Name something you wish you would’ve bought sooner...

I'm a bit surprised that among a group of professional detailers, the pad cleaning bucket set up hasn't been listed. Not that I have one - Way too soon in my journey to invest in this - But it sure seems to be a time and labor saving tool. Am I wrong?
 
BillyJack said:
Collinite.
Back in the late 70's, I was at a local bar talking detailing with a co-worker. An old guy sitting next to us at the bar set his beer down, looked over at me and said "Collinite, kid, is all you need". I would have saved quite a few bucks if I'd listened to him then, rather than buying everything I saw advertised in the car magazines.

Bill
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So how did Raindance and Nu Finish work out for you? :rolleyes:
 
I’m surprised no ones mentioned the claymitt/clay towel.

Here’s another 1. It has to be among the simplest of all detailing tools ever created, but it makes a world of difference. I’ll go as far as to say that if you don’t have 1 of these simple detailing brushes, you don’t know how to truly detail interior.

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Ahh yes! Eldorado2k - how very true, I didn't even think of clay towels, mitts, blocks or pads, good call. :props:


Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:
 
Update: This 36” crevice tool is complete dud.

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It’s cheap, it’s flimsy, it’s bent, diameter is too narrow which weakens it’s suction, and worst of all it’s not even the proper size.

It’s supposed to be 1.25”, but it’s more like 1 3/8ths so it fits loose.

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Eldorado2k said:
Update: This 36” crevice tool is complete dud.

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It’s cheap, it’s flimsy, it’s bent, diameter is too narrow which weakens it’s suction, and worst of all it’s not even the proper size.

It’s supposed to be 1.25”, but it’s more like 1 3/8ths so it fits loose.

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Other than that, it's OK, eh?
 
Eldorado2k said:
I’m surprised no ones mentioned the claymitt/clay towel.

Here’s another 1. It has to be among the simplest of all detailing tools ever created, but it makes a world of difference. I’ll go as far as to say that if you don’t have 1 of these simple detailing brushes, you don’t know how to truly detail interior.

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Take a look at something called a chalk and wax brush. Similar to a detail brush, but a lot bigger. They're boars hair. I've seen them as big as 2" in diameter. I have one that is oval. It's 2 1/8" at the widest part. Good for when you want to cover more area quicker than a 1" detail brush
 
ducksfan said:
Take a look at something called a chalk and wax brush. Similar to a detail brush, but a lot bigger. They're boars hair. I've seen them as big as 2" in diameter. I have one that is oval. It's 2 1/8" at the widest part. Good for when you want to cover more area quicker than a 1" detail brush
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I looked it up just now and this is 1 of the ones available...

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I actually have a few of these brushes and used 1 this past weekend as part of my bucket wash on the exterior rubber window trim and also the gloss plastic honeycomb grill. It worked excellent in both areas, especially the grill loaded with suds. Much better than trying to use that smaller brush.

Only thing is I wouldn’t put money on mine being boars hair... TBO it feels more like chihuahua. Either ways it seems to work fine.
 
mk9750 said:
Other than that, it's OK, eh?
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After initially getting a less than helpful reply from the seller, I politely pleaded my case and he gave me a free return label for me to send it back for a refund.
 
GG new rinseless wash. Got it on a sale just to try. Still playing with dilution ratios, but it's now my go to glass cleaner.
 
Eldorado2k said:
I looked it up just now and this is 1 of the ones available...

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I actually have a few of these brushes and used 1 this past weekend as part of my bucket wash on the exterior rubber window trim and also the gloss plastic honeycomb grill. It worked excellent in both areas, especially the grill loaded with suds. Much better than trying to use that smaller brush.

Only thing is I wouldn’t put money on mine being boars hair... TBO it feels more like chihuahua. Either ways it seems to work fine.
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funny you mention this brush, i just ordered the 55mm size (huge) to clean leather seats...
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No, no no Eldorado, that's not it. Search for a 2 1/8" Oval chalk and wax brush made by US Art Supply or An XL Professional wax brush {R20} made by Chalk Painter's choice. If you can't find it let me know. I'll get you the Amazon link.

I have the oval one. These are first rate bristles.
 
ducksfan said:
No, no no Eldorado, that's not it. Search for a 2 1/8" Oval chalk and wax brush made by US Art Supply or An XL Professional wax brush {R20} made by Chalk Painter's choice. If you can't find it let me know. I'll get you the Amazon link.

I have the oval one. These are first rate bristles.
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That’s what came up when I searched chalk and wax brush. I call it “chalk and wax cheapo chihuahua brush”

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VISITOR said:
funny you mention this brush, i just ordered the 55mm size (huge) to clean leather seats...
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Yea, I bought that 5pk. for like $4 bucks + free shipping from China. Great value, but I prefer a little horsehair shoe type brush over these chihuahua brushes for cleaning leather.
 
Use the specific words I used in my previous post: 2 1/8" oval chalk and wax brush - or - XL professional wax brush {R20}

These are nothing like the brushes you show - much higher quality. $10 and $16 respectfully.
 
Lol. Yeah, that's the second one. The 2" diameter brush. I have the other one. The oval one.

That was the biggest round one of decent quality I could find. The others were closer to 1 1/2". I got the oval because I was cheap and thought it would work just as well. It's a nice brush. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it for $10. I plan to use it on the exterior (wheels/engine), but it's nice enough to use on most interior surfaces.

Change the option on the one you linked and for $4 more you can get the 2" and a 1 1/2". Not a bad deal.
 
ducksfan said:
Lol. Yeah, that's the second one. The 2" diameter brush. I have the other one. The oval one.

That was the biggest round one of decent quality I could find. The others were closer to 1 1/2". I got the oval because I was cheap and thought it would work just as well. It's a nice brush. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it for $10. I plan to use it on the exterior (wheels/engine), but it's nice enough to use on most interior surfaces.

Change the option on the one you linked and for $4 more you can get the 2" and a 1 1/2". Not a bad deal.
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The only problem with those is the metal band around the bristles...isn't there the potential for damage, and aren't they going to rust?
 
Not really a problem. It only takes a minute to tape them.

Eldo, follow the link TMQ posted. That's the 2" diameter one I was referencing. Or, search:

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On Amazon. That will show you the oval one I purchased (a very nice brush).
 
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