Chemical Guys Premium Grade Microfiber Applicator Pads - 2 Pack - Ultra-Soft Foam Core Detailing Pads for Wax, Sealant, Dressing, Interior & Exterior Car Care (MIC_292_02)

Great budget-friendly item to add to the garage arsenal. Microfiber wrapped around medium foam. Works great for sealants and wax application. I used them with liquid wax, and I love that they don't absorb 50% of what you're trying to apply to a surface - like standard foam pads do. You want a bit on the applicator, but enough to prime it so it spreads easier.If you use liquid products with these, be sure to give them a good pre-soak in hot water and microfiber detergent to break down the wax/sealant. I also like to wash these separately from microfiber towels - especially the ones you dry or clean windows with. These will hold a lot of product which can and most likely will, spread to the rest of everything in the wash.I use a little bit more microfiber detergent in a small (hot water) load, let it wash half way through the cycle, then stop it so it can soak for 10-15 minutes, and then let it finish on it's own. If you use a dryer, make sure you do it on low heat.AND ABSOLUTELY NO FABRIC SOFTENERS, that includes dryer sheets. Stay awayyy!UPDATE!I have used these things so much that they are finally starting to fall apart. I would say their longevity is excellent - they are made to be replaced at some point anyways. Will definitely replenish my stock this year. I still recommend these over those cruddy white ones!

I used to apply hydroslick and worked great and washed in washing machine and cane out clean. Easy great applicator.

Works great

*** OVERVIEW ***Detailing and tuning cars as a side-job is something I've been doing for a while now. Like many of you, I have spent years findings the right products for the different types of jobs I do. I don't buy strictly Chemical Guys products, or Griot's Garage, or Ammo; I buy stuff from each of them because each offers something better than the other company. Those of you who do this for a living know how that works. For the average user who will be detailing their own car, you'll really like these microfiber "sponges" as they're able to be used for a variety of different applications from polishing, to applying wax, sealants, cleaning car windows, you name it. For the pros out there, you'll like them, for the most part. Take a look at the pros and cons:*** PROS ***They're fairly well made, as is the case with most Chemical Guys microfiber towels, pads, etc. For casual use, they'll hold up well, they're machine washable, and they are great for a variety of applications. I find them really useful for when you're applying product such as sealants in a straight lines versus swirling the sponge around... that's where the negative aspects come into play:*** CONS ***For professional, everyday use, they're pretty acceptable. They will not hold up as well as the Chemical Guys microfiber towels do, or their foam sponges, but they hold up enough to the point where they're worth the money you're paying for them. I've noticed the ones I've been using have been having a tendency to lose their shape somewhat, causing the microfiber exterior to move around the foam interior which is an annoyance... when they get to this point, I throw it out, or toss it in the "spares" bin and grab a new one.*** BOTTOM LINE ***For the price, you really can't beat these... crappy pads sold at your local parts store cost at least the same and are of lower quality. It is definitely worth the investment in buying a couple packs of these and trying them out for yourself. A few local shops around here use them and all of them have found them useful. If I find a similar product I like more, I'll update the review and let you know!

The Chemical Guys MIC_292_08 Premium Grade Microfiber Sponges are fantastic! They are soft, durable, and great at picking up dirt and grime without scratching the surface. I’ve used them for detailing my car, and they’re perfect for getting into all the nooks and crannies. The quality is top-notch, and they feel really premium compared to other sponges I’ve used. If you’re serious about car detailing or just want a high-quality sponge, these are a must-have. Highly recommend!

Great for bigger hands easy to hold and apply your products.

These work nicely. Cant remember how much I paid for them, but they do what they're supposed to.

Works as it should