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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 04:19 AM
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Ok what do you all think of the microfiber towels to dry and wax your car??? do any of you have experience with these towels and if so what are the ups and downs??
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 07:14 AM
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I've been using them for awhile and really like them, work great. The only down side that I've seen would be the price.
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 08:20 AM
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I use them for both drying and polishing. I am very pleased with them. One 9 square ft drying towel gets the whole car dry no problem. One 16"X16" polishing cloth does the polishing trick. Only thing I am not sure of is how durable they will be after some washing. I would recommend you give them a try
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 08:27 AM
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...rofiber+towels
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 09:25 AM
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I never really figure out why you would use a microfiber towel over a terry cloth towel, they both seem to be good at drying and removing polish/wax, granted there is no lint.
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by spy2520
I never really figure out why you would use a microfiber towel over a terry cloth towel, they both seem to be good at drying and removing polish/wax, granted there is no lint.
No matter what terry ones you use, they will leave micro fine scratches. Take a cd and run the bottom with a towel. If you see scratches, you will see the same on your paint. Micro Fiber is 100% scratch free.
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 12:12 PM
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I have a California Water Blade and that thing is amazing.
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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I love my microfiber towels, and like previously said the only downside is the price. By the way, you can't put them in the dryer after you wash them, they are supposed to hang dry.
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Originally Posted by Ell Ess Won
I have a California Water Blade and that thing is amazing.

THAT SIR.. SCRATCHED THE LIVING **** OUT OF MY BLACK CAMARO!

If you have black.. you have to becareful of small scratches.. that cali blade scratched my car soo bad.. i threw it away IMMEDIATELY after the fender was done.. NEVER USE THAT AGAIN if you value your paint.
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Wyckedcamaro
THAT SIR.. SCRATCHED THE LIVING **** OUT OF MY BLACK CAMARO!

If you have black.. you have to becareful of small scratches.. that cali blade scratched my car soo bad.. i threw it away IMMEDIATELY after the fender was done.. NEVER USE THAT AGAIN if you value your paint.
There is a chance of scratching paint with the waterblade (just like with improper towels, etc.). But used carefully they're relatively safe.

I've used them for more than 5 years with *very* little trouble. I keep it put up in between uses, I wash it with the wash mitt just before drying the vehicle, and I watch/use carefully during drying.

If your vehicle is properly cleaned and the blade is properly cleaned, they can be a good drying tool.
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