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27th May 2020, 12:39 | #1 |
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Can anybody recommend some brushes for nooks and crannies?
As titled - could anybody please recommend some brushes for cleaning the nooks and crannies on the car?
I am mainly thinking about around the chrome trim, window seals etc. My car is 'slightly filthy' and so some green growths need to be removed Several years ago I tried old toothbrushes for these areas but ended up marking the paintwork so I thought it best to ask folks who know what they are doing! Cheers, Bolin
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It's unlikely to help with the greenery, but once you've got the car nice and clean, for future maintenance I find the best solution is a set of makeup brushes from the local pound shop. Much cheaper than dedicated "detailing" brushes, but do just as good a job.
For the green mould, I would try giving it a good soaking with a pre-wash (snow foam or similar) to soften it up, then follow with a paint brush fully loaded with a good quality apc. As you've already discovered though, be careful with the paintwork. Cliff
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Every so often, Lidl do a pack of brushes, which include sash brashes, made from wood and plastic. They would be 'adequate' but the bristles do fall out readily, however they are very soft in use.
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Detailing Brushes
I recently bought a set of these and very happy with them
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5Pcs-Car-...gAAOSwRHRdHulP Stu |
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Many thanks for the replies chaps - I actually ordered some cheap make-up brushes after Cliff's reply, so I'll see how I get on with those. If I find they don't do it for me then I'll explore the other options linked.
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