Meguiars Ultra Plush Wash Mitt and Deep Pile Chenille Wash Mitt

mikebai1990 · 08-23-06, 08:54

I went to a Big Lots near me yesterday (never knew there was one so close) to look at the detailing supplies there. Boy, is the stuff cheap there!

So I saw both the Meguiars Ultra Plush Wash Mitt and the Deep Pile Chenille Wash Mitt. I was curious as to which one is better, or at least what the advantages or disadvantages of each wash mitt are. I know that most people on the forum use wool mitts, but I did some researching on the Ultra Plush Wash Mitt and found that it's synthetic, not real wool. I've learned that synthetic wool wash mitts cause swirls. Is that the case for these Meguiars Wash Mitts too?

As for the chenille wash mitt, do they shed a lot? They do seem softer than the wool mitt, but I'm not sure which one is better for the paint. Thanks for the advice and help.

Mr.Dan · 08-23-06, 09:07

I have a Chenille Mitt and it sheds a lot

wannafbody · 08-23-06, 09:12

Megs chenille wash pad sheds a lot- I preferr the Viking MF washing mitt at autozone or Kmart

mikebai1990 · 08-23-06, 09:26

Thanks guys. How about the wool wash mitt? Has anybody had problems with the synthetic wool scratching the paint? I heard the Turtle Wax's "Wooltex" synthetic wash mitt had some scratching problems. That's why I'm somewhat skeptical of Meguiars synthetic wool. It's supposedly more durable, though.

Milestones · 08-23-06, 10:32

Genuine sheepskin wool mitts are the way to go my friend.

I've tried all the other washing tools (MF cloths, MF wash sponges, MF mitts, deep chenille mitts, etc.) and a genuine wool sheepskin mitt has worked the best.

They may not be the most durable (6-12 months or so depending on quality/brand) but they are the best at getting your paint clean without any micro-marring/swirls IMO.

mongo · 08-23-06, 11:53

If you have O'reileys near you they have Viking 100% cotton mitts.
or you can order SMarnold Snow white mitt from places just go to Smarnold.com

sheepskin you can order from sheepskin.com or a variety of other places.

mongo

mikebai1990 · 08-23-06, 12:58

Hm... I'm still somewhat leaning towards the Meguiars

Has anybody actually used the Ultra Plush wool wash mitt? I don't want to spend too much money of wash mitts by ordering online. I was thinking of buying a wash mitt under $10. My other option would be the washmitts at Walmart, but I haven't seen any being sold at my Walmart. As for Target, I only saw the MF Chenille Wash Mitt (with the yellow dangling things

) which I'm also worried of the shedding. So basically, I couldn't find the wool mitts anywhere else...

GMZ · 08-23-06, 02:00

Hmm, at my local Target they have a deal right now where you get:
A. 1 Supreme Shine MF towel
B. Ultra plush wool washmitt
C. Jug of GC soap
All sealed up for $8.99! Looked good so I didnt pass it up. Used that for the first wash on my new 4 Runner and it seems like a good mitt, esp for the price!

mikebai1990 · 08-23-06, 02:09

GMZ, the wool washmitt you are talking about, is it the Vroom brand or Meguiars?

GMZ · 08-23-06, 02:48

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Originally Posted by mikebai1990

GMZ, the wool washmitt you are talking about, is it the Vroom brand or Meguiars?

It is Meguiars. It was all in a little Meguiars package/promo deal, Megs MF supreme shine/Ultra plush wool mitt/gold class shampoo. Good deal if you have it in your area. Just needed something to hold me over until my zaino gets here tomorrow. I may keep using the mitt and MF though.

mikebai1990 · 08-28-06, 02:36

Well, I went back to Big Lots today and decided to try out the Ultra Plush Wash Mitt. I bought two, one for top area of vehicle, and one for bottom area. After I got home I did a CD test. Here are the tests I did:

1. Dry wash mitt, not washed. Took a dirty CD and quickly took a wipe on my T-shirt. Rubbed it back and forth with dry wash mitt, medium-high pressure. There were many scratches.

2. Same dry wash mitt and mildly dirty CD. Used little pressure. 5-6 visible scratches.

3. Dumped wash mitt and CD in liquid detergent solution. Rubbed with high pressure. ~10 scratches.

4. Washed wash mitt thoroughly and rinsed dirt particles off CD. Used both high and low pressure. No visible scratches.

So basically, these synthetic sheepskin wash mitts should work fine when I use my Meguiars GC car shampoo (even more lubricity) on my paint. The main reason I chose the Ultra Plush over the Chenille was because of the complaints of the shedding of chenille wash mitt. However, I have to say that the chenille wash mitt felt softer (and $1 cheaper). I got the Ultra Plush Wash Mitt for $3.99, which was why I was hesitant to buy other wash mitts if the Ultra Plush worked well, which seems to be the case.

Well, I guess I can't give a review without pictures, so here you go:

beachy · 08-28-06, 06:15

I have used the Ultra Plush, the Chenille, and MF mitt from Meguiar's. The chenille is okay, but sheds a lot, like everyone pointed out. And so far, I haven't had any issues with the Ultra Plush or MF mitts. I use GC shampoo as well.

I also have a genuine sheepskin mitt that is almost ready to be used strictly for wheels, but has served me well.

I think my favorite mitt is the MF or the Ultra Plush, and I have 2 of each, I think.