Brush use - which, when, and why.

[@pierreolsson588]

You dont use handbrushes at all? Like ultrafine steel and such for cleaning out the structure?

[@alessela7119]

What brush do you use for cleaning the ski (to remove dirt, etc.) before you start waxing?

[@caldwellsportski]

It’s a great idea to use a base cleaner to help remove surface wax and pollution - kind of like using dish soap instead of just scrubbing really hard. Whether or not you use cleaner, a fine steel brush is a great tool for clearing surface material in preparation for waxing.

[@alessela7119]

@@caldwellsportski I heard many different recommendations for brushing after base cleaner: steel roto, steel, nylon roto, natural hand. What is your recommendation?

[@caldwellsportski]

@@alessela7119 it’s not so critical. The cleaner will soften the remaining hydrocarbon material and loosen the bonds. Work the cleaner on the base while it’s wet with a shop towel or an old nylon brush. Then wipe it off, and let the ski dry until you see a whitish film left behind (the base will look “dry”). Then just brush away that residue with more or less any brush, and you should have quite a clean base.

[@silitch]

I've heard you need to let liquids dry for 12-24 hours for buffing with a fleece.. What do you think?

[@farrier53]

Not so. Star liquids dry within a minute (or less). Older Vaughti liquids take a bit more time but this can be accelerated successfully by using a Hair dryer for a miinute or so.

[@paulblichmann2791]

Will the brush I clear my windshield with work?

[@alvarobesnier]

I love how the camera is pointing at you instead of what you are trying to show