Swabby Dressing Tank w/ 6" Brush

Part Number: EQP-SWABBY-1-GAL-W-BRUSHES
Rated 4.8 out of 5
Read 25 Reviews|13 Questions, 47 Answersor
$192.95
Detail King Official in the Continental US
Add-ons
3” Replacement Brush For Plastic/Stainless Dressing Applicator Tank
3” Replacement Brush For Plastic/Stainless Dressing Applicator Tank (+$37.95)
Super Blue Tire & Rubber Shine
Super Blue Tire & Rubber Shine - 1 Gallon (+$79.95)
Super Blue Tire & Rubber Shine
Super Blue Tire & Rubber Shine - 5 Gallon (+$359.95)
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13 Questions
Why did you choose this?

Saw this at a car wash and impressed how it worked !

I watch how the Auto Bell techs use it with ease and great results

i wanted an application similar to my local car wash.

My husband really wants one, he likes keeping our tires detailed. He saw auto bells and wanted one. A gift for Father’s Day.

Are there instructions for this tank?

Best Answer: Yes. You add the dressing, then pump it up with air and then dress the tires. very easy to work with and will save you time and $$$!

How many times do you have to pump with air to fill it up? Does one pumping last to do 1 car. Also, saw in comments to release the air when finished...why?

Best Answer: The amount of times you will have to pump will depend on how much product is in the tank. You will want to pump until you get enough pressure to spray the product out through the brush. Once it has enough pressure, you will be able to do a few tires and you will want to pump again when the pressure goes down...It is best to release the pressure when you are finished so that the tank isn't under pressure which could cause product to leak or spray especially if something would accidentally bump the trigger.

How do you clean the brush? After a while I’m sure it will be full of funk. What about the nozzle that shoots out super blue? Does it get clogged often? How ez is it to clean when it does?

Best Answer: We recommend cleaning the brush with a degreaser to remove any dirt and dressing from the brush. You won't get the bristles to LOOK completely clean because they will stain but if you clean them every once in a while you won't have any dirt build-up on them and won't be applying dirt to the tire as you are dressing!

can I just purchase the brush and lever piece. adding it to an existing machine?

Best Answer: Yes please contact us by phone to do that. Thanks

can you put armor all in tank?

Best Answer: You can put just about any sprayable dressing through this machine. Dressings that contain Hexane and Heptane can eat at some of the internal seals quicly though so you will replace parts more frequently if you are using a dressing that contains hexane or heptane.

What tire shine dressings are compatible with this tank?

Best Answer: I think all we use black out. Works well slower then cans but much less expensive.

Does it work with Meguuars tire gel?

Best Answer: These applicators will work with products with any gel that does not contain heptane or hextane, as those two chemicals will dry up the o-ring on the applicator and cause it to become brittle and break. Any tire gel that does not include those 2 should be fine to use, but you would want to use a dressing with less viscosity. So basically anything that can be used in a spray bottle can be used in the applicator

Our tire shine for our motorcoaches is just as thick or a little thinner than latex paint (ZEP BLUE TIRE SHINE). Will this work?

Best Answer: It is tough to say, we do not sell the Zep product so have no history with that. We do know that our Super Blue works fine and our Black Out is too thick.

Is there a replacement pump for this sprayer?

Best Answer: Yes ...if you contact customer service they can point you in the right direction. I've had to get one here recently

is there a brush that can be used with the application tank for the dashboards and interior?

Best Answer: This is best designed for dressing tires and not interiors. The dressing will be released to rapidly and create more of a mess.

25 Ratings
4.8out of 5 stars
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1-10 of 25 Reviews
Apr 13, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5
This makes tire shine a lot easier
This makes tire shine a lot easier to spread just pump and squeeze and you're done in less than 5 minutes
Purchase History
Repeat Buyer
Experience Level
Part-Time Detailer
Type of Use
Business Use
Age Group
18-34
Response from Staff
Thanks for the review - Yes this saves a ton of time and an ton of product as well!
Purchased on Mar 8, 2023
Feb 24, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5
Swabby is a must buy!
Works amazing and just what I was looking for no product being wasted!
Response from Staff
Thanks for the review - this saves a TON of product due to non-wasted product!
Ease of Use:Easy
Sep 1, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5
We love it, works great!! So easy to make your tires shine!
Purchase History
First Time Buyer
Experience Level
Novice
Type of Use
Personal Use
Age Group
51+
Response from Staff
Glad you are happy with the purchase! We love this machine as well and it saves not only time but a TON of $$$ in product savings!
Purchased on May 30, 2021
May 17, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5
Perfect tire dressing tool
Great tool to quickly and evenly dress tires without overspray.
Purchase History
Repeat Buyer
Experience Level
Full-Time Detailer
Type of Use
Business Use
Age Group
18-34
Response from Staff
Glad to hear you are happy with the product!
Ease of Use:Easy
Purchased on Feb 10, 2022
Jul 6, 2021
Rated 2 out of 5
Application tank
I have been working with one application tank with great success.
I decided to order second tank for another location, this tank looses pressure quickly compared to my original.
Response from Staff
Please give us a call to see if we can determine where you are losing pressure. Also, check all of the fittings to make sure that the o-rings and gaskets are properly installed and none of them need a minor adjustment. You can call me at 724-325-0008 to discuss these things to check. Thanks! -Jason
Purchased on Jun 9, 2021
Dec 14, 2020
Rated 5 out of 5
Awsome wheel Applicator.
Professional Grade — Nice Quality applicator....................
Response from Staff
Quinton, thanks for the review! We appreciate your feedback and support and remember to use code DETAIL10 at checkout to save $10 on your next product purchase of $50+
Purchased on Nov 22, 2020
Jul 28, 2020
Rated 5 out of 5
A must have!!!
May seem a little pricey but once you see and realize how much dressing it saves you you’ll get your money back in no time and save hundreds of dollars a year in dressings! When this one is work out, I’ll get another. Amazing product!!!!!
Response from Staff
Nathan thanks for the great review, we appreciate the feedback and support. Keep in mind you can use the code REWARD10 to save $10 on your next order.
Purchased on Jul 6, 2020
Apr 5, 2020
Rated 5 out of 5
Awesome
This is a great machine and it helps out a lot I advise any mobile detailer to get one I highly recommend
Response from Staff
Gregory thank you for the great review we appreciate the feedback and support.
Gregory thank you for the great review we appreciate the feedback and support.
Purchased on Mar 12, 2020
Mar 21, 2020
Rated 5 out of 5
Perfect Size For Weekender
Purchased the DK-SWP01 with the hopes of applying an even coat of tire dressing, in this case Super Blue Tire & Rubber Shine. I am more than happy with the results! The even distribution and ease of using the 1-Gallon Applicator made dressing tires fun. Using the spray/brush applicator ensured an even and complete uniform coverage... looks professional!!
Response from Staff
Sidney thank you for the review on the Plastic 1 Gallon Dressing Applicator!
Purchased on Mar 7, 2020
Jan 7, 2020
Rated 5 out of 5
What a game changer.
I work at a body shop, we had the bucket and paint brush method. Once I attended the seminar, and saw this in person. I had to buy it. The day I used it, I could not believe how much time I saved, and how much of less product I was using with the new applicator. I just poured a a very small amount because the dressing I use is very thick it had no problems.
The two different size brushes are great for the low profile tires and the big tires.

The old fashion way I would have to refill
Response from Staff
Sal I'm happy to hear that the tire dressing application tank is working well We appreciate your feedback and support.

Saw this at a car wash and impressed how it worked !