Couple Q's about microfiber towels...

stogie1020 said:
It would be interesting to know what color car people are using the less expensive MF on.



I think that if you have a white or silver car, and use a less expensive WalMart/Costco/Sams MF you may be very happy with the reults, and never see any micro-marring or scratching. If, however, you have a black or deep red car, you may notice some micro-scratches or swirl marks if you use the less expensive cloths.



If you have a car color that is prone to showing defects, I would HIGHLY reccomend using high quality MF cloths for the paint. Doorjambs, trunk seals, etc... are a different story...



Just my .02
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I use the 2-pack Microtex MF towels from Walmart.(Not the 5-pack or 8-pack!) My car is a Nighthawk Black Pearl Acura. Haven't had any scratching or marring issues.:)
 
toconnx said:
Do I really need specialized microfiber towels (i.e. specific ones for drying, buffing, cleaning, etc.) or can I just pick up a bundled pack of microfiber towels and use them for all purposes? I realize that specific weaves will be better at certain tasks, but I'm on a terribly strict budget and is there any serious risk or downside to just using regular microfiber towels as opposed to specialized ones?
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Specialized MF towels make the job easier, not safer. ALL MF should be safe for painted surfaces.



You don't have to buy expensive to get safe MF, but you'd want to make sure they're reputable towels.



For example, I LOVE Pakshaks MF, but I do use other general purpose brands for paint work without ill effects...they're just not as nice and as efficient for the task as Paks specialized MFTs.



I just got these and are fine for general purpose use and not expensive (6 for $12):

http://autopia-carcare.com/mf-tropical-6.html
 
Chang said:
Do microfiber towels have to be replaced or can I just keep washing them?



Eventually, I've had mine for about a year and are still going strong. Washing them rejuventates them as well. I have a bunch of MFs I have not use yet as well, and will buy more just incase I need extras.







If I don't have to keep buying new ones I wouldn't mind spending alot on them, but if its something that I have to continually buy then, it's a little harder for me to spend a lot on a MF towel.
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J.J. said:
This comes-up after I spend $60 buck at PakShak.....Gheess!



However, the quality may not be all that different... dunno, but I think you are paying for the quantity of time you can use them. SOme indicate they have used there PakShaK towels for two years or more. HOwever, if you can buy Sam's Club towels cheaper and they don't mar the paint, I guess you can just buy new ones every summer and do just fine. I have yet to use my PakShak towels, but I'm looking forward to it.



JJ
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Dont worry, be happy ! Ya get what ya pay for... The PakShak MF's are definitely worth it ! :bounce
 
John Styrnol said:
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Originally posted by Chang

Do microfiber towels have to be replaced or can I just keep washing them?



Eventually, I've had mine for about a year and are still going strong. Washing them rejuventates them as well. I have a bunch of MFs I have not use yet as well, and will buy more just incase I need extras.







If I don't have to keep buying new ones I wouldn't mind spending alot on them, but if its something that I have to continually buy then, it's a little harder for me to spend a lot on a MF towel.
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Oops. :wavey
 
im still pretty new to the detailing scene but for the most part, ive always been wondering what the best locally available mf towells are. in my area, weve got autozone, kragens, walmart, target, & pepboys. ive gotten mfs from each store, but is there any particular ones that i should keep an eye out for in those stores? are the ones im getting even worth it?
 
I use most of the store bought mf for interior detailing, wheels, door jams, etc and keep my pakshak for all the paint work.
 
are pakshaks available from any of the stores i mentioned? theres a shop a small drive away that carries the more serious detailing products, would they have pakshaks?
 
DetailGirl said:
Yes but you have some very high quality towels and a man that stands behind everything.



These are my favorite!

http://www.pakshak.com/ultra-plush-micro-fiber-towel-16x16-1.html
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Yes, I have 3 of those I'm dieing to try. Tell me, is the thick nap for polish removal and the thin nap for QD, or Is it the other way around?



I also bought the huge WW and the smaller WW. A yellow Ultra Fine MF and some of his regular MFs.



I want to use the regular MFs for polish removal, the ultra plush for wax removal, and the other side of the Ultra plush for QD. I'm saving the Ultra fine for my very last buffing pass. It's rediculous how excited I get about the smallest things



JJ
 
J.J. said:
Yes, I have 3 of those I'm dieing to try. Tell me, is the thick nap for polish removal and the thin nap for QD, or Is it the other way around?
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Its the other way around.



To remove polish/wax requires the MF to have some 'bite'. The more plush, the less bite...tends to push the polish around rather than 'cut' through it.



The more plush towels are better for QDing and final buffing.



Try the different MFs on the same task and you'll see what I mean. :D
 
SilverStreak said:
im still pretty new to the detailing scene but for the most part, ive always been wondering what the best locally available mf towells are. in my area, weve got autozone, kragens, walmart, target, & pepboys. ive gotten mfs from each store, but is there any particular ones that i should keep an eye out for in those stores? are the ones im getting even worth it?
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Like I said before, the Microtex MF towels over at Walmart are great, provided you get the 2-pack ones. They're nicer than the other ones. Also, PepBoys started carrying the new Gold Class MF towels. IMO, you can't go wrong with any Gold Class products.



I have recently purchase a few MF towels from ExcelDetail and I have to say, they are really, really, nice. They were quite inexpensive, but they felt really plush and very well made.
 
I washed my new MF and then let them air dry overnight. Because it still in the 40s at night, they were not quite dry. I put them in the drier w/o a drier sheet, on low heat, less dry setting for probably 10 minutes. When they came out they seemed almost sticky- like some of the threads were "hanging" on each other. They didn't feel as plush either. Did I ruin my MF towels?



JJ
 
Nope, that's normal...good, in fact.



You've maximized the static charge which help your MF 'grab' particles.



I regularly machine dry my MF on 'warm' to get that effect. :up
 
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