Brush attachment on plastic trim/ tires?

[phish]

Would it be a bad idea to use a soft-bristled brush attachment on my porter cable for plastic trim? I scrub the trim by hand 2-3 times a year using Mother's trim cleaner and I'd like to speed up the process.


Could I use the same technique for my tires with an APC/degreaser?


Thank you!

Phish

[Mantilgh]

For tires, absolutely, but may want something a little stiffer for tires. For trim, maybe. Might want to tape adjoining paint surface to prevent scratching and if you have a lot to tape then it may not save time, just physical effort. If you normally tape off anyway, then sure.

[Evan.J]

Not at all!

Here is a great write Mike had done on the topic and he used the method in which you are asking about

How To Restore Black Plastic Trim (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/59327-how-restore-exterior-black-plastic-trim.html)

[phish]

Not at all!

Here is a great write Mike had done on the topic and he used the method in which you are asking about

How To Restore Black Plastic Trim (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/59327-how-restore-exterior-black-plastic-trim.html)


Thanks! My brush attachment is at least an inch larger and a lot softer than the one he used. Its made for upholstery so its slightly longer and softer. I'll give it a try on the trim.

[KyleWrap]

Could I use the same technique for my tires with an APC/degreaser?

Stiff Scrub Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/stscbr1.html)

[Mike Phillips]

Just to note...

I've machine scrubbed a LOT using the Porter Cable and various brushes and here's what I've found out...

The soft gray Cyclo brush rotates the best.


The stiffer the bristle the more difficult it is to maintain "brush rotation" although it's not a huge issue you just have to pay attention to your technique.


Also, NEVER have any water around you when using electric tools. NEVER. I've tired the Griot's Garage DA to scrub tires and now I'll only use a Porter Cable. I think it has to do with being double insulated but I'm not 100% for sure. But for me? PC when machine scrubbing anything.




ALWAYS be plugged into a GFI Outlet.



I think I pioneered this technique/idea... don't know for sure but my article on machine scrubbing tires and the video is the first I've ever seen. It is the ONLY way I clean tires now... again only with a Porter Cable plugged into a GFI. I also show this in all my Detailing Boot Camp Classes.



Best darn tire cleaning brush I've ever used! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/62454-best-darn-tire-cleaning-brush-i-ve-ever-used.html)




Machine Scrubbing Monster Tires - YouTube



Yep, the Porter Cable with a Cyclo brush mounted to it instead of the backing plate! Takes ALL the elbow grease out of getting old, slimy tire dressings off, blooming, (the brown residue that builds-up when antiozonants meet ozone in the air), and deteriorated dead rubber.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1808/Best_Tire_Brush_005.jpg


Here's the tires I need to clean. They have some type of slimy tire dressing on them and the white letters look kind of brownish...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1808/TUF_SHINE_Review_001.jpg


I'm going to apply Tuf Shine and the directions for Tuf Shine state that all previously applied dressings need to be removed in order for the Tuf Shine Clearcoat. I started out using the Tuf Shine Brush and it as well as any good tire brush will get the job done but ding dang scrubbing tires surgically clean is a LOT of work and it's awkward because the tires are low to the ground and vertical faced.


First I sprayed on the Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1808/Best_Tire_Brush_000.jpg



Then I let the machine do the work... now I'll let the pictures do the talking...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1808/Best_Tire_Brush_001.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1808/Best_Tire_Brush_002.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1808/Best_Tire_Brush_003.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1808/Best_Tire_Brush_004.jpg


After scrubbing the tires clean I moved the Monte Carlo back into the studio to get the paint polished but here's how the tires look now, perfectly clean and ready for application of the Tuf Shine Clearcoat.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1808/Best_Tire_Brush_009.jpg



Let the machine do the work...
So if you already own a Porter Cable, Meguiar's G110v2 or Griot's Garage DA Polisher, then add a Cyclo brush or to and anytime you have any brush cleaning to do, let the machine do the work for you.


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1808/Best_Tire_Brush_005.jpg


This is the Grey Ultra Soft Upholstery Brush...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1808/Best_Tire_Brush_006.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1808/Best_Tire_Brush_006c.jpg


Action shot!

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1808/Best_Tire_Brush_007.jpg


There are 4 different brushes available so you can choose the aggressiveness of the brush bristles for your scrubbing job...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1808/Best_Tire_Brush_008.jpg



On Autogeek.net

Cyclo Polisher Brushes (http://www.autogeek.net/cyclo-brushes.html)


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[Mike Phillips]

You want to see how to clean wheels, tires and fenderwells?

Check out this write-up...


How to wash Ferrari Wheels and Tires (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/81145-how-wash-ferrari-wheels-tires.html)


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