Montana Boar's Hair Wash Brush

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Do these really work, they seem to go against everything I have been taught. It just looks like they would induce swirls real easy. I want one because I have a truck and can't reach some areas of it. So before I shell out 100 bucks for one I wanted to ask the experts. Now I know without proper washing techniques you can scratch your finish with the finest of materials. So with that said if I take every precaution possible are these brushes safe for my finish, and which one is the best to get. Thanks

Jason
 
I've got two and they no longer are used so that tells you where I stand, and yes I used two bucket method with grit guards.
 
I absolutely love mine, but I wash a Silver Silverado DD. I get done in half the time. If I had a black truck or a red camaro, the story might change a bit. I've heard as many people like as do not. Hope this helps
 
I really want to give it a try, but like you said my truck is black and I just don't want to induce more swirls that I have too.
 
I bought mine thinking it would be a great time saver, and it is. Unfortunately, I don't like the results. I used a two bucket method and still ended up with some swirls. Went back to my old method and no additional swirls. On a lighter color with fastidious cleanliness and a very light touch, you might be ok. I think on black you are almost guaranteed some swirls. Again, technique is the biggest factor, but it negates any time saving.

I have thought of putting my sheepskin glove over it and using the handle for extra reach!! :xyxthumbs:
 
Timbob said:
I bought mine thinking it would be a great time saver, and it is. Unfortunately, I don't like the results. I used a two bucket method and still ended up with some swirls. Went back to my old method and no additional swirls. On a lighter color with fastidious cleanliness and a very light touch, you might be ok. I think on black you are almost guaranteed some swirls. Again, technique is the biggest factor, but it negates any time saving.

I have thought of putting my sheepskin glove over it and using the handle for extra reach!! :xyxthumbs:
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yea they make a microfiber wash mitt on a extended pole, I might just try one of those and see what results I get. I am only looking to really wash the top of the truck, so you can't see the swirls anyway, but I will know they are there and it will bother me lol
 
I got one and it put swirls and scratches everywhere. Should have tested on the top before I went any futher. Had the black truck covered in soap foam and was really light on the brush pressure. Still scratched the paint.
 
Do you guys clean the bruitles with each section? My wash bucket has a grid (sorta like a grit gaurd) that is mounted to the inside of the bucket and up out of the water. Each time I dip my brush in the water I shake the brush while in the water. Then I swipe it over the grid before using on the car. These 2 steps allow particles to fall out of the hairs and into the water keeping them off your paint.

I dont have the Montana. I have the Griots that is not on the long handle. They do make one with a handle.

I am using it on a red truck, not black. However, my red is showing no swirls.
 
I bought a couple of the microfiber extended handles and I love them I have used them to traditional wash and ONR on large vehicles. I have an F-150 that I use mine on.
 
I've never used a Boars hair brush for washing, but from my reading it seems like the real key is to only let the tips of the hairs touch the paint, any more pressure could induce swirls. Kind of like the proper way to use a California Duster, only let the strands hang down onto the paint, no pressure.
 
After I bought my Camaro I used a Meguiar's soft-bristle brush and to my horror was left with a ton of swirls and RIDS. Because of that little episode, I've decided to never use any kind of brushes on my car.
 
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