I understand that pretty much 95% of the people on this site use wash mitts of some kind. What would you say to those who state that while wash mitts trap dirt particles very well in the pile, the dirt gets trapped so well, it doesn't get rinsed out enough and the dirt stays trapped in the pile. Thus using sea or grout sponges would be a better alternative.
trapped dirt with wash mitts?
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MS22
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I use sheepskin mitts and have never had a problem with any marring at all, and I do own a black car. While mitts may trap dirt particles in the pile sea sponges are also very pourous. Therefore particles, especially sand and larger particles, can get trapped just as easily and cause more serious damage. I guess it is a metter of how well you care for your sponges or mitts. I typically use two rinse buckets each filled with 0.5oz of QEW in 1.5-2 gallons of water to help ensure the cleanliness of my mitts, grit guards also. This type of matter would solely depend on the user and their washing/rinsing techniques. I can guarantee that my neighbors, who use one bucket filled with dawn, can cause serious marring any finish even with the best sea sponge that you can find.
Bill D
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The way to get around this possiblity is to use several mitts per wash. When in doubt or after going over a known dirtier area, switch to a fresh,clean one. It's how I would "invest in my paint" and save the time and frustration of having to polish out marring later.
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Boss_429
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Bill D said:
I would agree, and take it one step further. After you are done washing or during the washing process, grab your wash mitt by the cuff, hold it in a vertical position, and take the hose and stick it inside the mitt and "blast" the dirt to loose and "drive" it to the outside of the mitt. Of course, this is easier with a cotton mitt then sheepskin mitts (because of the hide), but it even helps on the sheep skin. After you are done "blasting" it from the inside, continue to hold it vertically, and "blast" down the mitt at an angle with hoze to drive the dirt "down and out" of the mitt, and not back "into" the mitt.
The above is the reason I don't like wash pads (can't rinse them from the inside out) of any sort......... especially synthetic ones that tend to "grip" and hold the dirt.
Remember........
2 bucket method. (with grit guard)
Several high quaility mitts
High quality car wash soap with lots of lubrication
Use "dedicated" mitts for specific areas.
Re-cycle your paint mitts "down" to "grungy" duty after a while........ don't try to make one mitt last forever.
Rinse the mitts frequently during use.
Take care of the mitts when your done.
kimwallace
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Great points Boss_429!
In the winter months it is especially important to have dedicated mits ... I use Euroe sheepskin from Wal-Mart.
I use one for the top half of the car and one for the bottom and another one for the wheels ... all rinsed after each use. No problems with marring .... yet!
In the winter months it is especially important to have dedicated mits ... I use Euroe sheepskin from Wal-Mart.
I use one for the top half of the car and one for the bottom and another one for the wheels ... all rinsed after each use. No problems with marring .... yet!
Bill D
Hooked For Life
Yeah, I do that with the foam gun, it always works well :bigups
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Boss_429
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Bill D said:
Yeah Bill, I've read a little on the foam gun method for the entire washing process. I'm interested in looking into it. Can you start another thread here and give us the details of the process for everybodys reference?
Thanks.