Best detailing tools that are not made for detailing

**dwlinc23** · 05-14-2012, 09:31 AM

- brush for dentures
- Mr. Clean Magic Sponge
- Q-tips
- foam paint brushes

**BuckeyeR/T** · 05-14-2012, 09:48 AM

Peanut butter and a tooth brush for getting wax off of textured black trim

**Frenchie** · 05-14-2012, 09:59 AM

Foam applicators in the paint section at Wal Mart. They are 1.50 for a 12 pack of different sizes. They hare a little foam applicator on the tip of a small wooden stick. The pack comes with ones that range from 1/2" to 2" wide. They are the best thing I have used to apply dressing on all surfaces. Especially side mirrors, and also to apply interior protectant along the dash on it's curved surfaces.

**feds27** · 05-14-2012, 10:33 AM

From the super market: Sprayway glass cleaner, Dawn dish soap, distilled white vinegar, ziplock bags.

From HD: small garden pump sprayer, 3m tape, nitrile gloves

Other: Corrosion-X, blue shop towels, soft cooler for carrying products.

**Railroad** · 05-14-2012, 10:41 AM

I've replaced Dawn with Ultra Gain, has on the bottle that it's a hand soap and a dishwashing liquid. It does better on washing dishes and it's
a buck cheaper at Dollar General where I'm at.

**BobbyG** · 05-14-2012, 11:21 AM

Garden Sprayer - for spraying just about any type of cleaner
Toilet Brush - Fender Wells, Wheels, Tires
Distiled Water - For diluting everything
White Vinegar - Microfiber Towel Rinsing

**A-train** · 05-14-2012, 08:14 PM

Wedge make up applicators used for applying trim dressing. They don't cake up or soak up much product. 3.00 for 50. I get my fiancé to pick them up wherever she gets her makeup.

**SANTA3013** · 05-14-2012, 08:22 PM

Werner aluminum work platform for easily cleaning/waxing the roofs of vehicles. When I'm through with the roof, I use the work platform to set my buckets on so I don't bend over so much. Makes life easier. These things are lightweight and very sturdy. Don't know how I got by without it.

**ss 07C70** · 05-14-2012, 08:49 PM

I like to use:

KIWI Leather Shine Sponge

as a tire gel applicator, AFTER it is used up as a shoe shine TOOL.

**Railroad** · 05-14-2012, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by ezriderga

Werner aluminum work platform for easily cleaning/waxing the roofs of vehicles. When I'm through with the roof, I use the work platform to set my buckets on so I don't bend over so much. Makes life easier. These things are lightweight and very sturdy. Don't know how I got by without it.

Same here, got one myself. Love it.