Q-Tips OR Swabs, Where?

[AutoNova]

Where can you buy good air vent cleaning cotton swabs or something that will get in the vents and clean them our. I have been using regular q-tips but they are too much of a pita. I have had a lot of dirty dust vents lately.

[mb300d]

These look like they might work for ya.



http://www.topoftheline.com/auto-detail-swabs.html

[thestingrayboys]

Have you ever tried using compressed air instead of qtips? I havent used qtips or brushes in years after trying it this way. It has become my most favorite way of cleaning!

[Spilchy]

I use the little brush attachment on my ShopVac and vacumm the vents. Beats fiddling with little Q-Tips.

[AutoNova]

I do use compressed air in the vents but it doesn`t get rid of dirt, you can still see that light dusting in the vents, I have even sprayed the vents with APC and then used compressed air. Compressed air works fine on new cars without much build up.

[stilez]

I use the detailing brush from David. It`s strong enough to last, but gentle enough not to scratch.



http://store1.yimg.com/I/autopia_1835_2317569





Seth: Where can you pick up one of those attachments?

[splattj]

I use a natural bristle 2.5" Paintbrush and some Pledge. Yes, I`m brave enough to admit I use Pledge when detailing my car :o It just seems to pick up the dust better than the Megs #40 I like to use on the dash.

[kompressornsc]

EO makes a little vent brush that actually works quite well. It has two felt covered little fingers (think mini-popsicle sticks) that are spaced apart just enough to slide over the louvers. It won`t get into the other areas (I have another EO brush for that), but it makes a quick job of the louvers. `Bout $2.50 @ Wal-Mart.

[Reg_Dunlop]

If you are looking for swabs, any medical supply store should have them. I just bought a package of 500 for $5.99, IIRC. I really think they are a "must have" for detailers. Its amazing how many uses they have.

[holland_patrick]

At home depot sean..

[Spilchy]

Originally posted by GSRstilez

Seth: Where can you pick up one of those attachments?



SEARS! :xyxthumbs



It fits right on with the 1.25" adapter. I need the adapter because my hose handles 2" wide attachments



With that little adapter you can then use all the little attachments.



Adapter and brush should be like $5 - $8 for both.



Here is the complete kit I have (http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&fromAuto=YES&bidsite=CRAFT&pid=00916994000) However, I don`t have the hose, just the little attachments and 1.25" adapter (purchased separately). I bought the attachments all together in a box and the adapter (like I mentioned) separately.



Hope this helps you guys :up