Scottwax: Question on ONR wash medium..

[Marc Hufnagel]

I checked around on here and didn't find what you use for a wash medium with ONR.. I'm curious to know, I'm considering a proline grout spong but not completely sold on it.

 

[bigltc]

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-de...osting-how-i-wash-cars-threads-here-mine.html

 

[Marc Hufnagel]

That looks very handy, thanks! Although techniques can change in 4 years too though.

 

[Scottwax]

Tried grout sponges, don't like them at all. I use microfiber covered foam pad to wash.

 

[Marc Hufnagel]

I'll check those out too, thanks

 

[Dan]

Tried grout sponges, don't like them at all. I use microfiber covered foam pad to wash.

I agree 100%. I personally prefer the Target vroom brand since they are white and easy to see dirt on.

 

[TLMitchell]

I checked around on here and didn't find what you use for a wash medium with ONR.. I'm curious to know, I'm considering a proline grout spong but not completely sold on it.

I've never had any use for any type of sponge for washing cars, always preferred a MF or wool mitt. After trying the grout sponge I found I preferred it for rinseless washes over anything else I tried. It rinses cleaner and doesn't seem to capture the residue that resulted with other methods. I'm going to have to give the MF-covered sponge a try though.



TL

 

[Lotuseffect]

Scott,



This is what I use for ONR washes, and regular washes. Although I designate 2 of them specifically for ONR washes. They are from Wal-Mart. Truth be told they hold more water, feel much softer, and last longer than the Cobra Microfiber mitts I have purchased before. After my first time using them, I designated my Cobra microfibers to wheel duty.



Walmart.com: Microfiber Wash Mitt: Automotive

 

[pwaug]

I've been using these mitts with ONR for a few years with great success-- Neatitems | Deep Pile Microfiber Mitts They are easy to control, release dirt easily and hold just the right amount of solution.

 

[wascallyrabbit]

i like these Microfiber Wash Sponge.

 

[imported_altez]

Opti-mitt is good

 

[justin30513]

Yeah. Was thinking of the Opti Mitt as well. Is it just like the Schmitt?

 

[imported_icall]

I have the softest clear know to man. I have a 2011 BMW 550i with carbon black paint. I've watched a new sheepskin mitt marr my clear using a two bucket method. I watched a brand new super soft microfiber towel marr the clear. The only thing I found that does not marr the clear is a grout sponge.



My wash method is basically no touch. I pre rinse with a pressure washer and regular water. I then use DI water with ONR and a grout sponge. I go over each panel and then rinse with DI water connected to the pressure washer. At the end, I blowdry with a leafblower.



The only thing that touches my clear during a wash is a grout sponge.



I've actually experimented washing half of my trunk with a grout sponge and the above method and the other half with a new sheepskin mitt. The sheepskin side had light random marring.



Using the above method, my car looks awesome. Its been a year since I started doing it this way.

 

[Scottwax]

BMW carbon black is evil paint. Just evil.

 

[Dr. Woo]

Opti-mitt is good

That's what I use, and I highly recommend it. Don't know anything about the Schmitt.



My Opti-Mitt has only been through maybe two dozen washes at the most, but it seems to be holding up fairly well. I clench my fist inside the mitt to squeeze out excess wash, which has started to bore a hole through the mitt at my pinky – my mistake, totally – but I'm careful not to make it worse.

 

[imported_pdsterns]

I have the softest clear know to man. I have a 2011 BMW 550i with carbon black paint. I've watched a new sheepskin mitt marr my clear using a two bucket method. I watched a brand new super soft microfiber towel marr the clear. The only thing I found that does not marr the clear is a grout sponge.



My wash method is basically no touch. I pre rinse with a pressure washer and regular water. I then use DI water with ONR and a grout sponge. I go over each panel and then rinse with DI water connected to the pressure washer. At the end, I blowdry with a leafblower.



The only thing that touches my clear during a wash is a grout sponge.



I've actually experimented washing half of my trunk with a grout sponge and the above method and the other half with a new sheepskin mitt. The sheepskin side had light random marring.



Using the above method, my car looks awesome. Its been a year since I started doing it this way.

That is insane, I think I'll pass on Carbon Black

 

[armoredsaint]

i've been using a grout sponge from Lowes on my BMW since it was new in 2009, works perfectly on the Black Sapphire paint with two bucket method. I just got a foaming cannon and maybe it will help even more for the pre-soak?

 

[imported_altez]

Yeah. Was thinking of the Opti Mitt as well. Is it just like the Schmitt?

Yeah pretty much similar to the Schmitt but softer imo.

 

[Striker]

What about Lake Country Foam Car Wash Sponge? This is the blue one with the squares---how is this sponge with ONR?