Best Sponge/Mitt that doesnt swirl? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

badboysean86 · 05-01-2015, 05:08 PM

What sponge/mitt do you guys use to wash your car?? I have a Black FRS and it seems like maybe what i'm using is causing swirls still in my paint. I wash with Meguiars Ultimate wash & wax using the 2-bucket method. This is the pad i use

gramicci101 · 05-01-2015, 05:20 PM

I use the Uber Merino Wool wash mitt and I've not had any problems.

To be fair though, every six months I go over my car with paint cleaner and sealant as well.

Pat · 05-01-2015, 05:31 PM

I also have used the Uber mitt for a few years. I was hesitant at first due to the cost, but the quality, ease of use and durability easily justifies the somewhat high price. No regrets here.

gramicci101 · 05-01-2015, 05:33 PM

And once you've dunked it into the wash bucket a few times, it's like you're wearing a sheep!

Also, @DetailersDomain has a deal for the mitt with a bottle of Lusso Auto Bathe for the same price as the mitt on its own.

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-...the_p_850.html

WhiteFRS69 · 05-01-2015, 05:55 PM

love love love this mitt

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-...-V2_p_515.html

also when you are washing, try to start at the top of the car and work your way down, one panel at a time,

cleanest to dirtiest

Turbo95eg6 · 05-01-2015, 05:58 PM

Are you guys just posting the same links? Anyways, I use similar:

http://www.wolfgangcarcare.com/merin...FQuMaQod_nwAtA

How are you drying the car? Do you presoak before wash, and keep the car waxed?

86geek · 05-02-2015, 12:56 AM

OptiCoat your car and washing n detailing will be a lot easier. I use just a microfiber mitt that cost me $12.00. I use optimum instant detailer & gloss enhancer after every other wash.

Ammunition · 05-02-2015, 01:21 AM

Swirls are induced by technique, not the product; you shouldn't be getting swirls unless you're "swirling" when you wash the car, or you're taking it through an automated car wash. When I'm washing my car I only run the MF towel in the same way I would expect the airflow to go over my vehicle.

That being said, there are definitely lower grade MF towels that will scratch your paint, especially if you're not careful, and depending on how you wash your car.

Make sure you get a higher GSM grade MF towel; there are a few good detailing websites that sell high-quality, high GSM grade MF towels; Microfiber Madness is a good brand, and it looks like other users have provided you with a few helpful links - GL!

radroach · 05-02-2015, 02:53 AM

I've got the XL wash mitt that OP posted. Wayy too big of an application for this car, a regular autozone microfiber wash mitt is much better.

Swirls from washing are kinda inevitable, you're going to scrub some peice of dirt or sand matter accidentally no matter what kind of product you're using. Best advice I can say is use a foam gun to soak your car in soap so that the dirt gets trapped easily in the suds.

Also to note, OP, I hate meguiar's wash and wax. It has a weird feel and smells funny. It's freaking terrible if any gets on the side plastic vent flairs on a BRZ, dries it up. I'll always recommend using a dedicated wash product and doing a dedicated wax over using that stuff.

P5yk0t1c · 05-04-2015, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gramicci101

And once you've dunked it into the wash bucket a few times, it's like you're wearing a sheep!

The last time I had my hand in sheep's mitt I lost some rings.

....I am not sure we are talking about the same thing though.

kch · 05-05-2015, 01:33 PM

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TTL0TE/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Amazon.com: Chemical Guys MIC493 Chenille Microfiber Premium Scratch-Free Wash Mitt: Automotive[/ame]

Been using this cheap chemguys mitt for a while and have no complaints.

WhiteFRS69 · 05-05-2015, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kch

Amazon.com: Chemical Guys MIC493 Chenille Microfiber Premium Scratch-Free Wash Mitt: Automotive

Been using this cheap chemguys mitt for a while and have no complaints.

i used that one for a while, really enjoyed it!

sam69 · 05-05-2015, 11:01 PM

Just about anything will put scratch / swirl marks in the paint it is just Soooooo Sooofftt it's the worst paint I've ever had on a vehicle and I've had a few over the years.

FRSupra · 05-07-2015, 08:31 AM

Lots of good info in here.

05-01-2015, 05:08 PM	#1
badboysean86 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: scion FRS Location: Houston Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Best Sponge/Mitt that doesnt swirl? What sponge/mitt do you guys use to wash your car?? I have a Black FRS and it seems like maybe what i'm using is causing swirls still in my paint. I wash with Meguiars Ultimate wash & wax using the 2-bucket method. This is the pad i use

05-01-2015, 05:58 PM	#6
Turbo95eg6 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 BRZ SWP LTD Location: The 503 Posts: 2,174 Thanks: 331 Thanked 2,266 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Are you guys just posting the same links? Anyways, I use similar: http://www.wolfgangcarcare.com/merin...FQuMaQod_nwAtA How are you drying the car? Do you presoak before wash, and keep the car waxed? __________________ Instagram: stimson

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gramicci101 Off Topic Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 4,610 Thanks: 2,369 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,170 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I use the Uber Merino Wool wash mitt and I've not had any problems. To be fair though, every six months I go over my car with paint cleaner and sealant as well.

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gramicci101 Off Topic Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 4,610 Thanks: 2,369 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,170 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	And once you've dunked it into the wash bucket a few times, it's like you're wearing a sheep! Also, @DetailersDomain has a deal for the mitt with a bottle of Lusso Auto Bathe for the same price as the mitt on its own. http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-...the_p_850.html

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WhiteFRS69 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FRS Location: NNJ Posts: 2,289 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 1,432 Times in 756 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	love love love this mitt http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-...-V2_p_515.html also when you are washing, try to start at the top of the car and work your way down, one panel at a time, cleanest to dirtiest

05-02-2015, 01:21 AM	#8
Ammunition Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S Location: NW - PDX Posts: 803 Thanks: 831 Thanked 379 Times in 233 Posts Mentioned: 34 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Swirls are induced by technique, not the product; you shouldn't be getting swirls unless you're "swirling" when you wash the car, or you're taking it through an automated car wash. When I'm washing my car I only run the MF towel in the same way I would expect the airflow to go over my vehicle. That being said, there are definitely lower grade MF towels that will scratch your paint, especially if you're not careful, and depending on how you wash your car. Make sure you get a higher GSM grade MF towel; there are a few good detailing websites that sell high-quality, high GSM grade MF towels; Microfiber Madness is a good brand, and it looks like other users have provided you with a few helpful links - GL!

05-02-2015, 02:53 AM	#9
radroach Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: car Location: usa Posts: 2,162 Thanks: 1,028 Thanked 867 Times in 530 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I've got the XL wash mitt that OP posted. Wayy too big of an application for this car, a regular autozone microfiber wash mitt is much better. Swirls from washing are kinda inevitable, you're going to scrub some peice of dirt or sand matter accidentally no matter what kind of product you're using. Best advice I can say is use a foam gun to soak your car in soap so that the dirt gets trapped easily in the suds. Also to note, OP, I hate meguiar's wash and wax. It has a weird feel and smells funny. It's freaking terrible if any gets on the side plastic vent flairs on a BRZ, dries it up. I'll always recommend using a dedicated wash product and doing a dedicated wax over using that stuff.

05-05-2015, 01:33 PM	#11
kch Senior Misanthrope Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 BRZ Series.Blue CWP Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,490 Thanks: 1,743 Thanked 1,168 Times in 645 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TTL0TE/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Amazon.com: Chemical Guys MIC493 Chenille Microfiber Premium Scratch-Free Wash Mitt: Automotive[/ame] Been using this cheap chemguys mitt for a while and have no complaints.

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sam69 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: GT 86 Location: australia Posts: 369 Thanks: 84 Thanked 121 Times in 77 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just about anything will put scratch / swirl marks in the paint it is just Soooooo Sooofftt it's the worst paint I've ever had on a vehicle and I've had a few over the years.

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FRSupra Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: PA Posts: 506 Thanks: 455 Thanked 464 Times in 164 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lots of good info in here.

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