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Old 03-04-2014, 06:44 PM   #15
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It's like eating out at Waffle House all your life and thinking that it is the bomb because that's all you were ever exposed to. Then someone takes you to the Waldorf Astoria and shows you how the OTHER half lives. You'll never look at Waffle House the same way after that. I'm unplugging people from the paint Matrix daily. The question is, do you want to take the blue pill and wake up in the morning believing whatever you want to believe or do you want to take the red pill and find out just how deep the rabbit hole goes.

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Old 03-04-2014, 06:47 PM   #16
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Ive used these forever...they even look the same...nearly the same price....but bigger and from griots...one of the biggest names in detailing.

http://www.autogeek.net/griots-speed...icrofiber.html
Those are not the same towel. Look at the picture with the bottle setting on them. They clearly have a sewn border. Thumbs down.
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Old 03-04-2014, 06:53 PM   #17
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No need to be super offended haha, was just stating a fact haha.

I havent used the ones you have suggested so I can not say which is better....I guess I could just go on the word of a guy on the internet..
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The griots are very, very nice if you havent used them.
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great vid. If I was still in the market for some new towels I definitely would've gone here. I love my Cobra's from autogeek.net though. Anyone find some really plush ones like Cobra Super Plush?
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No need to be super offended haha, was just stating a fact haha.
Not offended in the slightest. Just wanted to point out the difference for those who don't know the difference.

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I havent used the ones you have suggested so I can not say which is better....I guess I could just go on the word of a guy on the internet..
LOL! Now that was funny. I only have one reply for that...

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No need to be super offended haha, was just stating a fact haha.

I havent used the ones you have suggested so I can not say which is better....I guess I could just go on the word of a guy on the internet..
Hmm.

I think one of Junkman's vids on some forum somewhere (think it was a 350z forum I stumbled upon via a google search) might've actually been what introduced me to what car detailing actually was (as opposed to just washing your car with over the counter crap).

Sure, there are a bunch of random joe schmoe's out there but Junkman has a pretty sizable following in the car detail community for his helpful and informative videos.

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LOL! Now that was funny. I only have one reply for that...
Hah.

Nice to see another vid Junkman and seeing you on this forum.

Gonna go snag myself some towels myself. Actually curious to see where the uber towels I purchased from detailers domain about a year ago are manufactured - I have an unopened package that still have the tags on them.
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... Hah.

Nice to see another vid Junkman and seeing you on this forum.

Gonna go snag myself some towels myself. Actually curious to see where the uber towels I purchased from detailers domain about a year ago are manufactured - I have an unopened package that still have the tags on them.
Well don't keep the info to yourself, I wanna know too!
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Well don't keep the info to yourself, I wanna know too!
I almost feel dirty now. lol.

The funny thing is, before I even checked the tag, I did the test where I draped it over my hand and pulled on it to see what you were talking about and I could feel it catching on my skin a bit.

Low and behold, made in china.

I guess the consolation in all of this - I loaded up on them when they were only 2 dollars each during a deal of the day.

Yeah, definitely investing in some better towels.
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I almost feel dirty now. lol.

The funny thing is, before I even checked the tag, I did the test where I draped it over my hand and pulled on it to see what you were talking about and I could feel it catching on my skin a bit.

Low and behold, made in china.
Is that crazy or what?

Here's another thing about those cheap towels that will drive you crazy. If that thing hits the ground and there are leaves around, those leaves will embed themselves into the towel and you will have to pick for days to get all the tiny bits of leaf out. If you don't get them all, one of those tiny leaf bits will scratch the crap out of your paint. Talk about hideous, I wouldn't use those China made towels wipe my butt!
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Well boys and girls, you are in for a treat! Watch the video and get in line. You are not going to believe what a truly fine quality microfiber towel cost! Order them while the getting is good!







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Perfect! I wanted to give you a thanks but can't figure out how or is it because I'm still a jr member?


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