Kramer Neutral Newbie August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 Hi! Is it better to use a sponge to shampoo the car?Will it cause swirl marks? THanks! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 (edited) Hi Kramer, I'm using sponge to wash my car, so far it didn't cause swirl marks, been doing so for the past few years.. IMHO do take note: Use 2 sponge to wash your car ( 1 for body and 1 for rims ). Edited August 13, 2003 by Gadgeter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavvy Clutched August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 depends what color cars.... i think mine sure have if i use sponge.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emiffy Neutral Newbie August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 Use a hose (if you can) to wet the car, then use a sponge to shampoo the car, taking care to wash and rise the sponge after each shampoo. Also, use a top-to-bottom approach. As long as your sponge does not pick up sand/dirt, it will not leave swirl marks. I use the 3M Commercial Sponge, available at Carrefour for about $5 each, lasts a VERY VERY long time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Neutral Newbie August 13, 2003 Author Share August 13, 2003 My car is black. If not sponge what do you use to shampoo to remove dirt? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 (edited) I don't face such problem when I washed my brother's car which happens to be dark colour too. Nevertheless, one can always use cloth if they are uncomfortable with sponge.. Edited August 13, 2003 by Gadgeter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Neutral Newbie August 13, 2003 Author Share August 13, 2003 Top-to-bottom approach? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Neutral Newbie August 13, 2003 Author Share August 13, 2003 I have the "mr Clean" car wash sponge i bought from Carrefour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 That means, start washing your car from roof top down to the side of the car.. Reason: lesser dirt on the roof top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Neutral Newbie August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 from roof of car and wash... so your rims would be last.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 As per Emiffy, Just make sure you 'wet' the car first and use the top-to-bottom approach and you will be fine.. Quote: " I have the "mr Clean" car wash sponge i bought from Carrefour. " And I'm using those 90cents sponge from those $1 shop, what do you think? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavvy Clutched August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 My car is black. If not sponge what do you use to shampoo to remove dirt? i use microfibre cloth.... scratches is inevitable actually... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 Personally, I would advice people to use a separate sponge for rims.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavvy Clutched August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 quality sponge ? heh.... i'm using 3m microfibre cloth is good enuff.... sponge I use it for rims... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavvy Clutched August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 definitely... its blackie and very dirty... cannot mix rims sponge with normal paint sponge.. else..confirm scratch.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 If you start washing (with shampoo) car before 'wetting' it (spray water on it), then you might have scratches... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Neutral Newbie August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 of course... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavvy Clutched August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 yep.. you use the shampoo scratch with the dirt.. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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