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    Review : Meguiars Brushes

    I thought I would provide some feedback on some Meguiar's brushes that I've been using.

    Meguiar's Tire Brush:
    http://www.autogeek.net/x1010.html


    Pros:
    • nice ergonomics (to a degree)
    • bristles are firm but yet flexible enough to adapt to contours
    • good for larger tires (like my Odyssey minivan)
    Cons:
    • tough to use for lower portions of tire near the ground when holding the handle...I had to take the handle off to scrub this part
    • not sure if softer bristles on the perimeter of brush are truly clearcoat safe...best to avoid getting too close to wheels
    • I accidently banged into the wheel well on my Accord a few times when holding the brush handle...holding the brush head directly helped to control this.
    Conclusion: I got the brush for $2.99 at a local Big Lots store. It's a good deal at the price. Just be careful that you don't bang into the painted surfaces. I'll keep using it on my minivan's tires...I'll use a cheap palm sized brush I have on my Accord's smaller tires.

    Meguiar's Wheel Brush:
    http://www.autogeek.net/wheel-angle-brush.html



    Pros:
    • Very soft bristles that should be safe for clear coated wheels.
    • Lots of bristles for effective cleaning easy to reach surfaces.
    • Detachable handle makes holding the brush head very easy..this is my preferred way to hold it.
    Cons:
    • Very tough to get bristles clean afterwards.
    • Super soft nature of bristles caused them to get deformed easily.
    • Not very effective at getting into deeply recessed areas.
    • Soft bristles can't scrub off tough brake dust.
    Conclusions: I got this for about $4. Even at that price, I probably won't use it much. My Accord's and minivan's wheels have deep recesses that the brush just can reach. It's probably a good tool for large truck wheels that don't have spokes. I can get my wheels cleaned faster with an old sheepskin mitt.

    Meguiar's Interior Brush:
    http://www.autogeek.net/x1000.html


    Pros:
    • Great ergonomics.
    • Nice firm bristles but flexible enough that they won't get stuck in carpet fibers...makes for easy circular cleaning motions.
    • Stands up to firm pressure and bristles will not bend.
    • Made very short work of deep stains.
    Cons:
    • I think the bristles are too firm for leather...to be fair, I haven't tried it but I don't think I'll be chancing it. Definitely would not use on suede or uncoated leather.
    Conclusions: I think this brush rocks. It made short work of some stains that the PC brush attachment couldn't reach in the minivan. I'm sure I'll get to use it quite a bit in the cramped confines of my Accord. It was very comfortable to use....and the $3 price was great. I may pick up another to store inside the house for household carpets.

    Well, hope I was helpful...this site has been so educational and helpful that I thought I would try and return the generosity.
    Last edited by emaxxman; 06-28-2006 at 09:45 AM.

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    nice review...I actually switch the handles for the brushes - I prefer the longer handle on the tire brush. I also invert the handle as well...helps reduce accidental bumps.

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    Pretty good review. Anyone who has a BigLots by them. They are selling a lot of these Meguiar's products for cheap. Not trying to take away business from AG, but I can't imagine you guys selling a lot of these brushes anyways. Or am I wrong? But then again, I'm sure you care about the customer, and are willing to lose a few bucks for the sake of them saving some. That way they can spend their savings on more profitable items!

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    I have all those brushes also. The wheel brush does deform though. Wonder if Megs is discoing them? Bought mine at Big Lots too.
    Overall I like them.

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    I just wanted to say thank you, those were very informative reviews.

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    Man...I really need to check my grammar and typos next time. Sheesh!

    Meghan,

    No problem...it's the least I could do to contribute to this great site. I have learned a ton from this site. My cars are looking better each day...now if only this rain would stop.

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    Quote Originally Posted by emaxxman
    Man...I really need to check my grammar and typos next time. Sheesh!

    Meghan,

    No problem...it's the least I could do to contribute to this great site. I have learned a ton from this site. My cars are looking better each day...now if only this rain would stop.
    I take it you must be up north?!

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    Yep! NJ.

    It rains when I drive into work...is sunny while I'm at work looking out the window...and then starts to rain when I walk out the building.

    The detailing gods must be having a good chuckle right now.

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    Well at least your grass is getting green!

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    Yep! same here in Massachusetts. I took delivery of my New Car Yesterday "wasn't raining". Put it in the garage last night and now Rain scheduled for the rest of the week. Hopefully will be better by Saturday to use my New PC. JoeD

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