Need RW towel advice.

[mc2hill]

I have been using Micro Fiber Tech 360 GSM towels when I use the `bucket of towels` method. I get a new set every few years and demote the `old` ones to other duties. As others have said, they clean up well with a MF detergent. I got mine filthy cleaning my B-I-L`s GTO, but they looked fine after the wash.

[Britsdaddy]

I`ve also been using Microfiber Techs, but the green 600 gsm ones. I tried TRC Eagles, but i thought the long nap was too "clingy". The eagles are good, but i dont think their the right towel for rinseless. They are nice for wax/sealant removal, and QD application. The Microfiber techs hold a good amount of solution, don`t cling, and have a nice soft silk border.
For drying I`m loving my Gyeon silk dryers

[davidc]

For the people that use laundry detergent you have to try persil. Another member quite a while ago raved about it removing stains from his towels. I finally broke down and bought some to try, It worked as he said, if the gunk is severe I had to pour some on that part, rub it in and let it sit for a while then wash. I personally think it works better than microfiber detergent at removing the stuff you do not think will ever come out.

Dave

[Accumulator]

davidc- IIRC it was Tom P. who liked the Persil. Yeah, that one slipped my mind; oughta try it some time as it`s cheaper than MF-detergents even if it is a bit pricey for regular stuff.

mc2hill and Britsdaddy brought up some good points:
(with a nod to personal preference...)

- Different types/lengths of nap can matter to some folks
- Some of us believe that for this application a towel can easily be "too much" in the sense of GSM

I`m kinda intrigued by the ones in the ~360gsm range...almost bought some of the 303-branded ones last time I saw them on sale. Eh, I`m gonna think this to death

[Britsdaddy]

The personal preference part......maybe that`s why I have totes full of all kinds of towels. You find things you like and dont like.

[lxjeremy]

Not sure what size you would prefer but TRC has a sale going on right now for both Creatures and Eagle Edgeless..$20 for 10 on creatures, $30 for 10 on Eagles. If price was your only contention TRC.

[TMQ]

I have both the Minx and the creatures. They are nice towels as a pair. Minx is very soft, plush and does not snag on hands. I use these for the rinse-less.
The creature has "hooks" where it snags on hands when you rub them. Opposite of the Minx. I use the creatures to dry, buff and remove waxes. Good all round towel. It lints
a little where as the Minx lints a lot. But if you use the Minx as rinse-less towel, lint is not an issue.

Tom

[shineys]

Shiney`s Detail has 550 GSM towels in 5 packs for $14.95. Great towels for drying, removing waxes and polishes.

[0inDetail0]

Problem solved. I was able to pick up 10 14x14 eagles on closeout. I have some Mynx as well so 15 towels is a good start.

[mobiledynamics]

It`s 2018. I`m still living under a rock....don`t have the cajones and just don`t like RWW. I need water and plenty of it !

[Cyclops]

Sounds like the Eagles are the favorite running away. Just curious how they compare to Woobies, they look similar.
Has anyone used both if so what are your thoughts?

[Accumulator]

It`s 2018. I`m still living under a rock....don`t have the cajones and just don`t like RWW. I need water and plenty of it !

Heh heh, nobody`s more water-centric about washing than I am, but I do find RW useful for some things. Just never as a first/only step.

Example- Open front door; gap behind the trailing edge of the front fender that leads into the front part of the doorjamb where the hinges are. No matter how well I clean/rinse that area, I always like to use the RW as a final step and inspecting the towel afterwards often reveals some dirt.

I`ll be washing Accumulatorette`s A8 in a little while, and I`ll pressure wash, foamgun/BHB, foamgun/mitt, and *then* RW using the GDWM. If it were summer/etc. and it was almost clean, I could maybe skip that foamgun/mitt step, which would be about as high-risk as my RW get.

[Accumulator]

lxjeremy- Thanks for the heads-up, the 14"x14" will suit me just fine and I would`ve missed that!

TMQ- Appreciate that feedback, even though I might go with the Creatures for non-critical RW use.

Shineys- Welcome to Autopia! Thanks for your heads-up too, you had slipped under my radar and some of your prices are nice. Note you might get spanked for vendor self-promo though If so, hope that doesn`t drive you away.

[lxjeremy]

Glad I could be of help, great timing! They do sales like that fairly often so if you enjoy them enough just subscribe to the mailing list!

[TMQ]

It`s 2018. I`m still living under a rock....don`t have the cajones and just don`t like RWW. I need water and plenty of it !

You`re missing out big time!

McKee`s N-914 used as rinse-less is out of this world! Never seen anything that brings out the gloss and shine as the McKee`s rinse-less wash! It cuts dirt and exposes everything in paint--swirls and gloss too.
It leaves nothing behind.

It cleans better than plenty of soap and water!

I did 8 muscle cars the past week for an open house yesterday using McKee`s rinse-less---And lordy, they gleamed like they were just waxed!

It is my all time fav wash now!! And it is a money maker as well.

Tom