Parts bath brush

[Piero]

Hi Guys

I am in need of two brushes for two parts baths I own

There not cheap at £14 odd a pop and for what they are they should be a dam sight cheaper

where do you guys buy yrs from and at how much plz

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Local paint shop.
A bundle of cheep throw away brushes from £0:25 for a 1/2" to £5:00 for a bundle of 1".

They last me well enough and cheep enough to bin when used.

 

[brightspark]

Local paint shop.
A bundle of cheep throw away brushes from £0:25 for a 1/2" to £5:00 for a bundle of 1".

They last me well enough and cheep enough to bin when used.

he means the ones with a hose on them through the middle for cleaning fluid pumped there not cheap even on ebay

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

he means the ones with a hose on them through the middle for cleaning fluid pumped there not cheap even on ebay

I know, that's why I buy cheep paint brushes.

 

[bigegg]

would the £4 car wash brushes from screwfix work? or are they too soft?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-wash-brush/3536r

 

[Piero]

my parts washer has a built in pump that takes a brush

yes obviously I can buy a stand alone brush but it then means you are holding the wash supply hose in one hand and the brush in the other and no third hand to hold the part

the brush would need to be able to stand up to diesel etc so some might go soft over time (screw fix brush)

 

[mr migwire]

would also love to know where to get a cheap brush for mine. following with interest.

 

[brightspark]

would be pretty simple to make one I suppose nick 6inch of wifeys sweeping brush drill it out 6mm and put some copper pipe in and cut an old paintbrush up fix to the handle somehow get one of these and drill the centre out and put pipe in https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/112975283391?chn=ps&var=413351839725

 

[mr migwire]

i had wondered about drilling right down through a brush handle to in amongst the bristles with a long bit but never bothered trying, may give it a bash... the brushes they use for soaping tyres prior to fitting would be a good candidate.

 

[Piero]

the brush would have to with stand what ever you used as the solvent/water/oil baised cleaner

Thats half the problem

 

[Piero]

https://www.powertoolsdirect.com/cl...LKj5kaS3UFK23252ksClngDpRgZUFIcxoChGoQAvD_BwE

cheapest so far

 

[brightspark]

https://www.powertoolsdirect.com/cl...LKj5kaS3UFK23252ksClngDpRgZUFIcxoChGoQAvD_BwE

cheapest so far

not worth messing about with at that price

 

[bigegg]

the brush would have to with stand what ever you used as the solvent/water/oil baised cleaner

Thats half the problem

a blob of PU glue administered to the base of the bristles should stop them coming loose.

 

[mr migwire]

the tyre brushes are pretty hardy, i used to use them for cleaning stainless with acid cleaner and they lasted well enough.

 

[8ob]

https://www.powertoolsdirect.com/cl...LKj5kaS3UFK23252ksClngDpRgZUFIcxoChGoQAvD_BwE

cheapest so far

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232271454751 And the postage remains the same if you buy two.

Bob

 

[brightspark]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232271454751 And the postage remains the same if you buy two.

Bob

36p ish saving

 

[8ob]

36p ish saving

Nearly a fiver difference between them if two are purchased and P+P on both are added, OP did ask where to get the cheapest, the yanks get them a lot cheaper than we do

 

[slim_boy_fat]

would also love to know where to get a cheap brush for mine. following with interest.

I use what I believe used to be called 'paraffin' brushes by mechanics/engineers. I got them from my local hardware shop - hard bristles, twisted wire handles with a loop at the end for hanging up.

No 'through handle' fluid flow though.......but I just wear industrial solvent-proof gloves

 

[MattF]

I use what I believe used to be called 'paraffin' brushes by mechanics/engineers. I got them from my local hardware shop - hard bristles, twisted wire handles with a loop at the end for hanging up.

No 'through handle' fluid flow though.......but I just wear industrial solvent-proof gloves

Easy enough to strap, or twist around, a length of copper brake pipe to the handle for the fluid.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Easy enough to strap, or twist around, a length of copper brake pipe to the handle for the fluid.

Lateral thinking....I like it!

@Piero I can post up a pic of one if it's a compromise you could live with - let me know. I'm not going 'snapping'/u/loading etc if not.....lazy, me....