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Ok so recently I have run into a few cupholders that had some sticky gunk at the bottom and my interior brush just wasnt cleaning it fast enough. I needed something stiffer like a tooth brush but due to the angle it just didnt fit. This is where I came up with this idea. I got the toothbrushes from the dollar store 5 for $1

My tools:
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My Process:
-Cut the head off the tooth brush

-File the back of the tooth brush and the end of the handle

-Heat up the handl and melt the plastic

-stick the melted plastic of the handle on the toothbrush head

-Apply superglue for extra support

Results:

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The green and blue I just heated up the handle and then bent the head of the brush and held it until it hardned. I am amazed at how rock solid these are. If I break them then I am using way too much pressure.

I just though I would share my new little invention with all my friends.

Jon
 
PAR Detailing said:
Ok so recently I have run into a few cupholders that had some sticky gunk at the bottom and my interior brush just wasnt cleaning it fast enough. I needed something stiffer like a tooth brush but due to the angle it just didnt fit. This is where I came up with this idea. I got the toothbrushes from the dollar store 5 for $1

My tools:
059.JPG



My Process:
-Cut the head off the tooth brush

-File the back of the tooth brush and the end of the handle

-Heat up the handl and melt the plastic

-stick the melted plastic of the handle on the toothbrush head

-Apply superglue for extra support

Results:

058.JPG


The green and blue I just heated up the handle and then bent the head of the brush and held it until it hardned. I am amazed at how rock solid these are. If I break them then I am using way too much pressure.

I just though I would share my new little invention with all my friends.

Jon
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Very crafty..........I just use the Boars Hair Lug Nut Brush...works well too.....great idea though
 
Nice! Those will come in handy. Thanks for sharing...that really is a cheap way to get some affective little tools. :props:
 
Sweet... I think I'll be making a trip to the $ store and start cutting brushes myself.
 
You could attach a brush to a drill on low speed and maybe that'll work...:xyxthumbs:
 
Jon,

That is a pretty slick idea but I may use some of those designs for brushing my teeth as well!! :laughing:

Cool Idea!! :props:
 
How about just heating the plastic and grabbing the brush head with pliers and bending it to the angle you need?? It will be a stronger joint.
 
very interesting and good idea. like a few others have said i may have to steal this idea.
 
This is awesome Jon!! The heating the cheapey tooth brush up to reshape it part. Very cool :dblthumb2:
 
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