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Re: What are your “go to,” most used products during detailing?
You can find them cheaper than that.. And darn near free if you’re willing to wait for them from China.
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Re: What are your “go to,” most used products during detailing?
Originally Posted by
ducksfan
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?
Steve
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Re: What are your “go to,” most used products during detailing?
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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Re: What are your “go to,” most used products during detailing?
Originally Posted by
Goonie75
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).
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Originally Posted by
Goonie75
Hey thanks.
Originally Posted by
Paul A.
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?
Steve
-The Titanic Was Built By Professionals But The Ark By Amateurs-
"Boanerges"
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Re: What are your “go to,” most used products during detailing?
A lot of selection at the river store. Just search 'foam swabs'. I think the ones I got were by Swab-its.
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Re: What are your “go to,” most used products during detailing?
Originally Posted by
Eldorado2k
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
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Re: What are your “go to,” most used products during detailing?
Originally Posted by
flooramatic
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?
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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.
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Originally Posted by
DogRescuer
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.
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