Microfiber cloths the best?

[AWD330XI]

I have jet black and am wondering if I should only use microfiber cloths to wash, dry, wax etc to prevent scratching. Anyone prefer these over terry cloth? Does anyone use a leather chamois for drying or is that a no-no?

 

[wileycoyote]

A couple months ago I bought my first microfiber towel (Big Blue). I am very skeptical when it comes to miracle claims about products, so i figured it was going to be the most expensive rag I own. Much to my surprise, it works REALLY well! I was totally amazed how much water it held, altough I couldn't quite dry my whole car per the makers claim. But it does work much better than terry towels. It is very soft and left no marks that I could see, but then the only time I've hever had a terry cotton towel leave marks is when it picked up dirt because I did a poor job of washing, or didn't cut the damn tag off properly (cut the stichtes that hold it on, not the tag or the short little stub of tag will scratch).

I bought a couple more and use for almost everything now.

 

[jonnyz16]

I used one of the many detailing tips from the forum. The one where after washing and your ready to dry, take the nozzle off your hose and get a light steady stream of water coming out. Go over the entire car . Instead of your whole car having water on it, the stream of water pools together and just runs right off . ( works best with a coat of wax ) .

This works great and cut my drying time dramatically . i only had to wring out the chamios once. Thanks again guys for the great tips . I know you're out there

 

[vlad]

I don't use MicroFiber to wash, or apply wax, but I use various MF towels for almost everything else! I guess I have 25 or so now, counting the drying towels.

You should be careful where you purchase your towels. Not all MF towels are manufactured the same way. I have seen some that can scratch the paint surface. When you first purchase any MF towel, grab an AOL cd and test the towel on the bottom side, if it scratches a CD surface, it will scratch your paint

 

[jonnyz16]

what if he throws all his aol discs in the trash like me ?

 

[coyotefreek]

Vlad when you say Terry towels, do you mean actual terry towels? Terry is a cheap type of cotton, not best suited for cars. The reason I ask, many call all cotton towels terry towels. The towels I use are Fieldcrest Royal Velvet, they are 100% cotton and extremely high quality. They hold a ton of water, more then cheaper towels. I have never used microfiber towels for anything other thain dusting, though I have heard good claims. Like vlad said, make sure they are high quality and wont scratch the car.

 

[MrElussive]

Micro-fiber towels are great stuff. They absorb so much water, they put cotton towels to shame. Not only that, they are great at picking up dust...just do a dry wipe with the micro-fiber towel and it will pickup all of the dust. The only warning I have is the same as vlad's...just make sure you are buying a high-quality micro-fiber towel...the higher-quality the towel, the better it will be.

 

[vlad]

Vlad when you say Terry towels, do you mean actual terry towels? (snip)

I said terry towels?

Nope, not me! I use 100% egyptian cotton towels for washing.

 

[coyotefreek]

sorry I didnt mean you vlad, I ment wileycoyote.

 

[membim]

Microfibers are great. I use them for everything. But, if had to choose one thing to use them for it would be to remove polish and wax. Good MFs can make removing polish and wax about three times easier.

 

[mscoins]

I use microfiber towels (purchased from Classic Motoring Accessories) for drying, removing Klasse products, and cleaning glass. To apply Klasse, I started using a microfiber applicator which works well.

 

[membim]

Klasse is great stuff. I use that MF applicator for it and it works well. I bet that Klasse makes that white look great!!!

 

[wileycoyote]

Vlad when you say Terry towels, do you mean actual terry towels?

It is my understanding that Terry is type of fabric weave (closed loop pile) and can be made from a variety of materials. Regardless, I was refering to 100% cotton terry type towels. Can't say if they are Egyptian, Pima, Supima, or other type of cotton. As I said, they have worked well for me, but I am amazed how much better good quality microfiber towels work.

 

[cali_330ci]

Does anyone use a leather chamois for drying or is that a no-no?

http://www.charlesleefamily.org/2003/images/calbimmer.jpg

 

[AWD330XI]

I quit using a leather chamois since I got black. It scratches too easily on dark cars but is fine for light cars IMO.

 

[mscoins]

Klasse is great stuff. I use that MF applicator for it and it works well. I bet that Klasse makes that white look great!!!

Yes, Klasse provides an excellent shine on white, and it's easy to apply and remove.

 

[Rpro2k3]

I USE THE CA DRY BLADE....BETTER THEN A TOWEL DON'T YOU THINK?

 

[jszar]

i saw a demo with microfiber towels...the guy soaked up a puddle of engine dressing (autowax comapny's super dressing) and then proceeded to clean a window, streak free, awesome. will never buy another towel, except junk ones for the really dirty jobs.

 

[waynestowels]

The easiest way I have found to effeciently dry a car is to use a leaf blower, followed up by a quality microfiber waffle weave towel.

You want to "blot" the towel(ANY Towel), do not wipe, but allow the towel to absorb the remaining water. A "Quality" towel will soak up the water like a sponge..., except no scratching, no lint, no micro-marring and it is MUCH easier

 

[vlad]

Be careful with those leaf blowers! They do not have any filtering to them, if anything get sucked up into the blower's intake, (of if there's debris left inside from vacuuming your lawn clippings), it will be thrown at your cars paint at amazing velocity!