Large vehicle owners brush help

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blkSSS03

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Hey all,



I did my first few details over the past weekend and three of them were big SUVs. I also have two pickups and a Yukon at my home that I detail on a regular basis, so I was wondering if you guys have any recommendations on a brush that wont scratch the paint. I have heard good things about the boars hair brush at autogeek, but it looks awful rough to me. Any input is appreciated :).



Thanks guys.



Chris
 
Not sure why you are using a brush on paint. Thats just asking for trouble...

Id really avoid using brushes on paint.

However, BHB are very soft.
 
I have an F350 supercab. I split the roof into 3 sections. I stand in the bed and do from rear window all the way to middle of roof, the full width of the truck. The I stand in the drivers side on the floor and sort of lean on the inside of the open door and wash from the middle forward and the drivers side of the windshield, repeat for the passanger side. I can do this with a GS and ONR with ease and not getting the interior wet. Find a method that works for you. I would imagine an suv would be similar, maybe use a step ladder to get the rear roof area.
 
wagonproject said:
If I can wash semis daily with a mitt you can wash your SUV with one :p
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:laugh: I guess you are right.



Oh and thanks FordFan I'll try standing in with the door open, I am surprised I never thought of that.
 
I have a carbon metallic (sorta a black metallic) YukonXL Denali that I use as a year-round dog-hauler. I keep it as marring-free as my garage-queens and I wash it the same way...with the first passes being done with a BHB.



Yeah, a BHB seems rough when it's dry, but once it's wet it'll be nice and soft. Maybe *too* soft as it's so gentle it won't get things perfectly clean in most cases. But it will get the "big stuff" off, and IMO that's what's most likely to cause marring.



BUT you have to use it properly (IMO that'd mean in conjunction witha foamgun) and you have to get the right BHB (see my thread comparing the various ones on the market).



That "use it properly" might be a sticking point for some people...if you press so hard that the sides of the bristles are rubbing against the paint you're headed for trouble.



Oh, and remember to CD-test any wash media before use and on a regular basis thereafter.
 
While we are on the subject, can anyone recommend a good & tough wheel brush? Every one of my brushes tends to turn to junk after 1 or 2 cars -
 
I use a Boar's Hair Brush or Chennelle mitt type thing on an extension for almost all of my washes. It saves me wear and tear on my back.
 
HappyWax said:
While we are on the subject, can anyone recommend a good & tough wheel brush? Every one of my brushes tends to turn to junk after 1 or 2 cars -
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I'm using the one from autozone. So fars its worked great, very seft flexable and it looks similar to this one

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what are you using the tire brush for (the face of the wheel or to get inside). bhb for the face and ace power stick, ez wheel brush (looks like the one in the pic above) work and hold up well for the inside. do you rinse out your brush when your done (i've wrecked a couple of brush this way) cause some wheel cleaners have acid in them that eat through the glue if left on.
 
Danase said:
I use a Boar's Hair Brush or Chennelle mitt type thing on an extension for almost all of my washes. It saves me wear and tear on my back.
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Same here! Chennelle schmitts work good and do not scratch the paint.
 
FordFan2009 said:
.. Find a method that works for you. I would imagine an suv would be similar, maybe use a step ladder to get the rear roof area.
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For the roof of the YukonXL (and the minivan) I'm using up to five (not a typo..yeah, FIVE) of these: Amazon.com: Bauer 20900 Fold-N-Carry Work Platform: Home Improvement



I got a price break by buying them at a local Bauer distributor.



I even find them helpful when doing regular cars; it's easier to inspect from all angles when standing above the horizontal surfaces.
 
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