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Offline nobrainsd

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brushes for s mesh
« on: May 18, 2016, 11:26:40 AM »
I'm going to give s mesh a try. Recognizing I will need to be more careful handling the mesh. What is the recommended brush for working with s mesh? Are the scrubby pads from CCI soft enough? I see there are really nice flagged end brushes from McDermid, but can't seem to find a supplier. A little guidance would be appreciated.


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Re: brushes for s mesh
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2016, 11:40:55 AM »
I use normal scrub pads no problem.


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Offline ffokazak

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Re: brushes for s mesh
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2016, 11:47:28 AM »
I only use the cheap ones from the dollar store on Smesh.

They feel soft against your face, and are 10 for a dollar.


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Re: brushes for s mesh
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2016, 12:04:44 PM »
I use soft bristle auto brushes that were suggested by jsheridan on the boards a few years back. They work excellently and last forever vs the pads.

Home with my kid right now, but I'll update with a link this afternoon.

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Re: brushes for s mesh
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2016, 12:07:36 PM »
I use soft bristle auto brushes that were suggested by jsheridan on the boards a few years back. They work excellently and last forever vs the pads.

Home with my kid right now, but I'll update with a link this afternoon.

Was just about to post the same thing, here's the link..

https://www.zoro.com/tough-guy-car-wash-brush-polypropylene-ppl-10in-2zpa8/i/G2899172/?q=G2899172
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Re: brushes for s mesh
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2016, 12:12:32 PM »
Yeah that's the one I'm pretty sure. They are a lot quicker to due to the size of the brush itself and the way you hold them vs the scrub pads.

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Re: brushes for s mesh
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2016, 07:58:06 PM »
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Re: brushes for s mesh
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2016, 11:35:05 PM »
I use soft bristle auto brushes that were suggested by jsheridan on the boards a few years back. They work excellently and last forever vs the pads.

Home with my kid right now, but I'll update with a link this afternoon.

Was just about to post the same thing, here's the link..

https://www.zoro.com/tough-guy-car-wash-brush-polypropylene-ppl-10in-2zpa8/i/G2899172/?q=G2899172

Yep!

Those be the ones.. get a few as the stain remover tends to soften the bristles after a few months.
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Re: brushes for s mesh
« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2016, 11:37:28 PM »
We use these red scrub pads
http://www.rivercitygraphicsupply.com/products/details/chemical-brush-pad


Used those and others like them for years. LOVED EM!  cheap, easy and just toss em when they get limp...

then we had a drain clog and finally had to call a plumber

think 100' of pipe.. clogged solid with red fibers..  :o
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Re: brushes for s mesh
« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2016, 12:52:53 AM »
Thank you! So nice to start out on the right foot. I'm leaning toward the polypropylene brush, but will pick up a couple of scrub pads too. Thought the scrub pads might be too aggressive. 

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Re: brushes for s mesh
« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2016, 06:48:10 AM »
get a typical quality paint brush, not the kind with the plastic bristles but a good brush for varnish , chop off the bristles to about half length.
use this to de-ink and the car brush to degreasae.
The paint brush lasts forever
we even use one to help wash out screens especially with halftones
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Re: brushes for s mesh
« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2016, 08:43:26 AM »
Ah, massaging those halftones.