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      06-13-2016, 03:49 AM   #1
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Need new Micro Fiber sets

Want to replace my worn down microfiber towels.

I also need a couple of thick MF towels used for drying the panels after a car wash.

I use a leaf blower first then MF towels to wipe off the tiny water droplets left by the blower. I need a good MF because when MF gets alittle damp wet, it dost glide as much due to the moisture. And that causes a very light swirls after a few washes.

Any recommendation on quality Micro fiber towels are welcome. THanks.
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      06-13-2016, 11:41 AM   #2
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Their are no specific brand to really look for but what you need to look for is what the microfiber is made of, the more Polyamide (70/30 polyamide) the better and it will help absorb more water. This is also more delicate on the paint as well. If you have any more questions PM me ill help you out
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Want to replace my worn down microfiber towels.

I also need a couple of thick MF towels used for drying the panels after a car wash.

I use a leaf blower first then MF towels to wipe off the tiny water droplets left by the blower. I need a good MF because when MF gets alittle damp wet, it dost glide as much due to the moisture. And that causes a very light swirls after a few washes.

Any recommendation on quality Micro fiber towels are welcome. THanks.
I would recommend the Microfiber Madness Dry Me Crazy towel. Very soft and works great. You should use a drying aid as well when drying your car. It will definitely help with preventing swirls by adding lubricity between the towel and the car's paint. Some products are ONR (diluted), Meguiars Detail Spray. I just picked up Wolfgang Uber rinse less wash and used it the other day as a detail spray. That stuff works great and I highly recommend it.
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      07-08-2016, 08:27 PM   #4
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Waffle weave towels are great for drying or one with a higher nap will work too. Microfibertech has good ones or TheRagCompany.com is good too. Just make sure to wash them properly and they will last a while
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for some great drying towels take a look at our

Uber Super Drying Towels

or the Adam's Great White which is a waffle weave.

Both used in our shop with great results!
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Waffle weave towels are great for drying or one with a higher nap will work too. Microfibertech has good ones or TheRagCompany.com is good too. Just make sure to wash them properly and they will last a while
+1 for Microfibertech - amazing prices, super fast shipping. My favorite for removing polish and wax is the elite zero edge - good heavy GSM but not so much pile that you streak detailer all over the place - and they are a single plush so high pile on one side and low on the other. No tags stitched in either.
Second favorite must have are the green glass towels - will leave your glass absolutely streak free.

Be good to them and wash / dry them properly and they'll last a long time.
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you guys tried the kirkland ones at costco?
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      07-23-2016, 10:21 PM   #8
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you guys tried the kirkland ones at costco?
No because they aren't very soft and don't really seem that good quality - I use them for exhaust or door sills
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you guys tried the kirkland ones at costco?
No because they aren't very soft and don't really seem that good quality - I use them for exhaust or door sills
Same here, also use them to dry the wheels after a wash
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So they are the toilet paper in the MF world
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The Kirkland items from Costco are great, zero issues. I know chaps who detail LOTS of cars and they rate these highly. £13 for 36 ? What's not to like.
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