what kind of towels are you using to dry your car?
#17
01-19-2004, 02:46 PM
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absorber....someone posted on the detailing subforum that there was something better...a blue towel or something?? I intend to buy and try it once the weather gets better
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01-23-2004, 02:46 AM
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I've tried many different types of towels, however I like the Absorber, it wipes away the water and leaves no streaks...No compaints...cheap however effective..
#19
01-23-2004, 06:47 AM
The Big Blue waffle weaves are really great, I've used them for a while, now. The waffle weaves from www.autofiber.com are nice, too. They're grey in color, thinner in weight than the Big Blues, but are much softer. The big blues don't scratch, though (my car's black, no problems). For those who buy them, definitely wash them before their first use, otherwise they'll streak (also, don't use bleach, liquid softener/softening sheets or high dryer heat on any polyester microfiber). Best things about waffle weaves: no streaking, no toweling marks (kinda look like swirls in the finish) and they don't grab the surface. My $.02.
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01-23-2004, 08:19 AM
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I use the absorber and love it. I use the CA water blade on the windows ONLY. For other drying needs where the area may not be perfectly clean (like door jamb, inside trunk lid), I'll use microfiber from Griots.
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02-08-2004, 01:11 PM
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Originally posted by dan996tt
Big blue drying towel
IMO, this is the best drying towel; I've tried them all.
Big blue drying towel
IMO, this is the best drying towel; I've tried them all.
used it for the first time today, awesome recommendation dan. I was able to do the whole car w/ one towel
#23
02-08-2004, 02:09 PM
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Originally posted by Curves4S
i use the California waterblade...it's the best thing i've bought for my cars...for the detailed drying, i use microfiber towels
i use the California waterblade...it's the best thing i've bought for my cars...for the detailed drying, i use microfiber towels
yea, i'm real nervous w/ that thing
#24
02-08-2004, 02:45 PM
Originally posted by dan996tt
Big blue drying towel
IMO, this is the best drying towel; I've tried them all.
Big blue drying towel
IMO, this is the best drying towel; I've tried them all.
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02-08-2004, 05:16 PM
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Originally posted by BCS996TT
Dont be...just be sure to wipe the blade often
Dont be...just be sure to wipe the blade often
yea, I use to use it when my car was black, wasn't a smart idea on cheap acura black paint, lots of scratches. I use it on my girls silver car w/o a worry though
#27
02-08-2004, 09:02 PM
I use a variety of microfiber towels.
1. Big Blue
2. Yo'Steves (Greenies)
3. Viper for the glass
4. Classic Motoring's Dragons Breath MF towels for jams, wheels, interiors.
1. Big Blue
2. Yo'Steves (Greenies)
3. Viper for the glass
4. Classic Motoring's Dragons Breath MF towels for jams, wheels, interiors.
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02-09-2004, 09:35 AM
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Originally posted by LSM
Try baby diapers(the cloth ones obviously) They are by far the softest I have ever felt. My detailer uses them exclusivelyb
Try baby diapers(the cloth ones obviously) They are by far the softest I have ever felt. My detailer uses them exclusivelyb
yea, when I lived in Pasadena we use to use diapers, but then the place burned down
