Review: Griots Garage MF Wash Pad

[mjlinane]

Review: Griot`s Garage MF Wash Pad


Introduction:


Another of the products the Stig sent me to review.


Thanks again to Corey for providing the format.


Product





Product Claims:


Not on the Autopia Car Care site. Hmm.... From another site:


"Four quadrants for scratch-free washing!


You might be looking at this Microfiber Wash Pad and think that it’s nothing special…well you’re wrong. Griot’s Garage Microfiber Wash Pad is a thoughtfully designed, 10” x 10” square wash pad that delivers four work zones for scratch-free washing. This ingeniously designed wash pad offers four quadrants which allow you to fold it in half, delivering four individual cleaning panels per side. Washing your car, truck, or SUV has never been this easy!


With its deep, plush-nap microfiber and absorbent foam-lined interior, Griot’s Garage Microfiber Wash Pad holds a tremendous amount of wash to highly lubricate the surface. It quickly pulls contaminants away from your paint, ensuring a swirl-free finish every time. Use with Griot’s Garage Car Wash and have fun in your garage…errr driveway!


Using the Microfiber Wash Pad is SIMPLE! After washing one panel, fold or flip the pad to reveal a fresh, clean side. Wash your entire vehicle using this technique. Reload with soapy water after you’ve used each quadrant.


Microfiber Wash Pad is built Griot`s Garage tough so you can machine wash it and enjoy clean and pristine paint for years to come. For best results, avoid traditional laundry detergents and most importantly, do not use fabric softeners! Frequently wash with Griot’s Garage Micro Fiber & Foam Pad Cleaner and enjoy years of scratch-free washing.


10” x 10” "


Details:


1.- Packaging: Plastic bag with cardboard + staples.
2.- Directions: Clearly labeled
3.- Viscosity: N/A
4.- Color: Brownish gray or the reverse
5.- Scent: N/A
6.- Dilution: N/A
7.- Price at time of review: $ 12.99
8.- Manufacturer: Griot`s Garage
9.- Made in: USA


Other Products Used:


3100 PSI Pressure Washer
Foam Cannon
CG CWC
5 gallon bucket
Water.


Preparation:


Soaked in bucket with wash strength CG CWC.


Application:


How Mike washes a car


Wring lightly. Fold. Apply to car surface with little-to-no pressure. Wipe in serpentine pattern. Flip or refold to clean side. Repeat.


Observations:


Holds a goodly bit of wash solution. Nap isn`t especially long but adequate. MF surface is soft and did not mar paint. Pretty thick if folded into quarters.


Pics


None.


Does it meet its claims? Yes.


Pros:


1.- Soft MF
2.- Cleans well


???:


1.- None.


Cons:


1.- None.


Final Observations and Summary:


This is the first product that seems to be designed for washing a car the way I wash a car (Modified Garry Dean Perfect Wash Method).


Do I like it? Yes.


Is it perfect? No. I would like the interior sponge to be a bit thinner so it could fold into quarters flatter. Maybe even double stitch it to promote that. Bigger overall would be nice, too. Could even live with longer nap.


Note - I mostly used it halved instead of quartered. But I don`t follow instructions well. Just would need more of them.


Still an excellent product. More useable to my style of washing than the Bones or sponges. Recommended.


Comments and questions are encouraged. Thanks for viewing!

[Ronkh]

Thanks for the review.

Just my guess (never having used it) it seems kind of thick for my liking, which would lead me to believe it`s hard to handle. Especially if folded in 1/4`s

[JustJesus]

it looks VERY thick. Like a rug?

Thanks for the review Mike!

[512detail]

nice. been interested in that product

dang mike you get some more products to review you`re gonna need that fancy camera you were talking about

[pheerix]

10x10 folded into quarters seems kinda small. 16x16 towels folded into quarters is just about perfect.

[Griot's Garage]

Great review!

There might be some confusion as to how the pad is intended to fold. Our video shows the way we (at least intend to) fold the wash pad:

[JustJesus]

YUP! That helps things. Thanks for the video

[GearHead_1]

Great review!

There might be some confusion as to how the pad is intended to fold. Our video shows the way we (at least intend to) fold the wash pad:

Thanks, fixed my head.

[JustJesus]

Thanks, fixed my head.

What was wrong with your head?

[mjlinane]

Great review!

There might be some confusion as to how the pad is intended to fold. Our video shows the way we (at least intend to) fold the wash pad:

That is pretty much how I wound up using it.

Nonetheless, make it a little bigger and a little thinner and you would get 8 usable sides. Just sayin`.

[Pats300zx]

Great review Mike !!!

[GearHead_1]

What was wrong with your head?

Just wasn`t following the 4 fold design.