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General => Detailing => Topic started by: chrisr763 on February 19, 2013, 06:24:49 pm

Title: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: chrisr763 on February 19, 2013, 06:24:49 pm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TWIN-PACK-Car-Drying-Towel-Cloth-Microfibre-Extra-Large-60-x-90cm-Trade-Quality-/281024569230?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item416e5e9f8e

Not exactly a product review, and its more tailored towards detailing. But what do people make of this? ANy personal experaince?

Chris

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: camfollower on February 19, 2013, 06:30:54 pm

I've not used those, but I bet the Kent ones I've got aren't too much different:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0030B9U6Q/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KENT-Q6100-EXTRA-LARGE-MICROFIBRE-DRYING-TOWEL-800-X-620MM-/290861723887#vi-content
They've been very good; so much so, I have 3 now.

Also grabbed one of these recently...it takes the majority of the water off before using the drying towel:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003TOZQ6M/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: Horatio on February 19, 2013, 07:01:47 pm

Quote from: camfollower on February 19, 2013, 06:30:54 pm

Also grabbed one of these recently...it takes the majority of the water off before using the drying towel:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003TOZQ6M/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Be very careful with those blades. If anything gets stuck between the blade and paint work... :fighting: I see the £5 wash lads use these near me, quick wipe on the jeans and then over the car  :scared:

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: chrisr763 on February 19, 2013, 11:25:46 pm

Thank you for your comments  :happy2:

I agree Horatio , those scrapers could cause some damage!

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: sub39h on February 20, 2013, 09:06:56 am

this might have been better suited in the Detailing section mate. for drying my car i use Demon Shine then blow all off with a leaf blower. works remarkably well

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: chrisr763 on February 20, 2013, 12:25:37 pm

Quote from: sub39h on February 20, 2013, 09:06:56 am

this might have been better suited in the Detailing section mate. for drying my car i use Demon Shine then blow all off with a leaf blower. works remarkably well

It was just a general 'what do you make of this'. Never thought about using a leaf blower  :rolleye:

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: Jettair on February 20, 2013, 01:15:25 pm

EliteCarCare do an awesome drying cloth  :wink:

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/elite-gentle-giant-microfibre-drying-towel-36-x24-.php?cPath=64 (http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/elite-gentle-giant-microfibre-drying-towel-36-x24-.php?cPath=64)

I have used similar to in that link but for the gentle giant is immense and was my best detailing purchase tbf  :happy2:

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: chrisr763 on February 20, 2013, 05:45:15 pm

Quote from: Jettair on February 20, 2013, 01:15:25 pm

EliteCarCare do an awesome drying cloth  :wink:

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/elite-gentle-giant-microfibre-drying-towel-36-x24-.php?cPath=64 (http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/elite-gentle-giant-microfibre-drying-towel-36-x24-.php?cPath=64)

I have used similar to in that link but for the gentle giant is immense and was my best detailing purchase tbf  :happy2:

Thanks for the info. Ive bought the two from the ebay link. Il see how good they are. Most likely better than the ordinary small microfibre i was using  :grin:

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: MC71 on February 20, 2013, 05:55:53 pm

I use Waffle clothes for "patting" dry the car. Just got a couple of new ones, they're very VERY good (but not cheap).
 :happy2:

                  ~~ Clicky here ~~ (http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/microfibre-cloths/sonus-der-wunder-drying-towel-pkg/2/prod_84.html)

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: AA on February 20, 2013, 06:32:55 pm

I started using the ASDA ones last year.  £4 for 2  Not the best quality but does the job and survives the washing machine

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: DFish on February 20, 2013, 08:46:02 pm

The soft blades shouldn't cause any issues, as you should have washed the car properly, thus zero dirt on the car. ;)

I've got a few of those towels. One side is fluffier for heavy soaking then the reverse is for a second wipe removal.

Fish

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: Bignod00 on February 20, 2013, 08:53:30 pm

Quote from: Horatio on February 19, 2013, 07:01:47 pm

Quote from: camfollower on February 19, 2013, 06:30:54 pm

Also grabbed one of these recently...it takes the majority of the water off before using the drying towel:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003TOZQ6M/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Be very careful with those blades. If anything gets stuck between the blade and paint work... :fighting: I see the £5 wash lads use these near me, quick wipe on the jeans and then over the car  :scared:

My local detailer calls those blades 'Weapons of Mass Destruction!' :sick:

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: stealthwolf on February 20, 2013, 09:55:05 pm

I tend to sheet the water off the car which means very little gets left behind. Don't get on with plush drying towels as they seem to smear water everywhere or leave tiny fibres behind. Hence now use waffle weave towels.

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: Tortaruga on February 20, 2013, 09:59:29 pm

+1. Works a treat.

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: homesqueeze on February 23, 2013, 04:38:30 pm

I use the kent extra large microfibre towels as well. Nice and cheap and two of them is just right for a good clean finish. Also won a car magazine group test for drying cloths.

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: ripmateyy on February 24, 2013, 07:21:36 pm

I use the Halfords Advance waffle weave ones!

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: ripmateyy on February 24, 2013, 07:22:23 pm

Quote from: ripmateyy on February 24, 2013, 07:21:36 pm

I use the Halfords Advance waffle weave ones!

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_776705_langId_-1_categoryId_165609

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on February 24, 2013, 07:23:41 pm

I use the Meguiars Water Magnet. Works really well and can really hold some water  :surprised:

About £12 though from Halfrauds

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: Redemption on February 25, 2013, 10:26:41 am

I use either Auto Glyms Drying Towel or Meguiars Water Magnet Towel. Both work well but I usually sheet the water off with an open ended hose then just dab the remaining bits dry. :smiley:

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: Grizzle on February 26, 2013, 11:29:54 am

I use these

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/I4D_Uber_Premium_Drying_Towel_1.html

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: dmac1969 on March 04, 2013, 08:03:31 pm

I bought a Turtle Wax waffle weave one from Halfords , I think its part of the Ice range? Its blue anyway and does a great job , very happy with it.

Title: Re: Car Drying Towel Cloth Microfibre
Post by: Chrismeardon on March 17, 2013, 06:11:30 pm

Look at chemical guys wooly mammoth. all you need for drying your car!