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Post by Smartbear » Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:53 pm

Marlon wrote:
Maniac wrote:Is the mitt washable and reusable?
yes apparently it is, but not sure how long it lasts?
I've used mine 3 times & it still seems fine :thumbsup:
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Post by Marlon » Thu Aug 04, 2016 11:16 pm

Smartbear wrote:
Marlon wrote:
Maniac wrote:Is the mitt washable and reusable?
yes apparently it is, but not sure how long it lasts?
I've used mine 3 times & it still seems fine :thumbsup:
Rob
Good to know Rob.
I've been reading various ways to use the Mitt and was wondering how you use yours. What I mean is I'm planning on washing the car first then using a fresh bucket with my usual 'wonder wheels' car shampoo and keeping the Clay Mitt nice and wet at all times working on a panel at a time. Then rinse and towel dry, then finish with a polish. That sound ok?
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Post by Smartbear » Thu Aug 04, 2016 11:23 pm

That's what I do, as long as you keep the mitt regularly plunged in the soapy water it will be lubricated enough to stop it from gripping & marring the paint.
Once I've gone over the whole car it's an opportunity to get the machine polisher fired up to get rid of the swirls 8)
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Post by Stuartt » Fri Aug 05, 2016 12:45 am

Been wanting to do this myself for a while but was unsure of the correct sequence, so.
Wash, Clay, Wash, Towel dry, Polish (by hand), Wax ?

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Post by Smartbear » Fri Aug 05, 2016 7:19 am

Stuartt wrote:Been wanting to do this myself for a while but was unsure of the correct sequence, so.
Wash, Clay, Wash, Towel dry, Polish (by hand), Wax ?

Stuart
Hi Stuart, that's what I've been doing (but I'm no expert) I only polish my car a couple of times a year though-I sometimes use a spray wax after it's been dried but usually it looks great without doing that every time :P
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Post by pvr » Fri Aug 05, 2016 9:09 am

Does the mitt not need normal lube like you use for a bar?
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Post by Marlon » Fri Aug 05, 2016 9:12 am

pvr wrote:Does the mitt not need normal lube like you use for a bar?
Apparently not - it works with normal car shampoo (although I've read that some owners use the lube with it)
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Post by pvr » Fri Aug 05, 2016 9:14 am

I got one for Christmas last year but have not tried it yet. Was planning to use it on the Abarth and Audi. Also got that based on the reviews.
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Post by Ducklakeview » Fri Aug 05, 2016 11:03 am

I got a clay cloth from these guys; http://www.theclayclothcompany.co.uk/ou ... reign.html

It's excellent, and supposedly very long lasting..

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Post by Smartbear » Fri Aug 05, 2016 1:14 pm

Marlon wrote:
pvr wrote:Does the mitt not need normal lube like you use for a bar?
Apparently not - it works with normal car shampoo (although I've read that some owners use the lube with it)
That's all I've used it with (car shampoo) & it glides over the bodywork with nary a hitch :wink:
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Post by Marlon » Fri Aug 05, 2016 10:43 pm

Well I used it this evening and I'm very happy with the results. The paintwork felt noticeably smother and after a polish looks glossy and wet :)
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Post by Pastry » Fri Aug 05, 2016 11:23 pm

Marlon wrote:Well I used it this evening and I'm very happy with the results. The paintwork felt noticeably smother and after a polish looks glossy and wet :)
Is that a thumbs up then Marlon? If so I'll be off to halfords tomorrow on yours and Robs say so, so no pressure :wink:
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Post by Marlon » Sat Aug 06, 2016 9:56 am

Pastry wrote:
Marlon wrote:Well I used it this evening and I'm very happy with the results. The paintwork felt noticeably smother and after a polish looks glossy and wet :)
Is that a thumbs up then Marlon? If so I'll be off to halfords tomorrow on yours and Robs say so, so no pressure :wink:
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Post by Rorybeanbutler » Sat Aug 06, 2016 11:10 am

Taz wrote:lol yes i meant a bar
I thought it was a clever baseball joke. Catching mitt. Baseball bat :rofl:

Think il be getting one though. She's due a wax and seal.
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Post by Marlon » Sat Aug 06, 2016 2:56 pm

Results of the wash / clay mitt / polish :)

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