Hello from MS

**YoSteve** · 07-11-2001, 05:12 PM

Who inspects their sponges and mitts when washing their cars? Last night I was almost going to take a comb and comb out any particles in my mitt. I pulled out little pieces in the sponge that I use. There`s got to be a better way.

**old_gonzo** · 07-11-2001, 07:06 PM

When you say "sponge", exactly what type of sponge are you referring to?

**scottybob1** · 07-11-2001, 09:28 PM

inspect my mits each and every time i use them. I just purchased 2 wash mits from Tim at TACS and boy-o-boy are the nice and plush. One of the new TACS mits is about twice the size of the Viking mits i got from Wal-Mart. As for the sponges i use, I`m not to worried about them because I only use them on the tires with EF hi-intensity.

**TiCoup** · 07-12-2001, 09:49 AM

I always give them them an eyeballing and wash them often but when in doubt I either toss mine out or relegate them to underbody and grubby areas. I figure at 5-8 buck each I can toss them every few months.

**Brad B** · 07-12-2001, 10:16 AM

You should always run water backwards (from the inside of the mitt) to flush out and straighten the fibers. I also machine wash the mitts every two or three car washings.

Never use sponges on the paint.

**old_gonzo** · 07-12-2001, 12:40 PM

In regard to the use of sponges on paint,that was my thought as well. That`s why I had to ask what type of sponge he was referring to. Closed cell sponges only serve to act as sandpaper against the finish - but you already knew this.

**YoSteve** · 07-12-2001, 05:38 PM

I use a sponge for my windows. It`s the same sponge I used to use on my car before I moved to a higher Klasse. It must be a magic sponge cause back in the day I used it, it worked fine. But I was always meticulous in keeping it very clean. It didn`t scratch my car paint the for the first year I was using it for.

**jkochis** · 07-12-2001, 08:52 PM

I must have bought the same sponge YoSteve, mine doesnt scratch either.

**gmblack3** · 10-19-2009, 10:03 PM

I`m in Mississippi and will be detailing 3-4 cars here this week.

Approx 30 miles south of Memphis.

Drove approx 375 miles in just about 6 hours with stops.

Here is the line up:

72 911 red
83 240d in beige
59 Impala red
Maybe a quick cleanup on a 49 MG TC.

Since I forgot my card reader, no pics till I get back.

I`m starting at 7:30a tomorrow, I`d better get some :yawn:

**bmw5541** · 10-20-2009, 07:24 AM

Looking forward to those pics.

**imported_Flash Gordon** · 10-20-2009, 08:03 AM

Sweeeeeeeeeeeet, I`ve been waitng for someone to chime in from around me :hurray:

Director If I can help you with anything let me know Sleep

**Todd@RUPES** · 10-20-2009, 08:08 AM

Looking forward to the write up Bryan! Best of luck, no hunker done and get `her done!

**Old Pirate** · 10-20-2009, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by gmblack3

I`m in Mississippi and will be detailing 3-4 cars here this week.

Approx 30 miles south of Memphis.

Drove approx 375 miles in just about 6 hours with stops.

Here is the line up:

72 911 red
83 240d in beige
59 Impala red
Maybe a quick cleanup on a 49 MG TC.

Since I forgot my card reader, no pics till I get back.

I`m starting at 7:30a tomorrow, I`d better get some :yawn:

Yummy all I can think is ribs from Memphis....... Great set-up on cars to work on Bryan, they will keep you busy my freind. Can`t wait to see your magic done to them when you get back home! Have a great time.:thumbup: