i'd like to get one to bring a few of my old MF towels back to life (i downgraded them to wheels and other "bad" tasks, but still want to try and get them looking clean)

also, should i soak the MF towels first? i usually wash them in cold/warm water and hang them to dry.

thanks.

 

I thought using regular clothing detergents are fine?

I use Oxi-clean to get the stains out the towels. They come out pretty good.

I usually throw them in the washing machine, if you have pre-wash setting for Oxy-wash, use that setting with normal cotton wash with regular detergent and it comes out clean.

 

i do use oxyclean and usually it is pretty good, but this time i got a lot of road tar on my towels and they smell like gasoline too after some M3 adhesive remover work they did...

 

Well Micro-fiber towels are cheap at Costco... once their too ugly to use... throw them and grab new ones.... hahaah

 

Woolite is supposed to work very well. Then put in a dryer, but make sure you don't use any fabric softener. This will bring back some of the static. We just have ours laundered through our laundry company, but I'm sure that's all they use.


John

 

Buy new ones and keep old for wheels or engine bay etc.

 

When you're spending upwards of $3-4 per towel, which you shold be when it comes to the ones used on your finish, you need to use a microfiber detergent that cleans the towel and is gentle to make the towels last longer. The only detergent I know of hat works well is MicroRestore. I have them in stock in 1 quart sizes if anyone is interested. Please PM me.

As for the Costco towels, use them on wheels, cleaning the interior, etc. It's a low-mid grade towel that will scratch the finish. Microfibers are not all created equal and the quality varies greatly depending on whom you buy it from.

 

Well said Mo.

 

Thanks John. I cannot tell you how many clients I've seen using the yellow towels from costco and they tell me "it's microfiber, I thought it's suppose to be the best towel to use". Once I give them the recap on microfiber, they're now empowered to make their own decision. The costco towels are great and you cannot beat the price. But they're too harsh and the edges will scratch the finish. So, I say to the client, ”you can save a few dollars or pay hundreds to have a me remove the swirls and scratches”. The choice then becomes very simple.

 

Great info Moe and I look forward to meeting you tomorrow and seeing the new car/PDI on the Lexus LS460.

I run my business under many of the same principals that are often times globally applicable, the last of the following exclusive to my business:

1. Knowledge is power
2. There is no substitute for experience
3. There is a difference between having insurance and being insured

Blane

 

Well said Blane. See you tomorrow.

 

MICRORESTORE!!! The only way to go! Buy the gallon, & it will last you a long time! The towels comes out super clean, free of any crap, & are soft.

While Costo towels are cheap, they are not the best for paint finishing! I'll use them every where else.

Oxyclean is a power & has chlorine in it. Not good for MF towels.

Moe, does Zymol still make the blue MF towels with the rubber type stuff in them? Short pile, really the only way to remove Estate Glazes? I need a couple of new ones.

 

Here you go Microfiber Restorer

 

My new wonderful washer only works with the HE (High Efficiency) detergents, and I am guessing the MF Restorer is not of the kind ?!?

 

Moe, most of my towels are actually Costco towels and towels from local carstores (Autozone, Murray's, etc.). I started using these because over the years I've come to notice the only difference between the $0.50 m/f towels and the $4+ ones is durability... the 7-8 pakshak towels I bought about 3 years ago still look almost new, while the cheaper ones start fading and getting hard after a few months of detailing, which is when they become interior towels, etc.
Just saying that for me personally, while the more expensive towels do have a higher number of fibers and are maybe a bit softer, the cheaper towels get the job done without sacrificing any quality.