" Small Brushes for Serious Work "
The Machinery Cleanery is the sole manufacturer and distributor
of these unique handmade brushes
No brushmaking company has ever made brushes like these before
They cannot be made by conventional brushmaking machinery
and therefore are made by hand
The brushes are available only from this website
Please read the Full Product Information below, including the links,
and if you wish to place an order click here -
~ Ordering and Payment ~
~ Contact by Email ~
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Brush Construction
Bristles are secured at the base with an epoxy resin and lie freely within the tubular brass handle
Nylon bristles are straight
Stainless Steel bristles are crimped, or wavy
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The nylon bristle brushes are for cleaning dried mud, grease and grime from alloy surfaces with your own favourite suds or degreaser. The first was made in 1966
The stainless steel bristle brushes are for refinishing cast aluminium alloy surfaces and were first made in 1973. The inspiration for them was the motorcycle you see in the photos
Ideal for any application where surface preparation must be meticulous
Unsurpassed where access is severely limited
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Prices are in Australian $ ( AUD ) Postage and insurance extra
| Prices $ AUD | Size A | Size B | Size C | Size D | Size E | Size F |
| SS for Alloy | 26.00 | 32.00 | 38.00 | 42.00 | n/a | n/a |
| Nylon | n/a | n/a | 20.00 | 26.00 | 32.00 | 38.00 |
Available singly, or in any combination
There's no Shopping Carts or forms here, you will be given an exact price when ordering
Postage for one brush to be sent insured airmail to USA or Europe add AUD 25.00
and AUD 40.00 for the eight
To convert from AUD to your currency click the following link
~ The Universal Currency Converter Services ~
Each brush is individually hand made - there are no discounts for quantity
Guaranteed to be free of manufacturing defects
These brushes have gained impressive Street Credentials from respected motorcycle restoration experts and professional workshops
Even more pleasing is they have become the trusted tools of DIY
motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide
See ~ Street Cred ~
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Stainless Steel Bristle Brushes
The SS for Alloy brushes are for surface refinishing of bare aluminium alloy
They remove firmly baked on deposits and corrosion from alloy without
leaving unsightly scratches or obliterating extremely fine detail and original texture
Excellent for producing a lustrous well-cared for look on neglected alloy, the fine bristle tips
get right into the tiny pits and depressions in the surface. The mode
of action is end-on agitation and further info is available here -
~ Unique Brushing Action ~
The smaller sizes enable alloy refinishing to be accomplished quickly and easily even in deep crevices such as between the fins to expose bare metal on cylinder walls and around exhaust ports
Suitable for use on any type of alloy surface which is not polished, coated or anodised
Detailing between the fins.
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Size C with SS bristles working on the cylinder wall
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Detailing logo with SS for Alloy brush
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The area to be treated can be selected with precision - the delicately patterned background of a logo can be thoroughly cleaned while the smooth highly polished lettering is left untouched
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Four sizes SS for Alloy
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Sizes A, B and C reach right down to the cylinder walls on this motor Size A is narrow enough to be angled for use on the flat finned areas Size D at bottom is too big to get far between these fins |
SS for Alloy size D
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Size D is for use on larger areas such as crankcases and cylinder heads |
During mechanical repairs they are invaluable for removing firm residue, old
sealant, threadlocking material and carbon buildup from intricate
shapes such as internal and external threads and splines, gear cogs,
and the tricky spots of combustion chambers, exhaust ports, piston crowns
Click here for details on the alloy refinishing technique
and how to look after the brushes
~ SS for Alloy Refinishing Brushes Instruction Sheet ~
To see a MP4 video on the brushes in use click this link
~ video clip showing how the brushes are used on alloy surfaces ~
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Nylon* Bristle Brushes
 Four sizes with Nylon bristles |
The Nylon bristles are for removing soft deposits from alloy, and for any cleaning job where the toothbrush or curled up rag won't go. They may be used dry when dusting, or with the usual cleaning detergents and degreasers for more stubborn dried muck, insects and roadgrime Concours vintage alloy can be freshened up without disturbing the patina. The Nylon bristles work well with metal polishes and waxes in liquid, cream or paste form
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which brush/s do I need ? ?
To determine which brush/s you require note that the handles sizes are in fractions of an inch just like a drill bit set. Try poking around with various drill bits into places you would love to be able to clean properly
Is there a recommended set suitable for my 'bike ? ?
A whole motor can be refinished with just a size A however the work will be slow and tedious over large areas where a size D should be used, but size D won't get into the tight spots.
With all four of the SS for Alloy brushes any motorcycle alloy refinishing job can be tackled easily
The four Nylons allow for thorough cleaning all over your motorcycle
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Brush Renewal
The brushes are extremely durable but eventually the bristle ends will fatigue or wear down
A section of the handle can be removed to expose fresh bristle ends. Each brush can be rejuvenated several times
Click here to see how this is done -
~ Brush Renewal Method ~
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DO NOT USE STEEL BRISTLE BRUSHES WITH FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS-
Steel bristles
produce sparks which will ignite volatile solvents or vapours
You are advised to wear eye protection when using the brushes as fine particles or solvent droplets can be propelled from the work area at high speed
Do not use near live electrical cables or terminals. Do not use near hot engine or machinery parts
All brushes may be boiled or autoclaved, but must be allowed to cool before use
For hand use only. Not to be mounted in power drills
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Brushing Results - old alloy responds brilliantly to wire brushing. Once the alloy surfaces have been refinished with the SS for Alloy it is easy and quick to maintain regularly ridden, all weather motorcycles in concours condition for many years simply by using the Nylons in the tight spots during a normal wash and wax
The next two pics are full sized
Here's one example of many show award winners where the brushes have been used for refurbishing the alloy. This superb total restoration/reincarnation won the " People's Choice " at the Bayles Link Run 2009, and quite rightly so
The brushes have also been instrumental in gaining concourse awards for cars -
~ Mercedes Benz Restoration Awards Winner ~
For details of the restoration of this car click here