Blue shop towels for detailing????, just a thought
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Blue shop towels for detailing????, just a thought
Just a thought, I was talking to a good buddy of mine on here and he was showing off some pics of his freshly waxed F150. He said he used those blue shop towels to remove the the wax and buff, I was like!!!!!! They are pretty soft but wouldn't they stll be kinda harsh on the clearcoat??????........91
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Cheese cloth??????
I can't imagine using anything like that stuff on my behicle. That is what I use to polish floor tile........... It seems way too abrasive for a vehicle.
I bought a bunch of small 100% white cotton hand towels for quicky stuff and some other finishing cloths that appear to be t-shirt material that does a great job of polishing.
I would like to know some brand name or where to find some Microfiber towels..................
I can't imagine using anything like that stuff on my behicle. That is what I use to polish floor tile........... It seems way too abrasive for a vehicle.
I bought a bunch of small 100% white cotton hand towels for quicky stuff and some other finishing cloths that appear to be t-shirt material that does a great job of polishing.
I would like to know some brand name or where to find some Microfiber towels..................
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Re: microfiber towels
Originally posted by mlevy
From the guy who has only gone to drive thru car washes:
Where do you get a microfiber towel? Is this somthing just made for car care? Why is it the way to go? ie whats better? Pardon my ignorance. (I've just never had a vehicle I cared so mcuh about til I got mytruck!)
From the guy who has only gone to drive thru car washes:
Where do you get a microfiber towel? Is this somthing just made for car care? Why is it the way to go? ie whats better? Pardon my ignorance. (I've just never had a vehicle I cared so mcuh about til I got mytruck!)
Microfiber is a revolutionary man made fiber that can be processed, woven and finished in a variety of different ways to achieve a specific result. Softer than silk, yet bull-dog tough, Microfiber cloth can dry, polish, clean and buff better than any other material.
More info about MF
Where to buy? I recommend Microfibertech, Pakshak, and JT International. The all of these three are of similar high quality. The first two offer discounts if you belong to certain groups like Autopia. JT Internatioanl does not have a web page. You just communicate via e-mail. Request a price list of the owner's (Tom Gong) current inventory and he'll send a reply promptly. His prices are significantly better than those listed at the two web sites I linked, but they offer competitive prices to "group members". You can also purchase microfiber towels at many places like Walmart and auto parts stores. Generally, their quality is not as good. They are good enough for some things, but the consensus is that they should not touch painted car surfaces. Good enough for household cleanings, windows, car interior, etc.
There are two basic varieties, terry and waffleweave. The fibers are wooven differently and the appearance is difference. Waffleweave is great for water absorbtion, but not as soft as terry.
Now my personal expeience/opinion. Nothing beats MF for car detailing. It is almost all I use. I do not know anyone who has used MF that cares to go back to cotton, chamois, water blade, etc. I know friends/others that have sworn they are perfectly happy with their towels until I give them a sample or let them try MF. The just work better in almost all applications.