Clay Mitt

[Marlon]

Looking good Baza

This could have gone so wrong for Marlon if everyone had ended up with scratches - it would not have been Zedward who would have ended up in the boot ... :evil:

I will try it soon on my Audi, as that could do with some TLC.

Just for the record pvr:
A quick reminder of how Zedward was pampered and cherished during his time with the Marlon's.
He may have had to endure a short journey here and there in, shall we say, 'a cave like' environment - but he's a bear after all :roll:

 

[pvr]

All I see is your accomplice buying the alcohol to drug him before you abducted him ... :evil:

 

[Beedub]

so is their a special technique with these mitts then or just simply use as a sponge??

 

[obewan]

so is their a special technique with these mitts then or just simply use as a sponge??

Not really - just light pressure and keep turning/rinsing the cloth, making sure it is always well lubricated

 

[Beedub]

so is their a special technique with these mitts then or just simply use as a sponge??

Not really - just light pressure and keep turning/rinsing the cloth, making sure it is always well lubricated

so i just use my normal water and car shampoo mix?? or do i need more shampoo than normal ??

 

[pvr]

Better to overlube than underlube, as that would make a right mess of the paint.

 

[obewan]

so is their a special technique with these mitts then or just simply use as a sponge??

Not really - just light pressure and keep turning/rinsing the cloth, making sure it is always well lubricated

so i just use my normal water and car shampoo mix?? or do i need more shampoo than normal ??

I personally just used the same mix - The first time I used the mitt I also used a hosepipe with a spray attachment to ensure it didn't get too dry
TBH though I don't bother now, just keep rinsing and turning the mitt regularly - As it has a micro fibre cloth on the back it's surprising how much water it holds

 

[Rorybeanbutler]

Sorry to jump on this marlon but I really want to try this clay mitt. Anyone got any car washing tips or ideas for someone with no access to a hose?

 

[Marlon]

Sorry to jump on this marlon but I really want to try this clay mitt. Anyone got any car washing tips or ideas for someone with no access to a hose?

I don't have a hose.

1. Wash car as usual - bucket, shampoo (I use Wonder Wheels) & normal mitt
2. Using a new bucket with normal amount of car shampoo wash again with clay mitt.
3. Rinse with new bucket.
4. dry as usual and polish.

Use the clay mitt the same as you would washing the car with a normal mitt, but just spend a little more time on each panel and keep it well soaked. There's no special technique, its very easy really - no need to make it over complicated.

 

[Rorybeanbutler]

So you don't rince off all the dirt before rubbing with a sponge and shampoo?

 

[Marlon]

So you don't rince off all the dirt before rubbing with a sponge and shampoo?

to be honest I wash my car so regularly that it never gets dirty enough to require that first rinse. I'm sure the neighbours wonder why the hell I'm washing it cos it always looks clean
Also I don't use a sponge - I use a normal Mitt after being chastised on here for Sponge action

 

[Rorybeanbutler]

Yeah mines a daily and gets mucky quickly. Just done a 1000m round trip last few weeks going on some deep dark mountain roads so it's really mucky haha.

 

[Marlon]

Yeah mines a daily and gets mucky quickly. Just done a 1000m round trip last few weeks going on some deep dark mountain roads so it's really mucky haha.

Then a rinse is essential, you're right. We are in a city and the daily commute is a few miles - never sees any real dirt except in the winter on drives out in the country :driving:

 

[Rorybeanbutler]

I may try one of those spray watering cans. Doubt will have the presure though.

 

[PerryGunn]

I may try one of those spray watering cans. Doubt will have the presure though.

I've seen people at car shows using portable 12v (possibly rechargeable) pressure washers - might be worth looking at

 

[Rorybeanbutler]

I may try one of those spray watering cans. Doubt will have the presure though.

I've seen people at car shows using portable 12v (possibly rechargeable) pressure washers - might be worth looking at

Ive just orderd one of these to try. Not to expensive so if it's pants not an issue.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008CZZF00/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Nanu]

One tip I was given was do not use too much pressure when using the mitt especially on the corners or edges as the clay comes off and leaves a streak which has to be rubbed off and takes a little effort.

 

[ruffedlemurz4]

Thanks for giving me the confidence to get and use one of these. Probably the easier thing I have done with the most impact Viv

 

[Taz]

One tip I was given was do not use too much pressure when using the mitt especially on the corners or edges as the clay comes off and leaves a streak which has to be rubbed off and takes a little effort.

yes I've found the clay comes off, I think a bar is better to use

 

[Bing]

I may try one of those spray watering cans. Doubt will have the presure though.

I've seen people at car shows using portable 12v (possibly rechargeable) pressure washers - might be worth looking at

Ive just orderd one of these to try. Not to expensive so if it's pants not an issue.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008CZZF00/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got one of them - it was pants. How'd you find it ?