Help finding microfiber towel
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Help finding microfiber towel
A while back there was some post about a big blue microfiber towel that is great to dry your car. Soaks up 3 times it's size in water. I bought 2 of them. Now I need more. I can't find that post. I don't remember where I got them. They are blue, they have a weave patteren & a darker blue border stiching
Anyone have an idea?
Anyone have an idea?
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I just found a great place for microfiber towels: camping stores. I picked up two beach-towel sized microfiber towels for about $25 CDN at a local camping shop. They had smaller ones for less than $8 that would be more than big enough for drying a car.
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I just got some REALLY nice MF towels from Chemical guys!
http://www.chemicalguys.com/product_p/mic_501_12.htm
Check them out. VERY NICE!!!
http://www.chemicalguys.com/product_p/mic_501_12.htm
Check them out. VERY NICE!!!
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Give these a look at also.............
They're actually improved from what this picture shows. Dark blue hemmed Satin edge and no tags (Removable sticker)
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never used MF towels to dry before...i usually use black 100% cotton...but the Big Blue and the ones from exceldetail does sounds pretty cool....do all of you use MF towels to dry?
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Ive have a Big Blue, and found it superior to some other waffle weave MF drying towels in terms of softness. Having said that though, I woudln't hesitate to try one from excel. He carries quality products.
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Not all MF products are created equal. I would highly suggest and recommend reading Autopia's article on Microfiber Products. I'm not implying towels from Walmart, Target, Sam's, Costco etc. are crappy but are they of the quality one should be using on a $35K vehicle. Just passing on a some info. There are similar towels available from reputable online sources other than Autopia.
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BUMP for wal-mart. These are great quality and everyone at my dads car shows use these, even my dad uses them to wax his $93k z06.
Originally Posted by crispy34
I saw one of those big blue microfiber towels in Walmart....around $7.
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Sorry for posting the original message in the wrong location... hope I got it right this time!!
Has anyone tried the microfiber towels (14" x 14") from Target? The brand is called "Vroom". The ones I got are the 20 pack for about $12.
Then I found these other ones at Costco today. They are 16" x 16" microfiber towels, yellow in color. I think the company is called Sunset something Incorporated (SNI or something similar). The only thing it says on the outside is that it's ultra soft.... yada yada blah blah.
Just wanted to know if these are quality microfiber towels that aren't so poor they are gonna cause scratches to the paint from the get go.
I know not all MF towels are the same. Worse comes to worse, I can use them for cleaning the dash or wiping the interior where getting scratches aren't an issue.
Any input is welcome,... if not, I'll have to wait and do the mail order thing.
Has anyone tried the microfiber towels (14" x 14") from Target? The brand is called "Vroom". The ones I got are the 20 pack for about $12.
Then I found these other ones at Costco today. They are 16" x 16" microfiber towels, yellow in color. I think the company is called Sunset something Incorporated (SNI or something similar). The only thing it says on the outside is that it's ultra soft.... yada yada blah blah.
Just wanted to know if these are quality microfiber towels that aren't so poor they are gonna cause scratches to the paint from the get go.
I know not all MF towels are the same. Worse comes to worse, I can use them for cleaning the dash or wiping the interior where getting scratches aren't an issue.
Any input is welcome,... if not, I'll have to wait and do the mail order thing.
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Well after a few uses of the excel towels, I'm sticking to the big blue ones. These excel towels are thin, & don't hold much water. The big blue ones are thicker & hold more water, & work better.
It took 2 of excel's towels to do what 1 big blue towel would do.
I did order some small white micro fiber ones from excel also, & they work very very well for Zaino use. Tons better then the cotton towels.
It took 2 of excel's towels to do what 1 big blue towel would do.
I did order some small white micro fiber ones from excel also, & they work very very well for Zaino use. Tons better then the cotton towels.
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You'll find those towels get better with each use, and stay soft, unlike the Big Blue. I have the Big Blue, and over time it got so stiff and just uncomfortable to use..........But, to each their own.......
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Originally Posted by SSM06TLwTreo650
Sorry for posting the original message in the wrong location... hope I got it right this time!!
Has anyone tried the microfiber towels (14" x 14") from Target? The brand is called "Vroom". The ones I got are the 20 pack for about $12.
Then I found these other ones at Costco today. They are 16" x 16" microfiber towels, yellow in color. I think the company is called Sunset something Incorporated (SNI or something similar). The only thing it says on the outside is that it's ultra soft.... yada yada blah blah.
Just wanted to know if these are quality microfiber towels that aren't so poor they are gonna cause scratches to the paint from the get go.
I know not all MF towels are the same. Worse comes to worse, I can use them for cleaning the dash or wiping the interior where getting scratches aren't an issue.
Any input is welcome,... if not, I'll have to wait and do the mail order thing.
Has anyone tried the microfiber towels (14" x 14") from Target? The brand is called "Vroom". The ones I got are the 20 pack for about $12.
Then I found these other ones at Costco today. They are 16" x 16" microfiber towels, yellow in color. I think the company is called Sunset something Incorporated (SNI or something similar). The only thing it says on the outside is that it's ultra soft.... yada yada blah blah.
Just wanted to know if these are quality microfiber towels that aren't so poor they are gonna cause scratches to the paint from the get go.
I know not all MF towels are the same. Worse comes to worse, I can use them for cleaning the dash or wiping the interior where getting scratches aren't an issue.
Any input is welcome,... if not, I'll have to wait and do the mail order thing.
I'm going to try to clean up the scratches with ScratchX next time I wax (bad idea?), and I'll be sure to use cotton terry cloths instead and see if they do any better.
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Originally Posted by ubnpast
what did you expect from costco? they probably sell the cheap version.
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I've used the Costco towels and can't say for sure whether or not it caused swirls or microscratches. I always wash them at least twice before using them. I use a dual pile weave (one side has short fibers and the other side has long fibers) towel for buffing. Since I've gotten these, I use the Costco towels as an all purpose towel. See the last post in this thread for online MF purchases.
You might also evaluate your washing and drying technique. Bad techniques as well as improper wash equipment can cause swirls and microscratches. Refer to this thread for Proper Washing Techniques.
The best way to remove any surface defects is by machine. You can do it by hand, but that will require a lot of effort. I would opt for a mild polish or cleanser instead of Scratch X. You also didn't mention what you are using as a last step product (LSP) meaning your sealant/wax. NXT for example has cleaners combined with the wax and can generally clean up your very mild swirls. For most surface defects, the general consensus is to use a polish with diminishing abrasives and then apply a layer of sealant.
You might also evaluate your washing and drying technique. Bad techniques as well as improper wash equipment can cause swirls and microscratches. Refer to this thread for Proper Washing Techniques.
The best way to remove any surface defects is by machine. You can do it by hand, but that will require a lot of effort. I would opt for a mild polish or cleanser instead of Scratch X. You also didn't mention what you are using as a last step product (LSP) meaning your sealant/wax. NXT for example has cleaners combined with the wax and can generally clean up your very mild swirls. For most surface defects, the general consensus is to use a polish with diminishing abrasives and then apply a layer of sealant.
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Yeah, I've been super careful when washing the car, in terms of avoiding scratches in the process. I've been using NXT as well, and that seems to get rid of the swirls, but only for a day or two after I apply it. The micromarring in my finish is only visible in direct lighting (sunlight is the worst). I think I'll go ahead and get some high quality cotton towels.
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