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Originally Posted by zuurdeegfrs
Thanks for the reply. Yeah Ive always used the microfiber towels on my previous cars and it hasn't really done anything idk if it's just this paint or what. I think it might have been because I put them in the washer and after drying them they got a little scratchy. I might just look for a better chamois. The one I use leaves like a yellow residue from it and just isn't what I was hoping for. Tha k you j will deffiently try those products out. do you think just hand buffing it will do the job or would you recommend a buffer?
Thanks
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Microfiber is finicky and needs to be regularly cleaned - you can't wash them in a hot cycle in the washer or dry on high heat as that can ruin microfiber (by essentially melting the fibers together). Microfiber also will retain dirt particles, so it's important to always try to use a clean towel, otherwise you can end up with surface scratches. Of course, you also have a black car, which shows all problems! Subaru's also generally have crappy paint, so we're all screwed in that regard.
Also, if you rinse and dry your new chamois with your hands that yellow residue will stop. May take about 20 rinse/dries to get it done, but once it's good, you shouldn't see that residue anymore.
Zaino recommends hand buffing only - they have a bunch of DIY Tips and whatnot on their website. The forum that WhiteFRS quoted also will give you tons to read on the proper way to take care of your paint:
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Originally Posted by WhiteFRS69
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Originally Posted by Tcoat
There is real micro fiber and then there is stuff they call micro fiber! I learned the hard way that these are not the same thing.
My wife gave me a bunch of "microfiber" towels for Christmas and when I used one of them last weekend I very quickly noticed that it was leaving swirl marks like mad.
Turns out she got them from the Dollar Store and although they looked and felt like normal microfiber they were more like a medium grade of sandpaper.
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Good point - a quality microfiber towel is essential.