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What's the true advantage to using a sea-sponge, and why are they always correlated with foam guns?

Is this sponge Giant Sea Sponge 'truly' the best in the world?
 
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Jason (home office) swears by them ... I just cannot get past equating sea with sand. And sand and car finishes just dont mix. Call me crazy ..
 
HAAAA! True... I was watching some of the videos offered by Pinnacle on washing, and I was like - high tech buffers, fancy micro fibers, and A SPONGE!?!?!

Any other opinions??
 
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a super thick MF towel works well in a pinch for washing. The high nap pulls dirt away from finish. The new Shmitt is interesting for washing, and shaped like a polishing foam head.
 
iv heard to rinse the sea sponge out before useing because theres been cases where theres still sand and small pieces of shells still left inside and end up scratching peoples cars.
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
Jason (home office) swears by them ... I just cannot get past equating sea with sand. And sand and car finishes just dont mix. Call me crazy ..
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and you usually see by the maker "we try to get the sand out, but be sure to rinse it off in case some is still left" or something to that effect.

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Hmmm, perhaps I should stick with the Schmitt (sp?) after hearing the varying opinion - but I would assume if washed out very well, a sponge would be optimal to loosed and absord dirt/particles. Thanks for all the feedback...
 
I am a Sea Sponge user and have a black car. I would stand behind the sponge and say I have never had a problem with sand or any creatures that took up home in my sponge. One thing is for sure, they last a long time. I have had the same sponge for a couple of years. I use it in conjunction with my boars hair brush.

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I've used sea sponges quite a bit, they're quite good.

for painting foe finishes on walls..............
 
which Schmitt do you guys recommend. I am in need of something to wash my black altima. Nothing that would scratch the paint but soft enough to get some stubborn stains out sometimes.
 
novs25 said:
which Schmitt do you guys recommend. I am in need of something to wash my black altima. Nothing that would scratch the paint but soft enough to get some stubborn stains out sometimes.
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For paint use the white Schmitt (or try the grout sponge version - haven't tried it myself yet)... For stubborn stains, go with a stronger cleaner - PB Bug Squash, Surf City Road Trip Grime Destroyer, etc.. or a paint cleaner like Klasse AIO. I wouldn't use an abrasive "wash media" especially on black.
 
I got PB bug squash on my order. Thanks. Looks like the white one for me. Sea sponge and bores hair brush is a little pricey for me but that is just me. Gonna get a foam gun so hopefully i enjoy it.
 
I have a sea sponge, and although I prefer a more substantial mitt in my hand, I've never had an issues with the sponge.
 
Sea sponges work great for rinseless washing- QEW, ONR, DP4in1.
 
budman3 said:
Sea sponges work great for rinseless washing- QEW, ONR, DP4in1.
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I feel as though this might be obvious... but is rinseless washing always secondary to traditional water-washing? As I see it, rinseless washing is only advocated to save time or in situations where water can't be accessed or is prohibited (like in the desert states, or apartment complexes)?
 
Dynamic_Detailing said:
I feel as though this might be obvious... but is rinseless washing always secondary to traditional water-washing? As I see it, rinseless washing is only advocated to save time or in situations where water can't be accessed or is prohibited (like in the desert states, or apartment complexes)?
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I wouldn't say so, at least in my case.

I've got a ton of faith in ONR. When my car is "dirty" as in it hasn't been washed in 4-5 days but hasn't seen rain or any serious grime I'll use ONR simply because it's more than up to the task. I can ONR my Mustang in 20 minutes. I can't finish the foam/wash process in that time using the traditional method, much less drying. It's simply easier in every way.
 
Irish said:
I wouldn't say so, at least in my case.

I've got a ton of faith in ONR. When my car is "dirty" as in it hasn't been washed in 4-5 days but hasn't seen rain or any serious grime I'll use ONR simply because it's more than up to the task. I can ONR my Mustang in 20 minutes. I can't finish the foam/wash process in that time using the traditional method, much less drying. It's simply easier in every way.
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Thanks so much for the reply... although it only reminds me how badly I want a foam gun; but I believe they only work well with a power washer. I need to save my money I suppose :(

I believe I tried ONR, a member sent me some samples years ago - can't believe its been that long already. At any rate, if I have the time and resources avaialable (and the car is soiled enough) it sounds like traditional washing is still the best route to take. I am always paranoid about scratching the paint by not using water.
 
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