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31st330i

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I need to replace my wash mit and according to the classic motoring accessories web site, the preferred wash mits are:



1) microfiber wash mit

2) sheep skin wash mit

3) chenille wash mit



do you folks agree with this? what is the generally preferred mit around here. up unitl now, I've been using the fluffiest synthetic mits I can find (and they're usully close to the cheapest). when they knapp up, I just toss 'em and replace them.





I've been using flannel polishing towels but I don't like the way the work with the quick detailers and they seem to get gumed up with wax too quicky when used as a polishng cloth. what are the recommendations around here? microfiber? terry?
 
I prefer cotton chenile for washing. Keep several around. Use one exclusively for the top sections of the car and one for the bottom. (the idea here is never to use the bottom mit on the top panels. The bottom mit is the one most likely to pick up dirt from dirtier lower panels and you don't want to scratch the higher profile, easier to see upper panels.)



I prefer Microfiber for for polish removal. High quality soft cotton towels are ok for polish removal but be sure they are really soft. The older and the more the towels are washed and dryed the better and softer they get.
 
Viking 100% cotton wash mitt - Luckily I've got a couple of the 100% cotton before they changed them to a blend of cotton/poly



Polish Removal - Fieldcrest 100% cotton USA Royal Velvet or Charisma



These are my personal choices, some prefer microfiber, but my experiences with MF have not been great thus far, so I'm sticking to 100% cotton.



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Viking's 100% cotton chenille mitts are being discontinued. They're replaced by a cotton/poly blend mitt. Some time ago DETAILKING organized a group buy for them. You may want to PM him to see if he has any left to sell you.



You can check your local auto parts stores for the cotton mitts. Or go online to some of the detailing retailers like CMA and buy from them.



One other source is NAPA auto parts. I have a couple of their 100% cotton chenille mitts and while some here don't like them, they are OK by me. Certainly worth a try.
 
our local Checkers Auto Parts store in our area last week. They still had 5-7 mitts in stock. I think I paid $4-$5 for it.



Peace.
 
I have several Viking 100% cotton chenille mitts that I bought from the nearby AutoZone. It has a <em class='bbc'>very[/i] plush nap and is very soft. High-quality sheepskin ones are also excellent, but I reserve them for cars that mostly don’t get dirty at all.

Better for “garage-queens� IMO.

[edit] As with the Detailer's Choice chenile mitts, I have their wash pads and they suck. It has a very thin layer of cotton, and the stitching is exposed. The backing seems very abrasive too... :down [/edit]
 
I have noticed a week later when I go back to use the mitt again it is really stiff around the borders in the inside but softens once it is put in water, is this something I should worry about? Other than that I think the sheepskin mitt is one of the most gentlest mitts I have ever used not to mention seems very durable.
 
wow, it sounds like chenille is the way to go followed by the sheepskin.



since the viking is apparently discontinued, what is the next best chenille mit and where can I find it? :nixweiss are the chenille mits from classic motoring accessories any good?
 
The chenille mitts and pads from CMA had a 'cottonseed' problem recently. Not sure what the current status is on that. Might want to give them a ring and see if their supplier has since rectified the problem.



I personally use an MF mitt. They are, IMO, much softer than any chenille mitt I've used and will last very long. I've been using a separate MF mitt on my rims about 3-4 times a week for about 6 months now and it's still very soft with no signs of any wear, The genuine sheepskin mitts are even softer, but I've read that they do not last very long....but it seems C240 doesn't have that problem.
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Intermezzo [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>The chenille mitts and pads from CMA had a 'cottonseed' problem recently. Not sure what the current status is on that. Might want to give them a ring and see if their supplier has since rectified the problem. [/b]</blockquote>
the seed problem has since been resolved:
http://store.yahoo.com/classic-motoring/chenwasmit.html
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Intermezzo [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>The chenille mitts and pads from CMA had a 'cottonseed' problem recently. Not sure what the current status is on that. Might want to give them a ring and see if their supplier has since rectified the problem.
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CMA's website has updated their info on their chenille mitts. They have a new supplier. FYI.

**NOTE TO ALL** If you can find 100% cotton chenille mitts from Viking at your local auto parts store, BUY THEM. I'm sure you could put them on a-bay and sell them to fellow Autopians.

Telling us your local store has them in stock doesn't help anyone unless they live in your town. It seems as if quality cotton chenille mitts are becoming scarce except for NAPA (which I mentioned in my previous post). Buying up your local store's inventory may benefit you in the future.
 
I started out with a chenille mitt and absolutely HATED them as they left lint on all the rubber seals (which VW puts a little "fabric" protectant on them, I supposed to keep UV degradation down). They also would shed, so I ended up with little strands of cotton all over the place.



I then went with a sheepskin mitt from Griot's which I really liked. Soft, held lots of soap and didn't scratch. The only thing I didn't like was its stifness until I had thoroughly soaked it in my wash bucket. No a big deal, but...



On a fluke, I purchased a MF mitt from CMA which I love to death. It works great. Scrubs off bugs, but doesn't scratch. Rinses clean in water. The few bugs that have stuck to it were easy to removed with some patience and sharp fingernails. It also washes up really easily as I just throw it in when I'm washing my MF towels.



I think that you will love using a MF mitt.



Oh, and as far as a polish removal cloth goes, either the Viper Detailing Cloth (mine happen to be green) or a Miracle/Magic Towel. I've had great success with either.
 
I bought two of the cotton seed mitts from CMA....I'm gonna call them and see if they will replace them. I was wondering what that stuff was!! I thought some dirt got stuck in it but it wouldn't come out no matter how much I washed them!



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