Help Me Chose My next MF

dschribs

dschribs

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<span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:calibri;">I’m looking to buy some new MF’s as the one’s I have now are linting horribly.  MF’s are always one thing I’ve had difficulty selecting. The choices just make my head spin.  So I’ll leave it to you guys to pick my next Microfiber.


 


<span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:calibri;">If you guys could chose only ONE microfiber for polish/wax removal – which one would you chose??  In other words, what’s your “go toâ€� Microfiber (Brand, type). If you have a link that would be great!!


 


<span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:calibri;">Thanks!

Dan
 
At one time I wanted to have 1 MF that did everything. After looking at several detailers setups I noticed that it was much easier to have different colors and thicknesses for different jobs.  That way there was little chance of cross contamination.  That is one reason I never wash them together.


 


I don't think this is what you were looking for but I hope this helps.
 
dschribs- I have a kinda two-pronged answer for you, as I'm not sure I'd make the same decision(s) about MFs today...


 


I have generally subscribed to the "one MF" approach with regard to polishing and LSPing tasks (different for rinseless products and drying and glass, and now I'm using something else for QDing too, but I didn't for a long time).  OK, I sometimes use a suede-style MF for buffing off sealants, but usually I've just used the same MFs for everything.


 


For that "one MF" I've done just fine with PakShak's Ultra Plush.  Zero issues, complete satisfaction.


 


That said, if I were buying today I think I'd look into the offerings from the Rag Company as I bet I'd be equally satisfied at a much lower cost.
 
Accumulator


 


Funny you should mention both PacShak and Rag Co in your post.  The best - and only - MF's I bought were the Ultra plush from PacShak.  I've used them for awhile but those are the one's that are now linting on me. For the life of me I can't figure out why.


 


Looking into something new - the Rag Co is exactly where i was looking. These are on my radar as my next purchase


 


http://www.theragcompany.com/16-x-16-DETAIL-MASTER-PRO-Split-Purple-nality-Dual-Pile-42010-1616-P.htm


 


 


but just when I am ready to pull the trigger I find another one from a dofferent manufacturer that looks good too.
 
dschribs- Ah, it'll be interesting to see what you go with and how you like them.  Which other ones are you considering?


 


I haven't had any linting issues with my PacShaks (yet?), but I don't use them all that often either.
 
Unfortunately I have also had experience with linting Pakshak microfibers as well. This was years ago and I never got to use them because they were linting so bad. The last time I bought microfibers I bought from Microfiber Tech. I never had problems with theirs
 
Bill D said:
Unfortunately I have also had experience with linting Pakshak microfibers as well. This was years ago and I never got to use them because they were linting so bad. The last time I bought microfibers I bought from Microfiber Tech. I never had problems with theirs
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Bill - Can you give me a link for the one's you bought?? 


 


Accumulator - I was looking at these but the "Made in China" thing sort of scares me off...


 


http://www.microfibertech.com/Microfiber-Detailing-Towel-Elite-Ultra-Fine-400gsm-70-30-16x16.html


 


Thanks!
 
I have numerous Microfiber Madness towels, and while I think they are the best, they are also the most expensive. In my opinion, you can't beat the quality that you get for the price at Rag Co. Their Eagle MF are top notch!
 
Just recently tried the Rag Company and was very impressed with these two towels:


 


If you want a very soft fluffy towel  http://www.theragcompany.com/16-x-16-DETAIL-MASTER-PRO-Eagle-Edgeless-Blue-41012-1616-B-EL.htm  Really like these for the second wipe when drying and QD


 


For a shorter nap but still very soft towel  http://www.theragcompany.com/16-x-16-DETAIL-MASTER-PRO-Split-Purple-nality-Dual-Pile-42010-1616-P.htm  These work great for polish/LSP removal using the longer nap side.


 


Had no linting with either towel.


 


To top it all off shipping is free.
 
dschribs said:
 the Rag Co is exactly where i was looking. These are on my radar as my next purchase


 


http://www.theragcompany.com/16-x-16-DETAIL-MASTER-PRO-Split-Purple-nality-Dual-Pile-42010-1616-P.htm


 


 


 
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D, I've bought a few products from The Rag Company.  They've all been outstanding and I've had a fair amount of time to evaluate them.


 


Scott mentioned a couple deep pile products he's using.  I bought a few. They're great.  In fact, probably my best purchase in all of 2014 :)
 
Tom, which ones did you buy? Are they still listed on the Rag Co site?

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dschribs- Noting that I recently posted that IMO one can overdo the "thick and heavy" aspect, I think I'd prefer the heavier ones from The Rag Company over those from Microfibertech, though the price  of the latter sure is reasonable.
 
Yeah, I'm.going to pull the trigger on the Rag Co purple. Way too many MF choices out there!!!!! I always thought I'd be a Pac Shak customer for life pit the way my towels are now linting I'm having second thoughts. I do lilke the free [and quick] shipping from The Rag Co vs waiting for and paying shipping on MF's from Hawaii.

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dschribs said:
Tom, which ones did you buy? Are they still listed on the Rag Co site?

 
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I think I purchased four different varities when I ordered.  Look at this thread:


 


http://www.autopia.org/forum/topic/132550-the-rag-company-microfiber-towels/


 


You can see the deep pile towels.  I believe the ones I got are 12" x 12" (14" x14" ??), orange.  Scott showed them in blue.  I'll tell ya, I think they've been my most memorable purchase for 2014.  I use them for drying.  I think Scott was using them for ONR wash routine.  They've been great so far.  Absolutely outstanding for drying wheels.  The long fibre just sucks the water up from every nook and cranny unlike any other towel I've tried.  I could not offer a more positive review.
 
I'm sure you've gotten your MF products by now, but I was in the exact same boat.  I had bought all sorts of different types from different places.  Some were good, some were not.  Some were good and when I went back to buy the same thing, the new version look, felt, smelled, and tasted the same...but it didn't work the same.  AND, like you said, there's so many versions, color, naps, etc, etc...it get quite confusing.


I finally too the plunge recently and bought a round of Micofiber Madness towels.  And they are hands-down the best product I've ever used.  I going to order more, and you'd be hard pressed to get me to change now that I've found these that actually work, and work consistently.


For polish removal, IPA or eraser use, and any other needs of a close-loop; I got the Yellow Fellow 2.0.  Best I've ever used.


For QD I got the Crazy Pile


For drying I got the Dry Me Crazy for the major water removal and WaveRider for the little cleanup.


They have other towels that I cannot comment on yet, but what I really like is the types of different towels if very limited...and for any specific towel there's not color choice.  So in my garage, there's no chance to get anything mixed up or confused.


I kept reading and reading about them, but I didn't like the cost (they are high $$$), but I wish I would have done this alot sooner.


Just my 0.02 on MF towels.
 
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