{"product_id":"ivy-classic-stainless-steel-scratch-brush-10-inch","title":"Ivy Classic 10 in. Stainless Steel Scratch Brush, Coarse Crimped Wire, Pistol-Grip Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ivy Classic 10 in. stainless steel scratch brush is the hand brush for cleaning surfaces where carbon-steel wire would leave rust-causing deposits behind — stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and other non-ferrous metals. Crimped stainless wire bristles (.012 in. coarse) in a tapered head, riveted onto a blue plastic pistol-grip handle with a hang-hole loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Stainless Wire Specifically\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon-steel wire brushes (the cheaper standard) shed tiny steel particles into the surface they're cleaning. On regular steel that doesn't matter — the particles match the parent material. But on \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper\u003c\/strong\u003e, or any clean-finish non-ferrous metal, embedded carbon-steel particles begin to rust within hours of contact with air or moisture, and the rust dots transfer back to the surface and trash the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless wire bristles don't have this problem. They don't shed rust-prone debris, so the surface stays clean after the brushing job is done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel wire bristles\u003c\/strong\u003e — corrosion-resistant; won't deposit rust particles on stainless \/ aluminum \/ brass \/ copper surfaces being cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoarse .012 in. wire diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e — aggressive enough for rust, dirt, scale, and paint removal; not so fine that it loads up with debris quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrimped wire profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — the bristles have a wavy set that holds shape through repeated stroking and gets into surface texture better than straight wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 in. overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e — standard scratch-brush size; bristle field is about 4 in. wide on a tapered head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue plastic pistol-grip handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — molded-in finger relief, palm-fit profile, large hang hole at the rear for tool-board or pegboard storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbossed “IVY Classic 39303 10 in. STAINLESS Brush — Corrosion Resistant Stainless Steel Wire” label\u003c\/strong\u003e on the steel ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel weld cleanup:\u003c\/strong\u003e brush slag, oxidation, and heat-tint off stainless welds without carbon-steel contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum surface prep:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove oxide, dirt, and corrosion before welding, polishing, or painting aluminum without leaving rust-prone embedded particles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrass and copper cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e polish back tarnish or scale on brass fittings, copper pipe, plumbing valves, decorative metalwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRust and paint removal on iron \/ steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e works as a general scratch brush too; no rust-contamination concern for steel-on-steel work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBBQ grill cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless wire is the right material for stainless grill grates — carbon-steel brushes are also a food-safety issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-body and motorcycle restoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e chrome, aluminum trim, brass fittings, stainless exhaust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It's NOT For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower-tool use.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a hand brush. The plastic handle isn't built to hold up to drill or grinder rotation — for those, use a cup or wheel brush with the right arbor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft finishes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless wire is still hard wire — it will scratch anodized aluminum, painted finishes, plated surfaces. Test in a hidden spot first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlass, ceramic, or stone.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wire will mar these. Use abrasive pads or specialty cleaners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Ivy Classic Industries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer part number: 39303\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 10 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBristle material: stainless steel wire, crimped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBristle diameter: .012 in. (coarse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: blue plastic pistol-grip with hang hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFerrule: zinc-plated steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPC: 738226393032\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: imported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrush in one direction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Random scrubbing leaves a swirl pattern; consistent linear strokes leave a brushed-grain finish that looks intentional. On stainless welds, brush in the direction of the weld bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRinse the work after brushing.\u003c\/strong\u003e The brush dislodges particles — rinse with water (or solvent for oily surfaces) to flush them off the work before they re-settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the brush clean.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tap it against a hard surface every few minutes to dislodge captured debris. A loaded brush stops cutting and starts smearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't use this brush on carbon steel after using it on stainless.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even though the stainless brush won't contaminate stainless, going stainless → carbon steel → stainless will contaminate the brush itself with rust particles. Dedicate this brush to non-ferrous \/ stainless work and use a separate carbon-wire brush for plain steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Ivy Classic 10 in. stainless steel scratch brush with blue pistol-grip handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Accessories — Sold Separately\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon-steel scratch brushes (when working only on plain steel and rust-deposit isn't a concern)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-wire brushes (for the softest surface cleaning where even stainless would mark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire cup brushes \/ wire wheels (for power-tool use on the same surfaces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIvy Classic angle grinder adapters if transitioning to power-tool wire wheels and brush attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop by Garoppo’s to pick one up, or schedule local delivery within our service area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ivy Classic","offers":[{"title":"10\"","offer_id":54327556473124,"sku":"35847","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5322\/9860\/files\/ivy-classic-stainless-steel-scratch-brush-10-inch_a920e686-654a-4ea9-b890-5992a36786b9.png?v=1780597523","url":"https:\/\/garoppos.com\/products\/ivy-classic-stainless-steel-scratch-brush-10-inch","provider":"Garoppo's Stone \u0026 Garden Center and Feed \u0026 Pet Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}