Microfiber cloths. recommendations?

[RacelineUSA_Matt]

Originally Posted by CU2MIKE

I know, I just consider them to be rags. I'm a snob when it comes to MF towels and detailing supplies in general.

And I use this for paint:
http://www.microfibertech.com/Towels-Cloths_c_138.html

I respect your attention to detail. Thanks for the link.

[n2oinferno]

Target used to sell some nice plush gray microfiber towels under the Vroom brand for about 7 bucks each. As far as I can tell they've since discontinued them, which makes me sad, because I love the ones I have. In their place are some gray/orange dual sided ones that are cheaper, both in price and feel.

Originally Posted by CU2MIKE

I know, I just consider them to be rags. I'm a snob when it comes to MF towels and detailing supplies in general.

And I use this for paint:
http://www.microfibertech.com/Towels-Cloths_c_138.html

Actually, thanks for that link. The Target ones I like so much look almost exactly like this. I may have to order some.

http://www.microfibertech.com/16-x-16-Extra-Fluffy-Korean-Detail-Towel--Grey-3-pack_p_252.html

Though I have had more than one person tell me that anything with edges is basically evil and I should only be using non-edged towels.

[86design]

Originally Posted by RacelineUSA_Matt

Go to Costco. They sell a huge pack for CHEAP!

i agree they have a pack of 24 for $9

[Justin.b]

There's a Harbor Freight on Rt1 in Danvers. I think there's also one towards Worcester.

I have some of their cf cloths, but use them for cleaning appliance surfaces in the kitchen.

-Justin

[Miniata]

Most of my good ones have come from Griots/AutoGeek/Autopia, I do have some cheap ones that I got at local retail stores, but those never see the normal outside paint of my car. I use those cheap ones for wiping down door jams, cleaning the engine compartment, and other dirty jobs.

[Perfections]

Ian at Microfibertech is the man. The grey Korean 16x16 are sweet and the Korean waffle weave are one of the best/safest drying towels out there. Remember towels are usually the only thing between you hand and the paint. Get quality towels!

[slickooz]

Dont cheap out on MF.

[Nitesh31]

^ ya don't buy cheap clothes, they will definitely scratch this paint. I learned the hard way...

Then I bought a bunch of uber towels from detailers domain and they worked perfectly. The classic blue or orange towels are like two in one since one side has a long pile weave while the other side is short.

I even use one of the super plush ones folded up as a makeshift arm rest over the cup holders.

[Paul_S]

If you do buy a cheaper mf towel you might want to consider the ones at Sams Club which are a little better then those offered at Costco.As a matter of fact Garry Dean mentions these in his new wash video. Two good sources for buying towels in bulk at a good price are Microfibertech which previous posters have mentioned and TowelPros. Both offer great towels and volume discounts. IMO if you demand the best then step up to those offered by Metropolitan Detail.com. The owner John Kleven is a demanding detailer that only offers the best IMO. And one last vendor that comes to mind that also has their own detailing forum is Pak Shak. Great variety of towels and special group buys offered at times makes them a good choice.

[mikenap]

One more vote for the Korean towels from Microfibertech. They are ridiculously soft, great price and perfect for delicate paint. They don't have that REALLY long, plush nap that can actually drag a little across paint and cause towel marring on softer paints. And many bordered towels are perfectly safe on paint, but every towel is different so check them first.

[Fish]

I've been getting my MF from microfibertech now as well. I love these things.

[Shagaliscious]

There is a quick & easy way to see if you have a quality micofiber cloth.

Take an old CD you don't care for (or a blank one) and rub it with the same type of pressure you would when using it. If you get scratches on the CD, the cloth will probably scratch your clear coat. No scratches=good quality cloth.

[rwright]

Autoality carries some high quality microfiber towels as well. I have tested all but the waffle weave on soft paint and none of them marr or scratch the paint. I do use the Sam's ProForce towels for interior cleaning and carpet cleaning or related nasty jobs. I don't understand why people pay so much for a car but cheap out on proper maintenance?

[Brett]

I'll second the ones from Autogeek. I think Cobra is the brand. I've been pretty pleased with them.