Wal-mart "microtex" MF vs Excel Detailing MF

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I did a comparison of the Walmart polishing towels you can buy in the 6-pack for $6 sold under the Microtex brand name, and the MF you can get from Excel Detail ( http://www.exceldetail.com ) from Patrick (since that's all I have to compare).

At first they look the same, but if you inspect the tag you see that Excel's are 80% Polyester and 20% polyamide, while the Microtex are 70% polyester and 30% polyamide. I don't know if that's good or bad or neither.

Next I noticed that Excel's towels felt more substantial and as I dug into that it seems that Excel's are much thicker and more plush feeling while the Microtex are thinner, but more tacky. They stuck more to my dry skin and acted a bit like velcro while Excel's were more soft and towel-like.

Next I tried the scratch test on the most scratch prone thing I have - our formally "nice" dining room table made of dark wood. After getting it we found it scratched from the slightest thing - even running finger over dust on it.

Under a bright light I used both towels and rubbed them on the surface - nothing for either. Then I used a terry dish towel and got scratches. A win for MF!

Next I tried the scratch test on my paint - no scratches for either.

I'll continue to use Excel's for my major work because they're easier to use and feel better.
 
This is very good news, as I'm borderline on purchasing the Microtex large drying towel, and their 5 pack of detailing towels. Thanks for the review!
 
ive used their large drying towel and i must say its very good. the microtex drying towel is very plush and also very soft... i use em for drying, spray and wipe and buffing... its a big win in my situation considering i hate the feelign of paying and then waiting a day for delivery... lol... impatient... i havent used the microtex 6pack yet, as i havent seen em in any walmart...
 
When I first got into microfiber all I used was the walmart microtex brand. At the time I didn't really understand the differences in microfiber and what it was all about. While the walmart towels or ok, they're just that. I experienced linting and some minor scratching problems from the microtex towels. While the price is great at $1.00 a towel, I no longer use these towels. Bottom line is you get what you pay for. I would say that any quality vendor selling microfiber has better towels than walmart.
 
truzoom said:
This is very good news, as I'm borderline on purchasing the Microtex large drying towel, and their 5 pack of detailing towels. Thanks for the review!
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I have about 4 of those towels now. They are great. I use a couple for drying, a couple for Detail Spray, and one for general use. I think they get a bad rap just because they come from Wal-Mart and don't cost $15 a pop, but they really are good towels. I'd say get one or two.
 
The large drying towel was mismarked at our local Wal*Mart and They sold me two of them for about $5 each.
Some observations.
1. Soft & Plush
2. IMO, they don't absorb as much water as some MF towels of that size.
3. I wasn't too impressed with them for drying the vehicle after a bucket wash.
4. They seem to improve somewhat after 3 or 4 washings. And yes, I did wash them before the first use. I no longer use them for drying.
5. I have used them several times with Spray & Wipe and I do think they work great for that.
6. Probably a good deal at the less than $7 price, but IMO not the greatest thing in MF's.

Our Wal*Mart has an 8 pack of MF towels for $4.81 and they didn't look/feel bad at all. I didn't buy any since I already have quite a few PakShak and PAC MF's.
One thing to keep in mind. Wal*Mart is known for price, not quality. :dunno

Charles
 
CharlesW said:
One thing to keep in mind. Wal*Mart is known for price, not quality. :dunno
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This is so true Charles. I'm just way to wary to try things like these on paint. Maybe as fancier shop rags :dunno
 
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