Sponge for Hand application

[Redwine]

Hi,

Didnt find much discussion of the type of sponge/applicator for hand application.
Appreciate if anyone can share any useful info on the correct sponge to use, esp the below sponge:


- Circular sponge (melamine or foam?) Usually come free with polish/wax product.

- Cellulose sponge (my fav for polish & wax, usu come in brick shape, can be cut into smaller pieces, easy to hold as the side are thick enough to hold firmly)
eg.

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Commercial-Size-Sponge-C31-6-in-x-4-25-in-x-1-625-in-24-case/?N=5002385+3294781085&rt=rud

- Microfiber Sponge (came with my Meg White Wax, for better cutting power ?)

Also, how does the above pads stack up in terms of cutting power for polishes.


Thanks

[The Guz]

Re: Sponge for Hand application

For hand application of compounds, polishes and waxes a traditional yellow foam applicator is a good choice. The Meguiar's yellow foam applicators are great.

[Redwine]

Re: Sponge for Hand application

The yellow seems to be the most common.
I have a black one that comes with ULW.

Is there any different btw the different color pads ?

[BillE]

Re: Sponge for Hand application

They are the same except color. It was asked some years back, hopefully that is still the answer.

Bill

[Redwine]

Re: Sponge for Hand application

Thanks Guys

Btw the foam & cellulose,
is there any advantage or disadvantage ?


Regards

[arthuruscg]

Re: Sponge for Hand application

The microfiber applicator is nice for applying Ultimate Leather conditioner. It's sized just right and your not fighting a MF towel.