micro fibers

[skeezer]

anyone find a bulk of micro fibers cheaper than this anywhere?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/24-m...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

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[Yaj Yak]

Sams club

 

[10sec]

No way, that's a steal. Those are usually $8+ a piece, even at a cheap ass store like Vatozone.

 

[10sec]

Sams club

Really? That cheap?

 

[1quick]

menards had them 12 for 7.99 with a 5.99 mail in rebate I bought two packs it was the most you could claim the rebate on but this was a month ago so I dont know if they are still this cheep

 

[10sec]

Wow, I need to learn how to shop. FML.

 

[ThirdgenTa]

What do you plan on using these for? Hopefully not the paint on your car

 

[skeezer]

whats the problem?

 

[ThirdgenTa]

Cheap microfibers will scratch the hell out of your car. You may not really notice on light colored cars, but if you buff all the swirls on your car, use these and then put your car under lights you will see. I use my $20 high quality microfibers and a leaf blower for drying and I reserve my cheaper microfibers for the interior, engine compartment and wheels.
Ask any detailer this.

 

[ThirdgenTa]

Although I do hear that Pak-Shak microfibers from Costco are fairly cheap and decent on the paint. You can get a good quantity for a good price

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

i have never had a problem with target's vroom MFs.

 

[SinisterSHO]

menards had them 12 for 7.99 with a 5.99 mail in rebate I bought two packs it was the most you could claim the rebate on but this was a month ago so I dont know if they are still this cheep

they're normally ten bucks I think.

 

[The Broken Regal]

if you plan on cleaning off that hood of yours on the T/A, just use a beach towel

if you plan on cleaning off that gtp of yours thats the DD, just use a beach towel

 

[CrawlinTBSS]

like thirdgenta said... cheap = scratches.

i like my Adam's products and they make some killer single and double soft microfiber towels, utility towel,glass, and giant drying towels. ive had no complaints with thier stuff. little pricey but you get quality USA made products that work great and wash easily.

i have 2 large drying towels, and an assortment of other towels. maybe 15 total, and i just wash them after each use and good as new. ill prolly go thru all 15 on one car, wash, dry, and ready for the next. no need to ever throw em out.

 

[smug]

if you plan on cleaning off that hood of yours on the T/A, just use a beach towel

if you plan on cleaning off that gtp of yours thats the DD, just use a beach towel

Don't forget to go the beach first to get some sand on that towel

 

[10sec]

Don't forget to go the beach first to get some sand on that towel

WIN. 3800's are garbage, including their paint.

 

[SleeperLS]

Cheap microfibers will scratch the hell out of your car. You may not really notice on light colored cars, but if you buff all the swirls on your car, use these and then put your car under lights you will see. I use my $20 high quality microfibers and a leaf blower for drying and I reserve my cheaper microfibers for the interior, engine compartment and wheels.
Ask any detailer this.

This is pretty good info. I wish I knew this before I used a cheaper microfiber cloth on my wrx. First time I put a cloth on the car=swirl marks instantly. I bought a nicer cloth a few weeks ago and never used it. Used it to buff off some of the old goo from the vinyl stripes on my 5.0 and it didn't leave one freakin mark or swirl...awesome stuff. The cloth was trash after that goo...so I had to throw it away, but will try and find it again. I don't even remember the brand though, will just have to use ones suggested in here.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

another good idea is to buy some MF cleaning/wash solution.
this is what i use,
http://www.autogeek.net/mr32.html

and remember not to use dryer sheets when you dry them

 

[Primalzer]

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

24 ct - 9.98

Not available online, only in store. Just bought two packs the other week...

 

[muskie]

DetailersDomain.com or detailed image

And pick up some micro-restore, although vinegar in the rinse cycle does the same thing.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

DetailersDomain.com or detailed image

And pick up some micro-restore, although vinegar in the rinse cycle does the same thing.

i have done the vinegar thing.... forgot about that one

 

[muskie]

i have done the vinegar thing.... forgot about that one

Helps break down any wax left and leaves them soft. I actually use it even with the micro-restore.

Soap and wax makes a nasty sludge. Go look in the pit of a carwash and you will see. I used to have to dig that stuff out on rainy days....

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

when i wash my MFs that i have used for polish and wax / sealant removal.
i usually soak them in warm water with a light detergent. this way, it help loosen and remove some of the heavy stuff.
another bucket of warm water to "rinse"
THEN
they are put into the wash with the restore*

 

[Handsome Jesus]

i fix paint chips with markers.

I did not realize that there were higher and lower quality microfiber cloths... I think I have some high quality ones though.

 

[CrawlinTBSS]

no dye no scent woolite in wash, 2 rise cycles, delicate, and good as new everytime for me.

usually let them air dry or else super low heat for half cycle then air dry