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  1. John Sakovits, Jul 14, 2020
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    John Sakovits

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    What do most folks use for brushes, mops and handles?

    thanks for the input!
  2. Capt Ralph, Jul 14, 2020
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    Usually, we use brushes, mops and handles when the needs arise for brushes, mops and handles.

    Are you trying to compare different brands?
  3. John Sakovits, Jul 14, 2020
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    Sorry if not clear was looking for a comparison of manufactures.
  4. rtrafford, Jul 14, 2020
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    Handles? Is this new?
  5. motoryachtlover, Jul 14, 2020
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    I am partial to the shurhold products if that is what you are asking.
  6. CaboFly, Jul 14, 2020
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    Very happy with Shurhold system.
  7. Capt Ralph, Jul 14, 2020
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    Here in the swamps we call it; a stick..
    Usally beat the kids and threaten the dawgs with it. Some times nail a brush to it to wash out da truck.
    Darn dawgs..
  8. Capt Ralph, Jul 14, 2020
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    On a serious note;
    The Shurhold sticks and options are well made and will offer long life if cleaned and brushes Kept out of the sun.
    Sadly, not many people clean their tools or keep the fine brushes out of the sun.

    Further, Shurhold sticks don't float. That wooden brush head just slows down the goof, on it's way to the bottom.

    Other Mfgs offer copies of Shurhold, or offer their own make of stick lengths and option attachment thingies.

    Some brushes only last a season and are cheap enough to make a disposable tool, a good option.

    I feel it's up to your use and budget.
  9. bayoubud, Jul 14, 2020
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    Shurhold for brushes and handles and TD chamois mops Recently I bought an O-cedar microfiber mop at HD for all of $9.97. Wanted a lightweight mop to for morning dew. It actually works better than a chamois mop for picking up and holding dust, dirt, and pollen. Good on black streaks too. A good chamois mop is still better after a wash to pick up a lot of clean water.
  10. Capt J, Jul 14, 2020
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    Shurhold............for sticks....brushes and chamois mops.
  11. NYCAP123, Jul 14, 2020
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    Shurhold absolutely. Even got one for my car. Damned if I'll waste an hour waiting to pay some guy $40 to clean my car so so and scratch it up in the process. Shurhold, McGuire's and blow off with a leaf blower. 30 minutes. One car is 4 y.o. and the other 17, and they both look new. Only brush I'll use.
  12. Norseman, Jul 15, 2020
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    Jeez, learn something every day on this here forum.
    Will look for a Shurhold next time I shop for brushes.
    Present boat brush and stick came floating down the canal and I snagged it.
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    The Surholds cost a bit more than that one (I believe a little over $50 for just the brush), but their worth it of you care about what you're cleaning.
  14. d_meister, Jul 15, 2020
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    Beware of products similar looking to Shurhold. Different manufacturers don't play nice together, but some aftermarket suppliers have made good attachments for Shurhold. Nothing like buying a good Shurhold handle and a cheaper brush and finding out they won't mount or lock to each other.
    Another helpful hint is to buy the short handle, too, so it can be used in small space areas like shower stalls.
  15. NYCAP123, Jul 15, 2020
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    Btw, a pool noodle will keep your Shurhold brush floating and keep the metal stick from cracking fiberglass if dropped.
  16. captbh, Jul 27, 2020
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    John, I just saw this or I would have responded sooner. We have several different brands on board including Shurhold which is our favorite. Friday is wash down day, be here at 08:00 and we will let you try all of them out. :D By the end of the day you should know which brand you like the best. :rolleyes:
  17. Capt Ralph, Jul 27, 2020
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    What a great idea. Look forward to the EOD comments.
  18. Capt J, Jul 27, 2020
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    I came across another pole which was made out of carbon fiber and really light weight and nice. The Yotstick
  19. NYCAP123, Jul 27, 2020
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    ROFLMAO :D:D:D But since he's in NH maybe he'd like to try my Shurhold first.
  20. Capt Ralph, Jul 27, 2020
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    Or Bux stick. Has to cost some real Bux.
    In handling some other carbon fiber devices, the stick it self would hardly be felt in my hand.
    Brush head and pressure to scrub will still tire you out. Worth the bux?
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