Claying with "Hi-Tech Body Sponge"

[jezroj]

ADS sells a Hi-Tech Body Sponge that is suppose to be the advanced technology for claying. If you know anything about this product, can you chime in by giving your opinion ... New innovative rubber polymer product redefines the use of clay bars. Safely and easily removes overspray, water spots, tree sap, rail dust and other bonded surface contaminants from the surface of automotive paint, glass, moldings and plastic. May be used with any kind of Quik Detailer type of product as a lubricant. May also be used with soap and water. Sponge retains soap and water and releases as a lubricant when gently squeezed while gliding over the surface. Unlike a clay bar this product can be cleaned by simply rinsing off the accumulated contaminates with water or in a soap bucket. Accidentally dropping it on the ground is not a problem. Just rinse the sponge pad clean and you're ready to keep using it. Easy grip sponge allows for sturdy and controlled handling, unlike clay bars where constant kneading and reshaping is required. Long lasting sponge comes with easy to use instructions and tips.

[AeroCleanse]

Re: Claying with "Hi-Tech Body Sponge"

I have one and it works great. Removed rail dust from a white car.

[Poki]

Re: Claying with "Hi-Tech Body Sponge"

Probably a dumb question....but what is rail dust?

[Fancy Images]

Re: Claying with "Hi-Tech Body Sponge"

? for AeroCleanse, after using the sponge did you go over it again with a clay bar to see if the sponge do its job.

Moises

[AeroCleanse]

Re: Claying with "Hi-Tech Body Sponge"

Probably a dumb question....but what is rail dust?

Bits of what looks like rust embedded in the paint.

[AeroCleanse]

Re: Claying with "Hi-Tech Body Sponge"

? for AeroCleanse, after using the sponge did you go over it again with a clay bar to see if the sponge do its job.

Moises

No I didn't go over it again.

[Fancy Images]

Re: Claying with "Hi-Tech Body Sponge"

AeroCleanse, skepticle about that sponge.

Moises

[AeroCleanse]

Re: Claying with "Hi-Tech Body Sponge"

AeroCleanse, skepticle about that sponge.

Moises

Works great for me, but I don't care if you buy it or not.

[Wolf-Strong]

Re: Claying with "Hi-Tech Body Sponge"

I always keep one of these on hand because it is my go-to tool to remove rail dust on silver/white/light colored cars. I have yet to try anything that removes it as quickly as it. I do however go over first with regular clay to get rid off most of the stuff and finish up with the sponge; this allows maximum life for the sponge and is more or less my finishing tool to make the paint ultra smooth.

[Sydster]

Re: Claying with "Hi-Tech Body Sponge"

I have one and it works great. Removed rail dust from a white car.

Works good for me too!

[Nick Chapman]

Re: Claying with "Hi-Tech Body Sponge"

I have one questions for you guys.

If the contaminated particals get trapped into the clay, keeping it off the surface. Then where do the particals go when using the High Tech Body Sponge


When I did some testing about a year or so ago(when it first came out), I found that it actually caused some scratching. Kind of like using Meguiar's Aggressive Clay, but not removing as much contaminats as the aggresive clay. Plus, for me being mobile in Texas, and storing all of my products in my van, the heat just turned this thing into butter within about 2 days. Melted and deformed.

I'd like to know if they've made any improvements to this product, or is it the same as when it first hit the market?

Nick

[AeroCleanse]

Re: Claying with "Hi-Tech Body Sponge"

I have one questions for you guys.

If the contaminated particals get trapped into the clay, keeping it off the surface. Then where do the particals go when using the High Tech Body Sponge

Nick

You keep rinsing it off.

[Nick Chapman]

Re: Claying with "Hi-Tech Body Sponge"

You keep rinsing it off.

So how often do you rinse it off? After every panel? Every 2x2 area? every swipe?

When do you know something is in there that will potenially scratch you paint? You don't know until it's too late. There is no where for the contaminats to go with the body sponge, so you will have to rinse A LOT! I'm not downing this product. I just feel that it isn't right for me. I'm glad your having such sucess with it though

Nick

[AeroCleanse]

Re: Claying with "Hi-Tech Body Sponge"

So how often do you rinse it off? After every panel? Every 2x2 area? every swipe?

When do you know something is in there that will potenially scratch you paint? You don't know until it's too late. There is no where for the contaminats to go with the body sponge, so you will have to rinse A LOT! I'm not downing this product. I just feel that it isn't right for me. I'm glad your having such sucess with it though

Nick

That's like asking how do you know when to fold the clay over. You develop a feel for it.

[Sydster]

Re: Claying with "Hi-Tech Body Sponge"

I have one questions for you guys.

If the contaminated particals get trapped into the clay, keeping it off the surface. Then where do the particals go when using the High Tech Body Sponge


When I did some testing about a year or so ago(when it first came out), I found that it actually caused some scratching. Kind of like using Meguiar's Aggressive Clay, but not removing as much contaminats as the aggresive clay. Plus, for me being mobile in Texas, and storing all of my products in my van, the heat just turned this thing into butter within about 2 days. Melted and deformed.

I'd like to know if they've made any improvements to this product, or is it the same as when it first hit the market?

Nick

Well about the Body Sponge melting I think it is still the same, it happened to me once we have the same temps back here as you do there, the only thing you can do is to keep away from extreme heat. But other than that works good just keep rinsing, I say after every panel, its economical too.