emaxxman
06-27-2006, 10:14 PM
I thought I would provide some feedback on some Meguiar's brushes that I've been using.
Meguiar's Tire Brush:
http://www.autogeek.net/x1010.html
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/autogeek_1903_63531292
Pros:
nice ergonomics (to a degree)
bristles are firm but yet flexible enough to adapt to contours
good for larger tires (like my Odyssey minivan)Cons:
tough to use for lower portions of tire near the ground when holding the handle...I had to take the handle off to scrub this part
not sure if softer bristles on the perimeter of brush are truly clearcoat safe...best to avoid getting too close to wheels
I accidently banged into the wheel well on my Accord a few times when holding the brush handle...holding the brush head directly helped to control this.Conclusion: I got the brush for $2.99 at a local Big Lots store. It's a good deal at the price. Just be careful that you don't bang into the painted surfaces. I'll keep using it on my minivan's tires...I'll use a cheap palm sized brush I have on my Accord's smaller tires.
Meguiar's Wheel Brush:
http://www.autogeek.net/wheel-angle-brush.html
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/autogeek_1899_10652723
Pros:
Very soft bristles that should be safe for clear coated wheels.
Lots of bristles for effective cleaning easy to reach surfaces.
Detachable handle makes holding the brush head very easy..this is my preferred way to hold it.Cons:
Very tough to get bristles clean afterwards.
Super soft nature of bristles caused them to get deformed easily.
Not very effective at getting into deeply recessed areas.
Soft bristles can't scrub off tough brake dust.Conclusions: I got this for about $4. Even at that price, I probably won't use it much. My Accord's and minivan's wheels have deep recesses that the brush just can reach. It's probably a good tool for large truck wheels that don't have spokes. I can get my wheels cleaned faster with an old sheepskin mitt.
Meguiar's Interior Brush:
http://www.autogeek.net/x1000.html
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/autogeek_1903_64146205
Pros:
Great ergonomics.
Nice firm bristles but flexible enough that they won't get stuck in carpet fibers...makes for easy circular cleaning motions.
Stands up to firm pressure and bristles will not bend.
Made very short work of deep stains.Cons:
I think the bristles are too firm for leather...to be fair, I haven't tried it but I don't think I'll be chancing it. Definitely would not use on suede or uncoated leather.Conclusions: I think this brush rocks. It made short work of some stains that the PC brush attachment couldn't reach in the minivan. I'm sure I'll get to use it quite a bit in the cramped confines of my Accord. It was very comfortable to use....and the $3 price was great. I may pick up another to store inside the house for household carpets.
Well, hope I was helpful...this site has been so educational and helpful that I thought I would try and return the generosity. :cheers:
Meguiar's Tire Brush:
http://www.autogeek.net/x1010.html
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/autogeek_1903_63531292
Pros:
nice ergonomics (to a degree)
bristles are firm but yet flexible enough to adapt to contours
good for larger tires (like my Odyssey minivan)Cons:
tough to use for lower portions of tire near the ground when holding the handle...I had to take the handle off to scrub this part
not sure if softer bristles on the perimeter of brush are truly clearcoat safe...best to avoid getting too close to wheels
I accidently banged into the wheel well on my Accord a few times when holding the brush handle...holding the brush head directly helped to control this.Conclusion: I got the brush for $2.99 at a local Big Lots store. It's a good deal at the price. Just be careful that you don't bang into the painted surfaces. I'll keep using it on my minivan's tires...I'll use a cheap palm sized brush I have on my Accord's smaller tires.
Meguiar's Wheel Brush:
http://www.autogeek.net/wheel-angle-brush.html
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/autogeek_1899_10652723
Pros:
Very soft bristles that should be safe for clear coated wheels.
Lots of bristles for effective cleaning easy to reach surfaces.
Detachable handle makes holding the brush head very easy..this is my preferred way to hold it.Cons:
Very tough to get bristles clean afterwards.
Super soft nature of bristles caused them to get deformed easily.
Not very effective at getting into deeply recessed areas.
Soft bristles can't scrub off tough brake dust.Conclusions: I got this for about $4. Even at that price, I probably won't use it much. My Accord's and minivan's wheels have deep recesses that the brush just can reach. It's probably a good tool for large truck wheels that don't have spokes. I can get my wheels cleaned faster with an old sheepskin mitt.
Meguiar's Interior Brush:
http://www.autogeek.net/x1000.html
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/autogeek_1903_64146205
Pros:
Great ergonomics.
Nice firm bristles but flexible enough that they won't get stuck in carpet fibers...makes for easy circular cleaning motions.
Stands up to firm pressure and bristles will not bend.
Made very short work of deep stains.Cons:
I think the bristles are too firm for leather...to be fair, I haven't tried it but I don't think I'll be chancing it. Definitely would not use on suede or uncoated leather.Conclusions: I think this brush rocks. It made short work of some stains that the PC brush attachment couldn't reach in the minivan. I'm sure I'll get to use it quite a bit in the cramped confines of my Accord. It was very comfortable to use....and the $3 price was great. I may pick up another to store inside the house for household carpets.
Well, hope I was helpful...this site has been so educational and helpful that I thought I would try and return the generosity. :cheers: