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Squiigii
10-02-2013, 08:58 PM
What do you professional detailers use when washing a vehicle?
greatwhitenorth
10-02-2013, 09:03 PM
I use mitt
Evan.J
10-02-2013, 09:10 PM
Microfiber mitt
Colinpd137
10-02-2013, 09:17 PM
Microfiber mitt on 90% of cars
Wool Merino mitt on 10%

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Pureshine
10-02-2013, 09:21 PM
Microfiber mitt

+1 :iagree:
Squiigii
10-02-2013, 09:25 PM
Is there a certain way to use the mit? in cicles, up and down, ??
Evan.J
10-02-2013, 09:29 PM
Is there a certain way to use the mit? in cicles, up and down, ??

Start top to bottom straight lines no circles and no scrubbing.
HateSwirls
10-02-2013, 09:33 PM
I use a mitt and at times a nice, soft, plush MF towel.
I find it easier to clean off any dirt off the towel than the mitt, downside is it doesn't hold as much soap as the mitt.
Whatever you use make sure it's a well made type fabric. More preference than anything IMO
Squiigii
10-02-2013, 09:34 PM
Why no scrubbing?
Evan.J
10-02-2013, 09:49 PM
Why no scrubbing?

That's where all your scratches wil come from. If something is on the paint and it does not come off with a couple passes of a mitt then you need to go to a next step like a clay bar to remove whatever isn't coming off.

The saying goes use the least aggressive method to get the job done.

So when washing does remove something then you would need to take the next step like a mild clay bar.
Squiigii
10-02-2013, 09:53 PM
What does the clay bar do?
Evan.J
10-02-2013, 10:02 PM
What does the clay bar do?

Let me give you some articles to read that will help you understand the processes:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/38689-what-condition-paint-your-vehicles.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/43190-gloss-starts-first-smooth-surface.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/27967-baggie-test-how-inspect-above-surface-bonded-contaminants.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/27969-3-primary-benefits-using-detailing-clay-clay-paint.html

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfxAesk4Po4]Part 1 - How to use detailing clay - YouTube[/video]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opfK408uIxM]Part 2 - How to use detailing clay - YouTube[/video]


Those should help you out to start
Squiigii
10-03-2013, 06:54 PM
Thanks for the videos and articles

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VISITOR
10-03-2013, 07:20 PM
i use a sheepskin mitt and/or grout sponge...
A-train
10-03-2013, 07:32 PM
I use all three. Depending on vehicle, all three have their place.