My new favourite car washing sponge!!

**VRStu** · 14-05-2006, 16:15

I always use Microfibre to wash and dry the car. Whilst meandering aimlessly through the local Tesco last week I noticed this little baby. Can't remember the exact price but it was about £2 IIRC.

Used it today - Brilliant!!!

pixi · 14-05-2006, 18:34

Nice one, i'll have to get one of those. I'm using a lambswool mitt from Halfords but I need something else for my wheels so may get a couple.

ChrisRs · 14-05-2006, 18:37

That's just what I've got. They are BRILLIANT and so cheap.
NEVER NEVER NEVER use a sponge!!

Makefish · 14-05-2006, 18:38

Me thinks you hav'nt got a local Tesco near you!. You sure you didn't go out of your'e way to get one of these?.

**VRStu** · 14-05-2006, 19:53

It's about as local as any of the others. We like to visit every now and then just to spread the wealth

Decron · 15-05-2006, 01:47

Our local Tescos does Autoglym stuff too.

Can't fault the price.

chowy · 15-05-2006, 09:02

I've been looking at these the last few weeks and I've noticed they do cheap Microfibre cloths too. Don't know if they are any good though...

Jon TDI · 15-05-2006, 09:35

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Originally Posted by chowy

I've been looking at these the last few weeks and I've noticed they do cheap Microfibre cloths too. Don't know if they are any good though...

I use the cheap ones to dry off the car. Seem to do the job nicely.

Might start using the wash sponge as well - The Meguiars microfibre mitt I'm using ATM is damn expensive (£10)!

NascarMike · 15-05-2006, 18:26

Thanks for the tip, must visit the local Tescos to get one, I currently use a mitt which I bought from Costco which is also very good but I bought that about 18 months ago.

walkie · 15-05-2006, 18:28

Thanks for the heads up. Will get one tonight

Makefish · 15-05-2006, 19:11

Bought one today (£2.80ish IIRC). Nice and soft, too good for the car so may well use it in the bath for those hard to reach places!.

ChrisRs · 15-05-2006, 19:33

Quote:

may well use it in the bath for those hard to reach places!.

Thumbs up for that then!!

**VRStu** · 15-05-2006, 19:34

Oi - Don't buy them all I want some more!!

I also got the dashboard cleaner and tyre cleaners - both very good too.

Makefish · 15-05-2006, 19:39

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Originally Posted by VRStu

.........I also got the dashboard cleaner

so did I!!, also got the demister pad thingy which I'll use for getting the fluff out of me belly button!.

pixi · 15-05-2006, 21:12

Sorry for hijacking but....what do you guys use for cleaning inside the doors, you know that panel that the door grab handle is mounted to? It's kind of a cloth feel but not cloth

I only really noticed the difference in finish yesterday when I was using my vinyl and rubber care on the inside and thought I'd better not use it on that

Harry_vRS · 15-05-2006, 21:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixi

Sorry for hijacking but....what do you guys use for cleaning inside the doors, you know that panel that the door grab handle is mounted to? It's kind of a cloth feel but not cloth

I only really noticed the difference in finish yesterday when I was using my vinyl and rubber care on the inside and thought I'd better not use it on that

Have it retrimmed in leather and say goodbye to that problem

walkie · 15-05-2006, 21:33

Well I went and bought mine tonight

Along with some more tesco goodies

DangerMouse · 17-05-2006, 09:50

I've got a couple of these. I find they're not quite plush enough for washing the car - I get worried that they're not wicking the dirt away enough. I always use the Megs lambswool wash mit. I've used these microfiber sponges when it's not too dirty though as a mid-week clean

I don't much rate the blue teco microfibre cloths though - good for cleaning off bird poo when it's still wet mind you!

I prefer spending the cash and makign sure i get the best I can - more expensive cloths last longer too I find

**VRStu** · 17-05-2006, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixi

Sorry for hijacking but....when I was using my vinyl and rubber

Tiptronic · 17-05-2006, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Quote:
Originally Posted by pixi
Sorry for hijacking but....when I was using my vinyl and rubber

I can't help thinking we will see that in Walkie's sig before the day's out!

14-05-2006, 16:15	#1
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,679 Thanks: 87 Thanked 843 Times in 760 Posts	My new favourite car washing sponge!! I always use Microfibre to wash and dry the car. Whilst meandering aimlessly through the local Tesco last week I noticed this little baby. Can't remember the exact price but it was about £2 IIRC. Used it today - Brilliant!!! __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

14-05-2006, 18:34	#2
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 5,942 Thanks: 95 Thanked 82 Times in 40 Posts	Re: My new favourite car washing sponge!! Nice one, i'll have to get one of those. I'm using a lambswool mitt from Halfords but I need something else for my wheels so may get a couple. __________________

14-05-2006, 18:37	#3
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,979 Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: My new favourite car washing sponge!! That's just what I've got. They are BRILLIANT and so cheap. NEVER NEVER NEVER use a sponge!!

14-05-2006, 18:38	#4
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,983 Thanks: 151 Thanked 227 Times in 168 Posts	Re: My new favourite car washing sponge!! Me thinks you hav'nt got a local Tesco near you!. You sure you didn't go out of your'e way to get one of these?. __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

14-05-2006, 19:53	#5
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,679 Thanks: 87 Thanked 843 Times in 760 Posts	Re: My new favourite car washing sponge!! It's about as local as any of the others. We like to visit every now and then just to spread the wealth __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

15-05-2006, 01:47	#6
Decron Want a go? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,110 Thanks: 47 Thanked 165 Times in 136 Posts	Re: My new favourite car washing sponge!! Our local Tescos does Autoglym stuff too. Can't fault the price.

15-05-2006, 09:02	#7
chowy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: north east uk Posts: 734 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: My new favourite car washing sponge!! I've been looking at these the last few weeks and I've noticed they do cheap Microfibre cloths too. Don't know if they are any good though... __________________ Present: BMW 130i M Sport 2007 \| Titanium Silver (No need to use indicators no more ) Sadly gone: Skoda Fabia vRS 2005 \| Black Magic (for pleasure) Present: Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9 Tdi 2005 \| Diamond Silver (for work)

15-05-2006, 18:26	#9
NascarMike Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: My new favourite car washing sponge!! Thanks for the tip, must visit the local Tescos to get one, I currently use a mitt which I bought from Costco which is also very good but I bought that about 18 months ago.

15-05-2006, 18:28	#10
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: My new favourite car washing sponge!! Thanks for the heads up. Will get one tonight __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

15-05-2006, 19:11	#11
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,983 Thanks: 151 Thanked 227 Times in 168 Posts	Re: My new favourite car washing sponge!! Bought one today (£2.80ish IIRC). Nice and soft, too good for the car so may well use it in the bath for those hard to reach places!. __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

15-05-2006, 19:34	#13
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,679 Thanks: 87 Thanked 843 Times in 760 Posts	Re: My new favourite car washing sponge!! Oi - Don't buy them all I want some more!! I also got the dashboard cleaner and tyre cleaners - both very good too. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

15-05-2006, 21:12	#15
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 5,942 Thanks: 95 Thanked 82 Times in 40 Posts	Re: My new favourite car washing sponge!! Sorry for hijacking but....what do you guys use for cleaning inside the doors, you know that panel that the door grab handle is mounted to? It's kind of a cloth feel but not cloth I only really noticed the difference in finish yesterday when I was using my vinyl and rubber care on the inside and thought I'd better not use it on that __________________

15-05-2006, 21:33	#17
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: My new favourite car washing sponge!! Well I went and bought mine tonight Along with some more tesco goodies __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

17-05-2006, 09:50	#18
DangerMouse Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 508 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: My new favourite car washing sponge!! I've got a couple of these. I find they're not quite plush enough for washing the car - I get worried that they're not wicking the dirt away enough. I always use the Megs lambswool wash mit. I've used these microfiber sponges when it's not too dirty though as a mid-week clean I don't much rate the blue teco microfibre cloths though - good for cleaning off bird poo when it's still wet mind you! I prefer spending the cash and makign sure i get the best I can - more expensive cloths last longer too I find __________________ Had: Mk 2 Octavia 1.6MPI Had: Black Magic Furby vRS w/ Cruise Control Had: Mk 1 Octavia vRS - They've had too much of my money now! Got: Mk 2 Octavia vRS TFSI - I need to stop buying Skodas now - It's just getting silly! Last edited by DangerMouse; 17-05-2006 at 09:52.

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