regular plush microfiber towels vs waffle weaves
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tom p.
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for the drying task. The other MF towels are not.
III, go ahead and get a few...it will revolutionize your drying practices :up
III, go ahead and get a few...it will revolutionize your drying practices :up
Pats300zx
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You can't go wrong with waffle weave towels for drying. Once you use them you will find yourself not going back to anything else.
a.k.a. Patrick
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John I think you know my process. 1st the WW, then followed by the MF for any possible streaking.....one in one hand, the other in the other.....
maecrispy
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III said:
If by plush you're referring to 'detailing' MF cloths, the difference is that the plush ones are typically 'split'. This reduces their drying power but makes them softer and even less prone to scratch... well of this is according to the the marketing hype wanyway.
armoredsaint
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I brought one of those big MF drying towels from Wal-Mart(~$8 and Made in Korea) out of curiousity and I must say I was very impressed at the drying ability and softness. Do I dare say it's better than my Big Blue Waffle Weave? Flame on!
Flame on!imported_Malachi
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armoredsaintt said:I brought one of those big MF drying towels from Wal-Mart(~$8 and Made in Korea) out of curiousity and I must say I was very impressed at the drying ability and softness. Do I dare say it's better than my Big Blue Waffle Weave?
I totally disagree. I have not used the Big Blue WW but have used the ones found here and there is absolutely no comparison. I use the ones you mentioned if I did a quick wash and to dry the "underneath parts" with the Walmart ones because I don't want to dirty up the good ones.
Deep_Freeze
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Well, I just got through washing and drying off my car. Got my Ultimate Drying towel and detailing towels in the mail from autopia and used them today.
First advice, wash them first, on my black car, they left a smear all over the car after drying. I know this is cause they needed to be washed. In using them, I did notice a difference between them and my Big Blues, they can be wrung out, which is a great thing about them. Can't really say that they were better in the drying process though, they did get soaking wet quickier.
As for the trend, go with the WWs, you will never regret it. They make drying your car actually a pleasure.
First advice, wash them first, on my black car, they left a smear all over the car after drying. I know this is cause they needed to be washed. In using them, I did notice a difference between them and my Big Blues, they can be wrung out, which is a great thing about them. Can't really say that they were better in the drying process though, they did get soaking wet quickier.
As for the trend, go with the WWs, you will never regret it. They make drying your car actually a pleasure.
To be perfectly honest, I use regular MF towels for drying. No problems, just wring them out every so often and keep on going. The big blue or grey waffle weaves are great for drying large vehicles, like SUV's and trucks.
For wheels, Target has in their kitchen section, dark green and beige MF towels (12X13 and 15X24) for ~$3-4.00 that work great for drying and polishing. Of course, wash them 1st and they are very soft and plush. YMMV
For wheels, Target has in their kitchen section, dark green and beige MF towels (12X13 and 15X24) for ~$3-4.00 that work great for drying and polishing. Of course, wash them 1st and they are very soft and plush. YMMV
Autofiber.com
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I find that the waffle-weaves http://www.autofiber.com/maximumDryingTowel.html are better for drying because they are less likely to leave streaks or lint. This is just a function of their construction, that is they don't have loose strands of fibers (as do terry towels), that are more likely to leave trails of water, or hold cotton lint, or break off as lint.
I also find that the waffle-weaves are not any more absorbent that terry towels (on average, some ww are more absorbent than others, and some terry towels are more absorbent than others), but I find that the construction of the waffle-weaves allows them to hold the water better.
Good, absorbent microfiber towels are definitely split, whether waffle-weave or terry. The split is what makes them absorbent, is what makes them "clingy", and is what makes them effective for detailing.
I hope this helps.
Ian
Autofiber.com
I also find that the waffle-weaves are not any more absorbent that terry towels (on average, some ww are more absorbent than others, and some terry towels are more absorbent than others), but I find that the construction of the waffle-weaves allows them to hold the water better.
Good, absorbent microfiber towels are definitely split, whether waffle-weave or terry. The split is what makes them absorbent, is what makes them "clingy", and is what makes them effective for detailing.
I hope this helps.
Ian
Autofiber.com