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Old 07-14-2008, 10:49 PM
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Default Best source for 100% cotton polishing towels??

I figured if anyone here knew a good source (online or in person) it's be you guys..

My collection of 100% cotton polishing towels are starting to look a bit ragged, and I won't just use any towel on my car.. Some of the "100% cotton" towels I find in stores around here feel like a Brillo Pad.

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Griot's Garage advertises some I think.
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adams micro fiber towels are the softest towels i have ever felt.
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Actually - the experienced detailers have gotten away from cotton and think micro fiber is the way to go. Even Richard Griot who used to be the biggest proponent of 100% cotton now recommends micro fiber.

I switched a couple of years ago and haven't looked back.

Adams sells some great micro fiber, as does Griot's. All micro fiber is not created equal - the more costly ones really are softer and better.

Here's a link to Griot's.....

http://www.griotsgarage.com/p2p/sear...rrivals&page=1

As you can see - he recommends different towels for different purposes.
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Actually - the experienced detailers have gotten away from cotton and think micro fiber is the way to go.

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adams micro fiber towels are the softest towels i have ever felt.
Old 07-15-2008, 07:56 AM
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I made the switch to MF's this year as well. I bought some from the Geek and Steve at ultramicrofiber.com and recommend either one of them.
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microfiber it the only way to go!

cobra's from the geek, griots has some good ones.
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Originally Posted by big red vette
adams micro fiber towels are the softest towels i have ever felt.
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I have bought great towels from www.pakshak.com before

chek out the car care section.... a lot of detailing fanatics hang there...
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Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!

I just ordered some from each so I'll see which I like best
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Micro fiber is the only way to go............I used bath towels for years, but they don't come close to the micro fiber................Also have learned that micro fiber is the only thing to use when cleaning inside and outside windows..........Clean and no more streaks!
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Originally Posted by big red vette
adams micro fiber towels are the softest towels i have ever felt.
The only problem with micro fiber is they pick up everything in the dryer.
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Thank you, guys...

See, one of the products my company produces is actually a microfiber. Several, in fact.. We have several products with strands less than one denier.. The problem was finding one that was sueded/brushed and not abrasive.. I think I have two, but I wanted to test them first.

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Originally Posted by bucwheat
The only problem with micro fiber is they pick up everything in the dryer.
You are absolutely 100% correct! I've learned to wash and dry the micro fiber towels separately. Or wash with other items, and then hang dry, do NOT dry with cotton towels or other cotton items! If you do, you'll be picking little lint ***** off the micro fiber towels for some time
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Originally Posted by jovette
You are absolutely 100% correct! I've learned to wash and dry the micro fiber towels separately. Or wash with other items, and then hang dry, do NOT dry with cotton towels or other cotton items! If you do, you'll be picking little lint ***** off the micro fiber towels for some time
That's mentioned in the videos on Adam's site.
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I use Sonus microfiber towels. I get them from Bettercarcare.com.

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i use cloth diapers
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I buy microfiber towels at Costco! 30 towels for $14.
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Originally Posted by Bills03Coupe
I buy microfiber towels at Costco! 30 towels for $14.
You get what you pay for. I would never use those on my paint. I use them for door jambs, windows,etc.


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