What are your “go to,” most used products during detailing?

You can find them cheaper than that.. And darn near free if you’re willing to wait for them from China.
 
ducksfan said:
I know what you mean about liking the bristles a little stiffer. I will run the tape up a little higher on a brush sometimes to stiffen up the brush (kind of like you did when you covered the metal).

My bigger brush is a nice one. I don't remember who the maker is.

I like the foam sticks. Lots of choices for ends and they seem to work better than cotton tips. Plus, reusable. I use one to clean recessed lug nuts. Works a lot better than the brushes.

I can't find the silicon tipped brush I like right now. It has short stiff bristles on one end and the silicon tip on the other. I only use it as a backer for a microfiber towel.

I kind of thought you used another brush for the carpet.

I really like using the makeup brush and a blower more than the vacuum for delicate plastic areas. But, I use a blower (Off an air compressor hose) and a vacuum as a first go through. So, I'm not adding much extra (time wise), since it's already there.
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And can I ask where you buy those " foam sticks " please?
 
Goonie75 said:
In the art aisle of a box store that sounds like Paul Blart you can find 1 inch foam tips for $6.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Loew-Cornell-Foam-Brushes-25-Pack-1-Wide/23081178


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Hey thanks.

Paul A. said:
Now THAT is an awesome suggestion! Thanks Goonie. I use the heck out of foam "brushes" for trim dressings/coatings. (Probably not what AG wants to hear but I like the "fiscally" conservative items).
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Paul, what is fiscally?
 
A lot of selection at the river store. Just search 'foam swabs'. I think the ones I got were by Swab-its.
 
Eldorado2k said:
I love me some vacuuming. I've also got a weakness for wanting to buy just about every attachment that looks like it'll work..

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I recently bought this 1 hoping it would solve the same problem and help cover more ground while performing like a boss, but my initial tests look like it's a dud + tiring on the wrist to use.

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Of the ones I've got so far, this 1 tends to be my fav because it just works well in all phases. It's 1 of the 2 that come in the Ridgid Detailing Kit [the aggressive 1] IMO It beats all other similar brush style attachments. My only minor gripe is that I sometimes have to keep a tight grip on it as it can slip off the end of the hose during use, but it's not crazy bad at falling off or anything.

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This 1 is really good too.

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IMO those 2 along with the rest of the 1.25" attachments works way better when used with the 2.5" hose vs. the more convenient feeling orange hose. Quite a bit of suction is lost with that smaller diameter orange hose.

Which is why I also love the 2.5" attachments.

This crevice tool kicks arse.

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Just a few days ago I drilled holes on both sides of a few of these which had all pretty much sucked..

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Even this claw, which has a known reputation for being garbage saw quite an improvement during my initial testing after drilling the holes.

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It actually kinda sucks in a good way now. Lol.

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I'm still looking for the perfect 1, but the 2.5" crevice tool and that little triangle brush are my current favorites.
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do u use a turbo brush nozzle? it'll remove hair from carpets much faster than a regular brush. downside is you'll need 2 clean out the turbine & brush roller bearings
 
flooramatic said:
do u use a turbo brush nozzle? it'll remove hair from carpets much faster than a regular brush. downside is you'll need 2 clean out the turbine & brush roller bearings
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No. The ones I’ve checked out all have bad reviews and people say they quit working after a short time.. I am familiar with them however. I used to have a Dirt Devil house vac. that had 1 of those turbo brush nozzles and it was pretty effective at getting the cat hair off of the nubuck couch.

Can you recommend a good 1 for a 1.25” connection?
 
Eldorado, do you find that the flat or the brush style attachments work better on carpet ? I have been using a flat style and don't feel like it sucks up enough.
 
01AUDI said:
Eldorado, do you find that the flat or the brush style attachments work better on carpet ? I have been using a flat style and don't feel like it sucks up enough.
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Drill small holes [1 on each side] in the attachments. It makes a world of difference. A few of my attachments were next to useless, but ever since I drilled the holes they work excellent.
 
APCS and towels. Meguiars hyper wash and really the basics. Unless I really have bad wheels ill then use wheel brightener
 
My premium/upgraded safety masks finally arrived from China
No more having to hold my breath while cleaning wheels & tires.

I tried 1 last night while cleaning the carpet inside the house with Megs APC. Couldn’t even smell a hint of the APC scent.

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Meg's D155 QD. I use it a lot for touch ups, claying, cleaning door jams, bugs, bird stuff and as a drying aid.
 
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