Tried the Big Red Sponge today...

**Finick** · 03-01-2018, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by Tempest45

Haven't done a single conventional wash since the first time I tried rinseless. Less water and the entire process can be done in the garage. No water spots with ONR either.

My favorite part about rinseless is that I can just go panel by panel and take my time.

When I do a traditional wash I end up feeling so rushed, and it’s not always an enjoyable experience.

But with rinseless if something comes up and I need to stop to do something, it’s not an issue. I can just finish when I’m done. Granted, that’s not often, but I still prefer to have the option.

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**oneheadlite** · 03-02-2018, 12:00 AM

I’ve used the BRS with ONR (single bucket) with no ill effects. I put on a lot of miles, so ample road film to work through (you wouldn’t confuse the before and after, that’s for sure).

Presoak with ONR in hand held pump up sprayer, BRS letting the surface of the sponge do the work- not squeezing the sponge against the paint, squeezing the sponge to control dispensing liquid on the surface. Maybe that’s where folks that are running into marring are getting it- pushing the sponge too hard into the paint?

I also can’t say that I’ve noticed my chaser towel ending up picking up a lot of dirt?

Right now my car is MN winter dirty. At the start of the winter I got rear ended, so my hatch and rear bumper got damaged. I’m really tempted to do an ONR/BRS torture test back there and see how it goes...

**Eldorado2k** · 03-02-2018, 12:37 AM

This thread has made me somewhat intrigued by this whole sponge thing and I’m considering maybe checking it out... But I just noticed that Lake Country has what looks like a similar sponge at a fraction of the cost. I’ve come to trust Lake Country as I’m sure most of you do as well, so I’m assuming the Lake Country Foam Car Wash Sponge is legit? According to the reviews it sure seems like it + its been available for years. Hidden gem?

The sweet price of $5.99 is enough to make me cross over the fence. Now yer talkin!

https://www.autogeek.net/car-wash-sponge.html

**HAMBO** · 03-02-2018, 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by Eldorado2k

This thread has made me somewhat intrigued by this whole sponge thing and I’m considering maybe checking it out... But I just noticed that Lake Country has what looks like a similar sponge at a fraction of the cost. I’ve come to trust Lake Country as I’m sure most of you do as well, so I’m assuming the Lake Country Foam Car Wash Sponge is legit? According to the reviews it sure seems like it + its been available for years. Hidden gem?

The sweet price of $5.99 is enough to make me cross over the fence. Now yer talkin!

https://www.autogeek.net/car-wash-sponge.html

The Lake Country sponge is definitely a better value, I have two of them. But it's much firmer than the BRS. I find it better with regular car wash than with rinseless wash, but it's a cool tool. Enjoy!

**Eldorado2k** · 03-02-2018, 01:21 AM

Originally Posted by HAMBO

The Lake Country sponge is definitely a better value, I have two of them. But it's much firmer than the BRS. I find it better with regular car wash than with rinseless wash, but it's a cool tool. Enjoy!

Thanks for the feedback.

**Klasse Act** · 03-02-2018, 06:32 AM

Aqua sponge, trust me guys!

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**WillSports3** · 03-02-2018, 06:44 AM

The lake country sponge is what I actually use. I prefer it to the brs because it's firmer. I have one for the car and one for the rims/wheelwells.

**tpr1634** · 03-02-2018, 07:00 AM

Other than the price of the big red sponge which is ridiculous I never had any issues and I use it on a black vehicle.

**Eldorado2k** · 03-02-2018, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by Klasse Act

Aqua sponge, trust me guys!

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Dude, you’re always talking about stuff that doesn’t even exist. Lol.
Alien Kleen, Power Clean, and now Aqua Sponge....

What in world are you talking about

**Klasse Act** · 03-02-2018, 07:23 AM

Alien Kleen is what a forum member called Optimum Power Clean years ago, been on the forum for over 6 years and the nickname always stuck. A simple PM will always solve this, LOL.

The Aqua sponge is on Ebay and Amazon, AG doesn't sell grout sponges so you have to go elsewhere, surely your a resourceful person, I'm sure of it.

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