Are microfiber wash mitts better than sheepskin?

[III]

What is the general thought on microfiber wash mitts? Do people prefer them over sheepskin wash mitts? I haven't used a microfiber wash mitt yet, so I'm just curious. Here's what I've heard about microfiber mitts:

1. Microfiber mitts don't release dirt as well and they don't glide over the paint as well.

Just a thought here, but couldn't the same arguement apply to using sheepskin mitts? (not releasing the dirt as well because of the thick pile)

[MongooseGA]

No.

[goceltics34]

Will the use of microfiber wash mitts cause any marring to the paint or are they as safe as sheepskin. I have just had no luck finding a sheepskin mitt that doesn't shed or get holes in it after a couple of washes.

If you don't recommend mf wash mitts, where can I get a good sheepskin mitt?

[BenP]

I used the Meguiars Ultimate Wash Mitt once and went straight back to my sheepskin. It simply doesn't hold the same quantity of water or have a deep enough pile not to cause marring.

Personally I'd always go for the sheepskin.

Ben.

[Bill D]

Sheepskin hands down every time.

[ebpcivicsi]

I have used several MF mitts and have always returned to sheepskin. Most recently(this weekend) I tried this zwipes MF mitt, from autozone. While it looks plush and rinses cleaner than most other MF mitts that I have tried, it definitely marred the finish.

[III]

Bill D, and MongooseGA, why do you prefer sheepskin?

[Bill D]

The marring factor the others have experienced and the fact that I can hand pick the Eurow kind locally at Wal-Mart @$5 a piece.

[JDookie]

Sheepskin here too. If I have a car that is pretty much immaculate to begin with and I am just doing a VERY gentle *re-wash* then I use the mf mitt, but I ALWAYS wash the mitt in the washer with the mf towels after every use because mf picks up and holds in dirt, unlike sheepskin which releases it as soon as you rinse it off.

This goes for everyone using mf mitts. Wash your mitt after every use no matter how it looks.

[goceltics34]

Where can I buy a high quality sheepskin mitt that won't wrip or shed after a couple of washes?

[kompressornsc]

Has anyone tried the chenille MF mitts from Costco? (yes, they look just like the cotton chenille mitts but are mf)

Although I do use MF Mitts (tired of the sheepskin falling apart), I am extra careful with them becasue the nap is very short & tight & seems to trap stuff easily (they're from microfiber tech).

The Chenille MF I saw had a lot more nap and a lot more surface area. Was just hoping someone else had tried them first.

[Bill D]

Bear in mind sheepskin is a natural material so some may degrade faster than others. I am perfectly happy with the soft sheepskin mitts from Wal-Mart. I have no reason to go more expensive given the quantity of mitts I use.