G35stilez
Ari Gold
Product: Meguiar's Versa-Angle Wide Body Brush
Price: $15.99
Manufacturer Claims:
Features the same super soft bristles as our Vera-Angle Body Brush, but on a larger brush head to make quick work of washing any size vehicle, including SUV’s. Flip our exclusive reversible handle in the bi-directional brush head to create a 45 degree angle to make washing the lower parts of a vehicle easier while the contoured shape of the bristles provides excellent surface coverage. The Versa-Angle Wide Body Brush was designed to fit side-to-side in a standard 5 gallon wash bucket.
Packaging: The head of the brush is wrapped in a one-time use thick plastic cover with proper markings. The instructions are very useful. There is an open area in the cover that allows you to feel the plushness of the brush.
Color/Scent/Viscosity: Black handle (2-way adjustable angle); White, deep, soft bristles in brush head.
How I used (as per instructions): I first pressure washed the vehicles with my Black & Decker 1300psi electric pressure washer. I then filled up my 5-gallon Rubbermaid bucket with grit guard (pictured below). I used a slightly heavier dilution of Top of the Line's Bubble Bath as the vehicles cleaned were a bit dirty from a recent snow fall and salt/sand fest.
I dunked the brush in and moved it around to soak up a lot of soapy solution. I then began from the top down and moved the brush lightly over the surface going from the front of the vehicle to back and so on. I was sure to only do one panel per rinsing of solution. I then put the brush back in the bucket and scrubbed the bristles against the grit-guard for about 5 seconds each time. I then inspected the brush head for any visible grit; I never found any each time I rinsed.
I ended up using 1 bucket for a couple reasons. The main reason being was that I wanted to put this brush to the test. I had used the the brush both on a protected and unprotected vehicle. I then rinsed the surface by flooding with a low pressure flow of water. I pulled it under halogens to inspect any induced marring. There was almost NO marring whatsoever, even on my soft Honda clearcoat. This brush is directly comparable to a 2 bucket, 2 sheepskin mitt wash agenda.
When done using, I pressure washed the brush head and hung it up on a nail to dry in the garage.
Overall Thoughts: Although very skeptical about using this piece (I have had it for almost a year with not one use
), the near freezing temperatures forced me to give it a go. Plus, I had planned to polish my vehicle afterwards, so I didn't have a ton to lose.
I was very surprised with the plushness of the brush. As detailers, we all cringe at the sight of a brush, but I will be perfectly honest with you... This one works! I forsee it in my future a lot for its ease of use, allowance of warm hands, and wide coverage area from the large head.
Other Notes: Be sure to use with a grit guard equipped bucket. The Rubbermaid one I have was purchased from Target for around $15. If the head doesn't come clean after each panel, shoot a hard burst of water through it and also use two buckets.
Purchasing:
http://meguiars.com/?car-washing-tools/Versa-Angle-Wide-Body-Brush
Target; Wal-Mart; PepBoys; other car care stores
Pics:
Before (very dirty)
Soapy solution and bucket
Placed on the surface (notice no flex of the bristles denoting a light touch)
Picture of it going over the surface
This is how clean it should be before touching the panel
Any questions, feel free.
Price: $15.99
Manufacturer Claims:
Features the same super soft bristles as our Vera-Angle Body Brush, but on a larger brush head to make quick work of washing any size vehicle, including SUV’s. Flip our exclusive reversible handle in the bi-directional brush head to create a 45 degree angle to make washing the lower parts of a vehicle easier while the contoured shape of the bristles provides excellent surface coverage. The Versa-Angle Wide Body Brush was designed to fit side-to-side in a standard 5 gallon wash bucket.
Packaging: The head of the brush is wrapped in a one-time use thick plastic cover with proper markings. The instructions are very useful. There is an open area in the cover that allows you to feel the plushness of the brush.
Color/Scent/Viscosity: Black handle (2-way adjustable angle); White, deep, soft bristles in brush head.
How I used (as per instructions): I first pressure washed the vehicles with my Black & Decker 1300psi electric pressure washer. I then filled up my 5-gallon Rubbermaid bucket with grit guard (pictured below). I used a slightly heavier dilution of Top of the Line's Bubble Bath as the vehicles cleaned were a bit dirty from a recent snow fall and salt/sand fest.
I dunked the brush in and moved it around to soak up a lot of soapy solution. I then began from the top down and moved the brush lightly over the surface going from the front of the vehicle to back and so on. I was sure to only do one panel per rinsing of solution. I then put the brush back in the bucket and scrubbed the bristles against the grit-guard for about 5 seconds each time. I then inspected the brush head for any visible grit; I never found any each time I rinsed.
I ended up using 1 bucket for a couple reasons. The main reason being was that I wanted to put this brush to the test. I had used the the brush both on a protected and unprotected vehicle. I then rinsed the surface by flooding with a low pressure flow of water. I pulled it under halogens to inspect any induced marring. There was almost NO marring whatsoever, even on my soft Honda clearcoat. This brush is directly comparable to a 2 bucket, 2 sheepskin mitt wash agenda.
When done using, I pressure washed the brush head and hung it up on a nail to dry in the garage.
Overall Thoughts: Although very skeptical about using this piece (I have had it for almost a year with not one use
), the near freezing temperatures forced me to give it a go. Plus, I had planned to polish my vehicle afterwards, so I didn't have a ton to lose.I was very surprised with the plushness of the brush. As detailers, we all cringe at the sight of a brush, but I will be perfectly honest with you... This one works! I forsee it in my future a lot for its ease of use, allowance of warm hands, and wide coverage area from the large head.
Other Notes: Be sure to use with a grit guard equipped bucket. The Rubbermaid one I have was purchased from Target for around $15. If the head doesn't come clean after each panel, shoot a hard burst of water through it and also use two buckets.
Purchasing:
http://meguiars.com/?car-washing-tools/Versa-Angle-Wide-Body-Brush
Target; Wal-Mart; PepBoys; other car care stores
Pics:
Before (very dirty)
Soapy solution and bucket
Placed on the surface (notice no flex of the bristles denoting a light touch)
Picture of it going over the surface
This is how clean it should be before touching the panel
Any questions, feel free.
