Miata Mailing List: December 1996, Message #125
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Subject: Scratches left by Washing

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    Subject:   Scratches left by Washing



Hi everybody,



I've been meaning to ask if any of you have had any problems

with products used for washing your car, even though they were

recommended by reliable company's such as Meguiar's.



My car is black and shows every tiny defect.  I bought one of 

Meguiar's complete washing/cleaning/polishing packages that 

included several good products.  However I've noticed that after

washing my car, I have many swirls and fine scratches that were

created while washing.  The only culprits could be the "spun gold"

washing mit supplied with my package and the "Absorber" which

is listed in their catalogue but bought seperately.



In the past I avoided those synthetic washing mits because I feared

that they would be too abrasive.  But since Meguiar's included it in the

fairly expensive cleaning package, I figured that it would be safe.



I try and make sure that the mit is clean and free of particles when

I use it and I try not to apply very much pressure.  However the 

absorber by design rubs against the paint.



Does any one have any comments or similar experiences?



I don't subscribe to the list any more because the volume of mail

was too much for my WORK email account, so could you send CCs

to me at Andrew.Gee@trw.com



Thanks



Andrew Gee

93 Blk/Red #834

Redondo Beach, CA USA