Anyone use a brush on there car?

[Allan Byrd]

I have read a lot of these thread, and a lot on detailing forums. I am a little new to this but I have to ask. Is there any type of brush that is recommended to use to scrub your car? Not just the wheels but the paint. I never read any threads that talk about it. Even sites that sell detailing supplies brushes for the paint itself are very limited on the sites. Just curious, as I am wondering if this is damaging my paint. The one I use is super soft, but nothing special, just some knock off brand. I have seen the boar's hair brush and that is about it. It looks to be more rough than the one I use.

 

[mustanginky]

i wouldn't personally use a brush on paint. that's just me.

 

[Allan Byrd]

Haha, I hear ya. Like I said kinda new to taking good quality care of the paint. After reading so many threads, I figured it was going to be a carnal sin to put a brush on it. But like I said, I am new to all the detailing. All these years I had never realized there was so much to taking care of the paint, and what it takes to make it look really good.

 

[Spade]

All these years I had never realized there was so much to taking care of the paint, and what it takes to make it look really good.

10-4 on that. I was the same way. Apply wax and remove and your done. Yeah right.

As for using a brush, I do at times but I'm as soft as I can with pressure. This is the brush I use;

Montana Original 10 inch Boar’s Hair Brush is a soft, gentle car wash brush for cars, trucks, SUVs, and boats. Auto wash brush boar hair brush

 

[coolcobramatt]

If you have soft paint, I wouldn't go near it even with the finest brush. I do use a wheel brush on the rims, and even then carefully.

Just the thought of the hours of work I would lose (and then put back in) if a brush swirled my paint gives me cold chills up my spine.

 

[oldmodman]

Not on the surface paint finish.

I do use a brush cleaning the door jams and under the hood.

And I do use specially made wheel brushes. But to clean the chrome lug nuts I use a foam lug nut tool.

 

[traktrbeam]

Yes, wire brush attachment for Craftsman drill.

 

[Mach1USMC]

I love it when people use brushes on their paint- it's good for business! By all means continue to do so!!

 

[Coyote'13]

I would stay with a microfiber sponge. There is no need for a brush on the paint unless you want tiny scratches to your clear coat. That's almost like running your car through an auto car wash.

 

[Mach1USMC]

I would stay with a microfiber sponge. There is no need for a brush on the paint unless you want tiny scratches to your clear coat. That's almost like running your car through an auto car wash.

I'd recommend a plush microfiber towel or a wash mitt. Sponges are almost as bad for your paint as brushes.....

Microfiber "sponges" are designed to be used as applicators and should NOT be used for washing painted surfaces.

 

[NickPic]

Use a Woolie from Adams polishes. They are great!