View Full Version : Chemical Guys "El Gordo" MF Towel???
es350
11-23-2007, 11:13 PM
Hi All,
Has anyone tried the "El Gordo" MF towel at $25 per dozen? Microfiber towel (http://www.chemicalguys.com/Microfiber_towel_p/mic_333_12.htm)
I was curious to get some feedback. It seems to offer a good balance between a plush mf towel that can also be used to remove sealant. Would be interested in hearing from others who have already tried this towel. I was ready to buy their cheaper mf towel for $16 per dozen (Ultra Fine 100% MICROFIBER TOWELS BLUE 16"x16" (1 Dozen) (http://www.chemicalguys.com/Microfiber_towel_p/mic_102_12.htm)) but was tempted to go with the El Gordo version
Thanks!
93AccordLXwhite
11-23-2007, 11:42 PM
Reminds me I`ve got to pick up some towels too:) They`re both 70/30. I think Chemical Guys has better towels, what kind of sealant are you looking to remove? Sorry I can`t speak from personal use.
imported_skylineawd
11-24-2007, 03:24 AM
Interested as well. That seems like a heck of a price.
Bunky
11-24-2007, 06:49 AM
The description says "finest quality at our textile dept. in Korea". Their own textile dept?
stiffdogg06
11-24-2007, 11:23 AM
Neither of your selections look very plush at all.
I love these though. elite microfiber (http://www.chemicalguys.com/elite_microfiber_p/mic_501_12.htm)
imported_skylineawd
11-24-2007, 08:20 PM
Thanks stiffdogg06 for the relpy, those do seem like nice quality towels. How many towels do yall usually keep on hand? I have 6 and 2 waffle weave drying towels. I also purchased some detergent for them.
DAL1955
11-24-2007, 08:56 PM
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Hi All,\r\n\r\nHas anyone tried the \"El Gordo\" MF towel at $25 per dozen? Microfiber towel (http://www.chemicalguys.com/Microfiber_towel_p/mic_333_12.htm)\r\n\r\nI was curious to get some feedback. It seems to offer a good balance between a plush mf towel that can also be used to remove sealant. Would be interested in hearing from others who have already tried this towel. I was ready to buy their cheaper mf towel for $16 per dozen (Ultra Fine 100% MICROFIBER TOWELS BLUE 16\"x16\" (1 Dozen) (http://www.chemicalguys.com/Microfiber_towel_p/mic_102_12.htm)) but was tempted to go with the El Gordo version\r\n\r\nThanks!\r\n\r\nI just got my order from CG with the El Gordo towels. Aside from being ORANGE, and not the green they pictured, they were only OK towels. They are almost idetical to the Vroom Orange towels from target. Coming out of the dryer, they were indistinguishable from the target towels. Price is better than Target, so not a bad value, but don\`t expect the quality of the silk bordered towels from these.\r\nDAL`
DAL1955
11-24-2007, 09:05 PM
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Neither of your selections look very plush at all.\r\n\r\nI love these though. elite microfiber (http://www.chemicalguys.com/elite_microfiber_p/mic_501_12.htm)\r\n\r\nI\`ve bought those twice now... clearly the nicest I have found.\r\n\r\nDAL`
DAL1955
11-24-2007, 09:33 PM
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Hi All,\r\n\r\nHas anyone tried the \"El Gordo\" MF towel at $25 per dozen? Microfiber towel (http://www.chemicalguys.com/Microfiber_towel_p/mic_333_12.htm)\r\n\r\nI was curious to get some feedback. It seems to offer a good balance between a plush mf towel that can also be used to remove sealant. Would be interested in hearing from others who have already tried this towel. I was ready to buy their cheaper mf towel for $16 per dozen (Ultra Fine 100% MICROFIBER TOWELS BLUE 16\"x16\" (1 Dozen) (http://www.chemicalguys.com/Microfiber_towel_p/mic_102_12.htm)) but was tempted to go with the El Gordo version\r\n\r\nThanks!\r\n\r\nThey are a lot like the target Orange towels, in fact when mine arrived a few days ago, they were ORANGE, and not the green they pictured.\r\nDAL`
stiffdogg06
11-24-2007, 09:44 PM
I use about 50 high quality MF towels throughout ONE season and then they go down to dirty work.
I have about 100 low quality towels for engine/tires/wheels
And then about 20 various vendors waffle weave towels.
I also have changed my high quality MF vendor from CG`s to Auto Detailing and Car Cleaning Products, Tools, and Tutorials - Detailed Image (http://www.detailedimage.com).
Bunky
11-25-2007, 08:45 AM
I also have changed my high quality MF vendor from CG`s to Auto Detailing and Car Cleaning Products, Tools, and Tutorials - Detailed Image (http://www.detailedimage.com).
Why? I assume it was not cost related.
es350
11-25-2007, 04:18 PM
I read some unflattering reviews about microfiber towels from Chemical Guys not really being as plush and heavy as advertised on their website....even their Elite towel.
So I did more searching and am also tempted to buy from Patrick and Excel. Any thoughts on Patrick at Excel and his microfiber towels?
imported_skylineawd
11-25-2007, 04:41 PM
There`s just so many choices on different towels. I really don`t know what to look for exactly.
stiffdogg06
11-25-2007, 05:12 PM
Why? I assume it was not cost related.
1. Cost
2. Closer to me, so faster shipping
3. Smaller business so it more owner on customer relation. Not like CG`s/AG where you`ll talk to a customer service rep.
4. Quality of the towels for the price
BigAl3
11-25-2007, 05:41 PM
go to microfibertech.com and look at the Elite Microfiber Towels - 12 pack...
also... sign up for their mailing list and get 5% off...