drying towels

[mlee]

Originally Posted by fbodfather

I use white towels - and I used to experience the same issues -- until I realized that you have to stop using regular detergents and fabric softeners....which, by the way, build up in the cotton.

To get rid of the detergent/goop build-up - boil some water in a big stock pot - put in a cup or two of white vinegar - bring to a boil - take off the heat - and use a wooden spoon to push a couple of towels into the liquid...don't cram them in......you may have to do this a couple of times to get all your towels done.....

let it cool a bit - and then wash them in the hottest water available in your machine - and then rinse.....then dry in a clothes dryer.

I use "Dreft" laundry soap to wash them now - (it's used for diapers and such) - and I no longer have problems with streaks or fuzz or a towel that won't take up the water........

Every couple of uses, I put them thru the washer with a couple of cups of vinegar.........

I suggest this for micro-fiber towels as well as 100 percent cotton bath towels...

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[fbodfather]

by the way - I buy White Vinegar by the gallon - and I'm not afraid to go heavy on the vinegar to get rid of the goop --

(...and you'd be surprised at how the vinegar brings out the color in dark colored shirts -- the goop makes them 'fade' and the vinegar brings back the color....)

[mlee]

Originally Posted by fbodfather

by the way - I buy White Vinegar by the gallon - and I'm not afraid to go heavy on the vinegar to get rid of the goop --

(...and you'd be surprised at how the vinegar brings out the color in dark colored shirts -- the goop makes them 'fade' and the vinegar brings back the color....)

You should really learn to stay out of the goop..

[kostnkost]

No bath towels on the car though right?

[HP_atTheWheels]

Great information here, I have been looking for a better way to dry mine after washing. Think I will give the Dry me Crazy a shot.

Originally Posted by kostnkost

No bath towels on the car though right?

My opinion, definately NO bath towels.

[CamaroJim56]

The BIGGEST thing to drying these easily, in my opinion, is SHEETING the water off.

Once again, in my opinion, NO single towel will dry one of these cars unless you do. (or blow dry it)

Sheeting it made a huge difference to me.

[CamaroDreams07]

Originally Posted by CamaroJim56

The BIGGEST thing to drying these easily, in my opinion, is SHEETING the water off.

Once again, in my opinion, NO single towel will dry one of these cars unless you do. (or blow dry it)

Sheeting it made a huge difference to me.

I agree sheeting is important. However, a Dry Me Crazy will easily dry a car even if you don't. I know it sounds strange, but you cannot appreciate how much better this towel is until you use one.

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[AmericanMuscleCars]

Guess I'm gonna have to get a dry me crazy towel, sounds like its as good as unicorn tears.

[CamaroDreams07]

Originally Posted by AmericanMuscleCars

Guess I'm gonna have to get a dry me crazy towel, sounds like its as good as unicorn tears.

Better. Almost as good as harbor freight polishers.

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[USMCSSGT-RET]

I use a leaf blower followed up by "The Absorber" to dry it completely.

http://www.amazon.com/Absorber-Synth...pr_product_top

[AmericanMuscleCars]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Better. Almost as good as harbor freight polishers.

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Haha, idk thats pretty hard to beat. BTW I got different pads and polish and its working great now, actually getting rid of the swirls and diminishing the scratches. I did what you said and aimed for 70% correction the first time and man, its working great! I'll have to post some pics. And sorry

[charlietuna]

the less you touch your car the better.... sheet rinse...... leaf blower or compressed air gets my car 90% dry. GO BUY A DRY ME CRAZY TOWEL. CD7 and many others like myself that have tried it sware by them.

They are like no other towel......... I have tried several others....Zaino, Adams, ect

[376LS3]

I use the waterblade by Griots Garage, then use the waffle towel to pick up whats left. Works great, no scratches.

[CamaroDreams07]

Originally Posted by 376LS3

I use the waterblade by Griots Garage, then use the waffle towel to pick up whats left. Works great, no scratches.

..until there are. Yikes. Taking a big risk with a water blade. One stray piece of debris and you're done.

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