Microfiber vs Sheepskin Wash Mitts

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1flyfisher

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I have seen plenty of these microfiber towels, sponges, wash mitts in the stores. Are they as good as a sheepskin wash mitt or is one better than another.



I am looking for a good wash mitt for winter use. I want to rinse off all that road grime and salt and crud that accumulates all over the lower portion of a vehicle. I figure hit it with the hose and get as much off as possible and then go at it with some car wash soap and a mitt. The issue is any sponge or mitt retaining dirt and debris. I'd be dipping the mitt in a bucket of soapy water to rinse it every so often.



Are either one ok? They sell a bazillion mf wash mitts and I have never heard anything bad about them.



Any tips for washing off winter road grime and salts?



Also what is a good wash soap product? I was thinking about FK1 #1016 wash&wax soap which is like $16 for 16oz. Is it worth it? Whereas the wash soap in stores like Meguiar's or other OTC stuff is like $7 for 32 ounces.
 
microfiber wash mits do not produce much soap suds they tend to roll in your hand. I prefer spun gold wash mits

last long great suds clean awesome.malco ultra violet wash and wax 20 to 1 dilution ratio great water beading easy rinsing good shine 20 bucks for a gallon . I prefer to use hot water when i wash cleans much better
 
ive used a bunch of different car washes. duragloss 901 is good stuff. surf city garages pacific blue is good. but i think turtle wax ice car wash is a great value, and a suprizingly good wash. got it as a sample at a carshow, and was very impressed with its lubricity.
 
Can't really comment on sheepskin mitts...but I've used several MF mitts. The only one I'm happy with is Open Road Microfiber Wash Mitt.



It's plush with non-split fibers. Hence debris doesn't stay stuck to the mitt after dunking in a rinse bucket. The collar is rubbish, but the material itself is quite nice. It's lovely when using ONR.
 
I use BHBs (in conjunction with the foamgun) to do the initial work, getting the "big stuff" off.



Then either sheepskin or MF mitts.



Both types of mitts have their pros/cons, and the biggest con with the MF is that they can tenaciously retain certain types of contamination.



But FWIW, I use MF mitts on my S8, and that's the vehicle I keep in the nicest condition. Don't misinterpret that, it gets *FILTHY* on roadtrips, especially in bad weather. The MF mitts work fine, if you go about it right.



But IMO the big thing is to use something very free-rinsing like the BHB, along with something that takes advantage of that (like the foamgun).



Blinky- Thanks for posting that link, I might want to try out those MF mitts.
 
I prefer chenile (not sure if its spelt like that) microfiber mitts. They work great, IME they sud up nicely and because they hold a lot of water they glide across the surface and you dont need any pressure. And sheepskin mitts need to be replaced every so often, so MF is more cost effective.



Either way, both are great in terms of washing safely :)
 
1flyfisher said:
So when there is winter road grime and salt you don't spray down the vehicle with water first and you just rub off the road grime with this product and then don't rinse?
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No Rinse is a product that you can use all year around. You basically wipe a panel with with ONR and then dry.

I personally use it in conjunction with Optimum Car Wax. After wiping the panel, I'll spray it with some OCW and then dry. The results are incredible.
 
How does it not grind dirt into the paint?





RustyBumper said:
No Rinse is a product that you can use all year around. You basically wipe a panel with with ONR and then dry.

I personally use it in conjunction with Optimum Car Wax. After wiping the panel, I'll spray it with some OCW and then dry. The results are incredible.
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Well, ONR apparently works better for some people than it does for others.



*IME* its encapsulation abilities are impressive, but not unlimited.



*I* only use it on vehicles that many people would consider already pretty clean. And I don't use it on my "good" vehicles.



But that's just me.
 
If I'm going to clay and wax, or if there's stuck-on soil, I'll grab the mop-head style microfiber mitt as I feel it cleans stubborn soils better, plus i have a couple that are one-sided, with a "bug scrubber" on the one side that I use for spots or glass or especially on lower panels.



If the paint's delicate or freshly waxed, I'll generally go with the sheepskin as I feel it is more gentle on the finish, and use it only above the axle line for safety's sake.
 
I'd imagine that it would be ok for a very well maintained garaged vehicle with minor dust and dirt.

Not for a truck with mud and winter road grime.

I'll pass....I don't think it is for me.





Accumulator said:
Well, ONR apparently works better for some people than it does for others.



*IME* its encapsulation abilities are impressive, but not unlimited.



*I* only use it on vehicles that many people would consider already pretty clean. And I don't use it on my "good" vehicles.



But that's just me.
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there have been alot of members in " winter" climates that wash salt crusted vehicles with ONR with great results. i am one of them, sure there may be some minor polishing needed in spring but i would rather do that then run my new truck through a high pressure touchless wash.



also, when i use ONR i have some in a spray bottle and pre-soak the lower areas of the panels to help break up/loosen the crud. actually, i presoak the entire panel, but pay extra attention to the lower portions.
 
Accumulator said:
I use BHBs (in conjunction with the foamgun) to do the initial work, getting the "big stuff" off.



Then either sheepskin or MF mitts.



Both types of mitts have their pros/cons, and the biggest con with the MF is that they can tenaciously retain certain types of contamination.



But FWIW, I use MF mitts on my S8, and that's the vehicle I keep in the nicest condition. Don't misinterpret that, it gets *FILTHY* on roadtrips, especially in bad weather. The MF mitts work fine, if you go about it right.



But IMO the big thing is to use something very free-rinsing like the BHB, along with something that takes advantage of that (like the foamgun).



Blinky- Thanks for posting that link, I might want to try out those MF mitts.
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What is BHB?
 
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