Sea Sponge - Grout Sponge

As anyone that talks to me about car care knows, I am a staunch opponent of sponges. With that being said - After reading (and reading) the talk on the grout sponges at a couple of sites, I decided to try one out yesterday. I figured if Charles used it, it had to be safe. I did heed his advice and used it on a test area. I was very hesitant and cautious with it, but I must say it didn't eat my paint off or anything by using the sponge. I don't know that I will replace my lambswool mitts with a sponge, but I think that it did okay.

On another note, I am looking to replace a Gilmour foam gun that was accidentally ran over by some yahoo the other day. I tried the $9 Orbit sprayer from Lowe's that I have read about, and while it's no Gilmour, for $9 it wasn't all that bad. Anyone have any suggestions before I up and spend $60 on a new Gilmour?
 
distrbd said:
Home depot here in Toronto sells them very cheap but I stay away from them because of that picture you had in your original post showing all the dust like ground sea shell that was trapped in the sponge.
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If you are concerned with residue in the sea sponge, try the grout sponge from Home Depot.
It won't have the residue and they work good, too. I just happen to prefer the shape and feel of the sea sponge.

Those of you considering trying the grout sponge: Try it on a small area first and make sure you are satisfied that it doesn't mar your finish.
Also, any sponge should be thoroughly wet before using it. I soak mine in my rinse bucket before using it with the soap solution.
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Charles
 
I would like to try/buy a sea sponge but I don't know where to get a really good/big sponge.:passout:
 
rabbi said:
I would like to try/buy a sea sponge but I don't know where to get a really good/big sponge.:passout:
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budman3 said:
I bought my sea sponge right off the docks in Tarpon Springs, FL.

I believe Charles Gearhead or another member here posted this link to get sea sponges about a year ago:
Buy the Acme Sponge & Chamois Company SW#1-1011C 10-11in. Sea Sponge at Hardware World - The world's #1 home hardware site
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That particular link wasn't from me.
This is where I purchased mine.
Ace - Ace Tree: Home Goods: Cleaning: Cleaning Tools: Sponges: Acme® Sea Wool Sponge
The Ace Hardware sponge is a little smaller and a little more expensive on their web-site.
My local store ordered on for me and it was a dollar or two cheaper and I didn't have to pay any shipping.
The 10-11 in. sponge sounds good, but the 8" is big enough to do the job.

Charles
 
rabbi said:
Thank you guys!:passout:
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FWIW, Auto Geek carries a sea sponge, but more than one person has mentioned having some difficulty removing all the contaminants from it.
That was not a problem with the Acme sponge that I purchased.
It might be worth a call to AG to discuss what may or may not be a problem.

Charles
 
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