Junior Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Not sure if anyone else agrees but I think a low profile and maybe an angled fender brush woul be awesome. With the way many newer cars are, you cannot fit the standard fender brush in to clean the fenders. Maybe we could cut/modify the standard brush down some? Either way, I think it would be a good option. Kingsford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYMAWD Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 The medium size wheel woolie works great for cars where the fender brush won't fit. scootertrash19, Ricky Bobby and Junior 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaro2ssblack Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I cut the strands on mine to be more low profile when I had my Camaro. Junior and Ricky Bobby 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Bobby Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 There are 45 degree angled head brushes out there, same as Adam's just different color. Good suggestion on the Medium wheel woolie, and good suggestion to cut down the bristles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Agreed I think I may modify mine and buy another or use the wheel woolie. Just thinking the wheel woolie might get destroyed on some of the rough surfaces in the fender wells i have come across. Feets31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I actually found a toilet bowl brush that works great. redneck08sierra and Ricky Bobby 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric@thompsonracing.us Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I have very little clearance in my wheel wells and the Wheel Woolie does the trick! We also carry a Braun brush which is very good for getting in tight places: Ricky Bobby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsford Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Everyone is suggesting Wheel Woolies but they are super expensive and don't have nearly as many uses as a brush thats a cheaper price. I'm for a low profile. Junior 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 Yeah I just hit a point where I had a few trucks I worked on and the regular brush worked awesome. But then I did several cars with very little clearance and wasnt able to get near the results due to that. So thats when the light bulb kicked on about either cutting mine down or suggesting it as a product. Seems the style is to fill the wells with rims and tires so I think there is a legitimate case for it, but havent really searched around to see if there is one already. For those using the wheel woolies do they stand up to the scrubbing pretty well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 I have very little clearance in my wheel wells and the Wheel Woolie does the trick! We also carry a Braun brush which is very good for getting in tight places: How long are the bristles on that? I thought that was a wheel brush. Will a wheel brush work for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric@thompsonracing.us Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Bristles are 2" long. The name of the brush is Wheel & Fender Brush, so they say you can use it for either. It depends on your clearance between tire & fender, but the bristles are soft and flexible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Bobby Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Bristles are very soft, I use it on wheels/engine bay cleaning in lieu of the old Blonde brush, personally I wouldn't use it on fenders unless it was just a gentle scrub. However I bought the Braun brush from Eric and love it! eric@thompsonracing.us 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick72 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 How long are the bristles on that? I thought that was a wheel brush. Will a wheel brush work for this? I own this brush and it is fantastic great for wheel faces and they make a longer handle one that would be perfect for wheel wells. All Braun brushes are high quality. When I wash and I do the wells first and turn the wheels as far as I can to the right, wash the wells then turn them as far as I can in the opposite direction and repeat. I also get my mitt into the wheel barrels as much as I can at this point. I have very little clearance too and this takes care of the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Great idea, and do the bristles really need to be any longer than 1.5" even for trucks? A permanent change to the fender may be in order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Like I mentioned, I found a toilet bowl "brush" that I use constantly. Not for cleaning, but for applying Undercarriage Spray evenly. It has a long thin curved handle, and a soft microfiber pad on the end that is removable so I can wash it. One of the best things I've ever found for its use and I regret not buying more than one. Now I can't find them any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick72 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Like I mentioned, I found a toilet bowl "brush" that I use constantly. Not for cleaning, but for applying Undercarriage Spray evenly. It has a long thin curved handle, and a soft microfiber pad on the end that is removable so I can wash it. One of the best things I've ever found for its use and I regret not buying more than one. Now I can't find them any more. Post a photo of that thing! I love the idea. I am sure it's available somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Like I mentioned, I found a toilet bowl "brush" that I use constantly. Not for cleaning, but for applying Undercarriage Spray evenly. It has a long thin curved handle, and a soft microfiber pad on the end that is removable so I can wash it. One of the best things I've ever found for its use and I regret not buying more than one. Now I can't find them any more. This, or something similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Or you could put a floor jack under one side and raise it up enough to get to the wells. I'm just sayin........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick72 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Seems to me a deep cleaning would be great once a year or so. Mine have been super easy to clean using the methods mentioned above. Wheen the SVRT arrives I am going try using this in the plastic portion of the weel wells and see if it helps make them easier to clean. I do have some Chemical Guys Undercarriage spray that I am hesitant to use. I hear it does not last very long and is too slick and glossy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBurninator Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Great idea, and do the bristles really need to be any longer than 1.5" even for trucks? A permanent change to the fender may be in order! Not really, but I would think it would need some curvature to the brush to be able to conform to the fender like longer bristles would. I really can't get to my wheel wells very well without pulling a wheel, so this is sort of moot point for me. Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick72 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Not really, but I would think it would need some curvature to the brush to be able to conform to the fender like longer bristles would. I really can't get to my wheel wells very well without pulling a wheel, so this is sort of moot point for me. Even when turning the wheels ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBurninator Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Even when turning the wheels ? Mostly due to the shape of the fender liners. I can get the front and back section easily, but the top section has a pretty heavy curve to it. Large wheel woolie is my only saving grace there. I still cant really reach the inner section of the fender liner near the strut. But I also don't have much clearance between the tire and the edge of the fender even when I am aired all the way up. Maybe 2 inches if I am lucky. The rear wheel wells are a whole other nightmare. Like an extreme version of the curve in the front, but with the added bonus of it having the cloth VW fender liners in the rear. Obviously this is more of a special case, but I find wouldn't mind a fender brush with the head bent backwards on the handle for those areas. Probably would save some fender edges from damage too. On SUV's and trucks I like to use a short handle brush like the tire brush and just shove my whole arm in there Rick72 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick72 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Mostly due to the shape of the fender liners. I can get the front and back section easily, but the top section has a pretty heavy curve to it. Large wheel woolie is my only saving grace there. I still cant really reach the inner section of the fender liner near the strut. But I also don't have much clearance between the tire and the edge of the fender even when I am aired all the way up. Maybe 2 inches if I am lucky. The rear wheel wells are a whole other nightmare. Like an extreme version of the curve in the front, but with the added bonus of it having the cloth VW fender liners in the rear. Obviously this is more of a special case, but I find wouldn't mind a fender brush with the head bent backwards on the handle for those areas. Probably would save some fender edges from damage too. On SUV's and trucks I like to use a short handle brush like the tire brush and just shove my whole arm in there I see you are in Colorado! Have Boulder Shake for me (if you drink) ! One of my favorite beers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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