Question on synthetic clay mitts and their size/shape variations

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So I used to have a mitt and now its time to get another one. I didnt mind the mitt at all but wondering if something the GG Brilliant Finish Syn Clay puck/sponge works better for ease of handling. I dont see it taking much longer than a mitt. Then I was thinking about getting something larger like a 6" Nanoskin DA foam pad used for buffers and doing that by hand. I just dont feel like using the mitts allows for flat pressure on the paint like something that is sponge backed and allows for uneven pressure, if that makes sense.

thoughts?
 
I have the mitt, the GG Brilliant Finish, and the Nano-skin sponges.

I still use all three, but if I had to pick just one I'd have to go with the Griot's.

The Nano-skin sponges are great for small/narrow areas though.
 
Paul since you have all three, can I get a picture of them
Side by side and maybe with a dollar bill in the picture for size reference
 
MrOneEyedBoh said:
Paul since you have all three, can I get a picture of them
Side by side and maybe with a dollar bill in the picture for size reference
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I'll get them together when I can, may be a little bit. I'm juggling a few things tonight......
 
Mr. Boh... here is a Nano & the GG I grabbed from one of my bags.
Can’t find the mitt without going through all my stuff (too much stuff) but it is approximately 6x9”
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For another reference, a US bill is 2 5/8" X 6 1/8"....... :)
 
PaulMys said:
Mr. Boh... here is a Nano & the GG I grabbed from one of my bags.
Can’t find the mitt without going through all my stuff (too much stuff) but it is approximately 6x9”
207282026e0bae42e1b27133b1408a6a.jpg



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For another reference, a US bill is 2 5/8" X 6 1/8"....... :)
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I bought this same combo (Griots was OTC) because i forgot to order a clay mitt when i was doing my coating.

Figured it was temporary and would replace wirh mitts/towels later. No need this combo worked great and was super quick. I feel the Griots puck applies better even pressure and easy to see where your passes end.


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PaulMys said:
Mr. Boh... here is a Nano & the GG I grabbed from one of my bags.
Can’t find the mitt without going through all my stuff (too much stuff) but it is approximately 6x9”
207282026e0bae42e1b27133b1408a6a.jpg



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For another reference, a US bill is 2 5/8" X 6 1/8"....... :)
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Thanks! This is exactly what I was thinking/wanted. Appreciate it. Looks like I might go with the GG.

Coatingsarecrack said:
I bought this same combo (Griots was OTC) because i forgot to order a clay mitt when i was doing my coating.

Figured it was temporary and would replace wirh mitts/towels later. No need this combo worked great and was super quick. I feel the Griots puck applies better even pressure and easy to see where your passes end.


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Thats what I was wondering... I may just get the GG...
 
PaulMys said:
Mr. Boh... here is a Nano & the GG I grabbed from one of my bags.
Can’t find the mitt without going through all my stuff (too much stuff) but it is approximately 6x9”
207282026e0bae42e1b27133b1408a6a.jpg



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For another reference, a US bill is 2 5/8" X 6 1/8"....... :)
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Hey, if you don't mind... I can't find this info anywhere, can you measure across the front of the GG pad? Trying to see the surface area/diameter and compare it to a 6" clay pad for the DA....
 
MrOneEyedBoh said:
Hey, if you don't mind... I can't find this info anywhere, can you measure across the front of the GG pad? Trying to see the surface area/diameter and compare it to a 6" clay pad for the DA....
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Exactly 4 inches. :)
 
I was thinking about that, so with that being said, I don't think the added cost of the 6" pads and backing hand plate is worth it... Plus this will allow me to get into areas easier than a 6" pad
 
MrOneEyedBoh said:
I was thinking about that, so with that being said, I don't think the added cost of the 6" pads and backing hand plate is worth it... Plus this will allow me to get into areas easier than a 6" pad
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Yeah I thought about that before buying but then went to Advanced Autoparts and they had it their and I wanted to get started.

I ordered the Autoskin first but it was tiny. Ended up being perfect combo for me.


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Coatingsarecrack said:
Yeah I thought about that before buying but then went to Advanced Autoparts and they had it their and I wanted to get started.

I ordered the Autoskin first but it was tiny. Ended up being perfect combo for me.


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Thanks for the reply but I'm lost lol. What did you buy, and what did you end up with?
 
MrOneEyedBoh said:
Thanks for the reply but I'm lost lol. What did you buy, and what did you end up with?
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The griots Brilliant shine synthetic clay and Nanoskin clay sponges (medium and fine).

The Nanoskins are really small too do a whole car but they work great in tight spaces


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Coatingsarecrack said:
The griots Brilliant shine synthetic clay and Nanoskin clay sponges (medium and fine).

The Nanoskins are really small too do a whole car but they work great in tight spaces


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Ahh yeah I think the GG one will work well
 
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