Cheap microfiber cloths

[Alq]

Anyone tried these? What can I expect for the quality of these over one from a vendor? Microfiber is microfiber isn't it? Educate me please.

http://maximmart.com/microfiber-detailing-towels/

[WhiteFRS69]

use them and monitor if they llint/scratch the paint (or anything for that matter) and how they feel after repeated washings. if there isn't any negative effects, keep using them...

[adamg]

Originally Posted by Alq

Microfiber is microfiber isn't it?

Yes

[WhiteFRS69]

i personally like the Chemcial Guys MF towels

after many uses/washes they still are as soft and clean as when i first got them
they barely llint

ive used them for washing, drying, removal of compounds, polishes and waxes etc etc

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-MIC3336G-Professional-Microfiber/dp/B00BTGSID0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1424108842&sr=8-2&keywords=chemical+guys+microfiber"]Amazon.com: Chemical Guys MIC3336G El Gordo Professional Extra Thick Supra Microfiber Towels, Green - 16.5 in. x 16.5 in. (Pack of 6): Automotive[/ame]

[WhiteFRS69]

lets see if @DetailersDomain and @Stay Fresh Car Care will join in and give some good responses

[Alq]

Originally Posted by adamg

Yes

That's what I thought, looking for more detailed answer though, don't want to harm my car.

Originally Posted by WhiteFRS69

i personally like the Chemcial Guys MF towels

after many uses/washes they still are as soft and clean as when i first got them
they barely llint

ive used them for washing, drying, removal of compounds, polishes and waxes etc etc

Amazon.com: Chemical Guys MIC3336G El Gordo Professional Extra Thick Supra Microfiber Towels, Green - 16.5 in. x 16.5 in. (Pack of 6): Automotive

Thanks, I'll check those out!

[donutfilling]

There is a difference in quality of microfiber towels. The care and uptake of them matters in their longevity as well.

[adamg]

Originally Posted by donutfilling

There is a difference in quality of microfiber towels. The care and uptake of them matters in their longevity as well.

If you buy cheap, you can just throw them away and not worry about upkeep. ive always heard its safer that way anyways

[WhiteFRS69]

Originally Posted by adamg

If you buy cheap, you can just throw them away and not worry about upkeep. ive always heard its safer that way anyways

the upkeep isnt hard to do at all

wash in warm/cold water, not HOT
dont use fabric softener
dry with warm/cold heat, not HOT


why waste money?

[adamg]

Originally Posted by WhiteFRS69

the upkeep isnt hard to do at all

wash in warm/cold water, not HOT
dont use fabric softener
dry with warm/cold heat, not HOT


why waste money?

[Alq]

Originally Posted by WhiteFRS69

the upkeep isnt hard to do at all

wash in warm/cold water, not HOT
dont use fabric softener
dry with warm/cold heat, not HOT


why waste money?

So my dilemma is this then:
1. Spend $30 or so on some "good" towels, reuse these until they are worthless.
2. Spend $30 or so on some "not-so-good" towels and throw away after use.
Could someone point me in the direction of some "good" towels they have used before and currently reuse? I've never had a nice enough car that I've had to take car of like this, so spending $30 on just a few towels seems a little silly to me, but I'm still learning..
I plan on washing/waxing my car bi-weekly, so I guess I don't need bulk towels. I will be getting opti-coat and a clearbra on the front eventually, so just starting out, can someone list products that I'll need? Looking to stay under $120.

[adamg]

Just get one large drying micro fiber and never use it to pick up dirt, just to dry. Then buy cheap microfibers for small amounts of dirt left over after your wash your car, and then once those are too dirty to use on your car, keep them for wheels and other uses. then trash em. In my experience, nothing beats a brand new towel, no point on reusing .25 cent towels a milllion times. all it takes is one small piece of dirt, salt, metal shaving, etc to be in a old towel and then you start using that on your car. also waxing your car that much seams a little over kill

[Ammunition]

Originally Posted by adamg

Yes

This is a false statement.

You want to look at the different grams per sq meter (gsm) grade of the microfiber cloth. If it isn't listen then it is probably very low, and isn't going to be any softer, or better than using a towel (maybe worse in some cases).

There are also other factors that make up the differences, and qualities of mf towels that are less important, but you might want to be aware of them - almost all mf towels are going to be a blend of polyester, and polyamide, which will also determine the absorbency to a degree.

The split (segments per fiber) will also determine how effective the mf towel is at cleaning - 'non-split' "mf" towels that account for much of what you see on the market are non-absorbent and ineffective; if you're using that pack of yellow mf towels that you got at Costco, you are putting fine scratches in your clear coat - save those for cleaning the interior, wheels, and stuff around the house. You will see this as a fine, sort of "spider-web" like shimmer in your paint if you look over it in the sunlight.

I buy all of my mf towels from this website - http://www.carpro-us.com/microfiber-towels/ if you click on any of the products, it will show you the gsm grade, and the blend. I don't use anything less than 360 gsm for cleaning my car.

This is all going to be personal preference, as some people are going to be less detail-oriented, or care about the minor imperfections, or marring their incurring to their vehicle if it means they saved money, or they don't care about how many times they're having to buff their paint (my car is opti-coated, so I can't buff my paint without stripping the coating, so this is especially important to me).

Ultimately, this is what you're using to clean your car for the next year, two years, three years? Until it's totaled, or won't run anymore? To each their own, but you should be aware that all mf towels are absolutely not the same; I personally don't believe in cutting corners with anything that I truly care about.

GL, and I hope that that helped give you a bit of the education you were seeking.

[FRS Johnny]

Costco or Sam's club where I live had a whole bag of 30 for like $15 I think. They are yellow color and work very well. Cheap and easily replaceable