Nanoskin Wash Mitt; Fail

[chilly]

Wow.

I thought it was just me, but I have the fine-grade Nano sponge (blue), and only use it on hard to reach areas. But yeah, the damn thing feels like fly paper when I'm done. (I use Griot's Speed Shine as lube).

I use the Griot's synthetic disc (hand-held) for the other 99.5% of the truck, and it never fails to perform.

Those Nano's (Mitts, sponges, and machine discs) are pretty damn pricy too........

Well, I’m going to look locally for some cheap quick detailing spray and give it a try before I just toss it

Fingers crossed


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[fly07sti]

This sucks to hear. I haven’t experienced this but I will say that I have used both Nanoskin mitts, sponges and the disc. My only complaint is that I only got about 10 or so uses out of the mitts before they stopped being effective. I also would leave in my wash bucket to use after washing because it saved so much time. I would also use their lube on top of the soap as I decon’d.
I will say that CarPro’s decon towel is OUTSTANDING!

[chilly]

This sucks to hear. I haven’t experienced this but I will say that I have used both Nanoskin mitts, sponges and the disc. My only complaint is that I only got about 10 or so uses out of the mitts before they stopped being effective. I also would leave in my wash bucket to use after washing because it saved so much time. I would also use their lube on top of the soap as I decon’d.
I will say that CarPro’s decon towel is OUTSTANDING!

This gives me hope that there IS a good decon alternative out there

I loved my mitt until I didn't...

It wasn't a gradual diminishing of performance, it just gave up in the middle of a door the other day

It was like from one panel to the next someone flipped a switch and turned it off and made it sticky

Nanoskin acknowledged that it shouldn't have worn out that quick but then doesn't offer to stand behind it

I got less than one car deconned with a $25 item

That buys a decent amount of clay

Oh well, hopefully people see this and any similar information before making a purchase

[VISITOR]

here's another option...

Griots Garage FINE Surface Prep Mitt

[chilly]

here's another option...

Griots Garage FINE Surface Prep Mitt

I am sure there are several options that are worth the money and I appreciate everyone's input

[psnt1ol]

I also ran into this issue a few years ago.. Granted, I dont normally use a clay lube. I am one to combine steps to save time and I wash and clay at the same time after a good pre-wash with a IK foam sprayer when I am to correct the paint after. I added a few other brands of mitts and towel to my mix since my initial Nanoskin purchase. On dark soft paint, its very difficult not to mar the paint no matter how careful you are but I do find the clay towel tends to do better. Been having a good streak with the Rag Company's clay towel with Carpro Immulube on soft paint this past year. Your mileage may vary... LOL

I started to wrap them with a low pile MF or micro suede cloth after they were cleaned and dried. The anal side of me took completely over so I placed them in its individual ziplock bag with a few moisture absorbing packets and the problem with them being sticky went away.

[chilly]

I also ran into this issue a few years ago.. Granted, I dont normally use a clay lube. I am one to combine steps to save time and I wash and clay at the same time after a good pre-wash with a IK foam sprayer when I am to correct the paint after.

See, this is the kind of info I got beforehand

Folks using the mitt at wash time, with the soap bucket, etc

OK, rant over

I will go to my corner now and calm down

[Coatingsarecrack]

Like paul I use GG BF synthetic clay puck. I’ve used on 5-6 cars and it still works wonderfully. I use Speedshine as lube also.

I do have a Nano lSkin fine sponge and it was fine the last time that I used it. Gonna check on it on my days off.


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[2black1s]

I have and use the NanoSkin sponges, red and blue, along with their Glide Clay Lube. While they do get sticky after use I have not seen a degradation in performance.

The only issue I've experienced with the stickiness is for storage... They will stick to the packaging material so a little discretion when packaging after use is necessary.

But performance-wise, I have no complaints.

[chilly]

I went back and found Nanoskin’s own YouTube video for the wash mitt

They show it being used with a bucket of soapy water to Decon as you wash

Of course they want you to use their brand of soap but still, the procedure several of you guys employed is supposed to be valid and why that might ruin the mitt is beyond me

Sorry I’m not letting this go but it’s all about the terrible customer service at this point

I just want something folks could look at in the future and make an informed decision

Some of you have used and apparently still use the product and I’m glad it worked for you

Everyone have a great weekend


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