Sheepskin wash mitts...

Discussion in 'Pre Wash, Wash, Decon, Claying, Engine, Wheels, an' started by ampbmw, May 15, 2013.

  1. ampbmw

    ampbmw DB Forum Supporter

    Looking for a nice sheepskin wash mitt, I used to use the easirider ones sourced from polished bliss back in the day before they stopped exporting to the US. Haven't been able to find one comparable since here stateside.
    I've given the ones at autopia a try and they fall apart and shed like crazy. The easirider ones did not! So, I've been looking around and see the autogeek/ pinnacle one, and the griots one, but wanted to see if anyone here has found one that won't fall apart so fast and releases suds and wash solution well.

    I've tried the uber ones, and they're super thick and luxurious, but I prefer the thickness to be around that of a standard sheepskin mitt, to be able to feel some tactility while washing the body panels.


    I know polished bliss now uses flexipads mitts. Perhaps Phil could source some quality sheep skins that are normal thickness???

    Input would be great!
     
  2. boredstudent3

    boredstudent3 Wax on..Wax off

  3. Colinpd137

    Colinpd137 Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Iv'e been using the Carpro Merino Wool Wash Mitt a lot recently. Works very well. 0 Marring issues so far (about 15 washes)
     
  4. ampbmw

    ampbmw DB Forum Supporter

    Looking for ones that are slip on mitts not quite as thick as those.
     
  5. Bunky

    Bunky DB Forum Supporter

    That rules out the Race Glaze Mitts when you can get them. They seem to appear about the same period as the cicadas.
     
  6. mike aesthetica

    mike aesthetica Jedi Nuba

    We exclusively use AutoGlos sheepskin mitts and haven't used anything different in probably close to a decade. I know many of the guys on here use them as well hopefully someone will pipe in. They would easily last someone a FULLLLLL season because they last a full season with me and I am full-time every day and night detailing.
     
  7. ampbmw

    ampbmw DB Forum Supporter

    could you kindly supply a link to this product?

    thanks
     
  8. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

  9. Swanicyouth

    Swanicyouth Two Bucket System Washer

    I really like the BMW sheepskin wash mitt. I've been using it for 2 years now. It seems to meet all of your criteria. Its doesn't lint, loose hair, or fall apart. Inside is leather lined, so it takes forever to dry. Its very high quality IMO. Its available locally at most BMW dealers for about $25.00.

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    Here's mine after 2 years (don't think its lost a single hair)

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    I did mess up the cuff a little, but that was 1.5 years ago:

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    Of course, I wanted to try something new so I ordered a Wookies Fist.
     

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