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General => Detailing => Topic started by: Booth11 on 19 September 2014, 08:01
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For you fellow detailing geeks, thought I would share my review of a brilliant new lambswool wash mitt from WoWo.
As a keen amateur I enjoy testing and comparing detailing stuff and have no qualms giving an honest review regardless of the reputation or cult following a product may have. It's fair to say I'm pretty fussy about what I use on my car and products have to earn their place in my detailing arsenal.
Background -
Back in June I was approached by Neil, aka Ginge35Edition, and asked to test some new detailing products. The products are from the WoWo range, a new detailing product company set up by Neil and his associate.
First off, Neil sent me a wash mitt to test. I opted for the lambswool mitt with a thumb option (2nd from the left below) which is a very similar style to my usual mitt.
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/cars/A953CD34-D79F-44E7-B8C4-F27928D01B2E_zpsrymo8xjl.jpg) (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/Ginge35Edition/media/cars/A953CD34-D79F-44E7-B8C4-F27928D01B2E_zpsrymo8xjl.jpg.html)
First impressions -
Promising. Mitt was lambswool on both sides, a decent size, had good mid length pile, a tad shorter than the Dodo Juice Tribble mitt, and a nice deep cuff and appeared to be of very good quality and a well made item. Neil explained they are made in the factory the produces UGG boots (unfortunately no freebie Uggs offered :grin:)
Performance -
I set about doing my usual 2 bucket wash of the car using the WoWo mitt. Firstly, I was astounded at how lightweight the mitt was when fully drenched with water. By comparison my usual mitt feels very heavy and lumpy. Quite often I have an aching wrist after washing, but not this time. The weight (lack of) was a revelation.
Due to its light weight, it was simply a joy to use. Coupled with a good shampoo, it saturated quickly, held the suds well and skimmed over the car effortlessly, lifting and holding dirt and left the car spotless. My car hadn't been washed for 2 weeks and was pretty dirty, but I didn't need to go over any areas more than once. Obviously a decent shampoo helps but mitt performance is equally important, and I couldn't fault it.
The pile is just right, dense enough to hold onto dirt and debris and take it away from the surface, but not so dense as to make in-between rinsing an effort as with some mitts. It rinses very easily and quickly releases dirt when run over a grit guard.
Afterwards I hand washed and rinsed the mitt carefully and it was dry inside and out in a fraction of the time of other mitts. Particularly impressive was the how quickly it dried on the inside. In my experience all other similar mitts I've used remain quite soggy inside, occasionally go slimy and can be difficult to fully dry without hardening over time.
Longevity -
I've now been using it for over 3 months of weekly washes and it's still like new, with no deterioration at all. After each use it is washed out and rinsed as per wool and is still beautifully soft and supple and continues to impress.
After 3 months weekly use
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3889/15095743837_595b3c16d6_z.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/booth11/15095743837/)(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5571/15259177426_de7f4e92b4_z.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/booth11/15259177426/)
Conclusion -
I initially thought it would be much the same as many other lambswool wash mitt. But it's light weight, ease of use, especially the effortless rinsing and ease of aftercare set it apart from others and I can honestly say the WoWo mitt is a fantastic piece of detailing kit, is now my goto wash mitt. I highly recommend it.
Thanks for reading :smiley:
Rebecca
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Thanks Bec for the awesome reviews, you should think about taking this up professionally!
Hi All, so Booth has pretty much summed things up in her post. My brother and I had spent a lot of time thinking about how we could get into the detailing supply chain and had intended to go down the cleaning products route, but after various meetings it was decided that we would go down the accessories route and be a specific supplier for various bits and bobs.
The launch range will be fully available for the end of October but the wash mitts are in stock and should be available for sale via our website but primarily through on line resellers. The website should launch by the end of the month so we just wanted to gather some momentum, and to see what interest there is out there.
if you have any questions then drop me a PM or post it on the detailing section and I'll be sure to answer straight away.
I'd also like to thank JV for allowing us to become part of the forum!!!
Cheers
Neil aka Wo-Wo aka Ginge 35Edition
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One of the great things about the Wo-Wo Wash Mitt range is that they come in their own drying bag, which means that you no longer have to risk damaging your mitt when hanging it up to dry. Simply put it in the drying bag and find a hook to hang it on.
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b525/Wo-Wo/e35bf4bc-1af5-4192-a487-a04a67b1812e_zps4ef89ba1.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Wo-Wo/media/e35bf4bc-1af5-4192-a487-a04a67b1812e_zps4ef89ba1.jpg.html)
What do you think about the packaging?
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Would like to see what it's what it's like after a year or so. Feel that is more the breaking point of wool wash mitts.
Good review.
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Would like to see what it's what it's like after a year or so. Feel that is more the breaking point of wool wash mitts.
Good review.
Fair point but wouldn't you normally change it more often than that anyway?
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I have never had any mitt last a year. I've had a few that struggled to last 6 months though. Suppose it depends on car washing frequency?
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Its product reviews like this that help a fellow enthusiast like myself make a decision!
What is the likely cost of this wash mitt and when can I get one :)
If you can PM me details that would be great
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This is looking really impressive and great write up Rebecca! I particularly like the drying bag idea, that is a great selling point! I've never got on with wash mitts particularly as I have very sensitive skin on my hands and have to wear gloves to protect them during washing. Using a mitt just ends up with shampoo water inside my rubber gloves which isn't ideal. Any plans for a wash pad or similar?
Packaging looks great too. Very interested to see what other products you guys come out with.
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Would like to see what it's what it's like after a year or so. Feel that is more the breaking point of wool wash mitts.
Good review.
Fair point but wouldn't you normally change it more often than that anyway?
Yes I do thanks. chill out man, I only said what it's like coming up to a year lol it's no big deal
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I have never had any mitt last a year. I've had a few that struggled to last 6 months though. Suppose it depends on car washing frequency?
Would it not depend on how you look after the mitt? It should be real wool mitts are skin on the inside, water + skin = rot = wool falling out?? Maybe I'm totally of on that.
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I have never had any mitt last a year. I've had a few that struggled to last 6 months though. Suppose it depends on car washing frequency?
Would it not depend on how you look after the mitt? It should be real wool mitts are skin on the inside, water + skin = rot = wool falling out?? Maybe I'm totally of on that.
Yes it would partly depend on that, but the more you use it to wash the car the more aftercare is required. As lambswool/sheepskin mitts are wool and skin, as you say, rot can set in and significantly reduce the lifespan of a mitt. Which is why the WoWo mitt is good because it rapidly dries thoroughly overall, but most importantly dries quickly and thoroughly on the inside, therefore there is much less chance of rot and greater longevity. Obviously time will tell but I am encouraged by it so far.
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Its product reviews like this that help a fellow enthusiast like myself make a decision!
What is the likely cost of this wash mitt and when can I get one :)
If you can PM me details that would be great
Once I have the proper item images, which should be next week I'll post those along with prices etc.
Thanks for the positive post.
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The 'slimey' element is something we discussed as it's always freaked me out a bit tbh. It's a fair comment about wool falling out too and this is all about the way you look after the mitt.
Rinse thoroughly
Ring it out
Let it air dry
Don't force dry it I.e. On radiators etc
Treat it like you would a wool jumper - nice and gentle
I have one that I have used which was a 'prototype' and it's still going strong, I'll take some pics of that over the weekend and see what you think.
Cheers
Neil
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This is looking really impressive and great write up Rebecca! I particularly like the drying bag idea, that is a great selling point! I've never got on with wash mitts particularly as I have very sensitive skin on my hands and have to wear gloves to protect them during washing. Using a mitt just ends up with shampoo water inside my rubber gloves which isn't ideal. Any plans for a wash pad or similar?
Packaging looks great too. Very interested to see what other products you guys come out with.
Thanks Seabrook, we hoped people would like he drying bag. I have a similar issue so I put two gloves on my right hand, the sort that hospitals use, and it does this trick kind of.
We're looking at a number of other options so all I can say is watch this space.
Cheers
Neil
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This is looking really impressive and great write up Rebecca! I particularly like the drying bag idea, that is a great selling point! I've never got on with wash mitts particularly as I have very sensitive skin on my hands and have to wear gloves to protect them during washing. Using a mitt just ends up with shampoo water inside my rubber gloves which isn't ideal. Any plans for a wash pad or similar?
Packaging looks great too. Very interested to see what other products you guys come out with.
Thanks Seabrook, we hoped people would like he drying bag. I have a similar issue so I put two gloves on my right hand, the sort that hospitals use, and it does this trick kind of.
We're looking at a number of other options so all I can say is watch this space.
Cheers
Neil
Weird, I get very dry skin on palm of my right hand only but this is actually caused by car washing :whistle:
Maybe we should think up a name for car washing hand syndrome, you know along the lines of tennis elbow etc :grin:
Btw Neil, I want my mitt drying bag, I feel cheated :tongue: Seriously it is a great idea though.
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Sorry booth, will sort it Monday.
I think it's called EDS - Extensive detailing syndrome?
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Nice review.
I would highly reckonmend this one its nickname is the wookie's fist :)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dodo-Juice-Supernatural-Wookies-Fist-Wash-Mitt-/271225764021?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item3f2650b8b5
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Nice review.
I would highly reckonmend this one its nickname is the wookie's fist :)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dodo-Juice-Supernatural-Wookies-Fist-Wash-Mitt-/271225764021?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item3f2650b8b5
The Wookie's Fist is usually the mitt I use in winter. Or there's the Yeti's Fist too. Great cleaning ability, but they get really heavy when fully saturated and it's a real effort to rinse them.
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This is looking really impressive and great write up Rebecca! I particularly like the drying bag idea, that is a great selling point! I've never got on with wash mitts particularly as I have very sensitive skin on my hands and have to wear gloves to protect them during washing. Using a mitt just ends up with shampoo water inside my rubber gloves which isn't ideal. Any plans for a wash pad or similar?
Packaging looks great too. Very interested to see what other products you guys come out with.
Thanks Seabrook, we hoped people would like he drying bag. I have a similar issue so I put two gloves on my right hand, the sort that hospitals use, and it does this trick kind of.
We're looking at a number of other options so all I can say is watch this space.
Cheers
Neil
Cheers for the response Neil, I will watch this space with interest :) Great to see products that are obviously the result of people with genuine enthusiasm for what they they do
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Morning All
Here's a couple of pics which show the prototypes that we've been using for approx. 4 months. One was meticulously looked after to test its longevity under those conditions the other less so, in order to see if fell apart, neither have.
As seabrook mentioned all of our range has been developed with 'would I use this on my car' in mind and any of you that know me as Ginge 35Edition know that I have relatively high standards so you can buy with this confidence in mind. Hopefully by the end of this week I will be able to direct you to our first online reseller and then your own experiences will be an invaluable test.
Cheers
Neil
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b525/Wo-Wo/Mitt1_zps408577f5.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Wo-Wo/media/Mitt1_zps408577f5.jpg.html)
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b525/Wo-Wo/Mitt2_zps3149f58a.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Wo-Wo/media/Mitt2_zps3149f58a.jpg.html)
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^^
Neil, they're looking good after 4 months. Knowing how often you clean your motor (and Bev's) they've probably been doing double time duty too.
I'd like to echo what Dan said. It inspires confidence to know that these products are being developed, tested and promoted by real world detailing enthusiasts who have the understanding of what is required and what makes a good product. Extra touches like the excellent drying bag, give real added value :smiley:
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Look forward to getting one of these.
Im not the best at keeping mitts in tip top condition so one which looks after itself (to some extent!) will be useful!! :smiley:
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Evening All, just a quick post to let you know that the first reseller should be carrying stock by the end of the week. Once confirmed I'll let you all know.
Cheers
Neil@Wowo
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As my Wookie has started to fall apart (10 months in), I'm in need of a new mitt. Please keep us posted.
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Hi Adam
Thanks for the interest, fingers crossed we should have a media for selling the mitts early next week.
We'll be doing some launch offers too so please bear with us.
Cheers
Neil
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Any idea on prices yet?
Also are you still planning on releasing the tyre dressing and that. Think you talked about them in a previous thread.
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As my Wookie has started to fall apart (10 months in), I'm in need of a new mitt. Please keep us posted.
The wookies do fall apart apprantly if you dont look after them correctly i have found they are a nightmare to wash out.
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The wookies do fall apart apprantly if you dont look after them correctly i have found they are a nightmare to wash out.
...and to brush out, like grooming a small matted dog. I do like Wookies though.
No such issues with the WoWo mitt, it's a breeze to look after :-)
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The wookies do fall apart apprantly if you dont look after them correctly i have found they are a nightmare to wash out.
...and to brush out, like grooming a small matted dog. I do like Wookies though.
No such issues with the WoWo mitt, it's a breeze to look after :-)
Yip, first time I used it I gave it a good brush first, then after using it i soaked it in a bucket of clean water, drained it out then put it on the line for a series of 4 days before it was dry :shocked:
I will brush it again before its second use.
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Hi All, sorry for the delay in sending this post. The first reseller has now listed the WoWo wash mitts, he has stock so is poised ready to accept orders!
www.shopnshine.co.uk
Happy shopping and I cant wait to hear your thoughts.
Neil
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Added to my pay day purchase list :)
Will let you know how I get on with it
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When will others be selling these mits?
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A launch promo will be live on www.wo-wo.co.uk by the end of this week!!!
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Cheers
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Morning All
Don't forget that the wowo wash mitts can be found at http://www.shopnshine.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=wowo
I think they look great and a big thanks to Dom for becoming our first reseller.
Cheers
Neil @ WoWo
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Mitt update:
5 months on now and the mitt is still going strong, no signs of degradation, no loss of wool, no sliminess or rot, and still nice and supple. Used weekly apart from a 2 week spell of crap weather, always hand washed and air dried :cool:
I recently purchased a second WoWo lambswool mitt, well, had to take advantage of that discount and always like to have a back up mitt :whistle:
Decided to go for the mitten type this time round (no thumb, meshless). Must say I think I like it even more than the thumb style. I used to use a Meguiars one of this style but found it would spin around on my hand which became annoying, but the WoWo stays put, no spinning. The mesh bag is excellent for drying, a really great little touch :cool:
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Thanks for the uodate Bec, glad it's still going strong. Even the prototype I have from on the ago seems to be holding up well too.
Cheers
Neil