Microfiber Gloves - they key to hand massaging any wax or sealant?

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danforz

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Hey guys, saw this brought up and then get shot down as part of another thread, but wanted to see what you guys though. The previous thread advocated these for cleaning rims - fair enough. But what about applying paste wax or sealants to the body of the vehicle(while wearing a latex glove underneath to keep your hands safe)? In the previous thread I heard that microfiber gloves weren't good enough yet for this function?
 
I wouldn't touch the paint on a car I work on with the mf gloves...



Like I've said I'll use those mf's with latex on underneath to seal the rims but those mf gloves don't go any further for me.
 
Why not just use a regular applicator? I would think the wax would go on much easier and more even with an applicator over mf gloves.
 
Yea I think I got 3 of them in some sort of package deal I got before and I don't think they've ever moved. I personally don't see much of a use for them. Seem to cumbersome to me. If they work for you post up some experinces and let us know.
 
Danase said:
Why not just use a regular applicator? I would think the wax would go on much easier and more even with an applicator over mf gloves.
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I do it because it's fun, I really enjoy doing it by hand.



Plus it really gets into every nook/cranny...



I also like to do it when the owner is watching... gives them a real kick!
 
MotorCity said:
I do it because it's fun, I really enjoy doing it by hand.



Plus it really gets into every nook/cranny...



I also like to do it when the owner is watching... gives them a real kick!
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I meant why use it on paint. ;)
 
Danforz said:
Purely to impress customers
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In that case, knock yourself out.



I don’t see it harming the paint (assuming the mf the gloves are made from is gentle in the first place).



I think you’ll get uneven coverage, use excessive product and take too much time. But if you think it makes points with your customers it’s just a business trade-off.





PC.
 
the only time i use the mf gloves i got from ag or adams (cant remember which) is when i clean the visor of my motorcycle helmet off. i wash it by hand and then slip the mf gloves on to hold it while i use the air compressor to dry it off. i like the gloves because they prevent smudges and fingerprints while im putting the visor shield back on the helmit.



i cant say id use them on paint though . . .
 
Same ol' same ol'....if you're gonna touch your paint with them I'd CD-test first to get an idea about how gentle the material is.
 
I use them all the time for final wipedown. So you guys will use a MF towel, and or applicator, but not a MF glove?

I wouldnt use one for application purposes, but they are very useful items. They also make cleaning glass a heck of a lot easier. Please rationalize.
 
a.k.a. Patrick said:
I use them all the time for final wipedown. So you guys will use a MF towel, and or applicator, but not a MF glove?

I wouldnt use one for application purposes, but they are very useful items. They also make cleaning glass a heck of a lot easier. Please rationalize.
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I have 5 or 6 pair and use them regularly for pretty much the same purpose.
 
umm, whats wrong with using them to wash your car?



Somebody said that a MF glove wont get near their paint. Did you mean that exclusively or just when applying wax/sealant.



I have only used the Sonus Der Wunder mits. I think they are the best item i ever got for washing.
 
again, I am doing anything wrong using this to wash my car?



Also what mits are we talking about. The only one I have used was the Sonus one. The strands are very big. loose, and kind of loopy.



When I did my first spring wash, after lots of rinsing AND the foam gun prewash, this thing was pulling dirt off in every wipe. My point is that every time I wiped the car I had to really rinse the dirt out of the MF mit (no i dont dip in clean water, I just spray the glove with alot of pressure to get out old soap and dirt)
 
I have a pair but hardly use them. I find that they do come in handy when wiping down my HRE wheels at car shows.
 
CharmTDI said:
ok, so what do all of you pro detailers use to wash your OWN cars?



I thought MF was the best wash mit.
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MF has too "clingy" a profile for washing imho. Stick to sheep skin, as when using sheep skin the dirt particles have a lot greater maneuverability and can be more deeply embedded in the mitt thus avoiding your paint. I have yet to try the schmidt or any of that funny business.



If however your washing a car with heavy debris, and don't care about swirls, I would recommend MF as it really picks up dirt well.



Hmmm, sheepskin sown into MF, allowing for surface dirt to be trapped deep into the mitt. eh? :nixweiss :idea :grinno:
 
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