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-   -   Reuse your microfiber towels? (on your paint) (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13202)

Nate219BRZ 07-30-2012 04:43 PM

Reuse your microfiber towels? (on your paint)
 
Okay so i read on a few posts where people are able to reuse their microfiber towels on their paint. My mom loves that ive never done this and she has drawers and drawers filled with one time use micro. This needs to end, so how and what do you use to properly wash them?

MANDALAY 07-30-2012 04:47 PM

? Washing machine. By themselves , then let air dry inside

rice_classic 07-30-2012 04:56 PM

If you use them to take off wax then poor a bit of white vinegar in the wash with them bam, good as new. This trick also makes the applicator pads good as new. Run the washer on hot/cold cycle.

Mr. Sparkle 07-30-2012 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryansbestwax (Post 347884)
Wash them with micro restore and dry on low heat. I would be broke I'd I didn't reuse paint towels. I go through 30-50 on some details.

sent using my thumbs, mispelling most words

agreed. there are a lot of MF detergents on the market but I prefer micro restore

Its safe for HE washing machines in case anyone is wondering

after they're dried, be sure to closely inspect any paint safe towels for debris (you should do this even with brand new towels). fold them and into ziploc bags

if you really want to be anal, separate your towels that have wax or sealant on them from the other ones that have just cleaning products or water based polishes. So they don't cross contaminate.

C. Charles Hahn 07-30-2012 06:22 PM

Guess I'm alone in never having had any problems just using plain old liquid Tide?

911fanatic 07-31-2012 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C. Charles Hahn (Post 348053)
Guess I'm alone in never having had any problems just using plain old liquid Tide?

I was using Tide for the longest time and was amazed at how much nicer my towels were when I switched to Micro Restore and vinegar in the rinse.


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