SM Arnold Speedy Surface Prep Towel Opinions!

[.:R Driven]

What do you professional detailers think of this new product

http://www.autodetailingsolutions.ne...l-ssp-589.html

Edit* Link fixed




Speedy removal of bonded surface contaminants!
Leaves surface as smooth as glass.
Easy to use with less effort - saves time.
Long lasting, simply rinse and ring out - saves money!

Speedy Surface Prep Towel works fast and achieves professional results with the advanced polymerized rubber technology, the next generation of surface preparation. Speedy Surface Prep Towel quickly, easily and safely removes paint over-spray, rail dust, brake dust, industrial pollution and other bonded surface contaminants from the surface of automotive paint, glass, moldings and plastic. Speedy Surface Prep Towel works great with your favorite showroom prep or clay lubricant product. The Speedy Surface Prep Towel is easily cleaned by simply rinsing off the accumulated contaminants with water. If you drop the Speedy Surface Prep Towel on the ground, no worries, just rinse the towel with water and you're ready to keep using it. Plus, the Speedy Surface Prep Towel does not require constant shaping and reshaping. Measures 12" x 12" Aggressive - Recommended for professional use.

[MikeBlaze]

It's pretty new to the market but there are some positive reviews of it on Autopia. I have one on the way so we'll see. Check out the Auto Scrub as well, looks equally impressive.

[Jesstzn]

OP your link doesn't work ..


If it wasn't $60 it might be worth a try ... works out to +$1 per use.

Is the Lanes spray a must too or will any detail spray work?


I don't hold a lot of faith in the Autopia reviews any more .. too many band wagon jumpers there.

[MikeBlaze]

OP your link doesn't work ..


If it wasn't $60 it might be worth a try ... works out to +$1 per use.

Is the Lanes spray a must too or will any detail spray work?


I don't hold a lot of faith in the Autopia reviews any more .. too many band wagon jumpers there.

Definitely have to consider the source when it comes to the reviews!

I'm sure any detail spray like Last Touch, etc will work fine. This product just looks like a different form of the Magna sponge.

How did you come up with the 60 uses number?

[Jesstzn]

How did you come up with the 60 uses number?

It was on thier site .. gave them the benifit of the doubt ... usually if someone claims a number its pretty optimistic ...


Actually it was 50 uses .. thus the +$1 per use

LENGTH OF USE – You can use the Speedy Surface Prep Towel on a MINIMUM of 50 vehicles per towel.

[MikeBlaze]

Gotcha..didn't see that.

[Jesstzn]

Another thing that turned me off of thier products .. I looked at the Touch Up Shine the recommend and they say this

Your car is dusty and no time to spare. You have two options. You can pull out your traditional water hose, bucket of soap and shop towels just to give your car a sloppy streaky wash or you can receive professional results in half the time with one easy step.

When you degrade something else to sell your own it stinks.

[VW 91]

From all that I have heard it seems to be a great product. I for one will buy one as claying can be a PITA at times. Having to reknead constantly just makes my hands sore and tired. From several reviews already it has been shown that this towel is more efficient at picking up contaminants than clay. Plus, if you drop your $25 clay bar on the ground you have to throw it out, with this you just rinse it.

[Jesstzn]

From all that I have heard it seems to be a great product.

Got any links to what you have heard?

[VW 91]

Got any links to what you have heard?

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=665169

http://www.live2detail.com/showthread.php?t=3267

Taken from Autopia:

"I used it on a black maserati the other day that I followed up with menzerna powerfinish. "toweling" the car, my helper was done in only 30 minutes. All the other cars he has done, its been over an hour of claying (some worse than others).

I tried it out and it cleaned up the windows and the paint in a snap, better than claying! I then moved onto the trunk lid of the maserati and while it did slightly scuff the paint, it was nothing worse than a claybar, and just as easy to remove the instilled defects"

As far as band wagon jumpers and Autopia, every forum has them. IMO Autopia has the LEAST amount of these type of people. You want band wagoners, head over to Autogeekonline.

[.:R Driven]

I did plan on trying it once my Golf R was delivered. I picked up the car on Tuesday so it's time to order.


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[Jesstzn]

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=665169

http://www.live2detail.com/showthread.php?t=3267

Taken from Autopia:

"I used it on a black maserati the other day that I followed up with menzerna powerfinish. "toweling" the car, my helper was done in only 30 minutes. All the other cars he has done, its been over an hour of claying (some worse than others).

I tried it out and it cleaned up the windows and the paint in a snap, better than claying! I then moved onto the trunk lid of the maserati and while it did slightly scuff the paint, it was nothing worse than a claybar, and just as easy to remove the instilled defects"

As far as band wagon jumpers and Autopia, every forum has them. IMO Autopia has the LEAST amount of these type of people. You want band wagoners, head over to Autogeekonline.

Good info ... ty .. as for the jumpers ... I seldom go there for that reason and the Accumulator .. he has used everything on everything .. 40 times.

[DieselDubber]

What I was wondering about this product wa where do the contaminats go? With clay you can fold them into the clay and prevent marring but not on the towel....

[wkdc6]

I actually ordered one of these to use on our trashed cars that will be polished afterwards, I'm still wondering how this will work on maintained dark colored cars that don't need polishing, will it marr the paint.


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[MikeBlaze]

I got mine a few days ago and have used it on a handful of cars so far. Like most any clay there is a chance for marring the paint with this towel. IMO it is on the more aggressive side but works MUCH easier then any clay bar. The large surface area is probably the biggest plus. As a result it is a huge time saver over clay. I've been using it with Meg's Last Touch w/o issue. I think that after the first use or so it has softened some, we'll see how that carries on. All in all I much prefer it to clay.

[MikeBlaze]

Just to update this...I've used the towel on a dozen or so more vehicles. It has definitely softened from the initial use but not to the point that I would want to go straight to wax. I wouldn't go to straight from clay to wax either, ymmv. There are no appreciable signs of wear on the towel aside from the crease where I fold it. So so far a much better option to clay IMO. I'll try to remember to update again after a month or a few dozen more cars.

[Jesstzn]

Just to update this...I've used the towel on a dozen or so more vehicles. It has definitely softened from the initial use but not to the point that I would want to go straight to wax. I wouldn't go to straight from clay to wax either, ymmv. There are no appreciable signs of wear on the towel aside from the crease where I fold it. So so far a much better option to clay IMO. I'll try to remember to update again after a month or a few dozen more cars.

Is it working out as a total substitute for clay?

[MikeBlaze]

Is it working out as a total substitute for clay?

Sure is. Aside from a very mild clay bar this towel will replace any med to aggressive clay.

[Jesstzn]

Sure is. Aside from a very mild clay bar this towel will replace any med to aggressive clay.

When you say replaces medium to aggressive .. will it also possibly mar like med. to aggressive clay may?

[MikeBlaze]

When you say replaces medium to aggressive .. will it also possibly mar like med. to aggressive clay may?

The first couple of uses I would say looked equal to using Meg's red clay. After that, probably equivalent to a medium clay. I haven't tried it on a clean piece of paint yet to see what marring is left behind...I'll do that soon.

[.:R Driven]

The first couple of uses I would say looked equal to using Meg's red clay. After that, probably equivalent to a medium clay. I haven't tried it on a clean piece of paint yet to see what marring is left behind...I'll do that soon.

Anyone else try this prep towel ?

[MikeBlaze]

I've used this towel at on at least a couple dozen more cars since my last post. Marring is next to nothing and it's still in great shape. I don't think i'll use a clay bar again.

[.:R Driven]

I've used this towel at on at least a couple dozen more cars since my last post. Marring is next to nothing and it's still in great shape. I don't think i'll use a clay bar again.

Do you think they'll come out with a less aggressive version?

[MikeBlaze]

Do you think they'll come out with a less aggressive version?

I believe it is testing already. There was talk of it on Autopia.

[TOGWT]

“Nanoskin Surface Prep Towel” http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia...rep-towel.html

I understand the mfg are working on a 'milder' less abrasive version. I've found that if you use it on glass initially it helps to prime it.

The number of times a towel can be used would be dependent upon how much contamination has been removed previously.

IMO this will replace detailer's clay

[Jesstzn]

“Nanoskin Surface Prep Towel” http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia...rep-towel.html

I understand the mfg are working on a 'milder' less abrasive version. I've found that if you use it on glass initially it helps to prime it.

The number of times a towel can be used would be dependent upon how much contamination has been removed previously.

IMO this will replace detailer's clay

In your post over there you listed "pros" .. are there no "cons"? Have you physically used the towel yourself?

[2001 VR6]

In your post over there you listed "pros" .. are there no "cons"? Have you physically used the towel yourself?

I have used it, even in hot sun on a black car, temperature readings in the 140. no issues.

It has replaced clay for me. Just after the first time you use it, you will know.

[2001 VR6]

When you say replaces medium to aggressive .. will it also possibly mar like med. to aggressive clay may?

No, it doesn't, but I guess you can make it mar.

However, one should polish after claying anyway so even if it did, it wouldn't be an issue. Ease of use and durability kills any clay bar.

remember the last time you clayed in cold temperatures?

[Jesstzn]

Ty for the reply .. I was more wondering if TOGWT has actually used it.