A vehicle wash component, comprising: a first brush portion having a first rotary hub with a first distal end and a first proximate end opposite the first distal end, the first rotary hub defining a first axis of rotation (A T); a second brush portion having a second rotary hub with a second distal end and a second proximate end opposite the second distal end, the second hub defining a second axis of rotation (A B); the first rotary hub being rotatably coupled to the second rotary hub; an actuator in communication with the first brush portion to effectuate movement of the first distal end between a retracted position and a deployed position, wherein the actuator biases the first brush portion inwardly such that it is configured to apply a force on a vehicle exterior to provide effective cleaning; wherein in the retracted position, the first axis of rotation (A T) is disposed at a first angle with respect to the second axis of rotation (A B); wherein in the deployed position, the first axis of rotation (A T) is disposed at a second angle with respect to the second axis of rotation (A B); wherein the first angle is different than the second angle; and further comprising a first plurality of media elements removably secured to the first rotary hub and a second plurality of media elements removably secured to the second rotary hub; wherein the first rotary hub is rotatably coupled to the second rotary hub by a connector, the connector coupling the first brush portion to the second brush portion such that they are rotatably coupled and can rotate in unison as directed by a motor; wherein the second angle is greater than the first angle with respect to a vertical reference axis and, in the retracted position, the first brush portion and the second brush portion are oriented generally vertically to one another; characterized in that the first brush portion is also in communication with an upper manifold portion, the upper manifold portion disposed behind, outwardly with respect to a vehicle treatment area, the first brush portion is configured to emit fluid onto the first plurality of media elements; wherein a connector bar extends between the upper manifold portion and the first brush portion to provide support thereto, the connector bar having an inner end that is in pivotal communication with the connector and an outer end that is connected to the upper manifold portion, the connector bar being in communication with the actuator. a first brush portion having a first rotary hub with a first distal end and a first proximate end opposite the first distal end, the first rotary hub defining a first axis of rotation (A T); a second brush portion having a second rotary hub with a second distal end and a second proximate end opposite the second distal end, the second hub defining a second axis of rotation (A B); the first rotary hub being rotatably coupled to the second rotary hub; an actuator in communication with the first brush portion to effectuate movement of the first distal end between a retracted position and a deployed position, wherein the actuator biases the first brush portion inwardly such that it is configured to apply a force on a vehicle exterior to provide effective cleaning; wherein in the retracted position, the first axis of rotation (A T) is disposed at a first angle with respect to the second axis of rotation (A B); wherein in the deployed position, the first axis of rotation (A T) is disposed at a second angle with respect to the second axis of rotation (A B); wherein the first angle is different than the second angle; and further comprising a first plurality of media elements removably secured to the first rotary hub and a second plurality of media elements removably secured to the second rotary hub; wherein the first rotary hub is rotatably coupled to the second rotary hub by a connector, the connector coupling the first brush portion to the second brush portion such that they are rotatably coupled and can rotate in unison as directed by a motor; wherein the second angle is greater than the first angle with respect to a vertical reference axis and, in the retracted position, the first brush portion and the second brush portion are oriented generally vertically to one another; characterized in that the first brush portion is also in communication with an upper manifold portion, the upper manifold portion disposed behind, outwardly with respect to a vehicle treatment area, the first brush portion is configured to emit fluid onto the first plurality of media elements; wherein a connector bar extends between the upper manifold portion and the first brush portion to provide support thereto, the connector bar having an inner end that is in pivotal communication with the connector and an outer end that is connected to the upper manifold portion, the connector bar being in communication with the actuator.