These are the Chemical Guys Chubby towels?

nasdaq · 10-17-07, 02:52

Just started getting into the whole car detailing thing recently because I have just purchased a new vehicle. I want to keep it looking new as long as possible.

Well, I came upon the Chemical Guys site looking for a deal on microfiber towels and found these CHUBBY 6.35mm THICK SUPRA MICROFIBER TOWELS 16.5 x16.5 (12 Pack). When I opened the package I was quite surprised to see what I received were orange towels and they feel no thicker than the VROOM 12 pack orange towels I just purchased from Target.

Not to be anal, but I started to investigate to see if anything else was not as described in their
facts about the towel. Measured them and they're 16 x 16.5 in. not 16.5 x 16.5 in., and it's 1.8 oz. in weight not the 2.54 oz. stated on the site. A matter of fact the VROOM towels are 2.1 oz. in weight. I'm thinking I was sent the incorrect towels or there is something very wrong with the facts about their "chubbiest, thickest, 2.54 oz." towel.

quantim0 · 10-17-07, 09:34

That towel is very weak from them. I was surprised when they showed up as well.

BlueZero · 10-17-07, 09:50

I ordered 2 dozen a few weeks ago. They are still in the plastic wrap for the most part. I'm not at all happy with them. Mine are blue. The orange target ones I have are much thicker.

I don't know if I should sent them back or not.

SVR · 10-17-07, 10:05

they certainly do not look chubby to me.

SuperBee364 · 10-17-07, 10:34

CG's really seems to be having some quality control issues lately.

sonyexec · 10-17-07, 10:51

Send them back. There is no better way to show your displeasure than to send them back. I would call first, tell them about your problem and first give them a chance to resolve the issue. maybe they'll refund some money or give you some free product(s) ect. Then if they are A-holes about it kick it up the heat and flame them on all the detailing BB.

Keep in mind every retailer is going to hype their product as much as they can. I have yet to see a MF add that reads..."as thin as a hankerchief" but my opinion of most MFs is that they are that thin. Remember Im a big 100% cotton terry fan.

Smithule · 10-17-07, 12:01

This is why I don't usually buy towels online. Try the Grey Vroom's they are very nice.

2KLS1 · 10-17-07, 12:49

Yeah those towels aren't as chubby as they describe it. I think its still a good towel, especially when polishing and buffing, I have no complaints about their performance. But the advertising is a little exaggerated.

nasdaq · 10-17-07, 01:21

That's my main problem with their description. They tout it as so chubby and thick but charge $19.99 for them plus shipping. I paid $9.99 @ Target for the same amount of towels and they're thicker and 'chubbier' in CG speak.

Seems I'm not the only one dissatisfied with their MF "chubbys". I will definitely give them a call and see why there's such a big discrepancy their site description and the actual product that I and many others received.

wannafbody · 10-17-07, 01:25

I think the gray Target MF towels are a great buy for average usage.

MDRX8 · 10-17-07, 01:41

I have used their ELITE ULTRA-PLUSH SUPER PREMIUM MICROBIFER MICRO-BANDED 8.75mm THICK TOWEL16" x16" and like them very much. The best towel I have used. But I have not used the ones your talking about.

BlackElantraGT · 10-17-07, 02:36

I probably won't be buying from CG in awhile. Overhyped and doesn't deliver is the best way I can describe their products. Seems like the more products of theirs I try, the more disappointed I get.

I'm not the biggest Meguiar's fan, but their bulk products work as described and for the money, they're actually pretty decent. Unfortunately I can't say the same for CG.