What Sponge do you use to wash the car?

I have used the lambs wool mitt, but I do like the blue microfiber chenille mit better, especially on my truck which I tend to be picky about. It's also faster I feel, and less dragging.:buffing:
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
Mine looks like a small Pomperanian and takes up 1/2 the bucket. Love the Wookie, but need a jr edition too. :props:
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Wookie fist is coming out, will think about getting that one as i dont need a full blown wookie. That is a pretty large commitment and dont think i can provide it enough affection yet LOL
 
agpatel said:
Wookie fist is coming out, will think about getting that one as i dont need a full blown wookie. That is a pretty large commitment and dont think i can provide it enough affection yet LOL
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You crack me up Ankeet :D
 
I was using the lambswool mitt and it feels very slick and soft when its full of suds, that being said, I got swirls shortly after using this mitt. I had done a two-step polish and my car seemed to be swirl-free. Within a few short weeks I started getting swirls. I don't know if I should blame myself, the mitt, or my guzzler towels. I thought I followed all the proper wash techniques, it would seem my equipment or I failed somewhere. Additionally, the mitt didn't last more than 10 washes, which in itself was disappointing. I had high hopes for the mitt, hence my disappointment.

Now I switched to the Schmitt. It should be arriving tomorrow and I can't wait to try it out. Gary uses it for his exotics and said they haven't left any swirls in his paint. I figure its worth a shot. I just better brush up on proper washing techniques to ensure I'm not making a mistake.
 
kronos said:
I was using the lambswool mitt and it feels very slick and soft when its full of suds, that being said, I got swirls shortly after using this mitt. I had done a two-step polish and my car seemed to be swirl-free. Within a few short weeks I started getting swirls. I don't know if I should blame myself, the mitt, or my guzzler towels. I thought I followed all the proper wash techniques, it would seem my equipment or I failed somewhere. Additionally, the mitt didn't last more than 10 washes, which in itself was disappointing. I had high hopes for the mitt, hence my disappointment.

Now I switched to the Schmitt. It should be arriving tomorrow and I can't wait to try it out. Gary uses it for his exotics and said they haven't left any swirls in his paint. I figure its worth a shot. I just better brush up on proper washing techniques to ensure I'm not making a mistake.
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There's a few videos for you to watch if you haven't seen them already:

Proper Washing and Drying Techniques

[ame="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7598756069207401372&hl=en"]How to wash your car show car style[/video]
 
I have a blonde boars hair brush, Its great on Audi paint, I dunno about other softer clear coats.
 
DLB said:
That's what I use. Just bought two more for this season's car washing...
Use it for ONR washes and for traditional washes.

Let it soak in water for a bit before using it to soften it up a bit.

I love these sponges.

DLB
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Thanks for the recommendation I'm looking forward to using these.


DARK HORSE said:
Don't let it happen...just wouldn't be reasonable, just wouldn't be prudent
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LOL

Old Tiger said:
This is my favorite. I also like the Ulti Mitt and SH mitt. I will try Boars Hair this weekend weather permitting. I bought the Montana BH Round and the GG.
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Let us know you're thoughts on the boars head compared to the blue cube
 
CieraSL said:
There's a few videos for you to watch if you haven't seen them already:
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That was the first video I saw relating to car washing.

Mike Phillips, :urtheman: He is a true detail guru.


Thanks for the vid.
 
kronos said:
That was the first video I saw relating to car washing.

Mike Phillips, :urtheman: He is a true detail guru.


Thanks for the vid.
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Did you check out the link as well?


If you want a good laugh, watch this video on how to wash your car: [video=youtube_share;Yu5ViLEwD3Q] - How to Clean and Detail a Car : How to Wash a Car[/video]
 
2011wahoo said:
Watch how many times he lets the hose end hit the car as he is "beautifying" it. Expert Village, LOL.
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I have to go back and watch that video sometimes just for a laugh. "This is going to be like a brand new car." Thud, thud, thud. Yeah, now that's it's washed, we can see all those dents a whole lot better now, can't we? :nomore::laughing:
 
Billd0957 said:
I have the montana brush
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Thats too bad it isn't working for you. I assume you are putting the brush in the water and shaking the dirt out (in the water)? Then I use a bucket that has a perforated shelf in it. I wipe the bristles over the shelf to knock anything else out of the brush. then proceed back to the paint. I have 2 white cars and 1 red. Maybe I am not seeing the swirls as easily as your black car (from your avatar), but, I am not seeing many. I think I get more from wiping down with detail spray and/or rinseless wash than from my boars hair.
 
CieraSL said:
I have to go back and watch that video sometimes just for a laugh. "This is going to be like a brand new car." Thud, thud, thud. Yeah, now that's it's washed, we can see all those dents a whole lot better now, can't we? :nomore::laughing:
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The car looks pretty good afterwards. Dont make fun :dunno:
 
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