Proper MF for Waterless or Rinseless Wash?

**CharlesW** · 05-17-2007, 10:52 PM

When the type of MF towel used in a process is mentioned, I have noticed that a WW MF is sometimes used with Poorboy`s Spray & Wipe or DP 4-in-1 rinseless wash.
It seems to me that the terry type of MF would be the one to use rather than a WW style.
My WW MF`s don`t have anywhere near the nap that my terry MF`s have.
Isn`t that nap what traps the dirt and keeps it from marring the paint? Kind of like comparing a diaper or flannel cloth to a terry weave product.

Charles

**89LXi** · 05-18-2007, 07:10 AM

I use Poorboy`s Deluxe Mega Towel (DMT) with S&W. The nap does pick up the dirt and hold it. I usually use one for wiping and another for drying. I`ve never experienced any marring from them either. Most of my DMT`s are stained from the dirt and grime but I`ll keep using them until Steve comes out with something new and improved.

I only use the WW`s for drying after a regular wash.

**JaredPointer** · 05-18-2007, 07:47 AM

I have grown fond of the MF that have one really plush side and one more close knit side. I forget the name, but I have some from both Poorboy and CG. The ones from Steve are orange with yellow edging. Those are my favorite towels right now for an S&W wipedown.

**CharlesW** · 05-18-2007, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by 89LXi

I use Poorboy`s Deluxe Mega Towel (DMT) with S&W. The nap does pick up the dirt and hold it. I usually use one for wiping and another for drying. I`ve never experienced any marring from them either. Most of my DMT`s are stained from the dirt and grime but I`ll keep using them until Steve comes out with something new and improved.

I only use the WW`s for drying after a regular wash.

Originally Posted by JaredPointer

I have grown fond of the MF that have one really plush side and one more close knit side. I forget the name, but I have some from both Poorboy and CG. The ones from Steve are orange with yellow edging. Those are my favorite towels right now for an S&W wipedown.

Three for three so far.

I do use a really plush MF for both S&W and 4-in-1, but I can`t bring myself to use my Mega Plush towels for anything but removing polish, wax, sealant or QD`s. They even seem too nice for that.

I can`t imagine getting them really dirty and stained. The fact that they are intended to be used that way still doesn`t make me comfortable doing it.

Charles

**Poorboy** · 05-18-2007, 08:04 AM

I think it really depends on the dirt you are tackling.
For thicker dirt i prefer a thick , absorbant, and plush nap. For windows I like a thin low pile nap and sometimes I will use waffle weaves for windows if there is a lot of dirt or sap. I don`t find waffle weaves more effective on dirty paint. For final buffing or light dust at shows, sometimes an absorbant soft low pile towel can be used for buffing better.

**JaredPointer** · 05-18-2007, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by CharlesW

Three for three so far.

I do use a really plush MF for both S&W and 4-in-1, but I can`t bring myself to use my Mega Plush towels for anything but removing polish, wax, sealant or QD`s. They even seem too nice for that.

I can`t imagine getting them really dirty and stained. The fact that they are intended to be used that way still doesn`t make me comfortable doing it.

Charles

They clean up very well, especially if you pre-rinse them as soon as you`re done.