Best microfiber for coating jobs?

[Justins00ss]

So for the most part I tend to use Cobra Supreme 530s for most everything paint related. Removing polishing residue, leveling coatings, detail spray, waterless washes etc.

Recently I have been getting involved with IGL coatings and have been testing it on my own car. When I went to remove it using the short nap side of the towel it worked ok but not the greatest. I switched to a new cheap store bought variety pack microfiber towel and it worked great lol.

This started to make me ponder what everyone else uses for leveling coatings?

[RaydiantDetail]

I use the CarPro suede towels. I find they work well for leveling coatings I use. Two of the suede towels. One for initial wipe and then one to follow up and then I use a third 800GSM Everest towel from the Rag Company as a final wipe on the area just to be sure lol.

CarPro Suede Microfiber Cloths 20 x 20 cm, 20 Pack (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/carpro-suede-cloths.html#.WOT_gygrKCg)

I have found the Costco towels work pretty well too.

[RaysWay]

+1 CarPro Suedes, I use the 40x40`s and fold. I used to like the old Arctic White towels because they were super silky and were nice for coatings, but the new version isn`t as silky.

[mnehls86]

+1 CarPro Suedes, I use the 40x40`s and fold. I used to like the old Arctic White towels because they were super silky and were nice for coatings, but the new version isn`t as silky.
Same here on the Suede Towels. Except the bike I did this week I did use the Supreme 530 long nap side and it worked great. That was with OGC which is always a breeze to knock down high spots though. Ray I love the old Arctic White towels too with the black silk border. So soft! I haven`t tried the new ones but that is a bummer. I wish I had more than 3 of the old ones.

[Ancient_1]

I have been using the Edgeless 300 from TRC. I have them in blue and yellow and use the blue with the short nap side for the 1st buff/level and use the yellow with the longer nap for the final buff.


http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u450/Ancient_11/2017-04-05%2008.49.49.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u450/Ancient_11/Uber/2017-04-03%2008.35.32.jpg

[Justins00ss]

Thanks for the input guys. I spoke with the IGL rep earlier and he said a shorter nap towel works best.

[The Driver]

Yes, I`ve been using shorter nap for IGL as well. It definitely is a bit trickier than most coatings IMO.

[rlmccarty2000]

Another vote for the CarPro suede towels. They work well and their Orange color make them easy to distinguish from normal towels.

[Sizzle Chest]

Just tried the Griots PFM`s...they are amazing for coating removal. My new favorite!

[mikejames]

Just tried the Griots PFM`s...they are amazing for coating removal. My new favorite!

Which Griots PFM towel did you use?

[mobiledynamics]

Polish removal as well.

MJ : it`s their white ones...

It`s just due to non flagged/loop.
Kinda has a ~cut~ to it when wiping

[mikejames]

Polish removal as well.

MJ : it`s their white ones...

It`s just due to non flagged/loop.
Kinda has a ~cut~ to it when wiping

So are these the new white towels? Griots Garage PFM Wax Removal Towel, Set of 4 (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/griots-garage-pfm-wax-towel.html#.WOXUXqK1u00)

[rwright]

During development of our coating, I used several styles of towels and found the low nap 300GSM towels (similar to what Ancient_1 posted above) work best for initial residue removal and leveling. This is why I chose to include them with each purchase. After a couple panels I`ll go back with long nap 450GSM towels and do a "final" wipe using little pressure.

[Justins00ss]

Thanks again guys! There`s definitely tons of help in here!

[Sizzle Chest]

Which Griots PFM towel did you use?

Mike I used these: Griots Garage PFM Terry Weave Drying Towel, 2-Pack (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/pfm-towels-2pack.html#.WOZsw5U2yUk)