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Old 12-09-2008, 09:40 AM
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As the title says, which ones are the best. Thanks in advance.
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I use cobra's on my car. I especially like the cobra supreme's and cobra deluxe microfiber towels they are very soft and don't scratch the paint. I love this cuz I have a black car. I'm a microfiber nut, you should see my collection lol.

oh and for drying try some waffle weaves, they're awesome. Hope I helped
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i think microfiber is microfiber is microfiber, as long as ya take care of them and wash them correctly!
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As stated, Cobra makes a nice MF towel. I have several different towels for different jobs though (glass care, polishing, final buff, quick detailing, etc.) so for me it really depends on what it's being used for.
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Originally Posted by kyles2000z
i think microfiber is microfiber is microfiber, as long as ya take care of them and wash them correctly!
+1, target usually sells a 12 pack for around 10 bucks.
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One tip: make sure to rub them across a cd to test for scratching before using them on your paint. Not all microfiber is equal.
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^ good tip hopefully not on a good cd
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Originally Posted by ZaneO
One tip: make sure to rub them across a cd to test for scratching before using them on your paint. Not all microfiber is equal.
X2 Not all microfiber towels are the same.
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Viking green towels at Kmart are quite nice.
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I get my from Non-sponsor link removed
In my opinion, well worth the money.

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Its the towels that are dual stitched that are good quality, sams club has them and there the same as the ones that mothers, adams, zaino, all those companies promote with there own brand microfiber. If the towel is dual stitched premium microfiber then they're the same as the rest.
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cobra, or chemical guys
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Originally Posted by tones2SS
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In my opinion, well worth the money.
The Blue Perl towels are nice for the money but IMO the Sonus towels are overpriced.

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I like the blue towels from Tropicare. I picked half a dozen of them over the summer and they are incredibly soft and do a wonderful job on finish paint.
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All of our microfiber towels come with FREE SHIPPING. The CD test is excellent for testing all towels/applicators that come into contact with the paint/clearcoat.

Choose from varieties for polish removal, waffle weaves for drying, detailing and woven for glass cleaning.

"Super Plush" Polish towel $7.99


Waffle Weave Drying towel $13.99 20" x 40"


Gray Plush Detail towel $3.99


Woven Glass Cleaning towel $3.29


Microfiber bonnets for machine removal just $6.99/pair. Same blend as the "Super Plush" towel.

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Originally Posted by ZaneO
One tip: make sure to rub them across a cd to test for scratching before using them on your paint. Not all microfiber is equal.
What he said.
I use Sonus microfiber towels. GREAT STUFF!!
The softer the towel, the less likey the scratches on your car. The less scratches, the less work on the paint you have to do and a better shine!!!



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