[JaguarXJ6]

My Viper dual-sided microfibers are getting a little long in the tooth now. They started out at 200k hooks per inch (not crappy split) with a flat side and plush side. This made them great for compounding and quick detailing.

I'm considering ordering some of these, but have no experience with any of their towels.

http://www.chemicalguys.com/MICROFIBER_MAX_p/mic_1001.htm

I typically dedicate certain towels to certain functions, however one-cloth-does-all makes it easier to stock up on one type and order in bulk.

If someone has experience with their other thicker, higher count microfibers, please chime in.

Edit: Ugh.. I noticed these are split fibers, which will cause them to shed more and not last the same as a hooked cloth.

 

[Northstar]

I use Cobra Microfibers

There are different level of plush..and package type.. just a example below.

http://www.autogeek.net/cobra-deluxe-microfiber-towels.html

 

[RZJZA80]

Cobra and Vroom from Target are good, and the multy packs from Sam's are good also. Lately, Walmart started carrying the Vroom type also which is the most plush I've ever seen, and they work great

 

[JaguarXJ6]

Thanks! My cloths are old, very old, actually. 6 years old, 190k per square inch, split and hooked. Top dollar back in the day. I had my eye on some Cobras and am still looking for the absolute best available unless they are it.

 

[Kracin]

I have looked around and the best bang for buck has to be the proforce sold at sams clubs. They are 12 bucks for 20 cloths. The clothes themselves are 16x16 (estimating. They are dfinately much bigger than 12x12). And have the plush side and flat side for multipurpose. I have had tons of use out of mine and performed pmlenty of scratch testing on my black paint using a brinkman dual xenon swirl finder. The only time I had seen scratches surface from these is when applying a huge amount of pressure that you should never apply to the cloth while wiping.

20 per pack. And come in orange. Yellow. Blue and green packs... definately my favorite since cobras cost nearly 4 bucks or more per cloth. Yikes.

I feel perfectly safe using thesams club microfibers on my paint even at 50 cents a pop. They are cheaper than some disposable microfibers

 

[JaguarXJ6]

Thanks for the tip!

 

[twitch69187]

I have looked around and the best bang for buck has to be the proforce sold at sams clubs. They are 12 bucks for 20 cloths. The clothes themselves are 16x16 (estimating. They are dfinately much bigger than 12x12). And have the plush side and flat side for multipurpose. I have had tons of use out of mine and performed pmlenty of scratch testing on my black paint using a brinkman dual xenon swirl finder. The only time I had seen scratches surface from these is when applying a huge amount of pressure that you should never apply to the cloth while wiping.

20 per pack. And come in orange. Yellow. Blue and green packs... definately my favorite since cobras cost nearly 4 bucks or more per cloth. Yikes.

I feel perfectly safe using thesams club microfibers on my paint even at 50 cents a pop. They are cheaper than some disposable microfibers

Those are exactly what we got for the Lexus dealership here in town when I used to detail for them. Good Price Good Quantity

 

[Katze]

I have looked around and the best bang for buck has to be the proforce sold at sams clubs. They are 12 bucks for 20 cloths. The clothes themselves are 16x16 (estimating. They are dfinately much bigger than 12x12). And have the plush side and flat side for multipurpose. I have had tons of use out of mine and performed pmlenty of scratch testing on my black paint using a brinkman dual xenon swirl finder. The only time I had seen scratches surface from these is when applying a huge amount of pressure that you should never apply to the cloth while wiping.

20 per pack. And come in orange. Yellow. Blue and green packs... definately my favorite since cobras cost nearly 4 bucks or more per cloth. Yikes.

I feel perfectly safe using thesams club microfibers on my paint even at 50 cents a pop. They are cheaper than some disposable microfibers

I use these ones as well... can't beat the quality and price! And I love how they're bigger than the typical ones. Like you, I feel comfortable using these on paint. One of my cars has new paint on the driver's side, and I have never had these towels mare it in any way.

 

[1st_Cavalry]

+1 for Cobra microfibers. I also use Griots garage microfibers. They are awesome!

 

[AlxRSPTT]

I always keep a bunch of the Sam's Club/Costco MF's on hand, and a few ultra plush Cobras as well. I have the small Cobra Deluxe, and the big ass Cobra Supreme. That big one is a handful, but helps with general final wipe down since I can cover huge areas in one swipe. It's "expensive", but it's honestly not that bad for how extremely soft they are.

Alex

 

[Katze]

+1 for Cobra microfibers. I also use Griots garage microfibers. They are awesome!

What do you use for drying? I might have to look at your towels if I'm ever over at your house... you saw how frustrating my drying towels are (until I leave it in my trunk, wet, for a day... then it dries). Mine were rather expensive, from autopia, I think but damn, they sure don't like to dry a car when I want to dry car.

 

[1st_Cavalry]

I use Griots garage synthetic chamois. Of course it helps when you seal your paint, so most of the water just runs right off.

But yes, you can haz look at all my towels, and make love to them and get freaky!

 

[Katze]

I use Griots garage synthetic chamois. Of course it helps when you seal your paint, so most of the water just runs right off.

But yes, you can haz look at all my towels, and make love to them and get freaky!

My car was waxed! So there! My towel was just being a retard, apparently.

I have a lot of good towels as well, just seems that my drying ones are being a bit difficult. And you're not a nerd until you have special microfiber shampoo to wash them with

 

[AlxRSPTT]

I guess I'm a nerd. :lol: I know you didn't ask me, but I've always used the "Guzzler" waffle weave, the massive one, for drying, and those synthetic chamois "Absorbers" you can get at stores. Seems the newer ones don't work as nice as my really old ones though.

Alex

 

[1st_Cavalry]

I use several different (I have six different types if I recall) types of microfibers, each with its own function. Even a glass microfiber towel, although I'm not sure if it's completely necessary haha.

 

[Katze]

I guess I'm a nerd. :lol: I know you didn't ask me, but I've always used the "Guzzler" waffle weave, the massive one, for drying, and those synthetic chamois "Absorbers" you can get at stores. Seems the newer ones don't work as nice as my really old ones though.

Alex

Yay for nerds! My mom is always wondering what this strange bottle of stuff is by the washer and I always gotta rush over and go "DON'T USE IT, IT'S MY SPECIAL TOWEL STUFF!"

I'm wondering if my drying towels somehow got washed with stuff that had wax on them... hmmm.

Denny - you don't even want to see how many towels I have... and they all are for specific things. I love my glass ones I got from autodetailingsolutions, best thing next to newspaper (which I always made a huge mess with).

 

[Kracin]

What do you use for drying? I might have to look at your towels if I'm ever over at your house... you saw how frustrating my drying towels are (until I leave it in my trunk, wet, for a day... then it dries). Mine were rather expensive, from autopia, I think but damn, they sure don't like to dry a car when I want to dry car.

i have a cobra supra guzzler waffle weave (gold) drying towel. basically its a huge 24x18 ish towel, great microfiber knit on both sides, a great soft border to prevent scratching and in between the two layers of MF is some sort of spongelike absorber.

here is the great thing, i can dry my entire car with the towel and not need to wring it out once. fold it over twice (to make 8 different sides basically..). every side will collect wetness without seeping through to the other side, easily the best drying tool ive bought.


if you don't like those kinds of towels the only other drying cloth i would use is called the water sprite... glides across paint (those cheapass ones that come in a tube in stores that mimic the sprite do NOT glide on paint but rather stick to it like a rubber mat), comes in a gigantic sheet, and holds water like mofo. easy to wring out and acts like a shammy without the maintenance.

 

[Katze]

i have a cobra supra guzzler waffle weave (gold) drying towel. basically its a huge 24x18 ish towel, great microfiber knit on both sides, a great soft border to prevent scratching and in between the two layers of MF is some sort of spongelike absorber.

I was looking at those... might have to get one when I have the extra funds. Or maybe just try washing mine that I have now again, and seeing if I just didn't slip up last time and washed them with something that had wax on it. The ones I have now are waffle weave, so I definitely like that style. Thanks for the advice!

 

[JaguarXJ6]

I use a waffle microfiber for drying called the Big Blue. However, I have two of these. One that I use for removing compounding haze and for use on glass that's in new condition. The second towel is extremely broken in, frayed silk edges, and twice as plush from use.

http://www.properautocare.com/337-Big-Blue-III-Super-Drying-Towel.aspx

I don't use microfiber towel soap yet, but 1oz of liquid Arm & Hammer laundry soap on pulsate right after I'm done using them and air dry.

I have final wipe microfibers with unstitched borders and a special glass one too. My more disposable PepBoys/AutoZone/etc microfibers are what I use to polish the wheels and wipe down the wheel arches after a bath. Water doesn't touch the car but once every 2 months with the two bucket wash method.