Generally speaking, the more plush the microfiber towel is - the better it is for using it on your finish to eliminate the risk of scratching. Microfiber towels are made in different levels of softness. thickness and "plushness" for different cleaning and detailing tasks.
Specs:
- 16"x 24"
- 385 GSM (grams per square meter)
- 70% Polyester 30% Polyamide
- Edgeless Border
- Especially Plush and Soft
- Gentle on Delicate Finishes
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Detailing Task |
Suggested Towel(s) |
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Quick Detailng With Spray Wax |
Best: Double Plush Edgeless Microfiber Towel 16" X 16" Better: Super Plush Microfiber Towel 16" X 24" Good: Microfiber Towel 16" X 16" |
- The plusher the better for absorbency. - Reduces the chances of scratching the finish. - Turn towel over frequently - Remember you're WIPING not POLISHING. Don't apply pressure |
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Removing Wax |
Best: Double Plush Edgeless Microfiber Towel 16" X 16" Better: Super Plush Microfiber Towel 16" X 24" Good: Microfiber Towel 16" X 16" |
- Remember your are Removing Wax NOT Polishing! - No need to wipe in circles - you can cause swirl marks, instead wipe in straight line motions. - Turn towel over frequently. - Remember to let the towel do the work. - Don't apply undo pressure to the surface to reduce the chance of scratching. |
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Removing Light Dust from Car Finish |
Microfiber Car Duster 27" |
- Unlike non-microfiber dusters, this head is removable for washing in between uses to eliminate dragging dirt and dust across the finish. |
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Cleaning Glass |
Best: Waffle Weave Microfiber Glass Cleaning Towel 15" X 25" Good: Microfiber Towel 16" X 16" |
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Drying Wet Surfaces |
Best: Scratchless Waffle Weave Microfiber Drying Towel 16" X 24" Good: Microfiber Towel 16" X 16" |
- Thick waffle weave absorbs more water and picks up any remaining dirt and grime at the same time. - Towels can be washed and reused for scratch-free drying unlike a chamois. |
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Interior Cleaning and Detailing |
Microfiber Towel 16" X 16" |
- Use dry for dusting. - Moistened for cleaning easily removing dirt and grime. |
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Wheel Detailing |
Microfiber Towel 16" X 16" |
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Metal Polishing |
Microfiber Towel 16" X 16" |
How do I Clean and Wash Microfiber Towels?
Microfiber towels can be washed over and over and reused. You can either wash them by hand if you have just a few, or in the washing machine, Use the following tips to get the best performance out of your towels:
For Best Results Use a Detergent Specific for Microfiber
Using a microfiber detergent will get your towels cleaner, ensure thorough rinsing, leave them soft like new and help extend their useful life further. If you don't have microfiber detergent, use a laundry detergent with no fabric softener. Microfiber towels are so absorbent that you will never be able to remove the fabric softener from the towels, and they will never work as well. Never use fabric softener or dryer sheets. You can also put in a teaspoon of distilled vinegar per towel for additional cleaning.
Wash Only By Themselves
Microfiber will attract lint like a magnet, If you wash microfiber with your other cotton towels, the microfiber towels will collect all the lint from other towels, become contaminated and won't work as well.
Air Dry or Only Use Low Heat in the Dryer
Since microfiber is a synthetic product, too much heat will ruin the properties of the towels making them less effective, more stiff, brittle and shorten their useful life.
If you only have a few towels, we have found the best method is to wash them by hand in the sink and let them air dry.
How Should I Store My Microfiber Towels?
Microfiber has a natural static tendency and will pick up about anything around it including dust and dirt. When you are not using your microfiber towels it's best to store them in a plastic bag by themselves.
It is also suggested that you store your microfiber towels separately by how you use them. For example, you don't want to cross contaminate the towels that you use for cleaning glass with residue from towels that you use to clean wheels or remove wax.
How Do I Get the Most Use Out Of Microfiber Towels?
As you use your microfiber towels over and over, eventually they will become worn and stained depending on what you are using them for. For example, if it is time to replace the towels that you use to remove wax, re-purpose that towel to cleaning wheels or other dirty jobs in order to get the most use out of it.
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