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Old 05-01-2010, 07:36 PM   #1
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Best microfiber/cotton towels?

Alright, I have heard a lot of talk of what to use to dry and polish your car. Many people say use microfiber but only from Korea, while others say use a soft cotton towel. So what is the best and where can you buy it? I am guessing everything can put light scratches or swirl marks depending on how you use it.
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Old 05-01-2010, 07:51 PM   #2
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I got some microfiber towels from Adam's and I have to say they are fantastic.
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Old 05-01-2010, 08:07 PM   #3
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I have been using Adam's microfiber towels for about three months and I am very pleased with them.
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Old 05-02-2010, 03:01 AM   #4
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I have been using Adam's microfiber towels for about three months and I am very pleased with them.
+1. Awesome. Better than the towels I use on myself!
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Old 05-02-2010, 10:10 AM   #5
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You don't have to worry about scratches on your skin after using a crappy towel!
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Old 05-02-2010, 11:09 AM   #6
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I have been using Adam's microfiber towels for about three months and I am very pleased with them.
Adams towels are nice but they are overpriced.

Take a look at these and you will be set.

http://www.detailedimage.com/Microfiber-C24/

http://www.pakshak.com/micro-fiber-towels.html

My current favorites

http://www.detailedimage.com/DI-Micr...18/16-x-16-S1/

http://www.pakshak.com/green-monster...wel-16x16.html

http://www.pakshak.com/ultra-edgeles...l-16x16-1.html
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Old 05-02-2010, 05:42 PM   #7
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You don't have to worry about scratches on your skin after using a crappy towel!
You should see the towels I use! It's ok the skin grows back
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Old 05-02-2010, 09:19 PM   #8
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I don't use ANY towels to dry my vehicles any more. When I get done washing the cars, I immediately get the leaf blower out , and blow them dry. The less you touch your paint, the better off your paint will be. Note; If you have a electric leaf blower, MAKE SURE there's no water around your car.LOL
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Old 05-02-2010, 09:39 PM   #9
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think i am going to try the blow dry myself.
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Old 05-02-2010, 09:46 PM   #10
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I don't use ANY towels to dry my vehicles any more. When I get done washing the cars, I immediately get the leaf blower out , and blow them dry. The less you touch your paint, the better off your paint will be. Note; If you have a electric leaf blower, MAKE SURE there's no water around your car.LOL
Personal experience right?
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Personal experience right?
Luckily not with this,and i'll leave it at that.lol I work on high voltage lines for a living, so I guess that just came auotomatic to me. I just wanted to make everyone aware of it!
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think i am going to try the blow dry myself.
After I get it rinsed off, I take the spray nozzle off, turn the water back on, and flood the car with water. This helps to create bigger patches of water, and a lot of it just rolls off on it's on,= less blow drying.
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Old 05-03-2010, 07:11 PM   #13
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I have an awesome leaf blower but the air isn't filtered, I'm afraid that it will suck up something and hurl it at my car.
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the motorcycle dryer sold @ www.motorcycledryer.com works great. the air is filtered and warmed.
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