Microfiber towels
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Microfiber towels
I finally traded in my C4 for a C7 and loving it. Once I figure out how to post pics, I will do so. My question has to do with microfiber towels. I am looking to get new ones for the new car and has been a long time since I purchased any. Where and what kind do people use now. I searched the forum but didn't see many posts about it.
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I made the mistake (imho) of getting the largest, heaviest, and most expensive I could find. And, found them to be... totally, unmanageable. I had to cut into smaller pieces to actually use. Then, they shed too readily.
While still intact they were way too heavy when wet, and unable to be wrung out effectively without mechanical means, to be used more than once between dryings. So, I suggest staying relatively small and thin--also, probably cheap.
I went back to quality all cotton terry-cloth with the hem stitching removed (too often poly thread).
ENJOY the car!
While still intact they were way too heavy when wet, and unable to be wrung out effectively without mechanical means, to be used more than once between dryings. So, I suggest staying relatively small and thin--also, probably cheap.
I went back to quality all cotton terry-cloth with the hem stitching removed (too often poly thread).
ENJOY the car!
Last edited by Avanti; Apr 3, 2019 at 11:17 PM.
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For detailing, waxing and general use I bought
HUGE towels, very soft
For drying after washing
One towel can dry nearly the whole car, two towels will suck up every drop.
HUGE towels, very soft
For drying after washing
One towel can dry nearly the whole car, two towels will suck up every drop.
Last edited by jimmbbo; Apr 4, 2019 at 01:03 AM.
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The Rag Company sells plush micro fiber towels and that is were I buy mine. https://www.theragcompany.com/eagle-...rofiber-towel/
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Depends on the task for the towel.
I've learned with some recent experience that the super plush stuff isn't good for much for me except aiding drying. Some just lint the car up. 300 & 350gsm Rag Company towels are good for just about everything. Waffle weave stuff is better for glass.
For wheels I use a rougher towel, like I'd find at Autozone.
I've learned with some recent experience that the super plush stuff isn't good for much for me except aiding drying. Some just lint the car up. 300 & 350gsm Rag Company towels are good for just about everything. Waffle weave stuff is better for glass.
For wheels I use a rougher towel, like I'd find at Autozone.
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I have the ( yellow ) one's from Sam's. Heard that the stitching creates small scratches? For the cheaper Sams,B Jays etc would it be advisable to cut off the stitching ( or would that create lint ? )
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The Rag Co has nice towels. Best to have specific towels for washing, drying, detailing and glass. The yellow costco ones are OK but there is much better out there. I use them for non-painted surfaces and treat them as disposable.
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I bought a bunch of them from Costco and they work very well. Price was good too.
