[nj335i]

I see that many prefer using a grout sponge with ONR. What other kinds of washing media work well with ONR even with a very dirty car? I have a sheepskin mitt that I can use but was wondering if there were better options out there.

[SpecC]

a lot of people on autopia use microfiber micro chenille mitts

a lot of other people like sheepskin mitts

some people use foam sponges. i would choose a sponge with ONR too. i've got a sponge from detailer's domain and it's pretty good imo. i would like to try the zymol sponge next.

the only thing you want to be careful about is whether you've got too much dirt on your media or not. if your car is really dirty, i'd suggest getting yourself a spray bottle, use some ONR or degreaser and spray it all over the car. leave it to sit for a bit then use ONR to clean up

[BK]

If you use a sheepskin mitt, make it an ONR-only mitt. I wouldn't mix ONR mitts with regular soap mitts, because ONR mitts can be harder to get completely clean / release all the dirt. ONR tends to pull the dirt deep into the wash media and not want to release it. So a big key to ONR media is to get something that releases dirt easily IMO.

I like using the Lowes Proline grout sponge with ONR. See this thread on autopia.org: http://autopia.org/forum/car-detaili...ut-sponge.html

[zaxjax]

Grout sponge or micro chenille wash mitt

I have these two dedicated to ONR washes only.

[JOYRIIDE1113]

Grout sponges are nice but cannot conform into small crevices without too much pressure which can lead to marring. I suggest picking one up anyway and also having a seperate sheepskin or micro-chenille mitt for those crevices and hard to reach areas.

Tip: Grout Sponges tend to be dense and stiff when new, let it soak in a mixture of water and soap overnight with a weight or heavy object to keep it submerged. Doing this softens it up pretty well.

[Woob]

Try the Lake Country Ulti Mitt as well, or just plain microfibers.

[nj335i]

Thanks guys... I think I'll try a combination of sheepskin mitts and grout sponges.

[328i]

Originally Posted by nj335i

Thanks guys... I think I'll try a combination of sheepskin mitts and grout sponges.

I like to use ONR with the dread lock microfiber mits. I'd say give all of them a try and see what you like best.

[Detailed Image]

We just had a custom made grout sponge built to order from Lake Country, and we got it in stock the other day. It's ultra soft, porous, and has two sides cut similarly to the Ulti-Mit to allow for contamination to be pulled away from the surface. I'm excited to give it a shot with ONR. I'll try to get it up on our site for our 25% off sale.

George

[nj335i]

Originally Posted by Detailed Image

We just had a custom made grout sponge built to order from Lake Country, and we got it in stock the other day. It's ultra soft, porous, and has two sides cut similarly to the Ulti-Mit to allow for contamination to be pulled away from the surface. I'm excited to give it a shot with ONR. I'll try to get it up on our site for our 25% off sale.

George

Sweet - I always enjoy ordering from you guys! Glad to see more and more products on your site! Turn-around time is amazing! I always get my stuff within 2 business days!

[Woob]

Originally Posted by Detailed Image

We just had a custom made grout sponge built to order from Lake Country, and we got it in stock the other day. It's ultra soft, porous, and has two sides cut similarly to the Ulti-Mit to allow for contamination to be pulled away from the surface. I'm excited to give it a shot with ONR. I'll try to get it up on our site for our 25% off sale.

George

Got any pictures? What's the design like?

[Detailed Image]

Originally Posted by Woob

Got any pictures? What's the design like?

Here's a shot of the new grout sponge...

Lake Country Blue Grout Sponge


Got it up on our site in time for the big 25% off sale.

Let me know if you have any questions.

George

[TiAg335i]

Doesn't really matter what you use. I use sheepskin. It gets really filthy after the wash though. I just spritz it with some Total Auto Wash and it removes the dirt like magic.

[Woob]

Originally Posted by TiAg335i

Doesn't really matter what you use. I use sheepskin. It gets really filthy after the wash though. I just spritz it with some Total Auto Wash and it removes the dirt like magic.

If you use many sheepskins and wash with regular car soap the dirt should release pretty well.

George, I'll look into that sponge!

[Queenskid24]

Originally Posted by BK

If you use a sheepskin mitt, make it an ONR-only mitt. I wouldn't mix ONR mitts with regular soap mitts, because ONR mitts can be harder to get completely clean / release all the dirt. ONR tends to pull the dirt deep into the wash media and not want to release it. So a big key to ONR media is to get something that releases dirt easily IMO.

I like using the Lowes Proline grout sponge with ONR. See this thread on autopia.org: http://autopia.org/forum/car-detaili...ut-sponge.html

I have used these Grout sponges with ONR for quite some time, but definitely need to be pre soaked becuase they seem to be ver rough feeling at first.