Small Brushes for Serious Work

The Machinery Cleanery is the sole manufacturer and distributor of these unique handmade brushes which are available only from this website

No brushmaking company has ever made brushes like these before

They cannot be made by conventional brushmaking machinery and therefore are made by hand

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The Complete Range of  Aluminium Alloy Cleaning Brushes for cleaning, refinishing and maintaining aluminum alloy

Dimensions of  Motorcycle Aluminium Alloy Cleaning Brushes

Brush Construction

Bristles are secured at the base with an epoxy resin and lie freely within the tubular brass handle

Machinery Cleanery Brush Construction Nylon Bristles

Nylon bristles are straight

Machinery Cleanery Brush Construction Stainless Steel Bristles

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 detergents or degreaser. The first was made in 1966

The stainless steel bristle brushes are for refinishing corroded 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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Machinery Cleanery Brush Prices

Available singly, or in any combination

There's no Shopping Carts or forms on this website, 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 a set of eight brushes

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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
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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 -

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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 in difficult to clean areas such as around exhaust header clamps which can be covered in burnt on grime

Suitable for use on any type of alloy surface which is not polished, coated or anodised

Detailing between the fins

Dimensions of  Motorcycle Aluminium Alloy Cleaning Brushes

Size C with SS bristles working on the cylinder wall. No other brushing tool or alloy refinishing method can perform in such restricted situations and none can be applied to almost anywhere on a motorcycle without the need to remove obstructing parts and/or dismantle the motor

Choose what to brush without affecting nearby finished surfaces of alloy castings

Detailing logo

The area to be treated can be selected with precision - the delicately patterned background of a logo can be thoroughly cleaned while the smooth polished lettering is left untouched. Unlike chemical cleaning, bead blasting or ultrasonic methods you can choose exactly where brushing is required, and to what extent. The effects are instantly seen so unnecessary surface agitation is avoided

Four sizes SS for Alloy

Four sizes Stainless Steel for Alloy in between the fins

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 is for larger areas

Stainless Steel for Alloy size D for larger areas

Size D is for use on larger areas such as crankcase castings or areas without intricate shapes

During mechanical repairs they are invaluable for removing firm residue, old sealant and threadlocking material from intricate shapes such as internal and external threads and splines, grooves, gear cogs, and are excellent for safely removing burnt on carbon buildup from the tricky spots of combustion chambers, exhaust ports, piston crowns, valve seats



Stainless Steel for Alloy Refinishing Brushes Instruction Sheet

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Four sizes with Nylon bristles



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

With degreaser they make short work of cleaning up the rear end of regularly ridden chain driven 'bikes

* Nylon is a Dupont trade name, now a generic term

How to care for the Nylon brushes

~ Nylon Brush Instructions Sheet ~

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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 and can be used on dashboards, around instruments, switches, lights etc.

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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
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Precautions and Safety Directions

DO NOT USE STEEL BRISTLE BRUSHES WITH FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS

Steel bristles can 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 corroded alloy castings respond 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 simply by using the Nylons in the tight spots during a normal wash and wax

Right side Ducati 750 GT

Left side of Ducati 750 GT

Right side of Ducati 750 GT



An award winning restoration

Machinery Cleanery products used on Ducati Scrambler

Here's an example of a show award winner 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

Machinery Cleanery Ducati Scrambler Close Up



The brushes have also been instrumental in gaining concourse awards for cars -



Mercedes Benz multiple show award winning restoration



Machinery Cleanery Mercedes Concourse Winner

For details of the restoration of this magnificent car click here

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