How do you guys work smarter in your detailing process?

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I actually prefer the regular straight, paint brush style brushes. I buy cheap chip brushes for 50 cents or less and wrap black tape around the metal band. I use the same brushes and cut the hairs in half to stiffen them up and use them to remove wax or residue out of crevices. I know it sounds weird, but I've found that the cheaper brushes work better in most cases, than the thicker, more plush and more expensive brushes. Too much hair or too plush of a brush makes it more difficult to work the hairs into small crevices and vents. I mark my brushes "dressing" or "apc"

I agree, I think the swissvax brush seems to be to soft and plush, and thats not good for cleaning. It takes too much effort and time when using too plush of a brush, it's impractical.. I think i'm going to get some of the ones you speak of instead.:xyxthumbs:

 

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Hey Bobby, I noticed that you clean door jams while doing the interior. As mentioned in my above post, I use a power washer to clean the jams, but what have you found the best method to be? Thanks

I love the tornado and a cheap microfiber. Turn the tornado up, with a good APC(meguiars, OPC), and you'll get them extremely clean.:xyxthumbs:

 

[UltimateDetail]

I think the totes I have are from Sterelite. I got a bunch of them at Target when I built my garage shelving. I got the cheapest ones avail at about $5 a pop. I have one for all my MFs and towels, one for vacuum hoses & nozzles, one with several smaller bins with clay, brushes, backing plates, wax applicators, misc, and one for small power tools (polisher, steamer, drill) and then some milk crates with chemicals.

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Alright, good looks!:xyxthumbs: I'll head out to Target and see if I can find them.. I might also, get some milk crates to for my gallon polishes and compounds.. I really think organization is key to being efficient and saving time.:xyxthumbs:

 

[UltimateDetail]

Raceglaze sells similar brushes for less money for a set. I've been using them a while and the quality is pretty good

Auto Geek also sells a brush like that for a great price

Awesome, I'll check em out!:xyxthumbs: I don't like the price and plushness that the swiss vax might have like similar brushes I have used. So I might buy some of these. :dblthumb2:

 

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I love the tornado and a cheap microfiber. Turn the tornado up, with a good APC(meguiars, OPC), and you'll get them extremely clean.:xyxthumbs:

I don't have a tornador but I've thought about buying one. I've got really good at getting door jams really clean with super degreaser and a power washer, so I think I'll stick to that when I'm using a power washer...it's really fast as well.

Although, I try to do rinsless washing whenever possible, on cars that aren't extremely dirty, so maybe the tornador would be a good option there. I already have air compressor lines that drop from the ceiling on either side of the car, in my shop. With a quick disconnect the tornador would be pretty handy I think...I'll look into it.

 

[UltimateDetail]

I don't have a tornador but I've thought about buying one. I've got really good at getting door jams really clean with super degreaser and a power washer, so I think I'll stick to that when I'm using a power washer...it's really fast as well.

Although, I try to do rinsless washing whenever possible, on cars that aren't extremely dirty, so maybe the tornador would be a good option there. I already have air compressor lines that drop from the ceiling on either side of the car, in my shop. With a quick disconnect the tornador would be pretty handy I think...I'll look into it.

Yeah I love the thing! lol But the power washer and degreaser I would probably use over the tornado for tough jobs.. It's pretty much the same principle. I just don't have a pressure washer yet. But yeah, it's only a 130 bucks and it can used for anything. Especially engine compartments where you wouldn't use a pressure washer, so it could be worth it.:xyxthumbs: