mschuyler

That's like saying all cotton fabric is the same. Waffle weave micro fiber is excellent for drying (if you must use a towel) where other micro fiber towels are better for polishing, but don't pick up water very well. Seen side by side they look and feel much differently.

Dif

One more for the Rag Company Korean products.
Bought some specifically for windows and they work like magic.
Doesn't matter what brand window cleaner I've tried over the years.
These towels are what make the difference.

socaljet

And they can be laundered time and again.

Mark Maple

I researched this topic a while back and came away with a couple of things that I had been doing wrong.

First, the MF towels should not be dried using high heat. This ruins them. I had always done this.

Second, look at the blend of the towel. Towels that are greater than 80% polyester will scratch the cars surface. Most cheap towels (and all of mine) were higher than 80%.

I order some nice towels from the RagCompany based on recommendations and specs of their towels. I have not used them yet, however.

Foosh

You can dry them, but don't use fabric softener dryer sheets, which does ruin them.

Mark Maple

According to Autogeek:
Wash your microfiber in the washing machine with detergent only. Tumble them dry on low heat or no heat. High heat will literally melt the fibers while fabric softener and bleach will eliminate the electric charge that makes microfiber so effective. Avoid those three laundry habits, and your microfiber will last indefinitely.

segen77

This is what was recommended by a buddy of mine that details six figure cars daily.

https://www.theragcompany.com/eagle-...rofiber-towel/


You also need a mild detergent to wash. I use this

As mentioned, I tumble dry no heat or very low heat.

DWS44

Which ones specifically are you using for glass? I have several MFs that I bought (from another source) that were supposed to be good for glass, but every time I've tried to use them, the leave tiny fibers all over the glass. From your comment, I'm assuming you don't have that problem with yours!

Avanti

I bought a large, expensive, car-usage oriented, name-brand towel... and, I hate the thing!

First, it is still shedding its loooong nap after several uses (part of what I thought these things didn't do), it is too large to use effectively when even a little wet--too heavy to manipulate well and thus avoid streaks, cannot be wrung-out like a cotton towel, and probably something else... yeah, takes forever to dry.

I've stuck it in the back of the cabinet, but, I've thought about cutting it into smaller pieces and just using on window, maybe.

NOT better functionality through "hi-tech," imho.*

Also, there is another thread here with more technical data, for example, how to wash, dry, etc.

dbdave

Check this link:

https://www.autogeek.net/leabmi.html

All one would ever want to know about micro-fiber cloths.

Ron'sGS

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Dif

You're right, No lint/fiber or streaks on the glass.
After I tried them I bought more

joemessman

Here is the best for glass in my opinion. As shown above, but get the 24 inch size. easier to fold over and work with.

joemessman

Those towels are the best I have ever used. I have had 10 of those for 2 years now and they get washed about twice a week and are almost like new. Dried in low heat dryer.

karmatourer

Does anyone here have any experience with MF towels from The Chemical Guys? I ordered a pack along with some wax from them and awaiting delivery tomorrow.TIA

lavla

Measuring quality against cost, the COSTCO towels (yellow, 36 for $15) are the best. I've used them on my last three Vettes and after one detail, use them for the wheels. From there, they go into the trash bin.

DWillys

I've always used the Absorber. Last night I washed my C7 (1st time) and dried it using a brand new waffle microfiber (Chemical guys). The microfiber can hold a lot of water. The Absorber can't hold as much. However I find that for me the Absorber is far superior. I can easily wring out the excess water and once the Absorber is damp it sucks up the water much easier than the Microfiber. It seemed the Microfiber didn't want to give up the water that was in it.

In wipe action the Microfiber did a good job of absorbing water, but left a lot that required additional wipes. The Absorber acts more like a combination of a squeegee and the microfiber absorption thus leaves a much dryer surface.

The Absorbers I have are old and that may be part of it (better with age?).

BTW - I'm also a one bucket guy. I use 2-3 microfiber mitts. Do a section with one side, another section with the back, new mitt and repeat until done.

Italianfox

I love the Wal-Mart purple!

DGA3

I have an unopened Absorber in my garage!

Maybe it's time to try it out?

WMark

I've ordered towels from Chemical Guys and I've been happy with them. Also a vote for the Rag Company. Another is Microfiber Tech.

Chemical Guys and others sell a laundry detergent for microfiber towels. It may be marketing bs, but seems to do a good job.

I find that soaking dirty rags overnight in a bucket with the detergent really helps. Also remember you can't wash microfiber towels with anything else. They pick up lint from cotton, etc.