MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: Jack Rabbit on April 06, 2011, 07:58:14 pm

Title: eBay bog brush
Post by: Jack Rabbit on April 06, 2011, 07:58:14 pm

Is there a recommendation for brushes for the alloys?

Nothing to harsh but not too soft, and long enough to reach the inner dish yet narrow to get between the spokes, where would I buy such an item?

I'm not a pro detailer so don't want to spend a weeks wages on it, but happy to spend the right amount on the right thing

What are people using and how do you rate it?

Many thanks  :smiley:

Title: Re: eBay bog brush
Post by: QD MBE on April 06, 2011, 08:20:34 pm

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/EZ_Detail_Mini_Brush_1.html (http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/EZ_Detail_Mini_Brush_1.html)

I have one of these, pretty good.

Title: Re: eBay bog brush
Post by: stealthwolf on April 06, 2011, 10:16:25 pm

^^^I have the full version of the same brush. I use a mild cleaner like bilberry wheel cleaner. Once cleaned, you can use a clay bar to make sure there are no contaminents and then seal with a wheel sealant. That way, you don't need to keep brushing them.

Title: Re: eBay bog brush
Post by: Jack Rabbit on April 06, 2011, 10:19:05 pm

Wheel sealant - wax?

Title: Re: eBay bog brush
Post by: Tarmac_Terrorist on April 06, 2011, 10:42:23 pm

I have both the large and small EZ Detail brushes. Wouldn't be without them now and wear reasonably well.
I think Vikan also make some nifty brushes - try googling them.

Title: Re: eBay bog brush
Post by: stealthwolf on April 06, 2011, 11:03:25 pm

Quote from: Jack Rabbit on April 06, 2011, 10:19:05 pm

Wheel sealant - wax?

High temp sealant used for alloys. Can also be called wheel wax eg poorboy's wheel sealant. As I mentioned, if you apply it after cleaning the wheels, you won't have to keep using brushes and cleaners to clean them - just use a pressure washer .

Title: Re: eBay bog brush
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on April 12, 2011, 02:50:55 pm

Chemical Guys Jet Seal 109 is supposed to be a decent wheel sealant :happy2:

Title: Re: eBay bog brush
Post by: uk_stu on April 14, 2011, 04:40:29 pm

I use Vikan brushes! I've got 3 brushes for my wheels

i use this for tyres and arches http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww.i4detailing.co.uk%2facatalog%2fEZ_Detail_Mini_Brush_1.html&WD=vikan&PN=Vikan_Brushes.html%23a2_21450052#a2_21450052

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Soft_Round_Wheel_brush_2.html for spokes and faces of the wheels (bigger sizes are available)

http://www.amdetails.co.uk/product/Long_Reach_Wheel_Brush_VKNWBLR  and this one for the backs of the wheels