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SilverLexus
02-13-2006, 06:52 PM
Well it finally warmed up enough for me to try my new PakShak UltraSmooth towels. Since I have Z-2 Pro on the car right now, I prepped the surface with a Z-6 wipedown using a Pak UltraPlush and then proceeded to use the new UltraSmooth towels for Z-8 application.

It simply worked wonderfully and these will be my new go-to towel for quick detail work. The key finding here is that Ranney and team have created just the right thickness of pile to apply qds but not so much depth to absorb too much product. The one side is slightly shorter nap which makes for excellent drying of the Z-8 following application with the slightly plusher side.

I also tried them with Crystal Mist on a Souveran spot and it worked just as well.

Packaging: A+, Sets or individual towels wrapped in clear plastic with well-written car instruction sheet.

Appearance: A+, funkadelic and psychedelic as the Talking Heads would say in rainbow colors (see below, also have a beautiful blue one I lent to my buddy Bret to try). High construction quality with soft fibers and silk edging. High fiber count.

Price: A+, $3.50 per towel with member`s discount completely reasonable given quality of towel.

Performance: A+, perfect length fibers for qd work and general high quality mf duties.

Highly recommended. Perhaps my favorite microfiber yet.

Pictures:

http://homepage.mac.com/leescoggins/pak1.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/leescoggins/pak2.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/leescoggins/pak3.jpg

Results:

http://homepage.mac.com/leescoggins/pak4.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/leescoggins/pak5.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/leescoggins/pak6.jpg
joe.p
02-13-2006, 07:10 PM
you have some realy nice towels there..
jaybs02
02-13-2006, 07:23 PM
Thanks for the nice write up Lee.
Those are definately some wild looking colors.

"J"
Anthony A
02-13-2006, 08:18 PM
I am a big fan of PakShak MF. I have all the different types they sell except the ones you just reviewed. How do they compare to the other PakShak towels like the Ultra Plush and Ultra Fine? Reading the description on their web site they seem to be marketed as a lower end towel compared to thier other ones.
97F1504x4
02-13-2006, 08:42 PM
I really like Pakshak products in fact that is my go to WW towel. I like those green ones you posted. Good review and i agree that they always include a nice instructions care sheet in all there orders. I recently picked up a great deal on the WW in there specials area. Got some BLEM WW for 9.00 each and although they say the silk outer edge is blemmed i can find nothing wrong with them.

Richard
mgm2003
02-13-2006, 10:40 PM
I`ve heard from many others that they are fantastic MF`s!


btw -The silver Lexus is looking very nice!
SilverLexus
02-14-2006, 12:27 AM
btw -The silver Lexus is looking very nice!

Thanks! Should be able to sneak in a wash tomorrow as it will be sunny and 57. Will get some more play time with the new towels. :)
The Chee
02-14-2006, 12:59 AM
Lee ,do you feel it`s safe to use the shorter nap side on the paint? I have a few pakshak ultra microfiber but I only use the plush sides as I`m concerned bout marring :noexpress
ShineBoy
02-14-2006, 04:37 AM
Look good! What can you compare them to? IS there a code for the discount?
SilverLexus
02-14-2006, 09:03 AM
Lee ,do you feel it`s safe to use the shorter nap side on the paint?

Yes I do. I have never had a PakShak towel marr the paint. The back side is very soft as well. You might want to be a bit more careful but I think there should be no problem.

I believe that emailing Ranney will make the discount available. Let me see if I can permission to post the latest prices for members...
Anthony A
02-14-2006, 04:15 PM
I am a big fan of PakShak MF. I have all the different types they sell except the ones you just reviewed. How do they compare to the other PakShak towels like the Ultra Plush and Ultra Fine? Reading the description on their web site they seem to be marketed as a lower end towel compared to thier other ones.


Well?
SilverLexus
02-14-2006, 05:02 PM
Anthony,

They are less expensive but just as nicely constructed as their higher priced towels. I think they are holding up well also after a good first wash. If you have a need for a shorter nap towel such as for QDing then go for it. You will be happy. :)
The Chee
02-14-2006, 05:40 PM
Thanks Lee :yes:
Anthony A
02-14-2006, 05:52 PM
Anthony,

They are less expensive but just as nicely constructed as their higher priced towels. I think they are holding up well also after a good first wash. If you have a need for a shorter nap towel such as for QDing then go for it. You will be happy. :)

Great, thanks.
Big Kahuna
02-15-2006, 04:29 AM
Lee ,do you feel it`s safe to use the shorter nap side on the paint? I have a few pakshak ultra microfiber but I only use the plush sides as I`m concerned bout marring :noexpress

Ranney mentioned to me awhile back that the other-side of his towel (or shorter side) is like the Ultra-fine towel used for final wipe downs. Hope that helps.

I have his new Ultra-Smooth towels. It is great and my new "GoTo" towel for product removal on a clean surface. Probably continue to use the Ultra-plush for QDing.