05-30-2017, 07:59 PM | #15 |
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I use the SM Arnold Speedy Prep Towel (fine grade).
While it's more expensive at around $35, it lasts up to 100 uses, I have over 40 uses on mine in the two years I've owned it, and it still performs as new. May be overkill for someone who just does their own car, but if you own several cars, or do any detailing for others, it pays for itself easily.
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05-31-2017, 09:07 AM | #17 |
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My hand tells me if I need to clay my car. When the car is clean and I run my hand over the car the amount of surface contamination I can feel determines if I need to clay my car or not.
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05-31-2017, 09:33 AM | #18 | |
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using clay is old. use the glove. works faster and just as good if not better. plus it takes 1/3 of the time and you can do it right after you wash the car.
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05-31-2017, 02:31 PM | #19 |
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Those that use the glove or the other types of particulate removal other than clay, how many uses do you get out of it before you have to toss it?
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05-31-2017, 02:33 PM | #20 |
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I use a sponge 4 years old. Still good. The eraser side does not really wear, you would only toss it if it gets damaged.
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05-31-2017, 05:26 PM | #21 | |
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I've been using the same pad that attaches to the DA for about a year now (100+ uses) and it still is effective. I believe the company line is 50 uses, but ive gotten much more out of it in my experience. |
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05-31-2017, 06:30 PM | #22 | |
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If your doing a car with softer paint though, can it cause excessive marring?
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05-31-2017, 06:44 PM | #23 |
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I'm for sure the rook here but I used the nanoskin sponge for the first time over the weekend on Glen's recommendation. WAY easier than clay. Faster, easier, better in basically every way.
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05-31-2017, 06:54 PM | #24 | |
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Ive been thinking about getting the DA pad version because I will be doing my Suburban and fathers Tahoe soon and this would be huge time saver. |
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Just seeking to understand, I've never used anything but clay so trying to understand the new technology |
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05-31-2017, 07:12 PM | #26 |
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Yup. Loosens and the you rinse off....I guess… I've never really thought about it too much. When somebody I know tells me over at one of the detailing sites it's the way to go, I got to try it. Once I tried it and it works, I don't really look into the technology to much.....
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05-31-2017, 07:51 PM | #27 | |
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I'm constantly dunking the sponge into a water filled bucket, squeeze the sponge so it soaks up water then squeeze it out, then spray skin surface of sponge with lube (warm water and Dawn) and also liberally spray the surface I'm working on. I think, since contaminants stick the sponge you need to rinse it off. This the method I use, it works for me. |
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05-31-2017, 07:58 PM | #28 |
Also I do rinse with hose nozzle set to "sweep" the area I worked on when I'm done with it.
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