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Mar 10, 2005 | 02:07 PM

sleek silverado

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Drying towels for black paint?

My old towels are Fieldcrest but I can't find them. Anyone know where I can get them or a new brand that is really good?

Mar 10, 2005 | 02:24 PM

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Fieldcrest declared bankruptcy. If you want to stay with cotton, look for Supima.

I use microfiber...waffle weave drying towels from www.pakshak.com and regular microfiber towels from www.dftowel.com

Kevin Overall sells Supima towels and DF towels - koverall@cddn.com

Mar 10, 2005 | 03:11 PM

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I use "the absorber" on my black car and it hasn't scratched it or left swirl marks yet. Should I not be using that?

Mar 10, 2005 | 03:17 PM

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I use "the absorber" on my black car and it hasn't scratched it or left swirl marks yet. Should I not be using that?

If it works for you, keep using it. Swirl marks happen when you start dragging dirt across your paint. As long as you aren't doing that, you should be fine.

Mar 10, 2005 | 05:27 PM

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www.dftowel.com
Kevin Overall sells Supima towels and DF towels - koverall@cddn.com

The DF Towels are the best I've ever used!

Mar 10, 2005 | 05:33 PM

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Can you recommended/specify which towels do what, too many microfiber towel options. I want something to dry, buff, polish and remove wax with. Please help me

Mar 10, 2005 | 05:54 PM

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All the Microfiber you need. http://www.tropicarecarproducts.com

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Mar 10, 2005 | 07:02 PM

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What is the difference in use or quality between the waffle weave and the regular?

Mar 10, 2005 | 07:03 PM

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What is the difference in use or quality between the waffle weave and the regular?

Nevermind, just read you last post. Thanks!

Mar 10, 2005 | 07:13 PM

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I use the blade squeege thing, then touch up with an Absorber, or leaf blower.

Mar 10, 2005 | 09:21 PM

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When used with caution, a leaf blower is one of the best ways to dry your car because you never touch or rub the finish.

I understand that the Toro 210mph blower is one of the better ones to use.

Mar 10, 2005 | 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Martingale

I use "the absorber" on my black car and it hasn't scratched it or left swirl marks yet. Should I not be using that?

I used the Absorber for a while, but then I started getting some pretty serious swirls. It works, but you have to keep that thing CLEAN. If any dirt gets trapped on it, you will get swirls and scratches. I use a waffle weave towel now and I wash it after every use.

-Mike