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- Jan 6, 2011
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Last weekend I got together with Meghan so I could try out the wash tools I hadn't gotten my hands on yet.
My wash mitt of choice lately has been the Cobra Blue Micro-Chenille and it has always worked great for me. I love the fact that I can put my hand in it and that it's durable and holds a ton of water and suds. I really wanted to test out some of the other wash mitts and tools we carry here at Autogeek to see what they're all about.
This is what I tried out..
-5 Gallon Wash Bucket w/Grit Guard
-Wolfgang Auto Bathe
-Wolfgang Instant Detail Spritz
-Montana Original Tri-Angle Boar’s Hair Wash Brush
-Pinnacle Safe Scrub Bug and Tar Pad
-Pinnacle Microfiber Detailing Mitt
-Large Natural Sea Sponge
-The Bone by Cobra
-Cobra Guzzler Waffle Weave Drying Towel 20"x40"
First I started by pouring about 2 ounces of Wolfgang Auto Bathe in the 5-gallon wash bucket. Fill the bucket with a strong jet of water to activate the suds.
To get things started, I decided to try out the Montana Original Tri-Angle Boar’s Hair Wash Brush. This comes in handy for doing the roof of taller vehicles.
Here is a tip: Before you start using the Boar's Hair Brush, let it soak in the car wash solution for 3 to 5 minutes. Doing so softens the bristles so there is no chance of scratching your vehicle.
Now it was time to get cleaning! For those of you that aren't super tall (such as myself) ,the extension handle on the Boar's Hair Brush is perfect. It allows you to extend your reach by several feet and provides great control of the brush.
I was really surprised at how easily the Boar's Hair Brush glides across the surface of the vehicle. This brush would be perfect for those of you that have large cars or trucks.
Next up is the Pinnacle Safe Scrub Bug and Tar Pad. Just like the Boar's Hair Brush, you want to let this soak in the wash solution for a couple minutes to soften it up.
After a few minutes had gone by, the Safe Scrub really softened up. But one thing to remember about the Safe Scrub is to soak it often and keep it full of suds to maintain lubricity while washing away those pesky bugs.
The Safe Scrub works great and it's very easy to hold. It was also very effective at getting off all those nasty bugs. This is definitely going to be my new go to product for removing bugs and tar off my car.
One thing I've always had my eye on is the Large Natural Sea Sponge. How cool is it that you can wash your car from something that came from the bottom of the ocean?! I've been wanting to try one out for a while now because I've heard they hold a massive amount of water.
The Sea Sponge feels great in your hands. Its flexible and you can grab it almost anywhere without worrying about losing your grip.
It also works great for wheels because even though it holds a ton of water and suds, you can still squeeze it down to a fraction of its normal size. Doing this is great for getting in tight spaces and in between spokes.
Next on the list was the Bone by Cobra. The Bone is great because of its shape and large size. Dunk it in your wash bucket, squeeze it, and let go! You will be amazed at how heavy it gets once it has absorbed a ton of water and suds. It comes in handy for doing larger panels so you don't have to constantly keep dunking it back in to your wash bucket to get more suds.
Something I learned about the Pinnacle Microfiber Detailing Mitt is that it's perfect for getting in tight spaces where only your hand can fit. A larger wheel brush doesn't always fit in the wheel wells of vehicles that don't have as much ground clearance as others. That's where the Detailing Mitt really outperforms.
The Pinnacle Microfiber Detailing Mitt is large enough for big hands and it's super soft inside.
Once we were finished washing the car using various tools and wash mitts, it was time to dry! For this step I used the Cobra Guzzler Waffle Weave Drying Towel 20"x40" along with a bottle of Wolfgang Instant Detail Spritz. I used the Wolfgang Instant Detail Spritz as my drying aid. Not only does it make the vehicle easier to dry, but it also adds some gloss and protection.
Each wash mitt and tool works great. They all have their own unique purpose and it's just a personal preference which one you like the best. Of all the ones I tried so far, I think I'd have to say the Large Natural Sea Sponge was my favorite. :dblthumb2:
My wash mitt of choice lately has been the Cobra Blue Micro-Chenille and it has always worked great for me. I love the fact that I can put my hand in it and that it's durable and holds a ton of water and suds. I really wanted to test out some of the other wash mitts and tools we carry here at Autogeek to see what they're all about.
This is what I tried out..
-5 Gallon Wash Bucket w/Grit Guard
-Wolfgang Auto Bathe
-Wolfgang Instant Detail Spritz
-Montana Original Tri-Angle Boar’s Hair Wash Brush
-Pinnacle Safe Scrub Bug and Tar Pad
-Pinnacle Microfiber Detailing Mitt
-Large Natural Sea Sponge
-The Bone by Cobra
-Cobra Guzzler Waffle Weave Drying Towel 20"x40"
First I started by pouring about 2 ounces of Wolfgang Auto Bathe in the 5-gallon wash bucket. Fill the bucket with a strong jet of water to activate the suds.
To get things started, I decided to try out the Montana Original Tri-Angle Boar’s Hair Wash Brush. This comes in handy for doing the roof of taller vehicles.
Here is a tip: Before you start using the Boar's Hair Brush, let it soak in the car wash solution for 3 to 5 minutes. Doing so softens the bristles so there is no chance of scratching your vehicle.
Now it was time to get cleaning! For those of you that aren't super tall (such as myself) ,the extension handle on the Boar's Hair Brush is perfect. It allows you to extend your reach by several feet and provides great control of the brush.
I was really surprised at how easily the Boar's Hair Brush glides across the surface of the vehicle. This brush would be perfect for those of you that have large cars or trucks.
Next up is the Pinnacle Safe Scrub Bug and Tar Pad. Just like the Boar's Hair Brush, you want to let this soak in the wash solution for a couple minutes to soften it up.
After a few minutes had gone by, the Safe Scrub really softened up. But one thing to remember about the Safe Scrub is to soak it often and keep it full of suds to maintain lubricity while washing away those pesky bugs.
The Safe Scrub works great and it's very easy to hold. It was also very effective at getting off all those nasty bugs. This is definitely going to be my new go to product for removing bugs and tar off my car.
One thing I've always had my eye on is the Large Natural Sea Sponge. How cool is it that you can wash your car from something that came from the bottom of the ocean?! I've been wanting to try one out for a while now because I've heard they hold a massive amount of water.
The Sea Sponge feels great in your hands. Its flexible and you can grab it almost anywhere without worrying about losing your grip.
It also works great for wheels because even though it holds a ton of water and suds, you can still squeeze it down to a fraction of its normal size. Doing this is great for getting in tight spaces and in between spokes.
Next on the list was the Bone by Cobra. The Bone is great because of its shape and large size. Dunk it in your wash bucket, squeeze it, and let go! You will be amazed at how heavy it gets once it has absorbed a ton of water and suds. It comes in handy for doing larger panels so you don't have to constantly keep dunking it back in to your wash bucket to get more suds.
Something I learned about the Pinnacle Microfiber Detailing Mitt is that it's perfect for getting in tight spaces where only your hand can fit. A larger wheel brush doesn't always fit in the wheel wells of vehicles that don't have as much ground clearance as others. That's where the Detailing Mitt really outperforms.
The Pinnacle Microfiber Detailing Mitt is large enough for big hands and it's super soft inside.
Once we were finished washing the car using various tools and wash mitts, it was time to dry! For this step I used the Cobra Guzzler Waffle Weave Drying Towel 20"x40" along with a bottle of Wolfgang Instant Detail Spritz. I used the Wolfgang Instant Detail Spritz as my drying aid. Not only does it make the vehicle easier to dry, but it also adds some gloss and protection.
Each wash mitt and tool works great. They all have their own unique purpose and it's just a personal preference which one you like the best. Of all the ones I tried so far, I think I'd have to say the Large Natural Sea Sponge was my favorite. :dblthumb2:
