imported_dickie
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I decided to do another CD Scratch test again. I know - I'm a nerd 
But I thought some people might be interested in my general findings.
I didn't bother using anything on the cloths or applicators. I simply rubbed each one dry, gently against the back of a new blank CDR. 4 strokes - back and forth.
I checked to see if marring was visible under a 100 watt lightbulb, and under an office halogen light, and measured visibility on a scale of 1 to 3. 1 : not visible at any angle. 2 : visible only if the angle of the CD is tilted angle. 3 visible from every angle. I also measured the amount of swirls created. 1 : none at all, 2 : very few (1 or 2 marks), 3 : substantial swirling . 4 : CD destroyed. And finally the type of marring - very fine, thin, or thick.
Lexol 100% Cotton Applicator Pads
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Light bulb : 2
Halogen : 3
Amount : 3
Type : thick swirls.
Turtle Wax 100% Cotton Super Soft Polishing Cloths
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Light bulb : 3
Halogen : 3
Amount : 3
Type : thin swirls.
Autoglym Perfect Polishing Cloths
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Light bulb : 3
Halogen : 3
Amount : 3
Type : very fine swirls.
JML 3d fibre cloths (sold on UK shopping channel)
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Light bulb : 1
Halogen : 2
Amount : 2
Type : very fine swirls.
Meguiars Applicator Sponges
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Light bulb : 1
Halogen : 1
Amount : 1
Type : none
Turtle Wax 100% terry cloth towels
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Light bulb : 3
Halogen : 3
Amount : 4
Type : thick swirls
Conclusions
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The Meguiars Applicator sponges came out best.
But I guess they have to bite to them, and wouldn't be suitable for GEPC or PPCL.
The Terry cloth towels literally destroyed the CD's.
The best was the JML 3d fibre cloths. Essentialy micro-fibre cloths sold as general purpose cloths in alot of supermarkets here, and on one of the shopping channels. They only ever put 1 or 2 swirls marks on the CDR. And then it was only noticable if you tilted the CDR under a halogen. I imagine a better quality micro-fibre with a tighter weave would be even better.
Surprisingly the autoglym cloths created lots of tiny micro swirl marks. And these are made from the soft cotton gauze you use to treat injuries. I'm surprised about this, as these are approved for use with Jaguar and Aston Martin.
But I thought some people might be interested in my general findings. I didn't bother using anything on the cloths or applicators. I simply rubbed each one dry, gently against the back of a new blank CDR. 4 strokes - back and forth.
I checked to see if marring was visible under a 100 watt lightbulb, and under an office halogen light, and measured visibility on a scale of 1 to 3. 1 : not visible at any angle. 2 : visible only if the angle of the CD is tilted angle. 3 visible from every angle. I also measured the amount of swirls created. 1 : none at all, 2 : very few (1 or 2 marks), 3 : substantial swirling . 4 : CD destroyed. And finally the type of marring - very fine, thin, or thick.
Lexol 100% Cotton Applicator Pads
----------------------------------------------
Light bulb : 2
Halogen : 3
Amount : 3
Type : thick swirls.
Turtle Wax 100% Cotton Super Soft Polishing Cloths
------------------------------------------------------------------
Light bulb : 3
Halogen : 3
Amount : 3
Type : thin swirls.
Autoglym Perfect Polishing Cloths
------------------------------------------
Light bulb : 3
Halogen : 3
Amount : 3
Type : very fine swirls.
JML 3d fibre cloths (sold on UK shopping channel)
----------------------------------------------------------------
Light bulb : 1
Halogen : 2
Amount : 2
Type : very fine swirls.
Meguiars Applicator Sponges
-------------------------------------
Light bulb : 1
Halogen : 1
Amount : 1
Type : none
Turtle Wax 100% terry cloth towels
---------------------------------------------
Light bulb : 3
Halogen : 3
Amount : 4
Type : thick swirls
Conclusions
---------------
The Meguiars Applicator sponges came out best.
But I guess they have to bite to them, and wouldn't be suitable for GEPC or PPCL.
The Terry cloth towels literally destroyed the CD's.
The best was the JML 3d fibre cloths. Essentialy micro-fibre cloths sold as general purpose cloths in alot of supermarkets here, and on one of the shopping channels. They only ever put 1 or 2 swirls marks on the CDR. And then it was only noticable if you tilted the CDR under a halogen. I imagine a better quality micro-fibre with a tighter weave would be even better.
Surprisingly the autoglym cloths created lots of tiny micro swirl marks. And these are made from the soft cotton gauze you use to treat injuries. I'm surprised about this, as these are approved for use with Jaguar and Aston Martin.
). 
) Where does it say they're made?