What Are Your Must-Have Brushes?

[peacemaker]

Hey guys,



I`m a newbie detailer (for my cars only), and I need to invest in some quality brushes. I was wondering what are some must-have brushes you guys use.



I need brushes for the interior (dash/trim and leather cracks/crevices), wheels, wheel wells, and honey comb grill.



Right now, I`m doing everything by towel which is often cumbersome.



Thanks!

[Legacy]

Hey guys,



I`m a newbie detailer (for my cars only), and I need to invest in some quality brushes. I was wondering what are some must-have brushes you guys use.



I need brushes for the interior (dash/trim and leather cracks/crevices), wheels, wheel wells, and honey comb grill.



Right now, I`m doing everything by towel which is often cumbersome.



Thanks!

Race Glaze has a 5 brush kit for your interior, honey comb grill and lug nut holes. For wheels and wells, just get the Mother`s brush..cheap, durable and does a great job. If you have deep barrels, get the Daytona.

[peacemaker]

Is this the mothers brush?

Mothers Wheel Brush : Amazon.com : Automotive



These are the wheels I have (in white),

[JohnZ3MC]

My wheels are even worse to clean. The best I`ve found are the 3 pack of wheel woolies. Griot`s makes a 2 brush version and either set is the best I`ve ever used.



For wheel wells, I`ve found a bathroom bowl brush works very well. Long thin handle with one of those twisted wire bristle ends is very versatile for getting into the wells.



Interiors: From the paint section of hardware stores, a 1 - 2 inch horsehair sash brush has a million uses. Wrap duct tape around the metal ferrule.



Exteriors: The same sash brush as I use on interiors. Works very well on creases, logos and tight areas.

[Brad B]

For wheels, you just can`t beat `em. $2 each. Flat handle gets between caliper and wheel. Foam fingers let you get `behind` spokes, too. Long enough for 11" deep barrels.

[Thomas Dekany]

Where are these sold Brad? Thanks.

For wheels, you just can`t beat `em. $2 each. Flat handle gets between caliper and wheel. Foam fingers let you get `behind` spokes, too. Long enough for 11" deep barrels.

[Accumulator]

For brushes, (Boar`s Hair Brushes ) these days I`m all about the offerings from Universal Brush.



For aggressive undercarriage duty I like the blue synthetic (flagged tips) ones from Walmart, which I`ve also seen at Home Depot.



For interiors, I use toothbrushes (and *denture* brushes) and the "velour brush" from AI/ValuGard.

[Brad B]

I`ve gotten them at various places at various times. Target, K-Mart, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Dollar Store, etc. the actual brand and packaging varies but its always the same foam brush. I usually buy 5-10 at a time and that will last me a year easily. Have used them for the last 10+ years.

[Legacy]

Is this the mothers brush?

Mothers Wheel Brush : Amazon.com : Automotive



These are the wheels I have (in white),

Yes, they are great brushes and last a long time.

[David Fermani]

These of course: :fermani: :fermani: :fermani:

[mileojule]

The best I`ve found are the 3 pack of wheel woolies.

[Accumulator]

Brad B. - Do those have a metal loop core like my Quickees (link: Welcome To Quickie.com )?



I sill like/use the Quickies, but the way they wear out so fast and the potential for damage from the metal core make me a bit leery of recommending them any more.

[Brad B]

Brad B. - Do those have a metal loop core like my Quickees?

No. In fact there is no "core" at all. The foam fingers are woven through a hole in the end if the flat plastic handle. And the flat handle is a big plus because in can slip through the tightest spots. The brush is completely safe.

[Juan@Turbo Wax]

I`m not sure if you have seen these ones for the wheels wheel cleaner, wheel care, wheel, wheels, wheel brightener,...

[Juan@Turbo Wax]

I`m not sure if you have seen one of these for the wheels