Wash mitt

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 5:33 pm

I have a Portal Cable, but never used that on the cars that have been treated with the Protech protection layer in The Netherlands. It is all in the washing (and more importantly, the drying process - that causes more scratches than the washing). I do use the PC on the Audi, Abarth and will need to do so on the Golf as I have not done it on that one yet and it has micro scratches / swirls on the paint work (I did not buy it new, but second hand 20 years ago).

As I don't touch the car during the drying process, I can see the bits I have missed during the washing process (think window corners, door handles etc). If I had used a towel to dry it, I would have "smeared" those bits and caused damage. Now I just look at the missed bits and either re-wash those or leave them for the next time.

Fishy Dave · Post by **Fishy Dave** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 5:54 pm

pvr wrote:Storage for all the washing and car related products ...

So yes - I got it bad

Very, very nice sir.

My spider infested accommodation on the other hand (taken of the former fleet):

jan_tekin · Post by **jan_tekin** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 6:40 pm

http://dooka.co.uk/dooka-wash-pads

I have a couple of these, brought a new one for
my car but still use the old one on hers

greencode · Post by **greencode** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 6:47 pm

It's not a mitt but the Adam's Polishes ADM-10 Professional Car Wash Pad is great.

Wrs · Post by **Wrs** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 8:03 pm

pvr wrote:I have a Portal Cable, but never used that on the cars that have been treated with the Protech protection layer in The Netherlands. It is all in the washing (and more importantly, the drying process - that causes more scratches than the washing). I do use the PC on the Audi, Abarth and will need to do so on the Golf as I have not done it on that one yet and it has micro scratches / swirls on the paint work (I did not buy it new, but second hand 20 years ago).

As I don't touch the car during the drying process, I can see the bits I have missed during the washing process (think window corners, door handles etc). If I had used a towel to dry it, I would have "smeared" those bits and caused damage. Now I just look at the missed bits and either re-wash those or leave them for the next time.

I had Cquartz protection applied in the Summer but still micro swirls have appeared.

Very valid points re: drying the bits missed with a towel.

Last question

... What are your thoughts on PPF? I guess the ideal solution for those who cannot perfect the art of keeping black paint swirl free (i.e. me) but not cheap?

Looking forward to having a chat when the

club finally meets up!!!

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 8:10 pm

pvr wrote:Storage for all the washing and car related products ...

So yes - I got it bad

Wow - thats your garage

You have to show us whats in those draws now - I'm guessing rows of perfectly aligned shiny tools

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 8:41 pm

First drawer is still cleaning stuff, the rest are tools

The cupboards have a compressor and vacuum cleaner and car bits. Man cave - yes. Problem, yes

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 8:49 pm

Wow pvr

MartynFrancis · Post by **MartynFrancis** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:22 pm

jan_tekin wrote:http://dooka.co.uk/dooka-wash-pads

I have a couple of these, brought a new one for
my car but still use the old one on hers

I've read these are very good, I also read about the g techniq mv2 wash mitt. Anyone have any experience? Seems good for the money. I normally use a megs lambs wool mit, but wonder how this microfibres one compares?

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:26 pm

The micro fibre one is great, you just put it in the washing machine after each use and comes out clean again. Never had any issues with them over the 10 years I have been using them.

paulgs1000 · Post by **paulgs1000** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:41 pm

ZedFourM wrote:I've just bought these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161236926055

Four different colours, so I can use one each for Glass / Bodywork / Wheels / Engine.

Like these in the different colours

Excellent value at £11.99 for the 4 - I've just ordered a set

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:48 pm

Marlon wrote:Wow pvr

Yep, double wowsers for pvr's garage-I've got a fairly decent range of cleaning & polishing products but no car to use them on

Rob

patriot66 · Post by **patriot66** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 10:58 pm

greencode wrote:It's not a mitt but the Adam's Polishes ADM-10 Professional Car Wash Pad is great.

+1

I have a couple of these and think they are superb ! Better than any mitt I have used. Very soft, hold lots of soapy water and last for ages. Recommended !

D6GMB · Post by **D6GMB** » Thu Dec 15, 2016 7:33 pm

I can recommend these wash mitts.
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog ... -cat3.html.

Not the cheapest but very good quality and last a long time if looked after.

MartynFrancis · Post by **MartynFrancis** » Thu Dec 15, 2016 7:49 pm

I went for an adams mitt in the end and should arrive tomorrow. Very good value and be interesting to see what it's like. The polished bliss one looks very much like the g techniq one except blue but does look good.

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