Clay Mitt

[pvr]

Does the mitt not need normal lube like you use for a bar?

 

[Marlon]

Does the mitt not need normal lube like you use for a bar?

Apparently not - it works with normal car shampoo (although I've read that some owners use the lube with it)

 

[pvr]

I got one for Christmas last year but have not tried it yet. Was planning to use it on the Abarth and Audi. Also got that based on the reviews.

 

[Ducklakeview]

I got a clay cloth from these guys; http://www.theclayclothcompany.co.uk/ourshop/prod_4196009-A-Clay-Cloth-Sovereign.html

It's excellent, and supposedly very long lasting..

Mike

 

[Smartbear]

Does the mitt not need normal lube like you use for a bar?

Apparently not - it works with normal car shampoo (although I've read that some owners use the lube with it)

That's all I've used it with (car shampoo) & it glides over the bodywork with nary a hitch :wink:
Rob

 

[Marlon]

Well I used it this evening and I'm very happy with the results. The paintwork felt noticeably smother and after a polish looks glossy and wet

 

[Pastry]

Well I used it this evening and I'm very happy with the results. The paintwork felt noticeably smother and after a polish looks glossy and wet

Is that a thumbs up then Marlon? If so I'll be off to halfords tomorrow on yours and Robs say so, so no pressure :wink:

 

[Marlon]

Well I used it this evening and I'm very happy with the results. The paintwork felt noticeably smother and after a polish looks glossy and wet

Is that a thumbs up then Marlon? If so I'll be off to halfords tomorrow on yours and Robs say so, so no pressure :wink:

 

[Rorybeanbutler]

lol yes i meant a bar

I thought it was a clever baseball joke. Catching mitt. Baseball bat

Think il be getting one though. She's due a wax and seal.

 

[Marlon]

Results of the wash / clay mitt / polish

 

[Smartbear]

Very clean & shiny Marlon 8)
That pastry fellow has his work cut out to better that
Rob

 

[Pastry]

Very clean & shiny Marlon 8)
That pastry fellow has his work cut out to better that
Rob

I would take up that challenge Mr Bear however they are harvesting wheat all around us do everything is covered in half inch of dust! Oh and I'm afraid to rub the roof too hard in case all the paint falls off

 

[obewan]

I got a clay cloth from these guys; http://www.theclayclothcompany.co.uk/ourshop/prod_4196009-A-Clay-Cloth-Sovereign.html

It's excellent, and supposedly very long lasting..

Mike

Me too - Had it a while but didn't have the courage to use it on my car :|
Used it on my son's car today - wow!
Amazing result, dead easy to use and quick as well

 

[Smartbear]

Very clean & shiny Marlon 8)
That pastry fellow has his work cut out to better that
Rob

I would take up that challenge Mr Bear however they are harvesting wheat all around us do everything is covered in half inch of dust! Oh and I'm afraid to rub the roof too hard in case all the paint falls off

That's ok, BMW will look after you if the paint falls off-oh hang on a minuit!
Rob

 

[Nanu]

Off to buy a Farecla G3 Body Prep Clay Mitt from Halfords - gets great reviews
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning/clay-bars-detailing-products/farecla-g3-body-prep-clay-mitt

Used the same one for the first time last weekend and followed the advice from the boy in the shop and used it as a sponge with the normal good quality shampoo instead of a specialist lubricant and worked great. Was told you can use it b/w 30 - 50 times but how true that is only time will tell

 

[Leadfoot Z]

I have one and they work great! I still keep a clay bar for tight spaces, but mitt is so much faster and results are just as good. For lube i use normal shampoo in spray bottle diluted with water - dodo juice btbm.

 

[trucker99]

I've had one abit now and used it yesterday on my sons new car which had been under a tree for months and removed all the sap and mold. Snow foamed, washed then used the mit with autoglym detail spray and it worked a treat with out much rubbing.

 

[Baza]

Thanks Marlon have thought abut a clay mit but never got round to it your post and replies got me into action. So after the specified cleaning I used the mit ,and yes it gives a silky smooth feel. Then a coat of Mr Wicks recommended topaz polish and I am well pleased.

If you pick this up Z4M2006 recognise the wheels.

 

[Marlon]

Looking good Baza

 

[pvr]

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.