How to use Nanoskin Wash Mitts and Towels for Seriously Neglected Paint!

[Mike Phillips]

How to use Nanoskin Wash Mitts and Towels for Seriously Neglected Paint! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/80295-how-use-nanoskin-wash-mitts-towels-seriously-neglected-paint.html)


In my detailing classes I show a lot of ways to decontaminate paint. One brand I like to show for REALLY BAD paint are the Nanoskin Wash Mitts and Nanosking Towels.

We use the wash mitts like towels in that they have the same polymerized surface the towel has only they also offer a sleeve to insert you hand and a microfiber side for when you're using the mitt to wash a car. That said, the rubber side works great when used like a towel.


One of the training cars for this class was a 1939 Chevy 5-window Coupe. I don't know the story behind the car but I do know pad in bad shape when I see it and the paint on this car is in BAD shape!

We wiped the car down using a waterless wash and then after a quick demo and explanation on how to use these Nanoskin tools I turned the class loose on the old Couple

As you look through the pictures, also pay attention to how horribly dull and weathered the paint on this car looks.


How to use Nanoskin Wash Mitts and Towels

1. Spray a heavy application of clay of clay lube onto the surface and then rub the mitt or towel over the paint.

2. For light contaminants use light pressure for heavy contamination use firm pressure.

3. After decontaminating one section move onto a new section.


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We even used them on the glass and on all the chrome and stainless steel trim.



Key point...

A glossy finish stars with a smooth foundation.


Of course, then my class went on to SAVE this paint job....



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Here's the final resuls....

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[Old Tiger]

Clay is dead to me since these type products had their debut.

[Vortech5.0]

Definitely need to get me one of these. I've only ever clayed 2 cars, one being my truck and it took forever.

[van185]

Nanoskin is my afvorite detailing product that has came out in years. I have not used clay bars since I got my first Nanoskin.

[Justin at Final Inspection]

Glad you showed this. I just got one from AG on Thursday. Got the fine grade wash mitt.

[LaFawnduh]

Mike - any tips or tricks using the wash mitt when utilizing in the soap and water phase of your wash?

[AutowerxDetailing]

Clay is dead to me since these type products had their debut.

This sums up my feelings perfectly. I'm kicking myself that I waited so long to make the switch to a Nanoskin mitt.

[hernandez.art13]

I never really used clay, because all the cars I worked on were painted the day before.

but now I use clay all the time. I have the the towel, mitt and pad and love them all.

Also:
When is it a good idea to use the Medium grade clay alternative? Only if one is going to polish because it marrs the paint?

[Mike Phillips]

Mike - any tips or tricks using the wash mitt when utilizing in the soap and water phase of your wash?




Great question and a topic I cover in my detailing boot camp class as we always wash a modern, daily driver vehicle to go over,


Iron X
Foam Guns
Nanoskin Wash Mitts



Here's the way it's done....

Wash and rinse car first and rinse thoroughly. Don't use the rubber side of the wash mitt before washing and rinsing first. You MUST remove all dirt off the surface before using the rubber side of the wash mitt or you will rub the dirt into the paint and inflict swirls and scratches.


AFTER washing and rinsing the car, while the car is still wet, now use the rubber side of the Nanoskin wash mitt and your car wash solution to mechanically decontaminate the paint, glass, chrome etc.


I use the foam gun to foam the paint and then use the mitt but you can also use clean, soapy water.



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[parttimer]

I love my towel, probably one of the biggest time savers of all!

[ryandamartini]

Coming back onto the scene after a while of being away. Can someone explain this wizardry to me? No clay?!

[LaFawnduh]

Thanks, Mike! I was planning the same approach with foaming the vehicle down.

And I suppose it goes without saying, just like clay, you exert only enough pressure to get the mitt to glide across the surface (no intentional downforce)

[Mike Phillips]

Coming back onto the scene after a while of being away. Can someone explain this wizardry to me?

No clay?!




In simple words... the rubber side has an abrasive in it just like detailing clay has abrasives in it.

When you rub the towel over the surface it acts to sand off anything on TOP of the paint thus restoring a smooth surface.



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[Mike Phillips]

Clay is dead to me since these type products had their debut.




I recently had black overspray paint on a white Mercedes-Benz SL 500 and clay towels and regular clay did not work.

I ended up using Meguiar's Aggressive Clay and it worked like a charm.

Sometimes you just have to go old school.


:)

[Mike Phillips]

Also...

Just added the final results pictures to the first page of this thread....


Before

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After


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