Need Wheel Brush - Suggestions?

Mike -

Do those BHB works for you. I`ve got s similar blond hair variant in the larger 5-6" squarish wheel style. I find it too soft.

Still resort to my Swissvax ones. I think they are sold under a different name literally called ~famous detailing brush~.
It`s much denser for wheelwork
 
Accumulator said:
Huh, see how perceptions differ?!? I have the same ones, and the "big foam swab" things too, but wouldn`t use `em for that. Maybe I`m completely off-base there! Wouldn`t be the first time ;)



I oughta try mine some day, just sits in a drawer for some reason.
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well, you may not like the sheepskin brush...different perceptions and all. haha

I`d probably try the foam swab looking ones first in his position...my mind would want to reach for my speedmaster jr but it spits back at me all the time so I try not to use it when I don`t have to
 
mikejames said:
A set of boars hair brushes for the win! There is a size to get in every nook and cranny for all types of wheels.
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"I`m just going to clean this happy little wheel". Even Bob Ross would be jealous of that brush collection. God rest his soul.

I like the feel of the one inch brush on wheel recesses/spokes.

Nice cart and brush collection. Ever try the Atlasta brush? Not soft, but works well when you needs a straight stiffer brush. Atlasta is great for cup holders and other hard plastics.
 
mobiledynamics said:
Mike -

Do those BHB works for you. I`ve got s similar blond hair variant in the larger 5-6" squarish wheel style. I find it too soft.

Still resort to my Swissvax ones. I think they are sold under a different name literally called ~famous detailing brush~.
It`s much denser for wheelwork
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I have seen the famous detail brush your talking about but don`t have it. I am happy with the set of BHB that I have. If I find I need a stiffer brush I have a Atlasta brush that is stiffer that allows a little more working action when needed.
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mobiledynamics said:
Mike -

Do those BHB works for you. I`ve got s similar blond hair variant in the larger 5-6" squarish wheel style. I find it too soft...
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Exactly. The Blonde ones from Universal can indeed be too soft and IMO most people are better off with the Montana version (for washing the vehicle`s body proper). IMO the BHB for Wheels from Wheel Woolies is utterly superior to any other such BHB on the market, but eh...things do change.
 
bodidly22 said:
For stubborn marks on wheels... You guessed it.
MAGIC ERASER
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I dunno...the (usually powdercoated) finish on wheels is tough, but it still mars. I don`t like the idea of using anything on a wheel that I wouldn`t use on the hood (back side/barrels excepted).
 
512detail said:
well, you may not like the sheepskin brush...different perceptions and all. haha

I`d probably try the foam swab looking ones first in his position...my mind would want to reach for my speedmaster jr but it spits back at me all the time so I try not to use it when I don`t have to
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I worry about the sheepskin not dong the "flush stuff away" and/or retaining something really abrasive.

On the Speedmaster/etc. I must be the only guy here who doesn`t think they`re safe for wheels (in the non-marring sense). I do use them for some undercarrige work though, really good for cleaning in the coil springs and not bad for getting between the driveshaft and the belly pan when marring isn`t a concern.
 
Looking at that particular wheel, I think I`d end up cutting a few "dish sponges" in half, to use with Sonax. Not the kind with green scrubbing surfaces though.
Throw some electrical or masking tape on a scredriver and pop the caps off first.
 
Accumulator said:
I worry about the sheepskin not dong the "flush stuff away" and/or retaining something really abrasive.

On the Speedmaster/etc. I must be the only guy here who doesn`t think they`re safe for wheels (in the non-marring sense). I do use them for some undercarrige work though, really good for cleaning in the coil springs and not bad for getting between the driveshaft and the belly pan when marring isn`t a concern.
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im with you, i think the speedmasters scratch. i know they scratched my gloss black wheels for sure.

i use them for fender wells and such now and bought the full woolie set.

honestly im glad to have seen that they scratch my black wheels because 1) i could legitimately justify buying all new bhb/woolies and 2)i dont end up scratching someone elses wheels.

i still use one for my trucks wheels but i cant even see any marring on it nor would it really bother me that much i suppose, never really liked those stock nissan wheels anyways.
 
512 -

Thx for confirming re: speedmasters and my notion they would scratch. Just more ~pronounced~ because of the color.

My current car wash medium of choice - pressure washer. Any old mitt just to wipe the film. Not noticable on silver wheels, but on custom wheels with a darker color, film is noticable sans pressure washer.

I like the WW for speed and no ~overspray~. IF I need to a deep cleaning of a wheel and get into tight clearances due to BIG rotors, no clearance, I use my Powersticks. IME PS Flex, so they really contour the ID of the wheel and get`s them clean. Only drawback is it`s a slightly messy operation...
 
Gee, for once I`m not the only guy talking about the Speedmasters/EZ/etc. capacity for marring :D

tropicsteve- Yeah, I`ve used those on new-to-me vehicles that needed an aggressive approach. Liked them better than the similar yellow ones I got elsewhere.
 
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