Reviewed: The EDGE ShMITT

Wow. It did get way off topic. This is a huge thread now!!!!



So what do think of the ShMitt? LOL!



I heard that using old pieces of carpet may be the new trend to washing.
 
justin30513 said:
........I heard that using old pieces of carpet may be the new trend to washing.
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Oh geez Justin, old carpet would scratch the paint. I wait until my neighbors get new carpet and then I snag the old rolls of padding out by the curb. Use a little bit of Gorilla Glue and you've got yourself a homemade ShMitt! If you use a Dremel tool you can even make it a waffle pattern ;) .



Actually I have a ShMitt, but haven't had a chance to try it out yet. It does look promising enough that when I put together a small car care kit for my son and daughter this Christmas that I included a ShMitt in each package. I figured it would be easier for them to care for than a sheepskin and I figured they would just trash up a good sea sponge.
 
Count me in as well as another sea sponge fan. I really like the TOL ones especially. As mentioned, they're great for ONR users. I was initially worried about particles getting trapped in the pores, but it releases dirt quite well I think so I haven't had a problem there.
 
If sea sponges work for you all then that's good. I just thought they were made from calcium deposits. I thought they'd be to rough. Guess not.





What are they made of?
 
[quote name='justin30513']If sea sponges work for you all then that's good. I just thought they were made from calcium deposits. I thought they'd be to rough. Guess not.





What are they made of?





The sea sponge are hard when they are dry. one they get wet they baloon up in size and have a soft velvety feel. some of the more expensive spas use them for baths and such. if they do scratch our skin they are soft enough for me. :2thumbs: htey are a living animal that filters water for food if I am not mistaken. the filtering is what makes them rinse so clean IMO. going to PM you some info on them.
 
I used the schmitt today for the first time - initial impressions are decent; mt first complaint is the inability to reach small areas. I will report more when I use it more.
 
Picus said:
I used the schmitt today for the first time - initial impressions are decent; mt first complaint is the inability to reach small areas. I will report more when I use it more.
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I'm always surprised when people say they are having a hard time getting the ShMitt into tight areas. It's made of squishy foam. So, you should be able to get it in anywhere. Also the edges are tapered which makes it even easier.



There is a BMW 650i convertible I wash regularly. This car has more cracks, crevices, and creases than any other car I've seen. I use the ShMitt each time I wash it and have never had a problem. :up



It's been quite a few years since I've used a sea sponge. Once upon a time they were my favorite wash media. They're really good, but I don't want to take the risk of not getting out all the sand and sea shell pieces.
 
Well maybe it's a difference in how we wash? I never use any pressure when washing, I just glide the mitt/whatever along the surface and rinse a lot. The schmitt would require pressure to get into tight areas, so I am not used to washing in that way. For example, the little area between my headlights and the bumper; it's maybe 1/4 inch; a sheepskin mitt would get in there since it's, well, hair - the schmitt isn't going to get in there unless I cram it in.



Don't get me wrong, I liked using it, that was my only complain, and from me that's saying something since I hate most new products. :D
 
Picus said:
Well maybe it's a difference in how we wash? I never use any pressure when washing, I just glide the mitt/whatever along the surface and rinse a lot. The schmitt would require pressure to get into tight areas, so I am not used to washing in that way. For example, the little area between my headlights and the bumper; it's maybe 1/4 inch; a sheepskin mitt would get in there since it's, well, hair - the schmitt isn't going to get in there unless I cram it in.



Don't get me wrong, I liked using it, that was my only complain, and from me that's saying something since I hate most new products. :D
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I don't use pressure either (pressure = marring ;) ). However, if I see a tight spot that I think might get missed I use the tapered edge of the ShMitt to get in there.
 
Was able to see the ShMitt at the Mobile Tech Show. It does make sense being of white foam- these are typically the softest buffing pads. We then discussed that if wool pads are the best for cutting, why would you use a wool washing mitt, or something similar?

I have yet to try one, but plan to. The guys from Edge are very easy going and intelligent. Their new Cyclo pads are unreal! No vibration at all. Cody at Cyclo has the rights so you will have to go through a Cyclo vendor for them. No velcro pad holders anymore!



Robert Regan

The Towel Pros
 
It displaces the dirt as you wash. The prerinse should get rid of the loose dirt. The friction from the foam releases the rest, but the pattern of the foam displaces it and holds it in the foam of the soap- you are not rubbing it in with the foam. It is then rinsed away during the rinse. As always, the more water you put between any washing material and the paint, the better.



Rob Regan
 
I bought the all white schmitt and the black schmitt:



White: not impressed, does not hold water only foam when you squeeze the top of the mitt. I am used to alot of water when I wash. The foam and the adhesive area have already begun to split. It needs more saturation with just a hint of scrubbing abiltiy.



Black: actually I like this mitt but not for its intended purpose. i like it for scrubbing wheel wells and the runner boards, it has ripped a little on screws but not bad, works great. It really isn't any good for tires with small places or grooves. It would only work on flat rim surfaces.



Also I payed much more from Autogeek than Chemical Brothers. Did they even put these in the hands of a few good detailers to test?
 
AutoNova said:
I bought the all white schmitt and the black schmitt:



White: not impressed, does not hold water only foam when you squeeze the top of the mitt. I am used to alot of water when I wash. The foam and the adhesive area have already begun to split. It needs more saturation with just a hint of scrubbing abiltiy.



Black: actually I like this mitt but not for its intended purpose. i like it for scrubbing wheel wells and the runner boards, it has ripped a little on screws but not bad, works great. It really isn't any good for tires with small places or grooves. It would only work on flat rim surfaces.



Also I payed much more from Autogeek than Chemical Brothers. Did they even put these in the hands of a few good detailers to test?
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Do you actually thing a company would produce thousands of a product and not test them? The guys at Edge are former detailers, so I know they've tested every product they make. I've used both (mitts and shmitts) and in my opinion the shmitt is a lot better. You may not like it, but cleans very well w/o any sign of marring so far. My shmitts have torn a little around the egdes, but once they've torn to make enough room for your hand, the tearing stops.
 
AutoNova said:
I bought the all white schmitt and the black schmitt:



White: not impressed, does not hold water only foam when you squeeze the top of the mitt. I am used to alot of water when I wash. The foam and the adhesive area have already begun to split. It needs more saturation with just a hint of scrubbing abiltiy.



Black: actually I like this mitt but not for its intended purpose. i like it for scrubbing wheel wells and the runner boards, it has ripped a little on screws but not bad, works great. It really isn't any good for tires with small places or grooves. It would only work on flat rim surfaces.



Also I payed much more from Autogeek than Chemical Brothers. Did they even put these in the hands of a few good detailers to test?
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Yes, the prototypes were used at an exhibition where alot of Detail/Car Wash Owners examined and went crazy over them. Also, I believe they've tested the foam in all sorts of chemicals to test the durability for weeks.



Let Aaron @ the Edge know about your experience with the tearing and they'll try to address it. Minor cuts/splits aren't bad, alot better than having say Sheepskin totally seperate on you.
 
Can't someone like AutoNova have an opinion based on his use of the two items in a professional setting as a professional detailer?



Jeez people. Don't make this Shmitt thing out to be the holy grail and anyone who dares say that they don't like it will be striked down.



The beauty of this forum is the lack of a corporate sponsor like Edge that can prevent honest feedback from users or attack them for it. Now if we can weed and call out the corporate shills, we'd all be better for it.
 
Spilchy said:
Can't someone like AutoNova have an opinion based on his use of the two items in a professional setting as a professional detailer?



Jeez people. Don't make this Shmitt thing out to be the holy grail and anyone who dares say that they don't like it will be striked down.



The beauty of this forum is the lack of a corporate sponsor like Edge that can prevent honest feedback from users or attack them for it. Now if we can weed and call out the corporate shills, we'd all be better for it.
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Spilchy,

This has been discussed by me and mods before.



He needs to start his own thread. Not post in mine about his problems with a product.



It's just that simple.
 
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