I am just too slow...

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BillNorth

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I went to both of the big dept store chains here in Canada and looked for the the Fieldcrest Charisma towels. No luck. They don't carry them, but one of the chains does carry the royal velvet line. The towels look and feel good, and they say 100% cotton. Has anybody used this line before. Are the charismas so much better?



Thanks for any advice/opinions.
 
The RVs were my first towel purchase. I did not know about the Charismas. After hearing about the Charismas, I bought some. The RVs are fine. The Charismas are superior, though. Much more plush, more nap, and greater density.

If I had it to do over again, I would, without doubt, buy the Charismas and skip the RVs. The Charismas cost a bit more, but towels last a long time, so, over time, the cost difference is probably $0.30 a week (literally).

And, I suspect that the Charisma "irregulars" (irrs) at http://www.fieldcrestoutlet.com/fieldcrestcannonoutlet/ are cheaper than the RVs you found in a retail store. You can also buy them from a fellow on this site, trimmed and serged (stitched on the edges with a special machine that deters unraveling).
 
You can buy the towels at the Bay. That's where I found them here in TO. Sears didn't carry them. One 13"x13" towel cost 12 bucks.



But Matt, I have better news for all the Canadians. I found a website of a store called "Uniquely Yours" which is located in Leamington Ontario. They sell Charisma towels over the net. One 13"x13" towel costs 7.99. I've sent them an email asking them about their shipping rates, as well as to confirm that they operate their online business in Canadian dollars. Who knows, the US dollar is so much better, they be using that. Anyways, I haven't heard back from them yet, but when I do I'll post.



If the prices are listed in Canadian, then I'll be putting in an order for some towels. No duty, brokerage, or conversion. Thank goodness!!!!!!!
 
Hey darbh. The prices on the site you mentioned are all in US currency. The site I found operates within Canada and the prices are listed in Canadian $. When Canadians buy from the USA, we usally pay international shipping rates, plus import duty, plus brokerage fees, then currency conversion. After it's all said and done, we've been cleaned out pretty good. When oredering within Canada, shipping will be cheaper, no currency conversion, brokerage will be much cheaper, and there is no duty because we're not importing.



1 American $ = $1.51 Canadian

1 Canadian $ = $0.65 cents American.



You can see the discrepancy between our currencies. That's why buying from the USA puts a hurting on our pocket books. :)



Thank you for the suggestion though. I appreciate it.
 
BillNorth -- Thanks for the info. That is about the most courteous correction I can remember getting. Thanks!



Wow, that is quite a gauntlet you have to run through to buy some towels. I can see why you would try to buy in Canada.
 
I feel like I am moving to slow. It took me almolst six hours to wash and dry my truck, dress the tires and wheelwells, dress the trim, wipe down and vacumm the interior, and wipe the dust off the engine and dress it again. I didnt realize how much time went by until I was done. It was nice out today and my truck hasnt been washed in close to a month so I figured I better get this done. But still, six hours!?!, I think I need to move a little quicker.

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Nick,
Your truck really does look great. I have that same problem. By the time I am done with everything, the entire day is gone. I tell my wife that I am going out to do a "quick wash" and three hours later I hear "I thought you said a quick wash".

If you want the washing time to lessen, try ONR. It will significantly reduce your washing time. I love this stuff:clap:
 
The one thing I really try and do is avoid swirls while I am washing and drying. I try and be as gentle as I can. My truck's paint is pretty soft so I can put swirls in pretty easily but I can take them out fairly easily also.
 
When I'm detailing a customer car, I'm doing Mach 3 with my hair on fire! I'm running a marathon at a rapid steady pace.

And when I'm finished, I my shirt is saturated and I'm exhausted.

But........... When I'm doing my own cars, it's for my own personal enjoyment and I'm savoring the moment...

4-5-6 hours... no big deal!!!!;)
 
I'm with Bill. When I'm working on my own stuff it's called THERAPY..... and when it's free I'll take all I can get ( I need a lot ).

When you are getting paid for a detail, time is money. You don't work so fast you are letting quality suffer, but as fast as you can and maintain your quality standard.

6 hours on your own truck.....can't think of a better way to spend a day :thumbup:
 
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