Boars Hair Wash Brush - Worth the Investment?

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So I'm contemplating buying a boars hair wash brush and just want to ask the people that have used one if they are worth the investment. If so, do they wash better than a MF mitt or save you time, etc? Basically, why do you like it and use it.

TIA,

Mike
 
if you have you ask you can't afford it......its a status in the mind
 
I used a boars hair brush once, it left a dirt film that I had to go back and clean with a microfiber mitt. The layer of dirt the boars hair brush left behind was easily wiped off with a slight rub of my finger over the paint, and I did try to get it off with the brush but it wasn't possible. I don't know why people would ever buy one.
 
I love mine. I use the Griots Garage one. It is exclusive to my Shelby which does not get real dirty. It is soft, gentle and designed to release dirt when shaken in the water. I recommend it for show cars. Havent tried it on DDs.
 
I think Boars Hair Brushes are great for large vehicles (Trucks, SUV & RV). They are very soft and gentle against the paint surface. The only issue I have with them is that they're usually to big to fit into a 5 gallon wash bucket with a grit guard.
 
Bacon said:
if you have you ask you can't afford it......its a status in the mind
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Funny thing is usually the people with the most money are the more frugal, he could probably buy a dozen and not bat an eye but wants to make the most gor his money instead of throwing it away on useless items... thats how the rich stay rich and the broke.... well you get the idea...
 
D_Nyholm said:
What is this supposed to mean?
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I take it to be a joke referring to the old high end car dealershps. They used to say if you have to ask what the gas mileage of this Mercedes is, you cant afford the car.
 
All kidding aside, the boar hair brush will not clean any better than a MF mitt nor will it save you time.

I personally use the cheaper sythetic brushes for wheels, , engine bay, and that 2-3" area just underneath the car. As they get old and stained, they become dedicated wheel wheel brushes. Then eventually demoted to garage general purpose duty before they see the garbage man on Mondays.



qship5 said:
So I'm contemplating buying a boars hair wash brush and just want to ask the people that have used one if they are worth the investment. If so, do they wash better than a MF mitt or save you time, etc? Basically, why do you like it and use it.

TIA,

Mike
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5.4 Shelby said:
I take it to be a joke referring to the old high end car dealershps. They used to say if you have to ask what the gas mileage of this Mercedes is, you cant afford the car.
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Oh, I know. I was giving him the opportunity to retract the statement or think of something so he didn't look so bad... :)
 
I have a Montana Boars Hair Brush with the pole AG sells. I use this all winter long with ONR so my hands dont freeze in ten degree weather. It does great job and does not mar.

I bought the pole that Autogeek sells with the brush but would recommend using a different one, you should be able to find another locally pretty easily. The Autogeek one is quite expensive and very cheap quality.
 
SonOfOC said:
All kidding aside, the boar hair brush will not clean any better than a MF mitt nor will it save you time.

I service 3 crew cab 4x4 F-250's and a Moutaineer on a regular basis. The boars hair brush with a extension is the best way I've found to get at these monsters. It beats crawling up on my wagner platform with a mitt and bucket for the roofs.The brush from AG fits easy into my 5 gal. bucket. To use properly the brush should be treated the same as you would a mitt. I stick it back into the bucket and shake vigioursly after each section or panel. Not had a problem with marring or scratching paint so far. I think the key is to pre-soak the brush a short while befor each use (5-10 mins).
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SonOfOC said:
All kidding aside, the boar hair brush will not clean any better than a MF mitt nor will it save you time.

I personally use the cheaper sythetic brushes for wheels, , engine bay, and that 2-3" area just underneath the car. As they get old and stained, they become dedicated wheel wheel brushes. Then eventually demoted to garage general purpose duty before they see the garbage man on Mondays.
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I dont use it to clean better, I feel like it is gentler on the surface. MF likes to hold onto contaminates. The Boar's hair does not. Like 2old said, I shake it in the water and release the dirt particles. I was using this long before I read about 2 bucket method. I believe in it so much I dont use 2 bucket. My single bucket has a grate like a grit gaurd and another up high to swipe over and get anything else off before touchng my paint.
 
im thinking about using a small handheld one for the very bottom of all panels so as to not contaminate my lw mit for all above. wonder if they would micro marr black?

budinsc
 
Bobby B. said:
I think Boars Hair Brushes are great for large vehicles (Trucks, SUV & RV). They are very soft and gentle against the paint surface. The only issue I have with them is that they're usually to big to fit into a 5 gallon wash bucket with a grit guard.
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This is what I use with my boars hair. Hope it's ok to add the links since AG carries most Griot's products, just not this particular bucket. I removed the "half" grit guard on top and there is also one on the bottom that I use. I agree on skipping the AG pole.

The Ultimate Car Wash Bucket - Cleaning Tools - Car Washing - Car Care - Griot's Garage
 
Bigpat said:
Funny thing is usually the people with the most money are the more frugal, he could probably buy a dozen and not bat an eye but wants to make the most gor his money instead of throwing it away on useless items... thats how the rich stay rich and the broke.... well you get the idea...
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well said
 
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