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Lydon · 10-13-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fldrummer

The Absorber, followed by a large microfiber drying towel.

Those are what I use as well. The Absorber is the most awesome 'towel' ever.

Lydon · 10-13-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Some people use one of these:

And no, I'm not joking...

Don't knock it until you try it - I've used a blower before, like when it's freezing cold out and your hands are numb from washing the car - use the blower to get the majority of the water off then a microfiber to wipe the rest. Worked pretty well.

Lydon · 10-13-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris@glimmerglass

If you're looking for a chamois, the p21s drying towel is at the top. Awesome product.

For waffle weave drying, the 24x36 waffle weave drying towel is one of the top selling products in our store.

You can also use a light mist of [URL="http://www.glimmerglassdetailing.com/spray--wipe--waterless-wash.html"]spray n wipe/URL] over the vehicle prior to drying. This will help prevent water spotting and also adds a bit of gloss to the finish

I just ordered some of your products - got 10% off for entering CAMARO5 in the coupon code box. Thanks. Appreciate the discount.
Karen

Chris@glimmerglass · 10-13-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lydon

I just ordered some of your products - got 10% off for entering CAMARO5 in the coupon code box. Thanks. Appreciate the discount.
Karen

Thanks Karen! Order received and will ship tomorrow am

I also sent you a quick email too

BaylorSS · 10-13-2009, 07:29 PM

This may be a little old school, but the softest towels I've ever used are old cloth diapers. Note I did not say used cloth diapers. Cloth diapers can usually be aquired from local diaper services. In Austin where it's "green" not to use disposible diapers, there are even local baby stores that sell these diapers. Anyone else use these? My dad always used them to oil and polish his guns. They're very soft.

NoStars · 10-13-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fldrummer

The Absorber, followed by a large microfiber drying towel.

Me too

OBSSEST · 10-13-2009, 11:11 PM

I'm using Sams Club mircofiber towels right now. The Costco towels are DEFINITELY not as soft and they lint like crazy.

I have confirmed that if you rub hard with a dry Sams Club towel you will make a micro scratch on my black paint. It can be taken off with SwirlX on my DA polisher, but I wish there were something better. Has anyone using the Meguiars Microfiber or the "blonde" towels TRIED to scratch and see what it does? I know if seems brutal, but better to be informed that burying your head in the sand and thinking you aren't scratching your paint.

tman52804 · 10-14-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Some people use one of these:

And no, I'm not joking...

What brand is that?

tman52804 · 10-14-2009, 10:17 AM

I use the Mist and Shine from Wizards with their microfiber towel. Works awesome, absorbs much better and leaves no streaks compared to Sam's or other brand microfiber towels

CamaroSkooter · 10-14-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tman52804

What brand is that?

LOL, I dunno. I just searched google images for "leaf blower"

tman52804 · 10-14-2009, 11:05 AM

Looks like Yard Man.......LOL

tradosaurus · 10-14-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaylorSS

This may be a little old school, but the softest towels I've ever used are old cloth diapers. Note I did not say used cloth diapers. Cloth diapers can usually be aquired from local diaper services. In Austin where it's "green" not to use disposible diapers, there are even local baby stores that sell these diapers. Anyone else use these? My dad always used them to oil and polish his guns. They're very soft.

Yes, used cloth diapers would be bad.

Brings a whole new meaning of skid marks.

Buffnshine · 10-14-2009, 01:37 PM

As a detailer for over 35 years let me jump in here. Using a DI water filter or tanks as stated above is the best way to go, especially if you have black. Once washed and rinsed, use a blower to remove the bulk of the water and get all your jams, emblems, lights, grille, wheels, tires, INSIDE of the MIRRORS dry (This will take care of your frustration as you driving off and you get water still flinging out of unknow crevices). This will take some patience, if you have an air compressor, use this also in this process. Once the car is almost completely dry, I recomend the WATER SPRITE by SM Arnold to blot the rest. Then finish with a MEGUIARS WATER MAGNET sprayed lightly with an express detailer. Your finish will be spottless and your contact with the vehicle will me minable which is where the cobwebbing effect comes from.

I would recomend staying away from cotton diapers even though that is what our fathers used. Paints are different. You want thick and plush high quality microfiber towels when buffing or rubbing on your car. The nap of these towels will allow any particles you might pick up to be pulled into the inside the cloth and not where it can put a micro scratch into your finish.

One last note, if you take to a "brushless" car wash where they have a couple of guys soaping the car with wash mitts at the tunnel entrance, ask if they can change to clean mitts before they run your car though. Reason being, they just go from one car to the next, sometimes without even rinsing their mitts. No way of knowing what contamination (ie. rocks, dirt, etc.) is being transfered from the car or off road truck that was a vehicle or two in front of you to your beautiful Camaro. Just food for thought.

n17987 · 10-14-2009, 03:33 PM

surprised to not see the Mr. clean system with filter. No towels, no sweat, works great.

10-14-2009, 10:17 AM	#23
tman52804 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 169	I use the Mist and Shine from Wizards with their microfiber towel. Works awesome, absorbs much better and leaves no streaks compared to Sam's or other brand microfiber towels __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 3" MagnaflowComp Series Exhaust Airaid CAI MGW Short throw shifter Kooks LT Headers/Hi flow Cats Vmax TB

10-14-2009, 11:05 AM	#25
tman52804 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 169	Looks like Yard Man.......LOL __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 3" MagnaflowComp Series Exhaust Airaid CAI MGW Short throw shifter Kooks LT Headers/Hi flow Cats Vmax TB

10-14-2009, 01:37 PM	#27
Buffnshine So Cal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: '10 SS/RS, '06 HHR, '70 El Camino Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2,589 View My Garage	As a detailer for over 35 years let me jump in here. Using a DI water filter or tanks as stated above is the best way to go, especially if you have black. Once washed and rinsed, use a blower to remove the bulk of the water and get all your jams, emblems, lights, grille, wheels, tires, INSIDE of the MIRRORS dry (This will take care of your frustration as you driving off and you get water still flinging out of unknow crevices). This will take some patience, if you have an air compressor, use this also in this process. Once the car is almost completely dry, I recomend the WATER SPRITE by SM Arnold to blot the rest. Then finish with a MEGUIARS WATER MAGNET sprayed lightly with an express detailer. Your finish will be spottless and your contact with the vehicle will me minable which is where the cobwebbing effect comes from. I would recomend staying away from cotton diapers even though that is what our fathers used. Paints are different. You want thick and plush high quality microfiber towels when buffing or rubbing on your car. The nap of these towels will allow any particles you might pick up to be pulled into the inside the cloth and not where it can put a micro scratch into your finish. One last note, if you take to a "brushless" car wash where they have a couple of guys soaping the car with wash mitts at the tunnel entrance, ask if they can change to clean mitts before they run your car though. Reason being, they just go from one car to the next, sometimes without even rinsing their mitts. No way of knowing what contamination (ie. rocks, dirt, etc.) is being transfered from the car or off road truck that was a vehicle or two in front of you to your beautiful Camaro. Just food for thought. __________________ TEAM L99 - So Cal Camaro5 Race Team #27 9/5/09 Purchased #36962 Black 1SS/RS L99 "E-TCKT" Base Dyno 328hp/341tq @BBK meet Mods to Date: Window Tint 5% & 15%, ACC P13W Lighting, Adaptive DRL Harness, Ghost Armor, Lloyds "SS" Mats, Dash Plaque, Flowmaster Outlaw Exhaust, Drake Front Bowtie Delete, Stealth 3457 Chrome/Mirror Signal Bulbs, Grant Revolutions Steering Wheel, PFADT Sport Springs, Sway Bars, End Links, Trailing Arms, 4 Wheel Alignment, Hurst Auto Shifter and Paddle Shifter, Satin Black Rear Tail Light Bezels Last edited by Buffnshine; 10-14-2009 at 01:49 PM.

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10-13-2009, 07:29 PM	#19
BaylorSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 52	This may be a little old school, but the softest towels I've ever used are old cloth diapers. Note I did not say used cloth diapers. Cloth diapers can usually be aquired from local diaper services. In Austin where it's "green" not to use disposible diapers, there are even local baby stores that sell these diapers. Anyone else use these? My dad always used them to oil and polish his guns. They're very soft.

10-13-2009, 11:11 PM	#21
OBSSEST Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS, Black Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 413	I'm using Sams Club mircofiber towels right now. The Costco towels are DEFINITELY not as soft and they lint like crazy. I have confirmed that if you rub hard with a dry Sams Club towel you will make a micro scratch on my black paint. It can be taken off with SwirlX on my DA polisher, but I wish there were something better. Has anyone using the Meguiars Microfiber or the "blonde" towels TRIED to scratch and see what it does? I know if seems brutal, but better to be informed that burying your head in the sand and thinking you aren't scratching your paint.

10-14-2009, 03:33 PM	#28
n17987 Drives: SRT8 Dodge Charger Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 1	surprised to not see the Mr. clean system with filter. No towels, no sweat, works great.