zymol sponges

[kchau]

has anyone ever used zymol sponges?



how are they?

[Mikeyc]

has anyone ever used zymol sponges?



how are they?



I used a Zymol sponge for many years on my cars. If you spray off a lot of the dirt/grit before washing it works OK. However, with a flat surfaced sponge the dirt gets trapped against the paint and scratches. So, I`ve since switched to the Edge ShMitt. It has a waffled surface. So, the dirt doesn`t get trapped against the paint. Plus, it lasts a LONG time like a sponge.

[kchau]

I used a Zymol sponge for many years on my cars. If you spray off a lot of the dirt/grit before washing it works OK. However, with a flat surfaced sponge the dirt gets trapped against the paint and scratches. So, I`ve since switched to the Edge ShMitt. It has a waffled surface. So, the dirt doesn`t get trapped against the paint. Plus, it lasts a LONG time like a sponge.



very reasonable explanation. i will skip on teh zymol sponges then.

[Mikeyc]

very reasonable explanation. i will skip on teh zymol sponges then.

I think you`ll find that no one on this website uses a sponge to wash their car. There is a group of people who use grout sponges from Home Depot, but that`s about it. I`ve never tried the grout sponge myself. So, I couldn`t say how well it works.

[kchau]

so what would be the ideal thing to use?



i know that paul used the zymol sponges on the veyron, thats why i was interested in them.

[JeffM]

goto wally world and get a sheepskin wash mit, and 2 buckets. 1 bucket for rinsing the mitt, the other bucket for soap.

[SuperBee364]

SpoiledMan was the one who heralded in the Grout Sponge Era.



If I`m doing a traditional wash, I try to use *no* wash media at all. If that`s not enough, I use a boar`s hair brush. If I really do need to go as harsh as a traditional wash media to get the car clean, I use a Grout Sponge. Thanks, SpoiledMan, you have saved me many swirls!