Mikeyc
TheDetailingHandBook.com
Retailer's Product Description:
The ShMITT is a multi-purpose foam mitt that uses soap-retaining foam to wash the car, rather than natural sheepskin or sea sponges. While these are excellent tools, they have a shorter life span than engineered foam. The ShMITT utilizes material that has already been proven safe and effective on vehicle surfaces because it’s the same foam found in Edge 2000 pads.
White/Yellow Wash ShMITT: Wash with the gentle white foam front. This is the same foam found in the Edge white ultrafine polishing pad. The soft, closed-cell foam sheds dirt, rather than retaining it. Dirty water is able to escape from under the mitt thanks to the convoluted wave surface. Since the dirt is not rubbed into the paint, wash-induced swirls are less likely.
Because the ShMITT is made of smooth foam, it will not leave threads or fibers behind on the vehicle. The solid foam mitt maintains its shape through countless uses. The beveled edge allows the ShMITT to clean in crevices and seams easily.
The backside of this ShMITT is made from coarse yellow foam. This foam works well as a spot scrubber to remove insects and tar from your vehicle’s exterior. Use it on lower body panels and problem areas as you wash your vehicle.
The ShMITT fits snugly over your hand. It will not slip off during use or become awkward to handle when wet. The foam becomes evenly saturated with soapy water and maintains its shape better than any traditional mitt. By squeezing the foam, you can actually generate more suds and continue washing for longer periods without reloading the mitt.
Plus, the ShMITT dries quickly to avoid mildew or mold formation. Rinse and wring it out after each use. Lay flat to dry.
The ShMITT is a whole new way to wash your vehicle! Both varieties give you unparalleled control and comfort as you wash. The snug fit, durable construction and unique foam compositions will make you an instant fan of the ShMITT.
Features of both the ShMITT Wash Mitt and the Wheel ShMITT:
Fits like a glove, not a bag
Ergonomic design reduces carpal tunnel stress
Completely manmade materials
Saves water – rinses clean in seconds
Environmentally responsible manufacturing: all materials are recycled
Foam resists deterioration so texture stays consistet
Won’t rot or mildew
Price:
$12.99 @ Autogeek.net
Packaging Info:
The ShMitt came in an unmarked plastic bag. If you need directions on how to use a wash mitt then you have bigger problems.
Color/Scent:
Although the ShMitt comes in multiple configurations I bought the white/yellow ShMitt. The white foam is soft for washing and the yellow foam is more coarse for scrubbing bugs & tar off the paint.
How I used it:
I used the ShMitt to wash 4 black cars this weekend (2 Honda S2000's, 1 Volvo S60, and 1 BMW 650i convertible). It was used in conjunction with DP Auto Bath car wash soap and the Grit Guard.
Thoughts:
I've never really been totally happy with genuine sheepskin mitts. First, the quality of the sheepskin is inconsistent. Sometimes the mitts are very soft and other times they can be coarse. Even if you find a soft mitt they often turn coarse after a couple of uses. A run through the laundry machine will revive them but occassionally it also rips them apart. Even if it doesn't fall apart in the machine after a few uses it's back to being coarse. Plus, I've always hated how floppy they are and how after a while they start to leave hairs on the car. So, I decided to give the ShMitt a try.
The ShMitt is a very nice washing tool. First, putting it on my hand I had no fear that it would slip off. It fit nice & snug. Dipping it into the bucket it absorbed a lot of wash solution. It did drip some wash solution when removed from the bucket contrary to what I had read in other reviews on the internet, but it was certainly dripping much less than a sheepskin mitt and I found if you turn the mitt so that it's parallel to the ground it drips even less. In fact, I know this mitt drips less because normally I use almost an entire 5 gallon bucket to wash a car. With the ShMitt I was able to use one 5 gallon bucket of car wash solution to wash 2 cars. The ShMitt definitely cleaned the car and glided across the paint fine. On a fabric convertible top it does seem to drag a bit, but marring is not an issue on this area of the car. I'm going to try some different car wash soaps which I feel are more slick to see if the ShMitt can be made to glide a little better. Dipping the ShMitt back in the bucket it released the accumulated dirt easily. Occasionally, I did need to massage the ShMitt with my free hand or rub it against my Grit Guard to get 100% of the dirt out. Examining the ShMitt each time before returning it to the bucket I noticed that the larger dirt particles definitely seemed to be congregating in the valleys of the ShMitt where it stays away from the paint and not on the hills of the mitt where it could cause marring.
The more I used the ShMitt the better job it seemed to do releasing suds onto the paint. It almost seemed to need to be primed like a polishing pad. I also had some limited use of the yellow scrubbing side. It worked well removing some tar and bugs on the BMW. The tapered edges of the ShMItt were also great because they allowed me to get the ShMitt into some tight spots easily. Generally speaking, I could get the ShMitt into any area on the car quite easily as it was quite flexible.
The ShMitt did get nicked up a bit during use (usually from wiper blades), but it's foam so some nicks didn't affect it's texture. Checking the four cars after use the two cars that had no marring before hand still hand no marring and the other two showed no increased marring.
As for the claim that the ShMitt dries faster . . . well after the last use I rinsed the ShMitt and rung it out as best I could. I then placed it on my Grit Guard to dry as this allows air access to both sides for speedier drying. About a day later it was 99% dry.
Overall, I would say I'm definitely jumping on the ShMitt bandwagon. It's not an Earth shattering difference as some might expect based on all the positive reviews. I mean it didn't get up and wash the car for me. The ShMitt cleans as well as a sheepskin mitt and it creates as little marring as a properly used sheepskin mitt. So, most people will want to know why they should buy it instead of a sheepskin mitt. IMO the differences are not necessarily seen in the results of use but rather in the categories of ease of use and durability. These differences are more subtle, but IMO no less important. It's definitely a great wash tool and will be replacing my sheepskin mitts. Next time I place an order I'll probably order the white/white ShMitt and use the white/yellow ShMitt for the lower body panels.
Pictures . . .
Here's a picture of my ShMitt after 4 uses. There are a couple of nicks, but that's it.
The ShMITT is a multi-purpose foam mitt that uses soap-retaining foam to wash the car, rather than natural sheepskin or sea sponges. While these are excellent tools, they have a shorter life span than engineered foam. The ShMITT utilizes material that has already been proven safe and effective on vehicle surfaces because it’s the same foam found in Edge 2000 pads.
White/Yellow Wash ShMITT: Wash with the gentle white foam front. This is the same foam found in the Edge white ultrafine polishing pad. The soft, closed-cell foam sheds dirt, rather than retaining it. Dirty water is able to escape from under the mitt thanks to the convoluted wave surface. Since the dirt is not rubbed into the paint, wash-induced swirls are less likely.
Because the ShMITT is made of smooth foam, it will not leave threads or fibers behind on the vehicle. The solid foam mitt maintains its shape through countless uses. The beveled edge allows the ShMITT to clean in crevices and seams easily.
The backside of this ShMITT is made from coarse yellow foam. This foam works well as a spot scrubber to remove insects and tar from your vehicle’s exterior. Use it on lower body panels and problem areas as you wash your vehicle.
The ShMITT fits snugly over your hand. It will not slip off during use or become awkward to handle when wet. The foam becomes evenly saturated with soapy water and maintains its shape better than any traditional mitt. By squeezing the foam, you can actually generate more suds and continue washing for longer periods without reloading the mitt.
Plus, the ShMITT dries quickly to avoid mildew or mold formation. Rinse and wring it out after each use. Lay flat to dry.
The ShMITT is a whole new way to wash your vehicle! Both varieties give you unparalleled control and comfort as you wash. The snug fit, durable construction and unique foam compositions will make you an instant fan of the ShMITT.
Features of both the ShMITT Wash Mitt and the Wheel ShMITT:
Fits like a glove, not a bag
Ergonomic design reduces carpal tunnel stress
Completely manmade materials
Saves water – rinses clean in seconds
Environmentally responsible manufacturing: all materials are recycled
Foam resists deterioration so texture stays consistet
Won’t rot or mildew
Price:
$12.99 @ Autogeek.net
Packaging Info:
The ShMitt came in an unmarked plastic bag. If you need directions on how to use a wash mitt then you have bigger problems.
Color/Scent:
Although the ShMitt comes in multiple configurations I bought the white/yellow ShMitt. The white foam is soft for washing and the yellow foam is more coarse for scrubbing bugs & tar off the paint.
How I used it:
I used the ShMitt to wash 4 black cars this weekend (2 Honda S2000's, 1 Volvo S60, and 1 BMW 650i convertible). It was used in conjunction with DP Auto Bath car wash soap and the Grit Guard.
Thoughts:
I've never really been totally happy with genuine sheepskin mitts. First, the quality of the sheepskin is inconsistent. Sometimes the mitts are very soft and other times they can be coarse. Even if you find a soft mitt they often turn coarse after a couple of uses. A run through the laundry machine will revive them but occassionally it also rips them apart. Even if it doesn't fall apart in the machine after a few uses it's back to being coarse. Plus, I've always hated how floppy they are and how after a while they start to leave hairs on the car. So, I decided to give the ShMitt a try.
The ShMitt is a very nice washing tool. First, putting it on my hand I had no fear that it would slip off. It fit nice & snug. Dipping it into the bucket it absorbed a lot of wash solution. It did drip some wash solution when removed from the bucket contrary to what I had read in other reviews on the internet, but it was certainly dripping much less than a sheepskin mitt and I found if you turn the mitt so that it's parallel to the ground it drips even less. In fact, I know this mitt drips less because normally I use almost an entire 5 gallon bucket to wash a car. With the ShMitt I was able to use one 5 gallon bucket of car wash solution to wash 2 cars. The ShMitt definitely cleaned the car and glided across the paint fine. On a fabric convertible top it does seem to drag a bit, but marring is not an issue on this area of the car. I'm going to try some different car wash soaps which I feel are more slick to see if the ShMitt can be made to glide a little better. Dipping the ShMitt back in the bucket it released the accumulated dirt easily. Occasionally, I did need to massage the ShMitt with my free hand or rub it against my Grit Guard to get 100% of the dirt out. Examining the ShMitt each time before returning it to the bucket I noticed that the larger dirt particles definitely seemed to be congregating in the valleys of the ShMitt where it stays away from the paint and not on the hills of the mitt where it could cause marring.
The more I used the ShMitt the better job it seemed to do releasing suds onto the paint. It almost seemed to need to be primed like a polishing pad. I also had some limited use of the yellow scrubbing side. It worked well removing some tar and bugs on the BMW. The tapered edges of the ShMItt were also great because they allowed me to get the ShMitt into some tight spots easily. Generally speaking, I could get the ShMitt into any area on the car quite easily as it was quite flexible.
The ShMitt did get nicked up a bit during use (usually from wiper blades), but it's foam so some nicks didn't affect it's texture. Checking the four cars after use the two cars that had no marring before hand still hand no marring and the other two showed no increased marring.
As for the claim that the ShMitt dries faster . . . well after the last use I rinsed the ShMitt and rung it out as best I could. I then placed it on my Grit Guard to dry as this allows air access to both sides for speedier drying. About a day later it was 99% dry.
Overall, I would say I'm definitely jumping on the ShMitt bandwagon. It's not an Earth shattering difference as some might expect based on all the positive reviews. I mean it didn't get up and wash the car for me. The ShMitt cleans as well as a sheepskin mitt and it creates as little marring as a properly used sheepskin mitt. So, most people will want to know why they should buy it instead of a sheepskin mitt. IMO the differences are not necessarily seen in the results of use but rather in the categories of ease of use and durability. These differences are more subtle, but IMO no less important. It's definitely a great wash tool and will be replacing my sheepskin mitts. Next time I place an order I'll probably order the white/white ShMitt and use the white/yellow ShMitt for the lower body panels.
Pictures . . .
Here's a picture of my ShMitt after 4 uses. There are a couple of nicks, but that's it.
