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HAMBO · 09-25-2015, 11:57 AM

Well this is an interesting looking MF towel:
http://www.theragcompany.com/16-x-16...16-PLUFFLE.htm

Anyone ever used a plush waffle weave like this before?

I4toV8 · 09-25-2015, 12:04 PM

it looks promising, i say you get it and report back

HAMBO · 09-25-2015, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by I4toV8

it looks promising, i say you get it and report back

Not even sure what to use it for. Was hoping someone else would be the guinea pig and figure it out

SSMKNU2 · 09-25-2015, 09:09 PM

Seen this rag a couple of days ago. Been really thinking about getting a couple to try out actually.

HAMBO · 10-19-2015, 04:23 PM

Ordered this on Friday and it just arrived. Looks a bit different than on the website. At first touch it's very fluffy and soft. Looking forward to trying it out on something (detail spray type application I guess).

scandata · 10-19-2015, 05:18 PM

I don't know. It's 70/30, but only 400gsm. Maybe I'm just spoiled from using the Avalanche 1100s. Definitely looking forward to user reviews.

jshaf · 10-19-2015, 10:18 PM

thinking about picking up a couple of these, along with some of there "fender" cover towels, kind of wish the Pluffle was a little better than the 400 GSM but and always use and extra couple drying towels

TIREKLR · 10-21-2015, 03:30 PM

Has anyone used any of there other products? good quality?

The Sandman · 10-21-2015, 03:53 PM

These Everest 1100 are great drying and detailing towels at an unbeatable price. I have been using them to dry both the Camaro and SUV for the last couple months and recommend them.

HAMBO · 10-21-2015, 04:14 PM

Finally had a chance to try this thing out. Here is an initial review:

Design

The design is unique. Haven't seen anything quite like it before. It's easier to tell what it actually is when you wet the towel. Here is a picture with a corner having been dipped in water:

As you can see, all this towel is, essentially, is a very thin microfiber towel with high-pile MF stitched in a grid pattern all across it. Not sure I would really call this a "waffle weave" per se, but like I said, it's definitely different.

Couple of comments above about the 400GSM count; I believe this is because of the spacing between the grid (i.e. the non high-pile centers of each square). It's not that the high pile parts aren't heavy and fluffy, they are - as much so as the really high GSM stuff from the Rag Co in my opinion - it's that the overall weight per square meter is brought down because of the design of having thin centers surrounded by high pile.

Color

Firstly, and a purely subjective view, I just don't really think the light grey / beige is a nice looking color.

Secondly, and less subjectively, I think that color makes it harder to tell where dirt or dust is accumulating on it than if it were, let's say, white. I prefer white or pale light color towels since you can spot dirt easier and avoid wiping with that side.

Performance

I tried this out with some quick detailer after having washed my car two days prior. Had a few smudges from someone's hand print that I wanted to wipe off

I will say, I was surprised by how well this thing worked. I normally use either an Adams waterless wash towel for QD, or sometimes Adams double soft towel (or something high GSM like that) if it's just a very light one spray. I sprayed the QD on the panel a few times, and this towel did a good job of picking it up and removing the underlying smudges on the first pass. Flipped it over to another side and gently buffed clean in only a couple passes. No linting, and no streaks. Tried it on another spot as well with similar results.

I have tried some other Rag Co towels for use with QD (Eagle Edgeless and Everest 1100) and I would say this worked better. Fewer swipes and less / no linting. The Adams waterless wash towels are probably my favorite for QD (per the Junkman's advice I believe waffle weave is generally the way to go) but this was a good performer as well and maybe offers a softer alternative since the part touching the paint is very fluffly. Would definitely use it again.

Well, this was a lengthier review than I would have thought for this one towel, but it's a bit different so figured I'd share some opinions. All in all this is something I think I will use for occasional QD or a quick spray of waterless wash on an isolated spot or two. For <$5 seems like a neat and handy thing to have around.

HAMBO · 10-21-2015, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TIREKLR

Has anyone used any of there other products? good quality?

I have a bunch of their towels and would categorize them as generally high quality, though not the highest. That said for the price, I think they are a really great value. Probably the most affordable MF stuff that's still considered relatively high quality.

CamaroJim56 · 10-21-2015, 05:46 PM

How do you think the large one would be for a drying towel? (spray wax after washing and then dry with one of these)

Thanks,

Jim

jshaf · 10-21-2015, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroJim56

How do you think the large one would be for a drying towel? (spray wax after washing and then dry with one of these)

Thanks,

Jim

exactly what I was wandering

scandata · 10-21-2015, 08:47 PM

Thanks Hambo, for taking the time to write up such a lengthy review.

And I agree 100% about preferring lighter colored towels for identifying debris buildup. Grey is definitely the wrong color.

09-25-2015, 11:57 AM	#1
HAMBO Drives: Supercharged 2013 AGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 786	New RagCo. Towel Well this is an interesting looking MF towel: http://www.theragcompany.com/16-x-16...16-PLUFFLE.htm Anyone ever used a plush waffle weave like this before? __________________ 2013 AGM 2SS/RS SLP TVS2300, Edge CAI, 3" Magnaflow catback, BC Racing BR series coilovers, HRE FF15's (20x10 square) with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's, GM STB, BMR front and rear sway bars and toe links, Prothane subframe bushings and front control arm inserts, JDP rear upper control arm bushings, Elite Engineering catch can. Tuned by Cunningham Motorsports. 1967 Bolero Red 396 SS/RS Convertible

09-25-2015, 12:04 PM	#2
I4toV8 Dazed & Drives: matte blue 2014 z28(186) 2015 R1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: The Jungle Posts: 708	it looks promising, i say you get it and report back __________________

09-25-2015, 09:09 PM	#4
SSMKNU2 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central IL Posts: 901	Seen this rag a couple of days ago. Been really thinking about getting a couple to try out actually. __________________ My Build thread! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317027

10-19-2015, 04:23 PM	#5
HAMBO Drives: Supercharged 2013 AGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 786	Ordered this on Friday and it just arrived. Looks a bit different than on the website. At first touch it's very fluffy and soft. Looking forward to trying it out on something (detail spray type application I guess). __________________ 2013 AGM 2SS/RS SLP TVS2300, Edge CAI, 3" Magnaflow catback, BC Racing BR series coilovers, HRE FF15's (20x10 square) with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's, GM STB, BMR front and rear sway bars and toe links, Prothane subframe bushings and front control arm inserts, JDP rear upper control arm bushings, Elite Engineering catch can. Tuned by Cunningham Motorsports. 1967 Bolero Red 396 SS/RS Convertible

10-19-2015, 05:18 PM	#6
scandata Drives: 2015 2SS/RS vert, Spring Green Edtn Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,284	I don't know. It's 70/30, but only 400gsm. Maybe I'm just spoiled from using the Avalanche 1100s. Definitely looking forward to user reviews. __________________ 2015 2SS/RS vert, Spring Edition Green Flash (2015 - present) 2014 1LT vert, Blue Ray Metallic (2014 - 2015)

10-19-2015, 10:18 PM	#7
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	thinking about picking up a couple of these, along with some of there "fender" cover towels, kind of wish the Pluffle was a little better than the 400 GSM but and always use and extra couple drying towels __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

10-21-2015, 03:30 PM	#8
TIREKLR Drives: 2015 zl1 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 308	Has anyone used any of there other products? good quality?

10-21-2015, 03:53 PM	#9
The Sandman Flying Low & Raining 3's Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Ann. Edition Join Date: May 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 149 View My Garage	These Everest 1100 are great drying and detailing towels at an unbeatable price. I have been using them to dry both the Camaro and SUV for the last couple months and recommend them. __________________

10-21-2015, 04:14 PM	#10
HAMBO Drives: Supercharged 2013 AGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 786	Finally had a chance to try this thing out. Here is an initial review: Design The design is unique. Haven't seen anything quite like it before. It's easier to tell what it actually is when you wet the towel. Here is a picture with a corner having been dipped in water: As you can see, all this towel is, essentially, is a very thin microfiber towel with high-pile MF stitched in a grid pattern all across it. Not sure I would really call this a "waffle weave" per se, but like I said, it's definitely different. Couple of comments above about the 400GSM count; I believe this is because of the spacing between the grid (i.e. the non high-pile centers of each square). It's not that the high pile parts aren't heavy and fluffy, they are - as much so as the really high GSM stuff from the Rag Co in my opinion - it's that the overall weight per square meter is brought down because of the design of having thin centers surrounded by high pile. Color Firstly, and a purely subjective view, I just don't really think the light grey / beige is a nice looking color. Secondly, and less subjectively, I think that color makes it harder to tell where dirt or dust is accumulating on it than if it were, let's say, white. I prefer white or pale light color towels since you can spot dirt easier and avoid wiping with that side. Performance I tried this out with some quick detailer after having washed my car two days prior. Had a few smudges from someone's hand print that I wanted to wipe off I will say, I was surprised by how well this thing worked. I normally use either an Adams waterless wash towel for QD, or sometimes Adams double soft towel (or something high GSM like that) if it's just a very light one spray. I sprayed the QD on the panel a few times, and this towel did a good job of picking it up and removing the underlying smudges on the first pass. Flipped it over to another side and gently buffed clean in only a couple passes. No linting, and no streaks. Tried it on another spot as well with similar results. I have tried some other Rag Co towels for use with QD (Eagle Edgeless and Everest 1100) and I would say this worked better. Fewer swipes and less / no linting. The Adams waterless wash towels are probably my favorite for QD (per the Junkman's advice I believe waffle weave is generally the way to go) but this was a good performer as well and maybe offers a softer alternative since the part touching the paint is very fluffly. Would definitely use it again. Well, this was a lengthier review than I would have thought for this one towel, but it's a bit different so figured I'd share some opinions. All in all this is something I think I will use for occasional QD or a quick spray of waterless wash on an isolated spot or two. For <$5 seems like a neat and handy thing to have around. __________________ 2013 AGM 2SS/RS SLP TVS2300, Edge CAI, 3" Magnaflow catback, BC Racing BR series coilovers, HRE FF15's (20x10 square) with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's, GM STB, BMR front and rear sway bars and toe links, Prothane subframe bushings and front control arm inserts, JDP rear upper control arm bushings, Elite Engineering catch can. Tuned by Cunningham Motorsports. 1967 Bolero Red 396 SS/RS Convertible

10-21-2015, 05:46 PM	#12
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,603	How do you think the large one would be for a drying towel? (spray wax after washing and then dry with one of these) Thanks, Jim __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

10-21-2015, 08:47 PM	#14
scandata Drives: 2015 2SS/RS vert, Spring Green Edtn Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,284	Thanks Hambo, for taking the time to write up such a lengthy review. And I agree 100% about preferring lighter colored towels for identifying debris buildup. Grey is definitely the wrong color. __________________ 2015 2SS/RS vert, Spring Edition Green Flash (2015 - present) 2014 1LT vert, Blue Ray Metallic (2014 - 2015)