What type of cloth to use to wash your car?

kenchan · 02-13-2015, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by brancky3

Nothing wrong with a grout sponge, a ton of detailing folks swear by it. Obviously they are single use, but like $1.50/ea so no big deal

problem with sponges is that it keeps the grit on the top surface of the sponge while you drag the grit on your paint when you spread the shampoo... resulting in swirls and holograms.

wash mitts are pretty cheap and washable. just get the right tools.

brancky3 · 02-13-2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

problem with sponges is that it keeps the grit on the top surface of the sponge while you drag the grit on your paint when you spread the shampoo... resulting in swirls and holograms.

wash mitts are pretty cheap and washable. just get the right tools.

I'll definitely look into a mitt. I figured the problem would be way less severe with a foam cannon, but better safe than sorry!

Tadpole · 02-13-2015, 04:36 PM

I use a sponge and have always used a sponge when washing my cars,trucks,and bikes. You rinse your sponge in the bucket to get the dirt out of it and keep an eye on the water. If your car is severely dirty you may have to use two buckets. Wash your car from top to bottom and do your wheels last. I use cotton towels to dry and I use a cotton towel while I apply my detailer spray to remove any water stains on the car.

Yea I said it.......

JARblue · 02-13-2015, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

Yea I said it.......

As Kenchan said, the dirt picked up by the sponge stays on the surface of the sponge, so even an initially clean sponge can scratch the paint surface in one wipe as it picks up dirt. I will be interested to check out the condition of your paint if we ever actually meet

I do want to make it down for some evening drag strip time this spring.

JARblue · 02-13-2015, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by brancky3

I'll definitely look into a mitt. I figured the problem would be way less severe with a foam cannon, but better safe than sorry!

You went Premium didn't you?

What are you wearing?

Oh sorry, back on topic

I think you may be on to something as my foam gun can spit out some pretty thick foam (short of professional level foam). I still recommend a nice wash mitt. Good quality towels and mitts and pads can last a fairly long time if proper care is taken. Same with you car's paint

brancky3 · 02-13-2015, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

You went Premium didn't you?

What are you wearing?

Tadpole · 02-13-2015, 07:58 PM

Yea let me know when you are ready Jar. You will have a blast. My paint is okay. She is my DD warrior.

Crypto2k · 02-14-2015, 10:25 AM

I use products from Adams. Great products, unbeatable customer service. The lamb wash pad is very nice. That plus a two bucket system and blow dry. http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exterior/carwashing.html

02-13-2015, 04:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 17	I use a sponge and have always used a sponge when washing my cars,trucks,and bikes. You rinse your sponge in the bucket to get the dirt out of it and keep an eye on the water. If your car is severely dirty you may have to use two buckets. Wash your car from top to bottom and do your wheels last. I use cotton towels to dry and I use a cotton towel while I apply my detailer spray to remove any water stains on the car. Yea I said it....... __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

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Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 17	Yea let me know when you are ready Jar. You will have a blast. My paint is okay. She is my DD warrior. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

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Crypto2k Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Denver Posts: 55 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	I use products from Adams. Great products, unbeatable customer service. The lamb wash pad is very nice. That plus a two bucket system and blow dry. http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exterior/carwashing.html