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02-21-08, 04:19
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pharmboyrx is online now Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 84 | Which microfiber cloths do I get?
After reading up on products I've decided to invest in some quality microfiber cloths to use in place of my Walmart big bag o' microfiber. I'm trying to figure out what kind of microfiber will give me the broadest use and how many I should get.
In my cart on Autopia right now is
2 Der Wunder drying towels
4 Der Wunder polishing towels
2 Der Wunder buffing towels
4 Der Wunder applicators
1 Genuine Wool wash mitt
Is this enough to get me through washing a compact (Mazda3)? Did I pick the right kind? I always thought microfiber was microfiber but it looks like I was wrong.
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02-21-08, 04:47
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RIDDLE is offline
Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 160 | Re: Which microfiber cloths do I get?
MF waffle weave towel are nice too (for drying)
edit: you already have them, i didnt see that  | |
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02-21-08, 06:27
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Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: S. Florida Posts: 3,222 | Re: Which microfiber cloths do I get?
For $7, you can't beat the extra large Vroom MFs @ Target. I picked up my 1st one a couple weeks ago and can't stop using it. No marring during LSP wipedowns and soaks up H20 great.
You might want to check out a Home Depot Grout Sponge too. Their all the rave right now & they only cost $2! Or, for couple more $, you could have the latest & greatest Grout Sponge ShMiTT (very nice).
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02-21-08, 07:06
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Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,603 | Re: Which microfiber cloths do I get?
make sure to get a few of these as well (small sized ultra-soft waffle weave)! Ultimate Microfiber Detailing Towel - Windows, Cleaning 
also on top of the wool mitt, give the HD or Lowes GS a try. if you don't like it, you can deligate them to rims/wheels, and it will cost you a whole $2 LOL... | |
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02-21-08, 07:10
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pharmboyrx is online now Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 84 | Re: Which microfiber cloths do I get?
Are they any good for removing polish/wax from the paint? I usually use an Absorber to dry. I don't have a leaf blower to blow dry yet. Any good applicator pads at Target? I don't want to cause any new scratches while I wait for my Bday to have my car detailed.
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02-21-08, 07:13
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I don't want to cause any new scratches while I wait for my Bday to have my car detailed.
| Then highly suggest you ditch that Absorber.......
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02-21-08, 07:20
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BigAl3 is offline
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Originally Posted by pharmboyrx Are they any good for removing polish/wax from the paint? | (referring to the sonus ultimate detailing towels) they work great for windows, interior wipe down, and following up when you dry with a larger waffle weave (i like to use the ultra-soft ones) or microfiber drying towel (get the viking at k-mart it's only $8.99, pictured below) to get any leftover water...  Quote: |
Originally Posted by pharmboyrx Any good applicator pads at Target? | go to big lots (was just there) they have the turtle wax 2pk of square microfiber applicator pads for $1.50 and yellow foam applicators for $.40 each... | |
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02-21-08, 07:21
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David Fermani is offline
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Originally Posted by pharmboyrx Are they any good for removing polish/wax from the paint? I usually use an Absorber to dry. I don't have a leaf blower to blow dry yet. Any good applicator pads at Target? I don't want to cause any new scratches while I wait for my Bday to have my car detailed. | Yes, they work very well. I find that most foam and/or MF wax applicators work just fine. I tend to stay away from the cotton ones. I think target has them, I can't remember. I'll PM you some links to applicator designs.
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02-21-08, 07:27
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BigAl3 is offline
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Originally Posted by pharmboyrx 2 Der Wunder drying towels | look into getting these, i believe they are softer... Blue Perl Drying Towel  | |
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02-21-08, 07:55
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Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 1,328 | Re: Which microfiber cloths do I get?
Pakshak MF towels are nice. I now started using the green MF towel from Viking. I think I might go back to Kmart and buy the rest 
I also received this from excel detail for drying my car. Very soft, and can't wait to try it! Pacific Waffle Weave Drying Towel 25x36
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02-21-08, 08:13
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Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 1,062 | Re: Which microfiber cloths do I get?
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Originally Posted by BigAl3 make sure to get a few of these as well (small sized ultra-soft waffle weave)! Ultimate Microfiber Detailing Towel - Windows, Cleaning
also on top of the wool mitt, give the HD or Lowes GS a try. if you don't like it, you can deligate them to rims/wheels, and it will cost you a whole $2 LOL... |
Agree. That towel also works great on windows and for interior wipe downs. All the Sonus Towels are great, I have all of them. And yes, do try that GS from Lowes.
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02-21-08, 09:48
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All of the Der Wunder towels are fantastic. The green one is my favorite towel in my arsenal even though I am down to one. I also have a Meg's white detailing towel that is just as good. I jsut got home from Target with four pack of towels that have blue stripes on them. They look like beach towels and kind of goofy actually, but I thought I would give them a try. My favorite drying towel is the waffle weave I got from AutoZone. It is one thin bugger but does a great job.
I would love to go with that Der Wunder order, is there anything worse than polishing your car to perfection only to wipe off that last little bit of wax and leave a big arch from your towel. That will not happen with the Der Wunder | |
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