What are your “go to,” most used products during detailing?

[Eldorado2k]

You can find them cheaper than that.. And darn near free if you’re willing to wait for them from China.

[DogRescuer]

I know what you mean about liking the bristles a little stiffer. I will run the tape up a little higher on a brush sometimes to stiffen up the brush (kind of like you did when you covered the metal).

My bigger brush is a nice one. I don't remember who the maker is.

I like the foam sticks. Lots of choices for ends and they seem to work better than cotton tips. Plus, reusable. I use one to clean recessed lug nuts. Works a lot better than the brushes.

I can't find the silicon tipped brush I like right now. It has short stiff bristles on one end and the silicon tip on the other. I only use it as a backer for a microfiber towel.

I kind of thought you used another brush for the carpet.

I really like using the makeup brush and a blower more than the vacuum for delicate plastic areas. But, I use a blower (Off an air compressor hose) and a vacuum as a first go through. So, I'm not adding much extra (time wise), since it's already there.

And can I ask where you buy those " foam sticks " please?

[Goonie75]

In the art aisle of a box store that sounds like Paul Blart you can find 1 inch foam tips for $6.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Loew-Corn...-Wide/23081178

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[Paul A.]

In the art aisle of a box store that sounds like Paul Blart you can find 1 inch foam tips for $6.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Loew-Corn...-Wide/23081178

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Now THAT is an awesome suggestion! Thanks Goonie. I use the heck out of foam "brushes" for trim dressings/coatings. (Probably not what AG wants to hear but I like the "fiscally" conservative items).

[DogRescuer]

In the art aisle of a box store that sounds like Paul Blart you can find 1 inch foam tips for $6.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Loew-Corn...-Wide/23081178


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Hey thanks.

Now THAT is an awesome suggestion! Thanks Goonie. I use the heck out of foam "brushes" for trim dressings/coatings. (Probably not what AG wants to hear but I like the "fiscally" conservative items).

Paul, what is fiscally?

[ducksfan]

A lot of selection at the river store. Just search 'foam swabs'. I think the ones I got were by Swab-its.

[flooramatic]

I love me some vacuuming. I've also got a weakness for wanting to buy just about every attachment that looks like it'll work..



I recently bought this 1 hoping it would solve the same problem and help cover more ground while performing like a boss, but my initial tests look like it's a dud + tiring on the wrist to use.



Of the ones I've got so far, this 1 tends to be my fav because it just works well in all phases. It's 1 of the 2 that come in the Ridgid Detailing Kit [the aggressive 1] IMO It beats all other similar brush style attachments. My only minor gripe is that I sometimes have to keep a tight grip on it as it can slip off the end of the hose during use, but it's not crazy bad at falling off or anything.



This 1 is really good too.





IMO those 2 along with the rest of the 1.25" attachments works way better when used with the 2.5" hose vs. the more convenient feeling orange hose. Quite a bit of suction is lost with that smaller diameter orange hose.

Which is why I also love the 2.5" attachments.

This crevice tool kicks arse.



Just a few days ago I drilled holes on both sides of a few of these which had all pretty much sucked..







Even this claw, which has a known reputation for being garbage saw quite an improvement during my initial testing after drilling the holes.



It actually kinda sucks in a good way now. Lol.



I'm still looking for the perfect 1, but the 2.5" crevice tool and that little triangle brush are my current favorites.

do u use a turbo brush nozzle? it'll remove hair from carpets much faster than a regular brush. downside is you'll need 2 clean out the turbine & brush roller bearings

[Eldorado2k]

do u use a turbo brush nozzle? it'll remove hair from carpets much faster than a regular brush. downside is you'll need 2 clean out the turbine & brush roller bearings

No. The ones I’ve checked out all have bad reviews and people say they quit working after a short time.. I am familiar with them however. I used to have a Dirt Devil house vac. that had 1 of those turbo brush nozzles and it was pretty effective at getting the cat hair off of the nubuck couch.

Can you recommend a good 1 for a 1.25” connection?

[01AUDI]

Eldorado, do you find that the flat or the brush style attachments work better on carpet ? I have been using a flat style and don't feel like it sucks up enough.

[DBAILEY]

Eldorado, where did you find those long Qs?

Northern Tool has industrial use QTip packs with about 5-6 different lengths and cotton wad sizes. I think there are 1000 in the pack.