Blackmirror
New member
I have this brush and mainly use it for the lower dirtier areas of my truck. Doesn't seem to scratch the paint. Does anyone else have this brush? What areas do you use it for?
OXO feathered tip wash brush
- Thread starter Blackmirror
- Start date
andriver
Detailing Hobbyist
I also have the OXO brush. Mainly use it for my Jeeps fascia and lower areas. Works well.
Blackmirror
New member
I also have the ergonomic wheel brush Wheel brush but I feel its still too rough on a chrome aluminum alloy wheel( which my Harley Davidson F150 has) so I have been using a cheap MF mitt to wash wheels. I just fear that the brush will scratch the chrome. What should I use on cleaning chrome aluminum alloy wheels?
JasonD
New member
Too rough on chrome?? I use the same wheel brush on my chrome wheels, and it's as soft as can be...no problems. Anyway, I also have the regular OXO brush you guys are talking about and love it. I use it all the way around the car on the lower panels. This way, my regular mitt doesn't get all that dirt and sand trapped in it. I also use it on bumpers and badges. It gets in all the little nook and crannies real good. I know it's not the *best* brush out there, but I just can't see spending $50+ on a brush. So far, it hasn't scratched a thing and I'll be honest in saying that I tend to get a little aggressive with it at times, trying to hurry but this is usually before a full detail so I'm polishing anyway.
BookemDano
New member
I have the OXO wash brush for the lower areas, but I use a wool mitt on the paint. Works well.
I also use the OXO whell and tire brushes.
I also use the OXO whell and tire brushes.
n2_space
New member
That's the one n2_space. It's great. :xyxthumbs Like most folks I use it mainly for the lower body.
If the car's real dirty I use it virtually all-over, especially nooks and crannies, then rinse before getting the wash mitt out. Very gentle, no scratches whatever.
I have the ergonomic wheel brush too. It's great and certainly lives up to its name.
In a perfect world I'd like to see the wash brush with the soft-grip/protective rubber right to the edges (same as the wheel brush) because I sometimes bang the ends clumsily on the car.
Mind you, in over a years use I haven't caused any damage yet. 
If the car's real dirty I use it virtually all-over, especially nooks and crannies, then rinse before getting the wash mitt out. Very gentle, no scratches whatever.
I have the ergonomic wheel brush too. It's great and certainly lives up to its name.
In a perfect world I'd like to see the wash brush with the soft-grip/protective rubber right to the edges (same as the wheel brush) because I sometimes bang the ends clumsily on the car.
Mind you, in over a years use I haven't caused any damage yet.
n2_space
New member
I just got it about 3 weeks ago... for the lower panels that may get really bad, and the nooks and crannies. I have not used it or tested it yet, but will do the CD test and try it out sometime soon 
BookemDano
New member
n2_space said:
Yep. That's the one. :xyxthumbs
Accumulator
Well-known member
Seems odd that BHBs are so generally frowned upon but people are considering using brushes with synthetic bristles.
Note that as the flagging wears the bristles *will* become prone to marring, and the flagging *will* wear down. I used to use brushes like that for wheels but they always ended up causing some marring. Just no way to spot when one bristle's tip is just starting to wear.
But yeah, the best feature of *any* brush is the way they rinse clean.
Note that as the flagging wears the bristles *will* become prone to marring, and the flagging *will* wear down. I used to use brushes like that for wheels but they always ended up causing some marring. Just no way to spot when one bristle's tip is just starting to wear.
But yeah, the best feature of *any* brush is the way they rinse clean.
Cal said:That's the one n2_space. It's great. :xyxthumbs Like most folks I use it mainly for the lower body.
If the car's real dirty I use it virtually all-over, especially nooks and crannies, then rinse before getting the wash mitt out. Very gentle, no scratches whatever.
I have the ergonomic wheel brush too. It's great and certainly lives up to its name.
In a perfect world I'd like to see the wash brush with the soft-grip/protective rubber right to the edges (same as the wheel brush) because I sometimes bang the ends clumsily on the car.
Hi Cal,
Sorry to butt in but where did you get your Oxo brush - I've searched high & low without success over here.
Cheers
Hi Andy
I still get most of my stuff from Autopia... OXO brushes included.
I just build a list of what I need. All the stuff that isn't easily obtainable in the UK (or is ridiculously priced here) goes on the Autopia list and gets ordered about every three months (so the shipping charges are minimal).
I reckon DavidB (the Mayor) simply can't be beat on cost, advice and generally just being a car-fanatic/great-guy.
I hope that's of some help.
Happy driving!
Cal
I still get most of my stuff from Autopia... OXO brushes included.
I just build a list of what I need. All the stuff that isn't easily obtainable in the UK (or is ridiculously priced here) goes on the Autopia list and gets ordered about every three months (so the shipping charges are minimal).
I reckon DavidB (the Mayor) simply can't be beat on cost, advice and generally just being a car-fanatic/great-guy.
I hope that's of some help.
Happy driving!
Cal
imported_hadboosttroy
New member
just and FYI i went to linens n things because they say they sell OXO. well they do, but nothing automotive!! don't waste your time if you were thinking about it.
troy
troy
Blackmirror
New member
Got all my OXO brushes from autopia as well.
Just used the wash brush today on the lower panels. It sure cleaned them pretty good because the bristles turned dark! And now its hard to get off. What do you clean with when your brushes get really dirty like that?
Just used the wash brush today on the lower panels. It sure cleaned them pretty good because the bristles turned dark! And now its hard to get off. What do you clean with when your brushes get really dirty like that?
Accumulator
Well-known member
Blackmirror said:
I'd use undiluted EFHI or APC or something along those lines. Wonder what you got on there that wouldn't rinse out
Hi Blackmirror
That's weird, are you using the two bucket method?:nixweiss If my car's not too dirty I do from bumper level down in four shots (i.e. front, sides and back).
If it's real dirty I'll probably do the brush/shampoo in eight shots (rinsing the brush [and the body part] after each shot).
My brush is at least a year old and is still the same color as new!
Hope I'm not teaching my granny how to suck eggs.
That's weird, are you using the two bucket method?:nixweiss If my car's not too dirty I do from bumper level down in four shots (i.e. front, sides and back).
If it's real dirty I'll probably do the brush/shampoo in eight shots (rinsing the brush [and the body part] after each shot).
My brush is at least a year old and is still the same color as new!
Hope I'm not teaching my granny how to suck eggs.
Blackmirror
New member
Well I only use one bucket with water and Megs gold class shampoo. What I do is dip the brush in the bucket and get lots of suds. Then I'll scrub a section. After that the brush gets really dirty(well mostly the ends of the brush). Then I use my hose and just spray the brush to rinse off the dirt. But then there is stubborn dirt on the ends of the bristles.
I drove the truck in the snow before and the lower panels get dirt and snow/salt thats hard to get off without a brush.
Whats the brush/shampoo method?
I drove the truck in the snow before and the lower panels get dirt and snow/salt thats hard to get off without a brush.
Whats the brush/shampoo method?
Hi Blackmirror
By brush/shampoo I mean cleaning with the brush which has been dipped in bucket #1 (with the shampoo in) after having rinsed it vigorously in bucket #2 (with the plain water in).
I find the two bucket method (i.e. rinsing brushes, mitts, whatever in bucket #2 before the next application of shampoo) much more effective than rinsing with the hose.
Mind you, rinsing only with the hose is the way I used to do it before being initiated into Autopia. :nixweiss
Hope that's some help.
By brush/shampoo I mean cleaning with the brush which has been dipped in bucket #1 (with the shampoo in) after having rinsed it vigorously in bucket #2 (with the plain water in).
I find the two bucket method (i.e. rinsing brushes, mitts, whatever in bucket #2 before the next application of shampoo) much more effective than rinsing with the hose.
Mind you, rinsing only with the hose is the way I used to do it before being initiated into Autopia. :nixweiss
Hope that's some help.