ONR`ing with Lowe`s Proline Grout Sponge?

**BRODEY1** · 02-26-2008, 09:02 PM

As of now I am using MF`s to wash my vehicles with ONR, I really like the ability to rotate clean sides quickly so I know for sure it a clean pass.

After washing both vehicles, I have a pretty good size load of wash to do, going to the GS would greatly cut down on that, and I could use the MF`s for drying only.

I`d like to hear some different techniqes on how to use the GS. How many do you use per wash and/or per panel.

I know they are pretty cheap and easy to clean, so I`d rather use too many than not enough.

Thanks!

**Macruz19** · 02-26-2008, 09:07 PM

I use one GS for my car.

I have 2 peices of the GS I cut for my wheels.

I just use the GS like I`m using a regular wash mitt. I pretty much use the same technique. WHen using ONR and I come across a more dirty panel, I simply squeeze more solution onto the dirty area and wipe clean.

**Chris@Optimum** · 02-26-2008, 10:22 PM

I love the GS but I keep a small Mitt/sponge combo in the ONR for around windows and trim cause the GS is so flat. One MF would be fine for these area too. JMO.

**detaildoc** · 02-26-2008, 10:48 PM

Since the Lowes GS rinses perfectly clean, you only need one to do an entire car. In fact, I have done 3 cars in a row with the same GS and at the end, the GS was still looking like new. As long as you don`t use it on the tires it will be fine.

**BRODEY1** · 02-26-2008, 11:55 PM

Thanks for the responses, now I`m really pumped to try one out.

It will really cut down on my h20 usage not having to wash all those MF`s

Has the use of GS really taken off lately, or am I just now noticing all the posts about them?

Thanks again.

**MattPersman** · 02-27-2008, 06:23 AM

GS have been around for a while. it got jammed into the lime light more recently (last 6 months) about the time I posted towards SpoiledMan about the my GS experience based on his recommendation of it and it blew up to over 300 posts about a friggin 2 dollar sponge

seems there are new GS posts all the time now people looking at all the stores for new possibly better solutions to there use and liking

**thetruthc32** · 02-27-2008, 02:54 PM

do you think the grout sponge from home depot will do the same thing?

QEP Extra Large Grouting Sponge, 7-1/2 x 5-1/2 x 2 In., Rectangle with Rounded Corners, 1 Pack Bag - 70005-144 at The Home Depot

**MattPersman** · 02-27-2008, 05:17 PM

I have 2 of those sponges and use them all the time, no complaints

**jwgarrison** · 02-27-2008, 05:47 PM

how well does the sponge hold suds? does it put swirls back in finish?

**detaildoc** · 02-27-2008, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by jwgarrison

how well does the sponge hold suds? does it put swirls back in finish?

The GS from Lowes holds tons of suds (more than the HD GS) and won`t swirl your finish. Try one panel under the halogens so that you can see for yourself.

**04LemansZ** · 02-27-2008, 11:02 PM

I picked up some GS from Lowe`s tonight. I`m not real sure what makes them different than any other sponge or better than a MF mitt. Anyone care to enlighten me?

**BigJimZ28** · 02-27-2008, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by 04LemansZ

I picked up some GS from Lowe`s tonight. I`m not real sure what makes them different than any other sponge or better than a MF mitt. Anyone care to enlighten me?

just try it for your self you already spent the big money on it

or read some of the 100` s of post about the GS that have answered this question several times

**detaildoc** · 02-27-2008, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by BigJimZ28

just try it for your self you already spent the big money on it

or read some of the 100` s of post about the GS that have answered this question several times

http://autopia.org/forum/car-detaili...t=grout+sponge

**detaildoc** · 02-27-2008, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by 04LemansZ

I picked up some GS from Lowe`s tonight. I`m not real sure what makes them different than any other sponge or better than a MF mitt. Anyone care to enlighten me?

http://autopia.org/forum/car-detaili...t=grout+sponge

**04LemansZ** · 02-27-2008, 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by detaildoc

http://autopia.org/forum/car-detaili...t=grout+sponge

Thanks, I`ve read that. That thread and this thread are part of what made me curious about the GS in the first place. I guess I`m just surprised because it`s not what I expected.

To me, it seems much harder than my MF mitt and seems as though it would cause swirls, but the testimonials say otherwise, so I`ll ONR the car after my exam Friday and see how it goes and report back

My MF mitt has about had it anyways...I was going to order a new one with my next ONR purchase, but hopefully I won`t need to...