wool vs. MF mitt.... discuss


I got a MF mitt as a present. I see it more for dusting but I was thinking... will this wash as well as a wool mitt?

please discuss

 

i use a MF wash mitt from Griots. they started selling the wash pads so
will be getting them next. works great. as mentioned on my other posts,
i have only very minor swirls on my black Legacy since last polished in
August so i think they are doing a good job washing and not scratching
the paint.

i chose MF cause i can rinse it under the water to rid the dirt (just
keep wrining it over and over until you see no dirt), then toss it in
the washing machine with my other MF stuff.

 

I use MF washmitts in my wheel wells and door jambs. I dont like the fact that microfiber picks up and holds dust and debris. I think it offers the potential to introduce marring.

I wash with a foam gun and boars hair brush.
I ONR with a sheepskin wool mitt.

 

i should try the Griots boar's hair wash brush too. people say it doens't
wash off grime that well, is that so? my wheel brush does
fine (boar's hair) to remove brake dust and crap around wheels.

 

I use a boars hair wheel brush also, people forget that they are painted too.
Once the soap is on the car, there is no trouble with the boars hair on a well kept car.
On a not so well kept car, I'd pressure wash or sheepskin first. But then who is spending $60 on a wash only brush that doesnt keep up their car!

 

hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... says the
kenchan.

btw, does the handle get into the way when you do like near side mirrors
and such? that was one of the primary reasons why i didn't do the
brush originally....

here's the Griot's one i was looking at:

 

Try the properautocare boars hair brush. Its really nice.

Using a foam gun and the two bucket method, I get marginally less marring with the boars hair. I just like the control it has over a mitt.

 

this one?

 

Yes, it is teak and finished like furniture. I have both.
The bristles are glued, which some say is dangerous. A bristle can dislodge and the glue that held it in place can scratch the finish. (I know it sounds silly, but people do wash priceless cars with them)

 

I use the lambswool mitt on my paint, and a MF mitt on my wheels, wheel wells, etc.

 

yah, my Griot's wheel brush is also glued to the handle... looks like this.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/images/p...g/92547_LG.jpg

the hair is about 2.5" long.

On your wash brush (not your wheel brush), how long is the hair?

 

I have the Griots brush and really like it. It covers a lot of area quickly and seems gentle on the finish. The only downsides are that it doesn't fit easily in tight spots like between the mirrors and windows, and as others may have mentioned it probably won't get serious grease/grime off the car. One nice plus is that it floats, so using the two bucket method I just let it bob in the bucket and it rinses out thoroughly. All in all I'd recommend it.

 

thanks for the tip. that was wat i was afraid of with these wash brushes.

i guess ill continue to use my wash mitt for now.

 

I'd say 4" for the Montana (Griots/Autogeek)
The properautocare is 4"

I have had the Autogeek for 2 weeks and the Proper for 1 year. I wanted to get a second brush for a new car I am getting in March.

 

thanks...hummmmm 4" should be able to do around the mirrors, no?
do you have trouble doing around the mirrors?

 

I dont have a Mini yet. That new car I am waiting for is an 07 Mini S.

On my 07 Audi Q7 - no problems
On my 06 SAAB 9-3 - no problems
On my 06 Jeep Liberty - no problems

Ill tell you soon.

 

wth, i'll put it in my TBL (to buy list) for now.

thanks for the tips.

 

I prefer the real Lambswool wash mitts. The synthetic mitts are horrible and the cotton chenilles don't last long. The lambswool mitts are easy to rinse when doing the two bucket method and they are very slippery when used with the car wash soap.

 

Yeah, if you watch the showcargarage.com video you will see the best way to wash a car period. that is octaneguy's site. Since using those techniques and washing instead of qd'ing, I have not produced one more swirl anywhere in my paint. His method is also fast as the wool mitt glides quickly and in one stroke cleans the car completely. (if cleaned regularly). the wool after like 20 washes looks like the day I bought it from griot's. It releases its dirt in one swipe when I slide it against the grit guard in my rinse bucket.

 

Agreed, my lambswool wash mitt I got from DetailersParadise still looks new after about 10 car washes so far. Much better than any cotton or synthetic I've tried in the past.

Here's the thread for the video clip
http://www.showcargarage.com/forums/...read.php?t=379

Richard

 

I just got my 1st lambswool mitt a few months ago & I really like the way it washes. I know I may be acting silly :impatient & I am not a vegitarian or anything but it just kinda bothers me that an animal had to die just so I can wash my Mini so I am trying to get away from the lambswool. I have tried the MF wash mitts before & they are soso to me. I have ordered a chenille one from DP to give it a try

Have you guys found the 100% cotton chenilles to be safe?

 

I'm loving the lambswool mitt that I picked up from autopia-carcare.com about a year ago. It's holding up very well with age... I've been very surprised.

 

i ate a lamb's shoulder last week. ack. his hide in my hands is the least of my issues.

 

I am not a vegitarian or anything but it just kinda bothers me that an animal had to die just so I can wash my Mini so I am trying to get away from the lambswool.

Actually, the lamb "gave it up" so people could enjoy some chops with minted peas! The wash-mitt is just a by-product. Until everyone decides to swear-off meat (especially the yummy lambs ), your conscience should be clean - and so should your paint.

 

What if we all just switched to using live lamb wool mitts? Be a bit squirmy though.
I say a live lamb (or sheep) is not truely fulfilled, but then I'm from cattle county in Wyoming and we shoot them thar wool lovers.