View Full Version : No-Rinse Wash... Mitt or Microfiber?
imported_Luster
10-01-2009, 07:10 PM
When you use ONR or QEW, do you use a wash mitt or a big thick microfiber towel for the wash process?
Recently, I`ve started using microfibers for washing... The thick ones hold an incredible amount of water and do a good job washing.
What`s your choice?
Street Dreams
10-01-2009, 07:18 PM
I prefer the MF mitts to lambswool or foam. They hold a lot of water and glide smoothly with ONR. With a high lubricity shampoo, lambswool mitts work great, same for foam sponges like the zymol but with ONR MF mitts works really well.
Old Pirate
10-01-2009, 07:19 PM
Bill, I being using a sponge when washing with ONR.
gmblack3
10-02-2009, 08:35 AM
I have 3-4 very plush larger MFs that I use for QEW. I can`t remember where I got them. Just remember to flip your MF or whatever you use often to a clean side. Especially when the surface has excessive dirt.
imported_Pats300zx
10-02-2009, 11:56 AM
I love my grout sponge with ONR....
bigpoppa
10-02-2009, 12:55 PM
I have 3-4 very plush larger MFs that I use for QEW. I can`t remember where I got them. Just remember to flip your MF or whatever you use often to a clean side. Especially when the surface has excessive dirt.
+1
IME very plush MF mitts (mine are the Vroom brand from Target) are the way to go when using a rinseless wash. They hold a ton of solution and just overall work/feel better than lambswool when using ONR/QEW.
Mobilejay
10-02-2009, 01:27 PM
I`ve always used a Schmitt with ONR and regular washing. Theres no fibers to get things trapped in so nothing is "hiding" ready to come out later. Its foam so its really soft and glides very well, plus it holds a lot of solution wether ONR or any other wash.
imported_Luster
10-02-2009, 03:00 PM
I`ve always used a Schmitt with ONR and regular washing. Theres no fibers to get things trapped in so nothing is "hiding" ready to come out later. Its foam so its really soft and glides very well, plus it holds a lot of solution wether ONR or any other wash.
Not familiar with a "Schmitt"... Is it a microfiber mitt? Got a picture?
Mobilejay
10-02-2009, 04:25 PM
Check out this video. They keep saying Edge Schimtt, now they are owned by IAP but exact same product. the white part is REALLY soft and holds a ton of shampoo
crap, forgot to post the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELhifjp2dXQ
Mobilejay
10-02-2009, 04:29 PM
The only thing I don`t recommend is using it like in the video, don`t put your hand inside it. You can and it works great, but after a while the glue that holds the yellow to the white will start to come apart. It doesn`t happen after 2 washes or anything but I use them everyday for work and after a while they start to seperate. Using them with out putting my hand inside I have no problems at all.
imported_Flash Gordon
10-02-2009, 05:07 PM
I still haven`t been sold on this ONR method, seems to go against everything I`ve ever known(Scratching/Swirling)
Another thing, how do you use this method on dirty tires/wheels?
imported_Luster
10-02-2009, 05:40 PM
The only thing I don`t recommend is using it like in the video, don`t put your hand inside it. .
Haha... I never put my hand inside mitts anyway because my hands are too dang BIG!!!:biggrin::cursing::biggrin::devil:
imported_Luster
10-02-2009, 05:46 PM
I still haven`t been sold on this ONR method, seems to go against everything I`ve ever known(Scratching/Swirling)
If done properly, it induces no more scratching and swirling than a conventional wash... the key is to USE LOTS OF WATER!!!! I really slop it on and use almost no pressure.
I was skeptical also, but I used QEW for years on a black car with remarkably little swirling. But there was a learning curve. :biggrin:
Another thing, how do you use this method on dirty tires/wheels?
Same as a conventional wash... just use lots of water/ONR and scrub away. I`m not saying it will do as well as a conventional wash on wheels and tires... but it`s a really good substitute if you have time or weather limitations.
imported_broker99
10-02-2009, 06:18 PM
I use a grout sponge as well. Does a good job at picking up the water and releasing it as well.
imported_Pats300zx
10-02-2009, 06:33 PM
Not familiar with a "Schmitt"... Is it a microfiber mitt? Got a picture?
I would never trust the schmitt for ONR or QEW...
Here you go Bill...
http://www.cardetail.co.uk/shop/images/uploads/SHMT.jpg