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Wash Mitt

A wash mitt is a glove-shaped wash pad, usually microfibre or lambswool, used to wash paint gently by hand.

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What is Wash Mitt?

Deep pile pulls grit away from the paint surface. Separate mitts for upper panels, lower panels and wheels reduce scratching. It is rinsed in a clean-water bucket between panels. Wash mitts should be machine washed without fabric softener and dried fully before storage.

How it works

Long fibres hold soapy water and trap dirt inside the pile instead of dragging it across the paint.

Why it matters for your car

Throw away or deep-clean a mitt that has been dropped on the ground. Do not use sponges with flat surfaces that trap grit against the paint.

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