MF towels, plush, not so plush?

[CharlesW]

It seems the big thing in MF towels the past year is thicker, plusher= better.
I tend to agree with that line of thinking, but in an effort to get some use out of some of my older, not so plush MF towels, I have been using them.
Some observations.
1. More plush or less plush doesn't seem to have much bearing on the softness. The first touch feels softer, but the fabric itself didn't seem much different.
2. The more plush seemed to work better for S&W or a QD.
3. The less plush seemed to work better at wax/sealant removal.
4. The less plush seemed to work better for glass cleaning.
5. Both seemed to work equally well with DG AW when applying it on a dry vehicle, but the more plush seemed to absorb more product which would seem to be a waste. I think the less plush will be my choice for that use in the future.
It kind of pointed out to me that the latest and greatest doesn't always mean the old school stuff is worthless.
Remember when anyone that didn't have a digital watch was out of touch with the world and hopelessly behind in accepting new technology?
Any comments or observations.

Charles

 

[97F1504x4]

I would agree with those assessments. That is what i have also found. The plusher they are the better they seem to be for QD the less thick work great at product removal and the non plush are great at glass cleaning. I actually purchased some Waffle weaves for glass that I love but I cannot recall who i got them from but they clean the glass the best.

Richard

 

[Poorboy]

Yes, Charles that is why there are different weights and lengths of microfiber ...just as in the old days we used terry for heavier jobs and diapers for final buffing

 

[blk45]

That's why PB DMTs are plush on one side and not as plush on the other. Multi-purpose!

 

[blk45]

5. Both seemed to work equally well with DG AW when applying it on a dry vehicle, but the more plush seemed to absorb more product which would seem to be a waste. I think the less plush will be my choice for that use in the future.


Charles

Thanks for the info Charles. I will have to try this out.

 

[SVR]

I like to the non plush side of pakshak ultra plush plus towels when spreading a QD or spray sealant and a very plush MF korea baby soft MF or monster fluffy for final wipes

Why - the really plush ones don't seem to spread well when applying spray products, they work best when dry and doing those final wipes
For removing polish residue, a sonus green towel (non plush) picks it up far better
Once the excess is gone, the monster fluffy works terrific to make sure all is off the surface

 

[Bunky]

Why - the really plush ones don't seem to spread well when applying spray products, they work best when dry and doing those final wipes
For removing polish residue, a sonus green towel (non plush) picks it up far better
Once the excess is gone, the monster fluffy works terrific to make sure all is off the surface

I agree.

 

[CharlesW]

I like to the non plush side of pakshak ultra plush plus towels when spreading a QD or spray sealant and a very plush MF korea baby soft MF or monster fluffy for final wipes

Why - the really plush ones don't seem to spread well when applying spray products, they work best when dry and doing those final wipes
For removing polish residue, a sonus green towel (non plush) picks it up far better
Once the excess is gone, the monster fluffy works terrific to make sure all is off the surface

For Poorboy's Spray & Wipe or any QD, I think I still prefer the "More Plush" side.
Since the towel will very likely be picking up some dirt when making the first pass with a cleaning product, it seems like the deeper nap should give that dirt a place to go.

I can't say that I have noticed any problem with spreading a spray wax/sealant with the "More Plush" towels, but it did seem to me to absorb product that might have been better to have on the paint.

Man, it's going to be a long winter if I'm splitting hairs about plush/non plush MF towels already.

Charles

 

[Poorboy]

maybe it's time you become a snowbird Charles and go south for the winter :hmmm: I'm sure Troy must have some extra room for you