MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - NEW at Detailers Paradise: The Starfish Buffing Mitt

**Detailers Paradise** · #1 07-30-2007, 12:11 PM

This is my new favorite toy...

A buffing cloth you can stick your hand into! I often become frustrated when my buffing cloth unfolds as I buff with it (I usually fold it into quarters). With this buffing mitt, that problem is solved!

Here a link to a full description:
The Starfish

$8.95 each or 3/$22.95\

Enjoy!

-Heather

LynnEl · #2 07-30-2007, 12:12 PM

Now it's my turn to stand on my tongue.

MLPearson79 · #3 07-30-2007, 12:18 PM

Is it Monster Fluffy? Because if it is, it will make my Monster Fluffys *almost* obsolete...

LynnEl · #4 07-30-2007, 12:22 PM

It says it's like sticking your hand into a flonster muffy.

Ords · #5 07-30-2007, 12:28 PM

and what have the "test" subjects reported?

in regards to use over a MF?

The reason why I ask is, the MF appears to have more usable space when QDing. Would they match up 1-1 in doing a MINI?

bamatt · #6 07-30-2007, 12:31 PM

damn damn damn you always have to come out with something I really really want right after my order ships

Oh well I will wait to hear reviews & order one next go round

LynnEl · #7 07-30-2007, 12:32 PM

I just ordered some. I'll let you know.

**Detailers Paradise** · #8 07-30-2007, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LynnEl

I just ordered some. I'll let you know.

You are the first ever to order the new Starfish! See, you can no longer deny your new OCD car care obession.

Of course, you'll have to let everyone know what you think after you give it a try. I love it, but as always, to each his own... so I like to hear multiple opinions of new stuff.

Thanks for the order!

-Heather

LynnEl · #9 07-30-2007, 12:45 PM

Cool! I even cleaned out the shed so I can organize all this stuff.

LynnEl · #10 07-30-2007, 01:15 PM

Hey, will they be numbered? You never know what people may collect one day.

**Detailers Paradise** · #11 07-30-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MLWagner79

Is it Monster Fluffy? Because if it is, it will make my Monster Fluffys *almost* obsolete...

No, technically it is not made from a Monster Fluffy. However, it is nice and soft and quite plush, so it is "like" sticking your hand into a Monster Fluffy.

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Originally Posted by Ords

and what have the "test" subjects reported?

in regards to use over a MF?

The reason why I ask is, the MF appears to have more usable space when QDing. Would they match up 1-1 in doing a MINI?

A traditionally sized, non-mitt style MF cloth does have more surface area for sure. To me though, the convenience of the mitt format outweighs that fact. I think ultimately it's a matter of preference.

Worthy of note is that the mitt can be turned inside out too. It's the same plushness on both the outside and the inside.

-Heather

**OctaneGuy** · #12 07-30-2007, 01:50 PM

Those with sweaty palms or greasy fingers might want to reconsider.

Actually one advantage that comes to mind with a mitt like this is: Being able to keep the MF from touching the ground as you QD the lower door and potentially the paint on your aero kit skirts.

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Originally Posted by Detailers Paradise

Worthy of note is that the mitt can be turned inside out too. It's the same plushness on both the outside and the inside.

-Heather

**BlimeyCabrio** · #13 07-30-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bamatt

damn damn damn you always have to come out with something I really really want right after my order ships

Yep.... GRRRRRRR....

It never ends......

leslie · #14 07-30-2007, 01:19 PM

Hmm.. tempting. My birthday's coming up (as well as my MINI's 1st birthday!!) so I may have to add another item to my wishlist.

Will you have any of these available for demo at MITM?

**Detailers Paradise** · #15 07-30-2007, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by leslie923

Will you have any of these available for demo at MITM?

Hmmm... I actually hadn't thought about that yet. At this point I would say perhaps but not definitely. It will depend on inventory levels at that date.

-Heather

CR&PW&JB · #16 07-30-2007, 01:48 PM

Wooooooooo... If it's nearly as soft as the MF, I can think of many uses for something like THAT !!!

(get your minds out of the gutter, even if mine is in there with you).

Okay, Heather... is that nearly as soft and thick as your Monster Fluffy ? Or is it thinner as it appears ?

Not that it will deter me from buying... just might deter me from buying a dozen.

kenchan · #17 07-30-2007, 02:55 PM

asre the MF threads about the length of the Platinum?

**Detailers Paradise** · #18 07-30-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB

Okay, Heather... is that nearly as soft and thick as your Monster Fluffy ? Or is it thinner as it appears ?

Let's put it this way... although each side individually isn't as thick as a Monster Fluffy, if you lay the Starfish and the Monster next to each other, they are the same thickness. In other words, if you didn't stick your hand into it and essentially used it as a non-mitt cloth, it would be the same as using the Monster Fluffy. Another way to put it would be that if we sewed the mitt closed then it would essentially an odd-shapped, blue Monster Fluffy. Does that make sense or am I making it more confusing?

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Originally Posted by OctaneGuy

Those with sweaty palms or greasy fingers might want to reconsider.

Actually one advantage that comes to mind with a mitt like this is: Being able to keep the MF from touching the ground as you QD the lower door and potentially the paint on your aero kit skirts.

Both good points!

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Originally Posted by kenchan

asre the MF threads about the length of the Platinum?

The thread length is the same as the Monster Fluffy; thus, a little longer than the Platinum.

-Heather

CR&PW&JB · #19 07-30-2007, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Detailers Paradise

Let's put it this way... although each side individually isn't as thick as a Monster Fluffy, if you lay the Starfish and the Monster next to each other, they are the same thickness. In other words, if you didn't stick your hand into it and essentially used it as a non-mitt cloth, it would be the same as using the Monster Fluffy. Another way to put it would be that if we sewed the mitt closed then it would essentially an odd-shapped, blue Monster Fluffy. Does that make sense or am I making it more confusing?

Thanks, Heather. Yes, that made perfect sense. In fact, you could have stopped after the word I bolded and it would have been just as clear.

**Detailers Paradise** · #20 07-31-2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB

Thanks, Heather. Yes, that made perfect sense. In fact, you could have stopped after the word I bolded and it would have been just as clear.

Yeah, but I would've let you down if I didn't go on and on and on and on! You know I can't just state a simple, concise answer!

-Heather

**Detailers Paradise** · #21 07-31-2007, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by OctaneGuy

Sorry I disagree. The BEST WAY is to have TWO Mitts.

You wear one mitt, and put the second over the first--assuming it fits--for double cushion!

Or maybe line the inside with a Monster Fluffy for that extra cushion. Hmm, for that matter, I'm thinking of a lining the inside with a sheet of sponge rubber folded in half so my finger tips push against the foam rubber which pushes against the MF.

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Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio

Why don't you just use your detailing magic wand and transfigure your hand into a quadruple think hand-shaped Monster Fluffy? Temporarily, of course. Then change it back.

I think you two need to combine your suggestions into one for the ultimate buffing "tool".

-Heather

**Detailers Paradise** · #22 07-31-2007, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

they should make one in white so LynnEl can wear it on his head and
look like a chef while detailing.

I agree! Not only would he look like a chef but a hat version would be useful just in case he fell over or tripped and his head landed on his paint. Best to have a fluffy piece of microfiber on your head just in case! You can never be too careful in scratch-prevention techniques.

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Originally Posted by rc'S

This is a bunch of crap Heather. Just because it is 'new', blue, you call it a starfish, and I live by the beach doesn't mean I should buy some. Oh, hell, yes it does. Next order.........

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Originally Posted by kenchan

well, next week she's going to do a brown one and it's going to be called
Beaver's Tail.

Yes, we'll have to have a variation for different parts of the country!

-Heather