Chenille or Microfibre wash mitt? ????
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- After my video on the chenille wash pad recently a few questions about the ability of chenille to carry soap as well as a microfibre does, so thought I would try them both out to see for myself.
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Hi Martin, I bought two of the chenille gloves from Halfords. They have 5 fingers and are brilliant for cleaning wheels. I put them on, dip my hands in the wash bucket and clean the wheels literally using my gloved hands. Great with my Peugeot 3008 SUV alloys which have tiny gaps in the spokes - too narrow for a wheel brush to push through.
I use both, but do agree the microfibre mitts feel much slicker on the paint.
Never thought of it before but glad I tried it
The media is often the least glamorous of the products we use. We think about buckets, guards, shampoos but less so about mitts. I've always felt comfortable with chenille but you've got me interested in microfiber now.
Ahh that's the problem with watching youtube videos. You end up spending money on things you didn't know you wanted🤣. Thats what I find anyway Adrian. I think its worth giving microfibre a try but at the end of the day its what works for you that matters
Great vid Martin was good to to see all media used back to back. I currently use micro fibre madness incridipad and find them perfectly sized, unlike two of those pads you used they were mahosive lol, so they come highly recommended from me. Keep up the good bud and catch ya on the next one 😎
Cheers me dears👍
Is it just me or was it obvious just from washing that the microfiber was way better? Just observing that the Chenille did foam way, way less. And all MF did a massive foam coating of the car. Obviously it must have been much easier to move it around as you described it all video long. Makes total sense why looking at the little bubbles. :-)
Yep microfibre was best for me
My favourite is the regular sized Microfibre Madness Washpad which is small and thinner than the ones you have there and closer to using a mitt without putting your hand in. I’ve tried larger wash pads, Chenille and microfibre but find the extra weight off putting. I find I have to press harder on vertical panels so I don’t drop it plus with the chenille not having anything inside as microfibre one do, I have trouble getting it to sit flat on the vertical panels as it wants to fold on itself. The internal sponge or whatever is inside the microfibre pads ensure they keep their shape. Some of the larger ones also empty your bucket after a few dunks as they hold so much water.
Yep I can’t see the point of the big pads, not something that I would use in the future. My favourite mitt that I use as a pad will stay my favourite
The wash mitt definitely held the suds better 👍
It felt very slick as well
Sounds like what you really need is a thinner version of a microfibre wash pad. That way you get the benefit of carrying a bit more water than a mitt and also greater flexibility and maneuverability than a normal sized wash pad.
Tell Mrs OCD to put away her cake tins and get the singer out, you'll have yourself a nice bit of merch on the go before long........
"Martin's marvellous microfibre mitt"
Keep up the good work mate, really enjoy watching your vids.
Cheers really appreciate it👍. I’m not sure telling her to swap baking for sowing is going to be much of a step up for me🤣🤣
AutoFiber has microfiber wash pads you can adjust the thickness of!!
Martin,
Really great video to see the immediate comparison. I use the chenille more often than a microfibre as I feel it's safer and cleaner rinsing. Will try myself the side by side with a different shampoo and let you know what I find. 👍
👍be good to get your view
Good video Martin, I tend to chop and change quite a bit between the chenille and MF mitt but never done or thought to do a direct comparison. You are right in saying the chenille does feel a fair bit heavier than the Mf when using tho.
I think of all sorts of things locked away in the workshop, mostly legal 🤣🤣
Just recently won a microfibre mitt from Anachem in NI and love it!!, long time Chenille user now definitely switching to microfibre for the better wash experience , brilliant real world comparison Martin!, great video 👌
Just hope the video is of use, it clarified for me the uses both have and for me the advantage of microfibre
thanks for new content Martin, please take in your hands products that you are talking about, it helps to understand it easier :)
Good call👍
That large Pad looks pretty cumbersome. Great comparison video Martin. I have one of each, also a wool one as well. Never compared back to back like yourself though.
Not sure the pads are of much use for me
I feel that the chenille mitts carry far more water, soap, and lubrication which is what you want for the health of your car's paint. The extra water and lubrication makes it so that it glides across your paint very smoothly. The microfiber mitts don't glide as smoothly and feels like you're marring your paint even with all of the water and soap on it and the lightest of pressure.
I mean they both work don't get me wrong but over the course of a couple of years my bet would be that the chenille mitts would be much better for your car's paint.
Then again for people that buff and polish their car every 2 years it shouldn't matter anyways.
I always feel detailing is a personal thing and although there are lots of videos on TH-cam the most important thing is to do what works for you. Some TH-camrs say what manufacturers want them to say and some give it to you straight. So I always take what I want when watching TH-cam.👍
You cant beat those microfibre wash mits. I just cant get on with the noodle type, I find they start to lose their softness quickly and unless you're using a really foamy shampoo, they seem to kill the foam. You can see once your shampoo solution had settled down a bit and you used the noodle the second time, it produced far less suds. I use my noodles mitts now for doing the sills and arch lips
I’m going to give the multi mitt wash a try to see what I think of it as a process and will use them as they tend to be cheaper. I’ll video it to see what you guys think
Which one is the easiest to rinse? That is also important.
Hello Nasse, I don't think there is much of a difference. If either of them had a sponge in then I guess that would be the more difficult to rinse out but it is only a guess.
I think I'll stick with microfibre wash mitts personally.
I just don't fancy washing my car with Pat Butchers old sofa!
I do the jokes 🤣🤣
Unbelievable Martin I'm still using a sponge 2 wash my car I feel quite behind still using that but might look at a microfibre mit now
Always something to spend your hard earned cash in Alan
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@@alandonnelly9788 cool one on each hand🤣 wax on wax off✅
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer sod that my misses would want me indoors earlier
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I agree, the microfiber mitt feels much better on paintwork. However, I like the chenille for wheels to get around the curves and details of the wheel.
Have you tried the four finger wool mitt from County Detailing it’s what I mostly use on my wheels. It’s just under £7
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer I have not tried those. I’m in the US and not sure if they are available here. Do you have a video uploaded?
@@stevegreer1963 I will have a look through my videos but I use them on most of the videos where I’m cleaning the wheels of my X3. The first place I saw them was on Matt’s Obsessed Garage channel. I know he sells them
Hello Martin, brilliant video,the wash mitt seems better and holds more soap than the Chenille,I use a wash mitt myself.
Can’t go far wrong with them Steven
Each to their own Martin.The pads with foam inserts are a nightmare to use,they feel cumbersome and awkward,as you found.I have used both microfibre/chenille pads and mitts and like most things quality matters.Recently I washed both my cars using microfibre on one and chenille on the other with Garage Therapy one shampoo in warm water at the same ratio and found like you the microfibre seemed to glide easier over the panels and was more sudsy.Even though I found this,I still feel the chenille pad creates a safer wash.It maybe just all in my head!
It’s what works for you Mr G that’s important. Still going to give the multi mitt wash a go though
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer Very true mate.I will be interested in your opinion on that.
Another great review Martin... I actually thought I'd already commented but mustn't have sent it!
Regardless - pretty much agree with you on all counts! That sponge shaped microfibre pad block is one of my favourites, particularly for my 'pad flip' 🤣
I don't put my hands in them either, as I like to flip them over frequently! For some reason though I do prefer using the chenille type mitts/pads for the lower sections.
Anyway, great job, always enjoy watching you 😁👍🏼
Just realised how weird that sounds but I've said it now 🤷🏻♂️🤣
Cheers Mark, I have a controversial video in the making and use of multi mitts. should upset a few people 🤷♂️
I love listening to you - on the money and make me smile
Thank you Robert, It's comments like this that make running a youtube channel worth it. Thank you. I like to think I represent the average guy who likes to clean his car.🤷🏻♂️
I have a GTechniq microfibre wash mitt. Love it. After a year / 15 months or so of use it has shrunk a tiny bit from the washing machine, but for about £12 - £15 they are awesome mitts. I have a new one in stock, so my old one will go to inside edge door use / jambs etc. What's your favourite all time soap?
I have had one of those mitts on the shelf waiting for this one to retire. I love both Adams & GT one but GT is much more economical as you use a lot less
I currently use Adams shampoo with a microfibre pad from In2Detailing. Normally use it as a snow foam first then a two bucket wash. Works brilliant for me. As a longtime viewer Martin, im guessing Garage Therapy one shampoo is the other in your top two shampoos. I might go to that when my Adams is finished
Spot on👍 I think GT gets the nod because you don’t use as much of it but think I may have to get more Adams when this gal has been used
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer No doubt. I use roughly 100ml of Adams total in the foam lance and bucket. I bet GT shampoo would be a bit less. I purchased their wheel shampoo based on your review and its top notch. Got a fair bit of P&S break buster to get through first then GT will be my go to. Keep up the good work. You've become on of my go to's now for product reviews. Also purchased Bouncers DDSI and GT decon becuase of this channel. All brilliant products. Keep it up Martin!
@@RossT551 thanks Ross , very much appreciated. Like you I have a fair bit of break buster and it works through a foamer. It’s about time I got it down from the shelf and give it an airing
Another great vid Martin, thx
My pleasure Alistair 👍
I use my small microfibre pad for top parts and carpro wash mitt for sides parts
Yep, microfibre for me on the car. I use the chenille for the bike though 👍
Excellent as ever. Very informative
Hope it’s of some help
What micro fibre mitt do you use Martin ? Where you get it from curious to try it out i use Adams lambswool pad going to try the shampoo as well if the weather holds off the weekend 🤔
Hi Michael it’s a paragon mitt but County Details sell similar & think it’s about £10
I’m a micro man like you it’s mitts as lads still not found the right pad yet tbh
I have have this mitt for a long tie and still in good shape so well worth the money. The one in the video is from paragon and around £10
Those large pads look a real pain to grip, I think I'd be sewing a grab handle on to one side if I had one.
I just don’t think the manufacturers gave much thought in the user experience. Either that or made for people with really big hands🤣
So what make was the Mitt???
Hi Bill, any microfibre wash mitt but the one in the video was from County Detailing
countydetailingsupplies.co.uk/product/thick-korean-microfibre-wash-mitt/
Hi Martin
Another top video
Have you ever tried the little “noodle mitts”?
I see them all the time on Amazon like the Kent car ones?
Iv got the cheon wash mitt and that I do really like…
I have a 150 by 150 was sent by paragon the other week (showed it on a vid) used it on my Harley, spot on👍
What ratio is that soap to water? That is seriously full of suds!
50ml to about 2 gal water
It’s odd to see that know one you YT uses a wash mitt like mitt but like a pad. I do the same but have know idea why.
For me Shane I like the double thickness of using it as a pad and easier to use both side
Have you got a link to all these pads & mitts
Chenille pad www.in2detailing.co.uk/collections/wash-mitts/products/in2detailing-chenille-wheel-pad Mitt www.in2detailing.co.uk/collections/wash-mitts/products/q2m-smoothie GT wash pad www.in2detailing.co.uk/collections/garage-therapy/products/garage-therapy-wash-pad
Is this better than a chenille wash mitt when doing a Rinseless Wash?
Hi Taylor, now days I use a microfibre mitt when using a rinsless wash
Where do you get your microfiber wash mitts?
Hi Steve, the wash mitt of my choice at the tie of this video is countydetailingsupplies.co.uk/product/thick-korean-microfibre-wash-mitt/
Yeah I prefer microfibre mitt too
Yep easier overall on the paintwork for me
Microfibre all day long.
yep, no argument David. I tend to use the chenille mitt on the bottom of the car or a small one for the bike. But every time I wash the car I always reach for the microfibre mitt
The MF are thinner and don't hold much water. Try the CD scratch test and do it wet and do it dry and see which one marks the writable surface. I did that and I won't use a MF on my paint over a noodle. 😉
If you like Adams Shampoo, try their Mega Foam. It's more concentrated so you need less and so it actually works out cheaper. 30ml product & 320ml water in your PF22 is plenty. 👌🏻
Sounds like homework I never did that at school 🤣. Will give it a try👍
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Sometimes bigger isn't better.
If you can't get your hand around the spongey pad then surely they aren't fit for purpose given that to hold them and washing with them is the primary if not the only purpose of them.?
Might have to give the mf pads a whirl now
Like you though....not a fan of those you put your hand in... bloody pointless design to me
Yeh, think I need to throw the big pads in the bin Dave👍