How to choose a car brush?

Subject: Car accessories  |   Date: 22.02.2022

In order to drive safely in winter, it is necessary to prepare the car: first of all, to improve visibility and increase safety, it is necessary to remove ice and snow from the body and glass. For this reason, brushes for washing cars and snowplows appeared. Manufacturers provide different types of models with different designs, performance and other parameters.

What is a fixture?

Snow brushes are one of the main tools for cleaning a car. The tool must be used constantly in the winter, so the choice must be approached very carefully. There are many options for this device now, but the special model with a soft and fluffy pile at the end has proven itself best.

If you choose an effective and convenient car brush, daily car cleaning in winter will no longer be a difficult process. It will take a minimum of time and will not require much effort.

Choosing a car brush

How to choose the right fixture to quickly and effectively carry out "hygienic procedures" and keep the car's paint safe and sound:

• Each "correct" accessory must be equipped with an ergonomic handle made of insulating material. It should be comfortable to hold in your hand, it is important to completely eliminate the process of sliding the tool. In this case, it is worth paying attention to the shape of the handle. A square or triangle is better than a round surface.
• The pile of the snowbrush should not be too hard. When the temperature drops, the hardness of the tool should not change - otherwise the “frozen” hairs will scratch the car coating.
• Evaluate the structural strength of the brush in combination with the scraper. In the telescope, check the operation of the retractable mechanism and the possibility of its reliable fixation - it is inconvenient to work with “loose” instruments. Choose a scraper that is the right width for your workspace - imagine using it on rear view mirrors and car windows: you need to be as comfortable as possible.
• Hardness and resistance to mechanical damage are important for scrapers - they are usually made from modern high-quality plastics. Although brittleness is a significant disadvantage, the excessive rigidity of the plastic work surface can also lead to damage to the windshield and vehicle coating.

When choosing a cleaning brush, pay attention to the curvature of the handle. It is recommended to opt for those options where there is a bend. This allows you to effectively clean the roof, even if it contains elements such as spoilers and roof rails. A relatively good choice is a retractable brush, the length of which can be adjusted according to your preferences.

Rules for cleaning the car

In order not to damage the car, it is not enough to choose a quality brush, you also need to learn how to use it correctly.

Nuances of work:

• First of all, clean the air collector, because it sucks in snow during operation. And turn on the engine to warm up the car.
• Snow on the roof should be removed by throwing it to the sides, and not on the trunk and hood. At the same time, you need to clear the doors of snow. Then you can move on to the hood and trunk.
• Do not use excessive force when cleaning the car body, as this may cause small cracks and increased corrosion.

The scraper is only used for cleaning glass - it cannot be used to clean the body of a car, this can cause serious damage to the coating. If the ice is too thick, do not rub the glass hard, as you may scratch the surface. In this case, it is recommended to use special “winter” car chemicals.

The choice of a car brush should be as reasonable and careful as possible so as not to subsequently damage the glass surface or paint. It is better to purchase a quality tool and all the necessary accessories.