Review: Montana 10" Boars Hair Brush - Does It Scratch?

**Jaddie** · 05-28-2013, 07:38 PM

Dear swanicyouth

Thanks for your thorough review.

I use the Montana Boar's Hair Brush Plus. I want to use mitts because that's what everyone else uses and loves, but they're not nearly as efficient as the brush on our Odyssey.

My father-in-law broke the original pole that came with our brush. I just replaced it with this Shur-Line model. I honestly believe this brush and pole combination is the most effective general automotive washing tool available to mankind at this time.

I believe I can still use mitts with rinseless washes, but for the main way I wash our vehicles—pressure washer with foam cannon and the three-bucket method (one for wheels, tires, and wells)—the brush is what works for me.

I soak mine for about ten minutes before it's used. I hope that's not too short a time.

Again, thank you for your review. I'm glad to know I'm probably not scratching our van.

**ihaveacamaro** · 05-28-2013, 08:18 PM

swanicyouth, you are the man! I read every word, thanks for posting!

**Wes Bremec** · 05-28-2013, 08:55 PM

I use the exact same brush and never noticed ant scratching

**Andr3wilson** · 05-28-2013, 09:32 PM

Wow thanks a lot for this review! I really appreciate the effort and work you put into this! Thanks for the insight!

**PGdynamics** · 05-28-2013, 09:34 PM

Excellent review! Looks like I'll have to pic one up soon.

**dpscoupe** · 05-28-2013, 09:41 PM

Epic review man! You just sold me on something I never would have considered before. AG should pay you commission!

You did focus on the pole a bit much... LOL! 3

**IndeedSS** · 05-29-2013, 08:30 AM

I bought my brush from AG at least 4 years ago to use on my black Impala SS and it did scartch my clearcoat. After I traded that SS in on a black Camaro SS I gave the brush another shot and it scratched again. I gave the brush away with a warning to the new owner with my findings. Oh and I bought the boars hair blonde wheel brush at the same time. It was softer than the big brush and I'm still it.

Based on the OP's review, believe my downfall was not letting the brush soak long enough before. I probably only let it soak for 10 minutes at the most.

Now that I have an SUV, maybe I'll pick up another Montana Boars Hair brush. Right now I hate cleaning the roof while standing on a step stool on a sloped driveway.

**swanicyouth** · 05-29-2013, 10:47 AM

Mine is softer than the wheel brush. I believe the soaking is critical. However, I'm just reporting my findings. I don't know if this thing could scratch some crazy soft clear coat, but I can tell you it doesn't scratch a CD or my cars. I really like it.

**IndeedSS** · 05-29-2013, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by swanicyouth

Mine is softer than the wheel brush. I believe the soaking is critical. However, I'm just reporting my findings. I don't know if this thing could scratch some crazy soft clear coat, but I can tell you it doesn't scratch a CD or my cars. I really like it.

I must have gotten a bad one, because there is night and day difference between my wheel and the big brush, comparing dry to dry. The tips of my wheel brush are very soft but the the other had a sharp feel to them. It's been a while ago, but it only took one easy swipe on a new CD to do a lot of damage.

Based on your review, I'm going to try another when there is a sale.

**CYvileng** · 06-07-2013, 02:06 PM

Excellent review! I think it was successful. First sale after the review and the item is sold out. You should probably be getting a check in the mail for your cut