What towels?
07-12-2009, 09:44 AM
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I have 2 big towels that I got at walmart. They're really soft and absorb the water better than anything I've tried. A standard cheap towel is crap, but these are really nice one.
07-12-2009, 12:24 PM
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Drying your vehicle you have a few choices - first make it easy - when you are done washing the vehicle remove the nozzle from the hose and let the water pour over the vehicle - this will reduce the amount of water laying on the vehicle.
Use a microfiber "drying" towel - not a microfiber towel - do not use terry cloth which may add microabrasions.
- these work the same way as the absorber or chamios in that your much get them wet for it to work. The best part of the microfiber "drying" towel is the towel will not grab the paint especially when this is limited wax protection. These guys will suck water much better than the absorber or chamios and also provide some cushion to protect against microabrasions espeically on those dark vehicles. I start with the windows to get the towel damp and go from there.
Remember when you are done you can wash this towel but without bleach or water softners and separate from other non microfibers. I wash ours with my other microfibers and use "Mirco-restore".
Joe Altman
Automotive Candystore - Motoring Lifestyle & Tailgating Store
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Use a microfiber "drying" towel - not a microfiber towel - do not use terry cloth which may add microabrasions.
- these work the same way as the absorber or chamios in that your much get them wet for it to work. The best part of the microfiber "drying" towel is the towel will not grab the paint especially when this is limited wax protection. These guys will suck water much better than the absorber or chamios and also provide some cushion to protect against microabrasions espeically on those dark vehicles. I start with the windows to get the towel damp and go from there.
Remember when you are done you can wash this towel but without bleach or water softners and separate from other non microfibers. I wash ours with my other microfibers and use "Mirco-restore".
Joe Altman
Automotive Candystore - Motoring Lifestyle & Tailgating Store
Certified Clear Bra (Paint Protection)& Headlight/Taillight Protection Installation Facility
www.automotivecandystore.com
www.clearshieldprotection.com
3M Certified Headlight Lens Restoration Facility
Stuart, Florida
07-12-2009, 12:26 PM
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i wash early in morn or late in the eve. heat makes water spots worse, then i blow dry with blower, then i wipe down with cotton towel removed from rinse cycle from wash machine, results are pretty good,,, NBM
07-12-2009, 06:28 PM
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I use quality waffle weave microfibers and have for several years now (owned a detailing business and own a black vehicle). The key to any microfiber towel is proper care.
Wash in hot water with very little detergent. No softener, no bleach. Add a touch of distilled white vinegar to the rinse cycle if they are losing their absorbancy. Air dry or fluff on low heat.
Wash in hot water with very little detergent. No softener, no bleach. Add a touch of distilled white vinegar to the rinse cycle if they are losing their absorbancy. Air dry or fluff on low heat.
