Spilchy
01-30-2006, 05:05 PM
Product: Super Plush MF Wash Mitt
Price: $7.95
Vendor Claims: This is the first microfiber wash mitt I`ve ever been happy with. My lamb’s wool mitts now sit on the shelf because of this new mitt. Unlike traditional microfiber wash mitts, the fibers on this one are not looped and left open. This creates long fibers that draw dirt away from the surface into the mitt. It then rinses clean and is ready to go again.
Packaging: The towel came unsealed in a USPS package. I received this towel for free from Scott. He did NOT ask me to review it or ask me to post my feelings about it. I had a question or two about the mitt and next thing I knew, it was at my door step! Since it was for free, I think Scott skipped the “proper” packaging that he ALWAYS employs when shipping out orders.
Color/texture/dimensions: Cream colored, tight, elastic cuff with a soft, white loop to hang it by. Well constructed with durable stitching. I pulled at the fibers and they do not pull out. 10” long x 7” wide x 1” thick. The mitt has nice padding on the inside adding to its thickness. The fibers (1/2 inch long) are tightly bunched and much longer, plush and free flowing than the traditional, first generation tightly bunched, short, compact MF mitt fibers. Those mitts are not as plush and more difficult to rinse. This mitt’s fibers allow for more soap absorption and clinging, easy free rinsing, and less chance of marring. Much like a sheepskin (and the lesser quality synthetic Meguiar’s GC mitt), it holds loads of soap. The fibers are very soft and plush, just like a top quality MF towel, only much longer. Also, it is nothing like those thick looped MF mitts with the exposed rough backing.
How I used: I washed a waxed car this evening that had normal dirt accumulation with Meguiar’s GC, foam gun and the 2 bucket method. Given the tight cuff, it never touched the surface of the car. It glided effortlessly like a sheepskin across the surface without any need for real pressure. I only used it on paint and glass, not bumpers, lower rocker panel or wheels. Those I used dedicated sheepskins for like I do with all my washes. It’s too nice to use in that fashion.
Overall Thoughts: This is NOT your traditional MF mitt! There is nothing else like it that I have seen. Imagine your plush MF towel with longer fibers and padding and that’s what you get with this mitt. I would use this mitt on a lightly soiled vehicle. I feel it might be a tad delicate to use on a filthy car. It was a total pleasure to use, gliding like silk along the surface. It is perfect for an Autopian weekly washing and even on a garage queen. It is definitely worth a spot in your arsenal of wash tools if you are placing an order at Specialty Motoring. If you’re into trying something new, it’s worth a shot.
Other Notes: I simply rinsed by hand in cold water under the faucet until I felt it was clean. I flung it dry and hung by its hook. When 90% dry I chucked in the dryer on low heat for 10 minutes. The mitt was plush and soft. After a few car washes I’ll clean it in the machine with some MicroRestore on a cold delicate setting.
Purchasing: http://www.specialtymotoring.com/microfiber.htm
Pictures:
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Price: $7.95
Vendor Claims: This is the first microfiber wash mitt I`ve ever been happy with. My lamb’s wool mitts now sit on the shelf because of this new mitt. Unlike traditional microfiber wash mitts, the fibers on this one are not looped and left open. This creates long fibers that draw dirt away from the surface into the mitt. It then rinses clean and is ready to go again.
Packaging: The towel came unsealed in a USPS package. I received this towel for free from Scott. He did NOT ask me to review it or ask me to post my feelings about it. I had a question or two about the mitt and next thing I knew, it was at my door step! Since it was for free, I think Scott skipped the “proper” packaging that he ALWAYS employs when shipping out orders.
Color/texture/dimensions: Cream colored, tight, elastic cuff with a soft, white loop to hang it by. Well constructed with durable stitching. I pulled at the fibers and they do not pull out. 10” long x 7” wide x 1” thick. The mitt has nice padding on the inside adding to its thickness. The fibers (1/2 inch long) are tightly bunched and much longer, plush and free flowing than the traditional, first generation tightly bunched, short, compact MF mitt fibers. Those mitts are not as plush and more difficult to rinse. This mitt’s fibers allow for more soap absorption and clinging, easy free rinsing, and less chance of marring. Much like a sheepskin (and the lesser quality synthetic Meguiar’s GC mitt), it holds loads of soap. The fibers are very soft and plush, just like a top quality MF towel, only much longer. Also, it is nothing like those thick looped MF mitts with the exposed rough backing.
How I used: I washed a waxed car this evening that had normal dirt accumulation with Meguiar’s GC, foam gun and the 2 bucket method. Given the tight cuff, it never touched the surface of the car. It glided effortlessly like a sheepskin across the surface without any need for real pressure. I only used it on paint and glass, not bumpers, lower rocker panel or wheels. Those I used dedicated sheepskins for like I do with all my washes. It’s too nice to use in that fashion.
Overall Thoughts: This is NOT your traditional MF mitt! There is nothing else like it that I have seen. Imagine your plush MF towel with longer fibers and padding and that’s what you get with this mitt. I would use this mitt on a lightly soiled vehicle. I feel it might be a tad delicate to use on a filthy car. It was a total pleasure to use, gliding like silk along the surface. It is perfect for an Autopian weekly washing and even on a garage queen. It is definitely worth a spot in your arsenal of wash tools if you are placing an order at Specialty Motoring. If you’re into trying something new, it’s worth a shot.
Other Notes: I simply rinsed by hand in cold water under the faucet until I felt it was clean. I flung it dry and hung by its hook. When 90% dry I chucked in the dryer on low heat for 10 minutes. The mitt was plush and soft. After a few car washes I’ll clean it in the machine with some MicroRestore on a cold delicate setting.
Purchasing: http://www.specialtymotoring.com/microfiber.htm
Pictures:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/spilchy/tn_IMG_0295.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/spilchy/tn_IMG_0296.jpg
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