Description & Features Swix Ski Tuning Brushes cover the key stages of ski and snowboard base preparation, from cleaning and opening the base before waxing to removing wax from the structure and completing the final polish. Different bristle materials and stiffnesses perform specific jobs in the tuning process, helping racers and technicians select the right brush for hot wax, liquid glide wax, base cleaning, and race-day finishing. For best results, brush from tip to tail following the ski's base structure. Bronze and steel brushes handle more aggressive cleaning and initial wax removal, while horsehair and nylon brushes provide progressively finer brushing and polishing. Choose from the Swix Ski Tuning Brushes below based on your wax and tuning step. Key Features Brush options for base preparation, wax removal, and final polishing Designed for ski and snowboard base tuning Multiple bristle materials for different stages of the waxing process Bronze and steel options for cleaning and initial brushing Horsehair and nylon options for finer brushing and polishing Dedicated Red Nylon brush for polishing liquid glide waxes Solid hand-brush construction for controlled, consistent brushing Suitable for race preparation and regular ski maintenance Brush Options Nylon – T0161: Firm white nylon bristles for general wax brushing and polishing. Fine Blue Nylon – T0160: Short 12 mm nylon bristles for general wax polishing and finishing. Fine Red Nylon – T109B: Fine 0.12 mm nylon bristles developed specifically for polishing liquid glide waxes, including Swix HS Liquid Glider. Fine bristles reach into the base structure to create a smooth, glossy finish and can also be used as a final polishing brush with all types of glide wax. Horsehair – T0157: Fine horsehair brush for race wax brushing and final finishing. Coarse Bronze – T0158: Coarse bronze brush for cleaning the ski base and opening the structure before waxing. Medium Bronze – T0162D: Medium bronze brush designed for the initial brushing steps after waxing and scraping. Steel – T0179B: High-quality wire brush designed for use as the first brush after scraping to remove wax from the base structure. Specs Use: Ski & Snowboard Base Preparation and Wax Brushing Brush Types: Nylon, Horsehair, Bronze & Steel Applications: Base Cleaning, Wax Removal & Final Polishing Format: Hand Brushes Recommended For: Alpine Ski Racing, Race Preparation & General Ski Tuning Construction & Technology Nylon Brushes Nylon brushes are used for finer wax removal and polishing. The T0161 provides firm general-purpose brushing, while the T0160 uses short 12 mm bristles for polishing and finishing. Red Nylon T109B The T109B uses fine 0.12 mm red nylon bristles developed for polishing liquid glide waxes. The fine bristles work into the base structure to produce a smooth, glossy finish and make the brush particularly well suited to Swix HS Liquid Glider. It can also be used as the final polishing step with other glide waxes. Horsehair T0157 The fine horsehair construction provides a less aggressive brushing action for race wax preparation and finishing after the primary wax-removal steps. Bronze Brushes Bronze brushes provide a more aggressive brushing action. The coarse T0158 is suited to cleaning and opening the base structure before waxing, while the medium T0162D is designed for initial brushing after waxing and scraping. Steel T0179B The T0179B wire brush provides effective wax removal from the ski's base structure and is designed for use as the first brush after scraping.
