It's a good idea to use a microfiber pad to apply wax to the car, and use a microfiber towel to take the wax off with right? I bought a microfiber wash mit and towels yesterday. They also sell microfiber applicator pads so I wasn't sure. Thanks guys.

 

You are correct!

 

i use microfiber for everything

 

Yep, They don't leave anything behind like terry rags will. Plus they are real real soft so they don't scratch anything.

 

microfiber is good for drying, removing wax.

 

i use a microfiber applicator occasionallt but if the pad you are using was made for applying wax well then its not gonna **** anything up....

and microfiber towels are the staple in a detailers life...

sams has a greaat deal on them and they are very good for the price...

 

I'm not a member of Sam's Club lol...I think the gf is though. I read on autogeek.com that you shouldn't wash them with other stuff, and to use a detergent that won't leave a residue, doesn't contain bleach or softner. So this basically leaves liquid detergent. What have you guys used to wash them?

 

if there's a tag, make sure you take the tag off 100% or don't wipe with the tag down. sounds like common sense, but when you repeatedly fold a towel to get clean areas to wipe with it's easy to miss the tag, especially when there's wax all over it.

 

Good point. Thanks!

 

yes....i cut them off...and the ones from sams dont have tags but they have sewn edges whch are just as bad....

also the main thing is no fabric softner

 

Hey man! Where are you at in Tampa?

 

i figure i might as well chime in on this subject.. i used to use microfiber towels to dry my car/ remove wax and everything else but all they did was create swirl marks in my paint.. i have since used what the people at zaino recommend:
(taken form the zaino website)

Q: Are Micro-Fiber products safe to use?


A: Zaino has been testing various Micro-Fiber products. Unfortunately, the jury is still out on them. Some of them are excellent and do not scratch. Others are terrible and definitely scratch. The quality control of these products from overseas, especially Korea, is not consistent, so you never know if they will be the same scratch-free quality. Even when using the same brand, we found the quality to be inconsistent. For now, we do not recommend using them. However, lab testing is ongoing, and we will post an update when we have more conclusive results.

NOTE: If you are already using microfiber towels, look carefully at your paint finish under flourescent light when you are using your towels. If you are not getting any swirls or fine scratches from the microfiber towels, then you are okay and can continue to use them. Remember it's better to be safe than swirly.

now heres what they say to use:

Towel Guidelines
I prefer high quality name brand 100% Cotton Towels Large White Bath Size for washing, drying and polishing. I don't like sponges natural or synthetic or any wash mitts, since they all can scratch.

Another great tip is to use a Toro 210mph Electric leaf blower. Dries your car in about 5 minutes.... without even touching the paint surface....

I prefer high quality name brand 100% Cotton Towels to dry the car. Chamois or the Absorber and especially the Water Blade are flat and could trap a piece of dirt and scratch the paint finish. Towels have nap and are much safer and forgiving. Even if it were to pickup a piece of dirt, the nap would cushion it.

Again Towels must be name brand high quality 100% Made in USA.

You must use only white. Not colored towels..... colored towels are not to be used because the dye leaves a chemical residue on the paint finish. Always wash your towels first before using. Use Liquid detergent and rinse twice.

When washing your towels. Only use Liquid detergent such as All or Tide, etc. Do not use Bleach, Powdered Detergents or any kind of fabric softener. They will leave a chemical residue on the towels which will transfer to your paint finish. Make sure to run rinse cycle twice to remove all detergent.

You should cut the selvages (borders) off the perimeter of the towels. This selvage contains nylon and polyester stitching that could possibly scratch your paint finish. The towels will fray a little once this is done. But it's better to play it safe.

Drying the towels on high heat will make them hold a static charge. I use the regular heat setting and remove them a little damp and let them air dry. You can fluff the towel real good when it's dry to make it softer.

As the towels get older they will lose there nap and absorbency and will have to be replaced.

Where to buy towels........

Some name brands make a lower quality version of their towels for K-Mart, Walmart and other big discount chains. These towels say 100% Cotton but that is not, totally true. The nap is 100% cotton but the backing material has polyester blend in it. So if you press a little to hard on the towel you can get some fine scratches or swirls. The point I'm trying to make is a lower quality towel is selling in a discount store for $6.00 or less (approximately) it is not the good stuff. I buy all my high quality towels at stores like Linens and Things and Bed, Bath and Beyond.

I realize that Cannon-Fieldcrest aka (Pillowtex) is no longer in business... but there are plenty of other towels still available. I buy all my Cannon & Fieldcrest towels in the Bath & Linen shops in the bigger stores in the mall. I pay anywhere from $10 to $20 per towel. You can also try Linens and Things or Bed, Bath and Beyond... If you cannot find the Cannon or Fieldcrest line, then any high quality substitute towel from the above stores is acceptable.

These are the real deal. I buy about 3 or 4 towels and they usually last me about a year.

 

Yo...I'm in the North part in a smaller city called Lutz. Right now I'm in Tallahassee at FSU. I'm all alone up here. I don't think anyone on this site is in Tallahassee

 

that stuff is the ****, i have like 6 bags of them already

 

Hey man...what detergent do you use when you wash your towels?

 

Anything without fabric softener will work. Only new microfibers touch my paint though. After that, they get retired to interior and around the house duty.

 

that may be a little overkill as i have used "washed" ones and they perform just as well...

 

Overkill? Yes. It's peace of mind, though. It's only a small price to pay.