DF Concours Magic Cube Review

[SilverLexus]

I got to play with the super squishable Magic Cube today from DF Towel. Considered to be a possible substitute of sorts for clay, this sponge like cube is very interesting.

My results are that it did a good job of removing tree sap and mino dirt from my trunk lid when used with Z-6. It had a smoothing effect like clay although I`m not sure it can pick up as much as clay can. Further testing is needed. Still it seems to be an effective product for light claying duties and I really like how it instantly molds to your hand.

Here is the packaging:


The cube itself:


Molding to my hand:


Trunk lid results:


Recommended.

I also received thre new DF Towels in white in different sizes. I had an old DF CBT from Autopia that I had forgotten about and I pulled it out for comparison. There seems to have been some improvement in the quality of the edging and the material is a bright white cotton compared with a greyish green cotton, er AlpineFiber.

New DF Towels:


Maybe Leo can explain if there have been any differences. The new towels are a bit stiff but I`m sure they will soften up over time with several washings. They seem very well made.

[97F1504x4]

Interresting. What is the purpose of the CUBE? It is strictly to remove small stains or what exactly?

Richard

[SilverLexus]

It`s to replace clay for light duty work I believe. It`s like a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser but has bigger pores...

[JaredPointer]

Interesting. No marring or anything noted from the Cube?

[SilverLexus]

I did not see any marring yet.

[GTI Tuner]

Wow, it almost looks like a sponge of sorts, yet it acts like a fine grade clay? Did it make the trunk smoother than it was before?

[Beemerboy]

I have something like that for removing bugs and stuff on the bumpers...I use it while washing with bug squash

[Spilchy]

I have something like that for removing bugs and stuff on the bumpers

It`s not a bug sponge but rather seems to be a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser type product and material for paint. It`s rather unique. I haven`t seen another product like it for paint.

I like the idea it could be molded to the contour of the surface to get into emblems and such. Sort of like a Tempur-pedic pillow for the car!

[budman3]

It looks really interesting. I hate it when I get too close to some textured rubber moldings and get clay stuck in there. If this removes the contaniments then that would be a real time saver for me. I know its still early on but I wonder how long they last.

[97F1504x4]

Ok i have a question about it. With clay it gets dirty as you use it you fold it over and kneed it into itself Yada Yada Yada. So how to you keep from damaging the paint surface with the cube since it appears that you can not kneed it like clay? Where are the contaminants going into the Cube? Is the cube disappearing as you use it?

O and what is the bug sponge someone refered to? A link?

Richard

[jaybs02]

this might be the one that Dave was talking about Pinnacle safe scrub bug & tar pad .

I also am curious about where the contaminants go, and how long it will last.

"J"

[Anthony A]

I would think that the contaminants would either go in the pores or sit on the surface. Obviously you can`t fold like clay but you can wash it so I would have a bucket of soap and water with me and wash the cube as needed. I will have to get one and try it out. Looks like it would be a good replacement for spot claying. I do this almost every wash or two especially the rear bumper.

[joe.p]

It`s to replace clay for light duty work I believe. It`s like a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser but has bigger pores...

The cube sounds to me to be a great maintanance tool prior to a once or twice a year claying..

[97F1504x4]

this might be the one that Dave was talking about Pinnacle safe scrub bug & tar pad .

I also am curious about where the contaminants go, and how long it will last.

"J"

Interesting little bug sponge

Richard

[SilverLexus]

I think you guys are being unfair and off base here. This is no bug sponge at all. Earlier I said "It`s like a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser but has bigger pores."

It is very soft and squishy whereas a bug sponge is stiff and brittle. This is a different animal that can handle claying type work.

The cube has 6 surfaces that you rotate through as contaminants are being picked up...you then wash and repeat. If you get too much dirt you cut the cube back on the dirty side by a quarter inch with a sharp knife.