is Microfiber sponge good?
#1
Senior Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Seattle, Washington
Posts: 384
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Hi guys,
I went to wal-mart a week ago, and saw a microfiber sponge to wash our car.
I never heard about it before.
I usually use a normal sponge, and it works well.
Is it ok to use the microfiber sponge? will it make any scratches?
I went to wal-mart a week ago, and saw a microfiber sponge to wash our car.
I never heard about it before.
![Think](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/think.gif)
I usually use a normal sponge, and it works well.
Is it ok to use the microfiber sponge? will it make any scratches?
#2
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: St. Louis, MO USA
Posts: 416
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 550i ZSP with Style 167 wheels
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
From what I've read, "microfiber" can be problematic (i.e., scratch or leave swirl marks) if it has polyester in it, and is not 100% cotton. Check Chinese or other foreign sourced microfiber products for polyester, and avoid it if it shows.
Lou
Lou
#3
Contributors
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Brookline, MA, USA
Posts: 398
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2007 530Xi - Navigation, Premium package, Steptronic.
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by BMWSTL' post='461367' date='Aug 22 2007, 12:36 PM
From what I've read, "microfiber" can be problematic (i.e., scratch or leave swirl marks) if it has polyester in it, and is not 100% cotton. Check Chinese or other foreign sourced microfiber products for polyester, and avoid it if it shows.
Lou
Lou
#4
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: St. Louis, MO USA
Posts: 416
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 550i ZSP with Style 167 wheels
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by ExGMan' post='461680' date='Aug 23 2007, 08:38 AM
No such thing as cotton microfiber. See Wikipedia entry:Microfiber is constructed in a blend of 80/20 ratio of polyester/polyamideams. They are made from a revolutionary warp knitted thread, comprised of wedge-shaped polyester filaments with a core of nylon. The fiber's wedge shaped filaments follow surfaces, lift up dirt, and then trap the particles inside the fibers. The capillary effect between the filaments and nylon core creates a high absorbency, which in turn enables this cloth to clean and polish at the same time.
Lou
#5
Senior Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Seattle, Washington
Posts: 384
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by ExGMan' post='461680' date='Aug 23 2007, 06:38 AM
No such thing as cotton microfiber. See Wikipedia entry:Microfiber is constructed in a blend of 80/20 ratio of polyester/polyamideams. They are made from a revolutionary warp knitted thread, comprised of wedge-shaped polyester filaments with a core of nylon. The fiber's wedge shaped filaments follow surfaces, lift up dirt, and then trap the particles inside the fibers. The capillary effect between the filaments and nylon core creates a high absorbency, which in turn enables this cloth to clean and polish at the same time.
It also stated that it can be used to dry the car. but, I decided not to use it for drying due to the fact that the sponge
will absorb the shampoo that we used.
Thanks ExGMan..
![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
#6
Contributors
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Brookline, MA, USA
Posts: 398
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2007 530Xi - Navigation, Premium package, Steptronic.
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by Yoko' post='461770' date='Aug 23 2007, 02:04 PM
In other words, it is okay to use it for washing the car?
It also stated that it can be used to dry the car. but, I decided not to use it for drying due to the fact that the sponge
will absorb the shampoo that we used.
Thanks ExGMan..![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
It also stated that it can be used to dry the car. but, I decided not to use it for drying due to the fact that the sponge
will absorb the shampoo that we used.
Thanks ExGMan..
![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
#7
Senior Members
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Posts: 755
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2007 550i, Black Sapphire, SMG, M-Aerokit, Sports Package, Comfort Access, Logic 7,
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
You bet it's good. I use on just for my wheels so it doesn't scratch the polished alloy lip.
HAHA I cant believe you just busted out the Wikipedia, that was great
HAHA I cant believe you just busted out the Wikipedia, that was great
![Laughing](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/laughing.gif)
#10
Members
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: North of Sweden
Posts: 109
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
And it is excellent for removing bug stains !
Just use hot water (and perhaps a drop of carwash) and rub the stain gently.
It disappears like magic
I use both a cloth and a sponge for washing. And a big microfiber towel for drying.
For the interior - just the cloth and plain water.
And the biggest benefit is that it?s friendly for the environment cause you don?t have to use that much carwash/detergent/cleaners.
But beware, not all microfiber products are good. Some cheap cloth?s shouldn?t be called microfiber at all cause the fibers are to thick.
Just use hot water (and perhaps a drop of carwash) and rub the stain gently.
It disappears like magic
![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
I use both a cloth and a sponge for washing. And a big microfiber towel for drying.
For the interior - just the cloth and plain water.
And the biggest benefit is that it?s friendly for the environment cause you don?t have to use that much carwash/detergent/cleaners.
But beware, not all microfiber products are good. Some cheap cloth?s shouldn?t be called microfiber at all cause the fibers are to thick.