silverbull271

If you do use a wash mitt, what kind?
Is it made in USA?
does it leave any swirl marks?

If you dont use a wash mitt, what do you use?

Clark Kent

im also curious what woudl you use instead of a wash mit?

Silverback

A fluffy cat?...

65205

You can't use a fluffy cat, their nails leave swirl marks.
I bought extra large 100% cotton towels, cut off the edges as per Zaino instructions, and followed Zaino wash,double rinse and dry recommendations. I have towels for washing, others for drying(after car is blown dry) and towels for polish removal. I keep them in jumbo sized Hefty brand plastic zip bags to keep them dust free between use.(I cut the "bath sheet" sized towels into smaller sizes)

adrenalin

Moved to the car care section.......

I use a wash mitt on all my cars including my wifes 06 Pontiac G6 which is black. Just make sure you rinse the vehicle very good. I also use 3 buckets and 3 wash mitts. One for the top half of the car, one for the lower half and the 3rd for rims and tires.

silverbull271

EXACTLY my procedure....i just hate the lint that the cut towels spread all over the place

citizen arcane

I used to use three sheepskin mitts but now a grout sponge to wash my three black vehicles. This type of sponge is noticably softer than a lot of car wash sponges with the pores being of a decent size. It holds a ton of soap and water and literally glides over the paint. Most importantly, it also rinses clean very easily. I've found that sheepskin mitts seem to loose their water and soap pretty fast. Used w/ two buckets and grit guards this is the best way for me to get a swirl free wash.

65205

I have the same lint problem. I also dislike always needing to trim the towels after each wash. I keep thinking I'll try microfiber towels, but I'm afraid they might leave swirl marks. I love microfiber for the glass and the interior aluminum trim, but worry about the paint.

icemant180

Check out the microfiber mitts out now. I just picked one up, but have not used it yet. We still have that F'ing snow here.

citizen arcane

Waffle weave, these or similar:

http://properautocare.com/bigbludryint.html

The Reverend

http://properautocare.com/micprod1.html

I also choose microfiber from proper auto care.

kh765

I use a microfiber mitt now and have used sheepskin for a long time before this. I will be trying the grout sponge next. You can pick them up at Lowes for $1.87 ,so they are really worth a try.

Why would you use anything other than microfibers for the paint?

These are the plushest I have used to date....

http://www.euroworeilly.com/catalog/...roducts_id=136

citizen arcane

For anyone who may want to try the grout sponge, go to your local Lowes and ask for the Proline sponge, not to be confused with the TileSolutions sponge that you find with the tiles. The Proline sponge is found with the cleaning supplies (mops, brooms, cleaning solutions, etc) :

citizen arcane

1999 Black 35th GT

Pretty much the way I wash all of my cars. I use a 2 bucket method instead of three because I use a sponge on the wheels.

Then again, my car is a lease, so it's not such a big deal with the wheels either.

kh765

Right on. I need to make a trip to Lowes...

silverbull271

made in korea!

kh765

Microfibers made in Korea are the quality microfibers. Just because it isn't made in the USA means it will cause marring.