Grout Sponge doesn't scratch???

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cobrar97

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I got a grout sponge for my ONR, because people seem to like them on here. I pre-spray ONR on the panel before wiping w/ ONR and sponge. The GS seemed harsh sounding (scratchy) as I used it. My car is silver, so I don't see anything wrong, but the sound and feel was different that anything else I've used. I thought I'd ask if others had the same experience and if that's ok.
 
To me.. it's like claying a car. The more you use the GS it will get softer, but at first it seems though it's grabby, and making a sound like you're claying the surface. No harm here :)
 
Does it remove any LSP? I just noticed went I was done using it and applied some FK425 QD that it wasn't as slick as usual to wipe ON my QD.
 
It does not remove LSP, but washing very often will.



If you did use ONR to wash... it should of left a slick finish when you're drying.
 
I also spray panels before wiping with the GS - I didn't have any grit feel or notice anything other than I was a little surprised that the QS didn't absorb water/ONR like I thought it would.

Perhaps you just had some larger cinders stuck on the paint.

Was your GS dry??? cause it should be good and wet -
 
It does not have the nice smooth feel of a wool mitt, but don't let that fool you, it won't scratch your paint. I recommend the GS from Lowes by Proline, it is super soft.
 
miahman98 said:
+1 on the Proline grout sponge. It's so soft. I think it's too soft for grout.
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+2 I like the Proline grout sponge alot better than the home depot one. I have also got no marring when washing.
 
-Longhorn- said:
GS are a joke. I used one for a few weeks over winter and it mared badly.
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Some of the best detailers on this board use grout sponges. I suspect its user error, not a problem with the sponge. Unless of course you used it as a grout sponge first...
 
detaildoc said:
It does not have the nice smooth feel of a wool mitt, but don't let that fool you, it won't scratch your paint. I recommend the GS from Lowes by Proline, it is super soft.
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agreed...



grease said:
Some of the best detailers on this board use grout sponges. I suspect its user error, not a problem with the sponge...
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agreed...
 
I'm an other person who can't avoid some degree of marring with the grout sponge (note that I do still use it for some things).



IMO it's not the sponge itself, but rather abrasive dirt that gets trapped between the sponge and the paint and is then moved under (too much) pressure. So do what you can to minimize the pressure with which the sponge is moved across the panels and keep it as wet as possible so the wash solution can provide flushing and lubrication. Move the sponge in short, interrupted "jiggling" motions so that if you *do* get a scratch, it'll be a short little one, not some 6" long monster from a big long swipe with the sponge (or any other wash medium for that matter).
 
Gs's should stay plenty lubricated & need a grit guard to really move the dirt out of the pores.

Make sure you have plenty of fluid in it.
 
I went to Lowes the other day. This location only had the Tile Solutions Grout Sponge. Any comment on this thing?
 
If I were you I would bring that Tile Solution Grout Sponge back to Lowes and get the Proline one. You can find it in the same section as the mops and cleaners.. I went two times before I found it.
 
I can't seem to wash 100% marr free with a GS either. However, I use it on all the neglected cars I detail as it does seem to wash grit out better than a sheepskin and I'm going to polish anyways.
 
I prefer grout sponges. they are cheap. and readily available.



And as said before, they do get softer with use.
 
I'm in the same boat as Accumulator and themightytimmah. I'm not getting good results. In fact, I can't stand the GS and am completely baffled by its popularity. Funny thing (not looking to start a war) is that folks will use the GS and shutter at the thought of using a real sea sponge that is a THOUSAND times softer, silkier and porous than a GS. Those who shutter at the sea sponge never even used one!



The GS for me is good for wheels and grungy work.
 
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