Im about to buy some of them (the mothers big blue ones)

1)And i was wondering, how many should i get to do a dry/polish/sealantglaze/wax? One per task or would i maybe need 2 per task?

2)Also, Should i use only one cloth per product? Is it ok to mix them after they have been washed? (if not how can i keep em appart? any suggestions?)

3)Also when i wash em, is it cool to put em all in the machine at the same time?

4) Whats the best wash mitt to get? I have read and found 1. Wool can scratch/spiderweb especially on black cars, MF wash mitts trap dirt and can scratch.. So is chenille the best way to go/stay?

Thanks!

1)And i was wondering, how many should i get to do a dry/polish/sealantglaze/wax? One per task or would i maybe need 2 per task?

2)Also, Should i use only one cloth per product? Is it ok to mix them after they have been washed? (if not how can i keep em appart? any suggestions?)

3)Also when i wash em, is it cool to put em all in the machine at the same time?

4) Whats the best wash mitt to get? I have read and found 1. Wool can scratch/spiderweb especially on black cars, MF wash mitts trap dirt and can scratch.. So is chenille the best way to go/stay?


1) Keep them separate. I generally use 3 to 4 12"x12" ones per product (yeah, I could use less, but I like using fresh patches for each section - much easier removal).

2) After washing, you can use them for anything - just don't let them sit around and let the product dry on MF otherwise you'll have to use special detergents to remove.

3) If they're clean it won't matter. However, if you're going to machine dry them, make sure not to dry them totally - MF's will melt in the dryer.

4) Chenille's Ok, I personally just use a regular car wash sponge - good technique and soap will prevent scratches. Just don't let your car get too dirty otherwise you'll have issues.

Thanks, yeah the ones im looking at are about 12 by 12 wide, and cost me 13nz$ which is about 8.50 US, theyre the best ones i can find here, so i might only get 1 or 2 per product to begin with, and shake em out a bit, as spending 100 bucks on towels might be a bit much heheh

Hal's advice is on the money. I will add that you should avoid washing MF towels that have been used for different purposes (e.g., wax removal, polish removal, etc.) together. This will avoid cross-contamination of the towels.

If you have a choice of different colors, pick a color for each purpose. We have four different colors of MF towels - blue for wax removal, gray for polish removal, green and purple for quick detailing/window cleaning.

$8.50 US per towel? Wow. Look into purchasing from a U.S. vendor if you can. I get my MF towels for about $2-$2.50 each from Tom Gong at JT-International (jtintern@hotmail.com).

For drying, I've gone the MF route, not all that absorbent. Done the chamois route, seems a lot of extra activity for not that great a result. Wondering why people just don't use a soft 100% cotton terry? Plenty absorbent and much quicker. Is it because people think its bad for the paint? I'm not questioning people's preferences, just wondering why the most obvious towel isn't talked about.

The best towel for drying is still MF but it has to be a waffleweave.

One WWeave will do the whole car.
I find that letting the water sheet off by just streaming with no nozzle, minimizes saturation of towels.

Looks like ill get

http://www.autogeek.net/mitoco.html

and

http://www.autogeek.net/xlarcobwafwe.html

once they get back to me about shipping..

What do people recommend for the washing agent? I'm using the meguairs stuff at the moment, is the one better to use?

I've also found Tom Gong aka jtintern@hotmail.com to be a good source of micro fiber towels. The ones he got me are large and very high quality, nothing like the crap you get at Wal-Mart etc. His prices are very good. Email him and he will send you a price list and other information. I've used the towels I got from him for a few years now and no problems yet.

i put an order in, now i just gotta hear back about shipping cost..

I think it might kill the deal, as i cant justify $$$$ for shipping..

Dnz,
If the shipping costs break the deal contact me. I have a variety of towels for different purposes and have shipped internationally more times than I can remember.

check your pm's..!

For drying, I've gone the MF route, not all that absorbent. Done the chamois route, seems a lot of extra activity for not that great a result. Wondering why people just don't use a soft 100% cotton terry? Plenty absorbent and much quicker. Is it because people think its bad for the paint? I'm not questioning people's preferences, just wondering why the most obvious towel isn't talked about.


Yikes, using cotton towels makes me cringe... MUCH MUCH more abrasive of a material than any good quality MF towel. Not absorbent, you my friend, have never used a GOOD MF towel for drying. MFs soak up water like a sponge...and hold it... Wring it out, and even totally wet, they dry better than most other towels. I use one MF to dry my entire car, and I wouldn't even call it WET when i'm done.

If my rims see cotton towels to dry, it's even a rarity! I use OLD dirty MFs to dry my rims even now.

For drying, I've gone the MF route, not all that absorbent. Done the chamois route, seems a lot of extra activity for not that great a result. Wondering why people just don't use a soft 100% cotton terry? Plenty absorbent and much quicker. Is it because people think its bad for the paint? I'm not questioning people's preferences, just wondering why the most obvious towel isn't talked about.
This really depends on the MF towel. The less expensive warehouse brands will not be all that absorbent. I carry two types of synthetic drying towels that are 16 x 24, and 2 of these will dry an M3 with no problem becasue they have a thick nap made to absorb water. The 16 x 24 Waffle Weave absorbs more than either one of those, but it still takes 2 to completely dry a car and is a very single purpose towel(Drying only, and should not really be used to remove dust, due to the lack of nap, IMO).

On the other hand, the Polishing Cloth, and the General Purpose I carry, both 16 x 16, will not do a very good job of drying a car, because the nap is thin, and they are not made for drying. One of the reasons they are perfect for use with a detail spray. They do not absorb much product, so most of it ends up on the car, instead of the towel.

The 100% Cotton DF Towels, are very absorbent, but not as much as the synthetics, due to the "threads per inch" count, however they remain soft throughout the life of the towel, versus the synthetics, which eventually breakdown(It still takes a long time, but I finally relegated my 2 year old polishing cloths to the wheels)

MF towels will absorb more dirt/dust than a cotton, and keep further from the surface. On a good quality towel it will also clean the surface better than a cotton, again due to the denseness of the thread count. This keeps your paint looking better, longer.

The world of Microfibers is not as simple as the cotton world. As I have stated before, you must be very careful when purchasing MF towels, the standards are very, very loose. You really get what you pay for.
I hope that helps a bit.