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I was just browsing the "What's new" section at Autogeek, and I saw that they now sell Dodo's wash mitt, aka the "Wookie's Fist".



Sheepskin wash mitt, Supernatural Wash Mitt, The Wookie mitt, wool wash mitt



It looks like a good product, and the picture of it sitting on top of the standard sheepskin mitt is pretty compelling. But at $40 each, and assuming a decent wash process requires two or more mitts, it seems prohibitively expensive for what it is.



But I did notice that it's currently on backorder and it hasn't been out that long. Are people really buying this product, that fast, at that price? Are they really that good?



Does anyone have one, and care to comment?
 
40 bucks plus shipping?! Where's the vasoline......my grout sponge was less than 2 dollars and works great.
 
Yea they were pretty limited. I remember reading on another forum where someone said it was TOO big and a little prohibitive when trying to clean.



Looks cool though.



Ill stick with my grout sponges also
 
I'm probably in the camp that says that these things are TOO big. I haven't tried them, so I can't say for sure, but I know that I strongly prefer mitts with a lot of maneuverability and ability to get into tight areas without too much pressure.



The Pinnacle MF mitts are awesome for this, I think, so I'll stick with those. The Wookie Fist looks interesting, but at $40, I don't think I'll be trying them anytime soon.



I only brought it up because I was surprised that they sold out that fast at that price.



I'll keep an eye out for more reviews. I'm particularly interested to hear how these things maneuver around grills, spoilers, mirrors, roof racks, and other non-flat surfaces. I'm also curious to see how all that wool holds up after 20 or 30 washes. At that price, and since I only work on my own two cars, I would hope that I would have a mitt for life if I purchased this.
 
I was surprised we sold out that fast too! If I had known they were going to go so fast I would have ordered more! I have a feeling since so many are out traveling through UPS right now we should be seeing some reviews soon.
 
WHat's the longevity on these things? $40 for a wash medium is boardering on the insane. However if it last longer and sheds out the debris cleanly then I can see the advantages. Normal washmitts are only going to hold up to abuse for so long. THe weekender might get a long life span out of a gently used washmitt. I was lucky to get a decent week out of mine when my shop was running full tilt. Good thing your average washmit was $5 or less so it wasn't a huge expense. Are there garuntee's to the craftsmanship on this product? will it really last and perform that much better than what's already out there or is it just adding a name to a product and jacking up the price? (which can account for some of it I'm sure but we all need to know regardless of name... Does it work better?)
 
Jakerooni said:
WHat's the longevity on these things? $40 for a wash medium is boardering on the insane. However if it last longer and sheds out the debris cleanly then I can see the advantages. Normal washmitts are only going to hold up to abuse for so long. THe weekender might get a long life span out of a gently used washmitt. I was lucky to get a decent week out of mine when my shop was running full tilt. Good thing your average washmit was $5 or less so it wasn't a huge expense. Are there garuntee's to the craftsmanship on this product? will it really last and perform that much better than what's already out there or is it just adding a name to a product and jacking up the price? (which can account for some of it I'm sure but we all need to know regardless of name... Does it work better?)
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I agree, but I do believe that the wash stage is the most important, most often performed and most often overlooked process that their is in detailing. I know their are wash mitts out their that cost $2-5 that will perform the way they should.



I just got my "wookies fist" and have yet to use it but the construction feels/looks flawless. I've had tons of wash mitts from Meguiars and other OTC companies, also grout sponges and have to say that nothing has come close to the construction of this mitt (grout sponges are pretty straight forward in construction).
 
Mike Phillips posted that he was going to test these out. I wonder what his conclusions were. Mike - what's your thoughts?
 
Ouch.



"The Wookie Mitt is four times as thick as a standard sheepskin wash mitt!"



So, four times the price! There's the rationale... :)
 
David Fermani said:
Mike Phillips posted that he was going to test these out. I wonder what his conclusions were. Mike - what's your thoughts?
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Haven't got to it yet but maybe this Saturday morning.



It is the biggest wool wash mitt I've ever seen though and it does look pretty cool. Like so many things detailing related personal preference is going to always be a big factor when it comes to what's best for all of us.



I've been a fan of natural wool wash mitts most of my life for nice finishes but I'm always willing to look at new ideas and just because I don't like it doesn't mean the guy next door won't absolutely love it.



There's a huge difference between washing a car with a show car finish and washing a daily driver you're getting ready to buff out because it's already a swirled-out mess to start with if that makes sense.



For years I told my customer's to purchase and use natural wool wash mitts and replace them often because compared to what their car cost and what they were paying me to buff it out the cost of a good quality wash mitt didn't compare. I also educated them not to use their mitt to wash wheel wells, fender lips, wheels, bumpers, etc where the mitt can pick up dirt and the run the thing down the hood of their swirl-free black Corvette.



Lot of car owners don't think about all the factors involved with maintaining a swirl-free finish on a car with a paint system that is easily scratches, so for people that own a special interest car it's necessary to educate them a little or the finish you create for them won't last and they'll likely blame you.



Had a guy bring me a black Corvette to show me the swirls in the paint 3 weeks later after paying what he thought was a Professional Detailer to buff his brand new Corvette out that came with DISO. This was his retirement present to himself. He wanted me to look at the paint and my guess is he was looking to hear me agree with him that the detailer didn't do the job right.



I looked at the paint and then asked him,



"How do you wash the car?"



He said,



"I take it to the local car wash"



I explained that the only way to preserve the swirl free finish the other detailer achieved for him was to take ownership of the car washing process or hire a talented Professional to come to his house and carefully wash it for him.



I explained to him that he couldn't simply run the car through a car wash and expect the scratch-sensitive clear coat finish on his new baby to remain looking like a show car.



He was so disappointed to hear this because he didn't want to wash his own car, (lazy, or old or both), and didn't want to hassle with having a pro do it for him every time he wanted the car washed.



The Wookie's Fist isn't a wash mitt for the guy that drives a Ford Taurus that doesn't care about how his car looks and it's not for a detailer buffing out daily drivers in dirty, horrible condition.



It might be the right wash mitt for a guy that has a nice car with a really nice finish that understands the paint is easily scratched and you can't just wash a car in any old hap-hazard way.



The Wookie's Fist might not be the best wash mitt for many of the pro and hobby detailers that hang out on discussion forums but it might be a the right mitt for your customer after you polish out their paint and after you educate them on how to properly wash a car so as not to re-instill swirls again.



If you like grout sponges and want to educate your customer on how and why to use a grout sponge that's an option too.



Kind of have to match the right tool to the job and to the user.



:)
 
OK, a little review, or teaser, until I can write up a thorough one.



Washed my truck tonight, using the Wookie. I must say, I am not disappointed. Wash method used was 2B, with CGCWC. The thing holds SO much soap. It is VERY gentle on the paint, and glides almost without any help from your hand.



It actually rinses cleaner and easier then any wash mitt or sponge I have used before. I was quite surprised at this, considering the size. I was expecting to have to wash and ring it out 20 times to get it clear, but just a few is all it took.



I am quite happy with it, and definitely think its worth it. I picked it up with the 20% off sale, but honestly, after using it, I wouldn't hesitate to pay the full price.



As far as durability, only time will tell on that one.





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Also forgot to add, the question about getting into tight spots. While i dont have a ton of them on my truck, this was a concern I had with this mitt. I was pleasantly surprised to find it much easier to get into recesses and spots with this, then my other mitts had been. The reason being, is the wool is to much thinker and longer, instead of having to try and force it in to places like under door handles, a gentle push against them results in the many wool strands easily reaching into the areas. This was another area that I was pleasantly surprised about while using.
 
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