Topic: Crevice Brushes - Great for Cooling Fins!

[Dr. Frankenstein]

I came across these the other day - a set of crevice brushes on Amazon. I don't know if anybody here has used these, but they are perfect for getting into the fins on old bikes; they even fit into the fins on a Honda Dream, which are pretty close together.
https://www.amazon.com/Koxuky-Crevice-Cleaning-Multifunctional-Bathroom/dp/B0CCJH1MLH/ref=sr_1_5?crid=14KWAX28PWWF2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qpXrnnoJDUQATop1kbMoiFvGYnG9GuWywJ1mci6ifSWg7EPADGCfjSDwNYh2YjvkcDeCJ9cUk9xtjJLxtcVoOrfmoRqTw1Ae1eN9_pAiSFCR5KPyR5ArSgHqtK4g-dJzsu1heTsntSP54vZEPZzW-yKkWyE4jiRmbZJIxMHxvSFBBmpV2j8sbRakkdUBzZPgbPgSb5LUpPlj65PB52VwCBYuL-05l6d3taVdNjVh5pgv9LdfRxJ5CWN0_WFmu0BXzM0E2rQpwbSfmpODMtf2H4vPhMtaJsaHhc2LKfbUQ8Q.Kw40Udh67GKgi3W-cxCrHYzawLiJH4u_Iw2cmm3qHbs&dib_tag=se&keywords=crevice+brushes&qid=1709864466&sprefix=crevice+brushes+%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-5

I picked up a set to check them out. The bristles are pretty stiff and they seem to be well made; they're about an eighth of an inch wide, maybe less, and cheap too! Just thought I'd pass it on, because cleaning fins is SO much fun...(not!).

[HondaMan]

Those are pretty neat!

[Dr. Frankenstein]

Yeah, I'd been looking for something like this for a long time, something that was stiff and durable enough to get down in there and actually be able to clean out the fins without coming apart or otherwise failing. I used to use a piece of shop rag wrapped around a paint stirrer, but these I think will allow me to go deeper and clean better.

[newday777]

Are the bristles plastic?
Have you been using a cleaning spray with the brushes?
Brake cleaner?
All the brushes the same size, thickness?

[Stev-o]

   ...something that was stiff and durable enough to get down in there...

Thats what she said!

[RAFster122s]

Are the bristles plastic?
Have you been using a cleaning spray with the brushes?
Brake cleaner?
All the brushes the same size, thickness?

Bristles are made PET plastic, if you spray brake cleaner on a soda bottle, same kind of plastic it is frosted and weakened, it it is soaked in acetone or brake cleaner it softens and eventually melts through...

So, no they won't hold up long to brake cleaner...

Brake fluid can make a good paint stripper if warmed in sun...given how it weakens many paints.

FDA and EPA outlawed Methyl Chroride in paint strippers, has to be removed by next year, so if you want a paint stripper that works that can kill you or cause cancer and you do not live in California, then you better be stocking up on your favorite paint strippers that have Methyl Chloride or buying any MEK you can get your hands on. If you live in California, don't even look for it as you likely won't find it already...

[newday777]

Are the bristles plastic?
Have you been using a cleaning spray with the brushes?
Brake cleaner?
All the brushes the same size, thickness?

Bristles are made PET plastic, if you spray brake cleaner on a soda bottle, same kind of plastic it is frosted and weakened, it it is soaked in acetone or brake cleaner it softens and eventually melts through...

So, no they won't hold up long to brake cleaner...

Brake fluid can make a good paint stripper if warmed in sun...given how it weakens many paints.

FDA and EPA outlawed Methyl Chroride in paint strippers, has to be removed by next year, so if you want a paint stripper that works that can kill you or cause cancer and you do not live in California, then you better be stocking up on your favorite paint strippers that have Methyl Chloride or buying any MEK you can get your hands on. If you live in California, don't even look for it as you likely won't find it already...

Yes I've read of used brake fluid for stripping paint and have some to use shortly.