probs mate,
also consider carpro perl which is a fantastic tyre dressing which can also be used on plastics. Can be used neat or diluted so you can control the gloss on it.

Interesting, always looking to try different things when it comes to keeping the car looking it's best...so thanks again once again! :wink: