micro fiber cloth
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I just go to Walmart and buy them. After a certain point it's difficult to get anything better IMO. Most fussy detailers were using baby diapers to clean windows and wax their cars. Some have the little white tags similar to what is on clothing and I don't see why the manufactures would have a scratchy tag on a detailing cloth. Usually it's not the micro-fibre cloth that put's the little swirl marks in the clear and I can't see paying any additional money for something better. Habor freight has fairly decent ones too for almost nothing.
In my experience the more plush MFs are nicer to use and give you a better result. It depends on what you are doing with the MF towel.
Is this for washing the vehicle and drying or waxing? What type of vehicle is this. If It was a very expensive car then of course you wouldn't be using a MF from the dollar store.
Is this for washing the vehicle and drying or waxing? What type of vehicle is this. If It was a very expensive car then of course you wouldn't be using a MF from the dollar store.
This offers some information:
https://www.microfiberwholesale.com...ining-the-quality-of-a-microfiber-towel/
RooflessVW (above) linked an excellent article.
https://www.microfiberwholesale.com...ining-the-quality-of-a-microfiber-towel/
RooflessVW (above) linked an excellent article.
Very interesting reading and helpful
I have two types one is slightly lighter but thicker at the same time and feels softer the fibre construction must be different to be like this.
I am not a hardcore detailer. Use them to wash & dry my car & bike.
Reading the article, I think I make sure to use the softer feel ones for drying and after waxing
Thanks guys
I have two types one is slightly lighter but thicker at the same time and feels softer the fibre construction must be different to be like this.
I am not a hardcore detailer. Use them to wash & dry my car & bike.
Reading the article, I think I make sure to use the softer feel ones for drying and after waxing
Thanks guys
This place sells the absolute best I've ever used.
https://www.theragcompany.com/microfiber-towels/exterior-detailing/
https://www.theragcompany.com/microfiber-towels/exterior-detailing/
I use these primarily for removing waxes & sealants: https://www.theragcompany.com/eagle-edgeless-500-ultra-plush-microfiber-towel/ I hate them on glass, as they shed fibers if you wipe anything that produces the smallest amount of friction. They won't shed on a freshly-Rain-X'd windshield.
I use these for drying: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Microtex-Platinum-Series-Microfiber-Extra-Plus-Drying-Towel/154565897 Not sure what they're made of, but I've noticed they don't really start absorbing until they're moist. Until then, they tend to push the water around rather than absorbing it.
These are my old-faithfuls. Work great, no issues https://www.walmart.com/ip/AUTO-DRIVE-MICROFIBER-LARGE-DRYING-TOWEL-6SQ-FT/126167600
I use these on wheels, fender well liners, and door jambs. https://www.walmart.com/ip/S-T-Bulk...ing-Cloths-50-Pack-11-5-x-11-5/747005036
I use these for drying: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Microtex-Platinum-Series-Microfiber-Extra-Plus-Drying-Towel/154565897 Not sure what they're made of, but I've noticed they don't really start absorbing until they're moist. Until then, they tend to push the water around rather than absorbing it.
These are my old-faithfuls. Work great, no issues https://www.walmart.com/ip/AUTO-DRIVE-MICROFIBER-LARGE-DRYING-TOWEL-6SQ-FT/126167600
I use these on wheels, fender well liners, and door jambs. https://www.walmart.com/ip/S-T-Bulk...ing-Cloths-50-Pack-11-5-x-11-5/747005036
Walmart carries a microfiber towel listed for use with Rinseless / waterless car washes. They are quite nice, thick and plush, reasonably priced - big plus, just pick ‘em up at your local Walmart, always in stock. Here they're used for ONR type washes. WM also has some very nice drying towels as well, though I'm tempted give Griots PFM drying towels a try.
Quantity beats quality. (up to a point. The ones I saw at Harbor Freight were pretty sad.)
The main thing is you don't ever want to feel like you have to economize on towels and use them when they are a bit too dirty. Especially if you are washing with the two bucket method.
The main thing is you don't ever want to feel like you have to economize on towels and use them when they are a bit too dirty. Especially if you are washing with the two bucket method.
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Quantity beats quality. (up to a point. The ones I saw at Harbor Freight were pretty sad.)
The main thing is you don't ever want to feel like you have to economize on towels and use them when they are a bit too dirty. Especially if you are washing with the two bucket method.
Quantity beats quality? I'd much rather use 2 MF towels to dry my minivan as opposed to 5 or 6...I wash mine if they even touch the surface of a vehicle...
Quantity beats quality. (up to a point. The ones I saw at Harbor Freight were pretty sad.)
The main thing is you don't ever want to feel like you have to economize on towels and use them when they are a bit too dirty. Especially if you are washing with the two bucket method.
Quantity beats quality? I'd much rather use 2 MF towels to dry my minivan as opposed to 5 or 6...I wash mine if they even touch the surface of a vehicle...
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