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Will using a sponge scratch my car?


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I notice a couple of swirl marks after about a month...

 

Could it be my sponge?

 

I usually rinse, soap, dry then wax...

 

Will using a Microfibre cloth solve my problem?

 

Thks

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You can try buying those sponge covered with Microfibre cloth... normally sold at $2.80 to $3.50 depending on where you get it from.

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well... yes.. most sponge can easily pick up micro dirt, particles that get lodged in the small spaces.. and using them to wash ur car will result in swirls due to the circular motion used in washing...

 

for me, i am using a plush MF towel for washing.. and to further reduce the chance of swirl marks.. i am using a good car shampoo as the shampoo also acts like a lubricant... lifting off the dirt easily during the washing process..

 

if you want, you can invest in a good plus MF wash mitt, or sheepskins wash mitt..

 

err.. using those MF sponge, is also [sweatdrop] coz the MF is really thin... [sweatdrop]

 

for drying, do use a good quality WW MF drying towel.. it really aids in the drying process.. [scholar]

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sponge definitely causes swirl marks

 

get the MF cloths and weave cloths from maddriver....they are [thumbsup] also not too expensive too.

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Whats a good car shampoo brand out there? I have always gotten my car washed at petrol kiosk... i must say the effort is less than desirable sometimes. I went to one of the auto accessories shop a few days ago... so many car care products... any advice?

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U send ur car to petrol kiosks to wash confirm will get swirl mark, no doubt abt that. If u want quality, gd and reasonably price car care product, u can give mad driver a call or PM him for more info. Forget abt those products u see at auto accessories shops, supermarket, retail shop, its a waste of time and money.

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I notice a couple of swirl marks after about a month...

 

Could it be my sponge?

 

I usually rinse, soap, dry then wax...

 

Will using a Microfibre cloth solve my problem?

 

Thks

some will use a MF cloth to wash their ridenod.gif

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definately.... dirt or little sand will stuck to the sponge... cloth will be better... there are a special type of cloth... think it's what u mention microfibre.

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everything regarding detailing also MAD DRIVER.. siao liao.. monopoly liao..

hahahha.. i've still got no time to meet the guru of detailing..

 

wonder when then got chance... si foo.. when ah??

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It happens no matter what? It is an intrinsic problem with car paints. The "wax" micro scratches are the cause. Polish over it and magically they dissappear.

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the sifo is out of town right now.

look out for his MDDS sessions, usually on sundays mornings till 2/3pm.

 

cheers, mate. [;)]

 

p/s: be prepared to be poisoned..... [sly][sly][laugh]

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