So we have a hung jury

 

Nah - A grit guard can't possibly do any harm to your car so you may as well buy one (or 2 as Ade says). You can then discuss the merits of them down the pub with your mates.

Go on - spend the dosh - you know you want to.

 

I do 2 buckets too and grit gaurds in both.

www.seriousperformance.co.uk

sell the megs one:

Grit Guard Insert And 13.5 Litre Bucket 13.5 Litre 16.99
Grit Guard Insert 9.99

You get a 10% disc off those prices if you are an S2KUK.com member!

 

You know me too well

seriousperfomance with the discount looks the best option.

Busy day today - may give them a ring at LT

 

Good god, you lot need to get out more often.

Hose off first, use 2 buckets and use sponges/cloths/mitts that float. That way there's no WORRY about grit. Not unless you all live in a field, anyway!!!

 

Mind you, a field is where S2000s seem to end up.

Do you guys have a grit guard for that too?

 

Nooo, do not use a sponge

 

Why not?

It holds water, it releases said water when squeezed, and it's got a soft yet lightly abrasive surface that is good at lifting dirt while not lifting paintwork.



Or am I missing something? Perhaps grit gets caught in there and you then get swirls? if you're not paying attention, anyway.

And if so, what is the cure without spending loads of money on an overpriced gimmick?

 

Because dirt gets trapped and then causes swirls/scratches.

A good quality wash mitt with a deep pile so the dirt gets taken away from the contact point and a grit guard is usefull to remove it when you rinse but you could also just use the 2 bucket method.

Same reason you should use decent MF towels to dry and not a chamois.