quality on microfiber
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imported_smprince1
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My experience is that there is a wide range of quality among MF towels. Different construction, thread count, thread composition, plushness, durability, edgeing, etc. I have seen ones like the one in your post at Walmart, etc. and I personally would hesitate to use them on paint. They are fine for interiors or grunge work, though.
Personally, I have had good luck buying MF from Excel Detail, Autopia Carcare, PAC, Autogeek and others mentioned on this forum. Do a search and you will find tons of info and opinions.
Personally, I have had good luck buying MF from Excel Detail, Autopia Carcare, PAC, Autogeek and others mentioned on this forum. Do a search and you will find tons of info and opinions.
a good majority of MF is in the 70/30 blend and what sets a good quality product apart from the rest is the outer stitching. you ideally want it to be 100% cotton or satin edging and no loose threads or tags, etc.
if that product is in an actual store, bring a blank CD-R or a music CD that you don't care about anymore with you to the store and give it a "scratch test". it the MF towel scratches the data side of the CD, don't buy it.
if that product is in an actual store, bring a blank CD-R or a music CD that you don't care about anymore with you to the store and give it a "scratch test". it the MF towel scratches the data side of the CD, don't buy it.
backwoods_lex
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What did most professional detailers use before microfiber? Terrycloth? Wouldn't the lower quality microfiber be better than the old terrycloth? I've been wondering about this...
imported_hooked
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which is better...80/20 or 70/30 (in regards to microfiber)?
I was at Target and saw they had their Vroom MF towels on sale. I picked up a pack and used it to dry my truck and man are they great! No spots and streaks on the window and I did maybe half of my truck before I had to wring it out. One pass usually did it, a bit of rubbing required on the flat black bumper to get the water spots off. Like I said the wally mart ones are crap and the big blue towel works good after you get it wet and wring it out once, the vroom work better dry but still good when wet.
a.k.a. Patrick
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"Microfiber" in and of itself is a term used a little loosely! It does not indicate a specific textile used, but more just a description of thread makeup. A lot of MF's have edges sewn with the same material thats used to make the MF, Polyamide and Polyester. This is just a matter of economics and convenience at processing. I probably wouldnt have any issues with edges sewn with cotton.kajunman said:
One shouldnt be applying pressure to the edge area anyway during product removal, and tags are easily removed.
Wasatch
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From the looks of them, I would only use them for interior, glass, wheels, and door jambs.
I never used once you mentioned, so I can't comment on their quality, although I believe they are good. I would recommend elite series - http://www.microfibertech.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=29 - good price. I had them for over a year now and washed them almost every week. Without being an expert I can stat that elite compeer to Sonüs Der Wunder Buffing Towel which I bought fee weeks ago, but less expensive.
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White95Max
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Grab some of those MicroTex towels for door jambs, trim, etc...
Head over to http://www.exceldetail.com or one of the other reputable vendors on this site for high-quality MF products to use on your paint.
Head over to http://www.exceldetail.com or one of the other reputable vendors on this site for high-quality MF products to use on your paint.
kajunman said:
By stitching I assume you mean the thead used to sew the edges? In any case, I've never heard of a sewing thread made from microfiber sized yarns. The thread may be polyester, nylon, or cotton but of normal size, not microfiber.
If someone is advertising that the towels are sewn with microfiber yarns I'd be suspicious if I were you. It's like the towels I see advertised as being sewn with "silk microfiber." There is no such thing, believe me! I'd also be suspect of towels that are advertised as having "silk labels" or "silk bindings."
Envious Eric
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I just got these in the mail and they are awesome!!!!
http://www.prestostore.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?ref=exceldetail&ct=&pd=284420&pg=29010
http://www.prestostore.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?ref=exceldetail&ct=&pd=284420&pg=29010
a.k.a. Patrick
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And thats ok! Polyester is a strong product, and used for that reason. As detailers, just stay away from edge pressure.
I've tried some of the cheap micro fibers (Costco, & the ones on ebay) and they work good till you wash them, well almost good. They don't seem to get really clean and fibers don't seem to grab.
The microfibers I have gotten from Meguiars and Excel seem to wrok just as good after you wash them, and they seem to wash up pretty well. But to be honest, I don't do the super dirty work with them because they are not as cheap as a Costco MFs for do real dirty wheels and door jams. I use my Excel MF for paint work, wax removal, interior work, and window. But honestly, I have been getting frustated doing wheels with the Costso fibers for polishing and I am going to step up and use some real professional microfibers for the job in the future. The Costco MFs just don't cut it for the final polishing of wheels. Plus, quality MFs are not that expensive for some of the general purpose ones ($1.79 or a lot cheaper if you buy 10 or more from various vendors).
However, many vendors do sale a VERY PLUSH or ultimate detail microfiber and they are not cheap. I tried an elite EXCEL MF this last weekend and boy they are nice. Not sure how they compare to other vendor prices, but for less than $4 a piece they are very cool, and I would like to buy a few. But unfortunately, I have other Detailing needs at this time. The vendors sure do make some cool MF products, they vary in price and quality. You would be surprised at some of the stuff that is available if you ever go in a showroom that they don't even show the public, I have been to chemical guys near LAX and Excel's place in TO and I was surprised at the different products, textures, & plushness that is available.
If you don't have any MF's at least buy an econmy pack from a reputable vendor of quality MF's and that should get you started. And if you can afford it, those plush MFs are nice.
If buy some MF's, let us know which ones you got and how u liked them.
Doug
So Cal Shine Shop
The microfibers I have gotten from Meguiars and Excel seem to wrok just as good after you wash them, and they seem to wash up pretty well. But to be honest, I don't do the super dirty work with them because they are not as cheap as a Costco MFs for do real dirty wheels and door jams. I use my Excel MF for paint work, wax removal, interior work, and window. But honestly, I have been getting frustated doing wheels with the Costso fibers for polishing and I am going to step up and use some real professional microfibers for the job in the future. The Costco MFs just don't cut it for the final polishing of wheels. Plus, quality MFs are not that expensive for some of the general purpose ones ($1.79 or a lot cheaper if you buy 10 or more from various vendors).
However, many vendors do sale a VERY PLUSH or ultimate detail microfiber and they are not cheap. I tried an elite EXCEL MF this last weekend and boy they are nice. Not sure how they compare to other vendor prices, but for less than $4 a piece they are very cool, and I would like to buy a few. But unfortunately, I have other Detailing needs at this time. The vendors sure do make some cool MF products, they vary in price and quality. You would be surprised at some of the stuff that is available if you ever go in a showroom that they don't even show the public, I have been to chemical guys near LAX and Excel's place in TO and I was surprised at the different products, textures, & plushness that is available.
If you don't have any MF's at least buy an econmy pack from a reputable vendor of quality MF's and that should get you started. And if you can afford it, those plush MFs are nice.
If buy some MF's, let us know which ones you got and how u liked them.
Doug
So Cal Shine Shop
I've tried some of the cheap micro fibers (Costco, & the ones on ebay) and they work good till you wash them, well almost good. They don't seem to get really clean and fibers don't seem to grab.
The microfibers I have gotten from Meguiars and Excel seem to wrok just as good after you wash them, and they seem to wash up pretty well. But to be honest, I don't do the super dirty work with them because they are not as cheap as a Costco MFs for do real dirty wheels and door jams. I use my Excel MF for paint work, wax removal, interior work, and window. But honestly, I have been getting frustated doing wheels with the Costso fibers for polishing and I am going to step up and use some real professional microfibers for the job in the future. The Costco MFs just don't cut it for the final polishing of wheels. Plus, quality MFs are not that expensive for some of the general purpose ones ($1.79 or a lot cheaper if you buy 10 or more from various vendors).
However, many vendors do sale a VERY PLUSH or ultimate detail microfiber and they are not cheap. I tried an elite EXCEL MF this last weekend and boy they are nice. Not sure how they compare to other vendor prices, but for less than $4 a piece they are very cool, and I would like to buy a few. But unfortunately, I have other Detailing needs at this time. The vendors sure do make some cool MF products, they vary in price and quality. You would be surprised at some of the stuff that is available if you ever go in a showroom that they don't even show the public, I have been to chemical guys near LAX and Excel's place in TO and I was surprised at the different products, textures, & plushness that is available.
If you don't have any MF's at least buy an econmy pack from a reputable vendor of quality MF's and that should get you started. And if you can afford it, those plush MFs are nice.
If buy some MF's, let us know which ones you got and how u liked them.
Doug
So Cal Shine Shop
The microfibers I have gotten from Meguiars and Excel seem to wrok just as good after you wash them, and they seem to wash up pretty well. But to be honest, I don't do the super dirty work with them because they are not as cheap as a Costco MFs for do real dirty wheels and door jams. I use my Excel MF for paint work, wax removal, interior work, and window. But honestly, I have been getting frustated doing wheels with the Costso fibers for polishing and I am going to step up and use some real professional microfibers for the job in the future. The Costco MFs just don't cut it for the final polishing of wheels. Plus, quality MFs are not that expensive for some of the general purpose ones ($1.79 or a lot cheaper if you buy 10 or more from various vendors).
However, many vendors do sale a VERY PLUSH or ultimate detail microfiber and they are not cheap. I tried an elite EXCEL MF this last weekend and boy they are nice. Not sure how they compare to other vendor prices, but for less than $4 a piece they are very cool, and I would like to buy a few. But unfortunately, I have other Detailing needs at this time. The vendors sure do make some cool MF products, they vary in price and quality. You would be surprised at some of the stuff that is available if you ever go in a showroom that they don't even show the public, I have been to chemical guys near LAX and Excel's place in TO and I was surprised at the different products, textures, & plushness that is available.
If you don't have any MF's at least buy an econmy pack from a reputable vendor of quality MF's and that should get you started. And if you can afford it, those plush MFs are nice.
If buy some MF's, let us know which ones you got and how u liked them.
Doug
So Cal Shine Shop