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Old 08-27-2007, 01:27 PM
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I wipe my car down at least 2-3 times/day with micofiber towels. Lately I've noticed lots of swirl marks in the clear coat. Not real visable except when light shines on it, then its real noticeable. My question is, does wiping a dry car down w/ dry microfiber towels put scratches in the clearcoat?
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I wipe my car down at least 2-3 times/day with micofiber towels. Lately I've noticed lots of swirl marks in the clear coat. Not real visable except when light shines on it, then its real noticeable. My question is, does wiping a dry car down w/ dry microfiber towels put scratches in the clearcoat?
If you're not using quality microfiber or dirty microfiber, yes.
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Every time you touch your car, you will leave some kind of mark of varying degree.
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Yes. Especially dry.
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so what's a clearcoat-safe way to maintain a clean b/t washes?
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Yes, you are doing more harm than good most of the time.

When it's dirty, give it a wash and it will solve that.
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Originally Posted by eLTwerker
so what's a clearcoat-safe way to maintain a clean b/t washes?
a good quick detail spray ..

Meg's Ultimate Detailer is a good, readily available one ..




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