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Old 12-08-2009, 06:59 PM
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I have not read many favorable or unfavorable comments about these towels. Are they as good as I think they should be or just equal to other high end towels?
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Originally Posted by Ron Champe
I have not read many favorable or unfavorable comments about these towels. Are they as good as I think they should be or just equal to other high end towels?
They are OK. They will not scratch but are a little wimpy in my opinion. On the small side and not very plush. I love all things Zaino but I'm trying to be objective. Autogeek's line of Cobra MF are terrific.
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They are small, but I think they are great...probably one of the best that I have used. I use them only for buffing after Z2 and Z6.
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Autogeek's line of Cobra MF are terrific.[/QUOTE]

Are you referring to the Cobra Indigo? This was my second choice.
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They work well, they will not scratch, and they don't seem to fall apart like some of the other towels, down side is they are only made in 16" x 16" size.
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Originally Posted by Ron Champe
Autogeek's line of Cobra MF are terrific.
Are you referring to the Cobra Indigo? This was my second choice.[/QUOTE]

The Cobra Superplush Deluxe 600 microfiber is the one I was referring to. Great towels. I also liked the Shamrock 750 but, as discussed, some are experiencing some linting.
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The Cobra Superplush Deluxe 600 microfiber is the one I was referring to. Great towels. I also liked the Shamrock 750 but, as discussed, some are experiencing some linting.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the insight..I need all new towels and I think I'll order a half doz. of the new Zaino towels in addition to a half doz. of the Superplush Deluxe 600.
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I like using the Zaino towel with Z8. It is plush enough yet doesn't seem to soak up all the product like a sponge. The tagless and borderless design is a plus, too.

Mine is still holding up very well after 15-20 washes.

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I posted on these when I first got them and my only initial complaint was the "size". I have used these numerous times now (and ordered more as well). I would like to amend my original post by saying that they are also the "prefect" size - now that I have had more experience with them. If they were bigger they would actually be harder to use!

I have way over $500 invested in almost every other brand micro-fiber towel and these are now the only ones I use on the body panels - all the other large and ultra-plush towels have been repurposed for less critical jobs. All of them are great towels, but they do not compare to these in terms of "results"

These also "clean-up" better than most of the others I have.
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Originally Posted by Ron Champe
I have not read many favorable or unfavorable comments about these towels. Are they as good as I think they should be or just equal to other high end towels?
Mine leave lint on the paint.
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These are by far the softest most plush and best MF towels I have ever used. They are the only towel I let touch my paint for anything done after drying the car.

Also I agree with the poster above about the size being perfect. I used to like bigger towels but that's a waste except for drying. They are the perfect size and I find the price good for the best towel in town.
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Originally Posted by DevilDog II
Mine leave lint on the paint.
I suppose that can happen when taken right out of the bag. That goes away after washing. Plus the lint blows right off as soon as you drive your car or put any air to it.
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Awesome towels, one of my favorites. They work especially good with QD or Z6/Z8.

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