Hand washed car plus micro fiber = Great
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Hand washed car plus micro fiber = Great
I hand washed my car for the 1st time this year, we hit 60 in Chicago. I did my normal routine for wash and was about to dry it. I was about to use my usual cotton towels when I remembered my daughter bought me some towels for X-mas. She is only six and knew daddy loved to wash his car so she got me these microfiber towels for washing and drying the car.
So I take them out and they look like over sized wash cloths, maybe 16"x16". I figure this is going to work but I start drying. Man, these things are amazing. They soak up water just like Cotton but wring out almost dry then feel dry to the touch. It only took 2 of then to get the car bone dry with no cotton lint left on the paint. I really only need the second one to do a final once over. Do your self a favor and try these things out, the one I used came from Target. A product that is truly a step up from cotton.
So I take them out and they look like over sized wash cloths, maybe 16"x16". I figure this is going to work but I start drying. Man, these things are amazing. They soak up water just like Cotton but wring out almost dry then feel dry to the touch. It only took 2 of then to get the car bone dry with no cotton lint left on the paint. I really only need the second one to do a final once over. Do your self a favor and try these things out, the one I used came from Target. A product that is truly a step up from cotton.
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I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that a lot of people on here use microfibers. I have an "absorber" that I use on the first go around for drying and then use microfibers to finish drying. I also use microfibers for detailing. I've used a couple different brands of microfibers and haven't really come across a bad microfiber.
Edit: I have a black car so using a normal towel that can lint really isn't an option.
Edit: I have a black car so using a normal towel that can lint really isn't an option.
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You know I hand wash mine yesturday to , nice day. Do you have a name brand on those towels.
As to the other post above I concur, I to have a black car and the lint was a real pain. No lint with the microfiber.
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Originally Posted by maxxdamigz
I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that a lot of people on here use microfibers. I have an "absorber" that I use on the first go around for drying and then use microfibers to finish drying. I also use microfibers for detailing. I've used a couple different brands of microfibers and haven't really come across a bad microfiber.
Edit: I have a black car so using a normal towel that can lint really isn't an option.
Edit: I have a black car so using a normal towel that can lint really isn't an option.
i hate the absorber..i used to love it....but then i didnt like it..cuz if u didnt wash the car good enough or left dust/sand behind one spot.....your paint is screwed...so i when back to MF or sythetic chamois....
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What is the deal with all these articles on the web that speak to the dangers of hand washing? Personally, I have always hand washed because (1) you get to baby your car, and (2) it is really the only way to get your car looking its absolute best. Last summer, I came across the following links:
http://www.kaady.com/investment.html
http://www.marlinscarwash.com/SUB/TexasCarWashStudy.pdf
Given the fact that these are being cited from automatic carwash companies, are they in-fact an exaggerated truth? Does anyone have any accurate information on this topic!?
http://www.kaady.com/investment.html
http://www.marlinscarwash.com/SUB/TexasCarWashStudy.pdf
Given the fact that these are being cited from automatic carwash companies, are they in-fact an exaggerated truth? Does anyone have any accurate information on this topic!?
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Originally Posted by Raptor75
I hand washed my car for the 1st time this year, we hit 60 in Chicago. I did my normal routine for wash and was about to dry it. I was about to use my usual cotton towels when I remembered my daughter bought me some towels for X-mas. She is only six and knew daddy loved to wash his car so she got me these microfiber towels for washing and drying the car.
So I take them out and they look like over sized wash cloths, maybe 16"x16". I figure this is going to work but I start drying. Man, these things are amazing. They soak up water just like Cotton but wring out almost dry then feel dry to the touch. It only took 2 of then to get the car bone dry with no cotton lint left on the paint. I really only need the second one to do a final once over. Do your self a favor and try these things out, the one I used came from Target. A product that is truly a step up from cotton.
So I take them out and they look like over sized wash cloths, maybe 16"x16". I figure this is going to work but I start drying. Man, these things are amazing. They soak up water just like Cotton but wring out almost dry then feel dry to the touch. It only took 2 of then to get the car bone dry with no cotton lint left on the paint. I really only need the second one to do a final once over. Do your self a favor and try these things out, the one I used came from Target. A product that is truly a step up from cotton.
but I guess that piece of microrfiber cloth means something to you :P, u might want to buy some new ones, keep the one your daughter gave ya in a safe place. 10 yrs later take it back out, u will get that *warm and special* feeling
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Micro fiber is the only way to go. I use a soft cloth (similar to a shammy) made from Germany (can't remember name brand) to GENTLY absorb the water then I use micro fibers to dry it.
I found the web site selling the shammy I use. It's not as soft as a micro fiber however, it's not as firm as your con ventional cotton towel eathier. Check them out.
http://www.shammysolutions.com/site/.../product/100-1
I found the web site selling the shammy I use. It's not as soft as a micro fiber however, it's not as firm as your con ventional cotton towel eathier. Check them out.
http://www.shammysolutions.com/site/.../product/100-1
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I tend to cycle my microfibers. First they dry the car. Then they clean interior stuff. Then they clean wheels. Then they become oil check rags.
I have a pack of the orange Target ones. I haven't opened or used any yet so I hope they are good. I think most of the ones I own are McGuires.
As for the "dangers" of handwashing, I know more people with bent antennas, ripped off side view mirrors, and flooded light housings than have damaged their cars through hand washing. I took my last car through a machine wash twice in the 4 years I owned it and bought new fog light bumps after each. I don't think the 8 will ever see the inside of a mechanical car wash. At the put in quarters, wash it yourself bays, I fill a bucket and hand wash the car anyway.
I have a pack of the orange Target ones. I haven't opened or used any yet so I hope they are good. I think most of the ones I own are McGuires.
As for the "dangers" of handwashing, I know more people with bent antennas, ripped off side view mirrors, and flooded light housings than have damaged their cars through hand washing. I took my last car through a machine wash twice in the 4 years I owned it and bought new fog light bumps after each. I don't think the 8 will ever see the inside of a mechanical car wash. At the put in quarters, wash it yourself bays, I fill a bucket and hand wash the car anyway.
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Originally Posted by maxxdamigz
I tend to cycle my microfibers. First they dry the car. Then they clean interior stuff. Then they clean wheels. Then they become oil check rags.
I have a pack of the orange Target ones. I haven't opened or used any yet so I hope they are good. I think most of the ones I own are McGuires.
As for the "dangers" of handwashing, I know more people with bent antennas, ripped off side view mirrors, and flooded light housings than have damaged their cars through hand washing. I took my last car through a machine wash twice in the 4 years I owned it and bought new fog light bumps after each. I don't think the 8 will ever see the inside of a mechanical car wash. At the put in quarters, wash it yourself bays, I fill a bucket and hand wash the car anyway.
I have a pack of the orange Target ones. I haven't opened or used any yet so I hope they are good. I think most of the ones I own are McGuires.
As for the "dangers" of handwashing, I know more people with bent antennas, ripped off side view mirrors, and flooded light housings than have damaged their cars through hand washing. I took my last car through a machine wash twice in the 4 years I owned it and bought new fog light bumps after each. I don't think the 8 will ever see the inside of a mechanical car wash. At the put in quarters, wash it yourself bays, I fill a bucket and hand wash the car anyway.
This is a bit off topic but does anybody know a good place in nyc of Do it yourself car washing place ?
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Originally Posted by nycgps
I always wanted to go to one of those *do it yourself* hand washing place, but I have yet to see one (or maybe Im blind, I dunno)
This is a bit off topic but does anybody know a good place in nyc of Do it yourself car washing place ?
This is a bit off topic but does anybody know a good place in nyc of Do it yourself car washing place ?
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I am a recent convert to MF towels after hand wash. I got sick of the streaks left by chamois. I have been using Terry Toweling cloths to get rid of the water first and then finish with a MF cloth. Might try using just MF.
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I use micro fiber towels to wash with, but since I started using the Mr. Clean Auto Dry system, I don't dry it any more. It needs a little drying in the crevices, but overall it works great.
I use the cheap large packages of towels from Costco.
I use the cheap large packages of towels from Costco.
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AutoDry is pretty good, just make sure you use a TON of water on the last step to get off all that soap. I've seen some pretty bad water / soap spots on Black 8's because of it.
I used the auto dry on my car twice when I first got the RX-8 but I noticed that spraying all that water at the end actually took longer then drying.
I used the auto dry on my car twice when I first got the RX-8 but I noticed that spraying all that water at the end actually took longer then drying.
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Originally Posted by Raptor75
I'll have to take a look at the name but they are bright orange in color and they were bought at target. I remember a side view of a wolves head in the logo.
As to the other post above I concur, I to have a black car and the lint was a real pain. No lint with the microfiber.
As to the other post above I concur, I to have a black car and the lint was a real pain. No lint with the microfiber.
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Already have, my RX is also Black.
Originally Posted by Transam kid 01
I also have a black 8...micro fiber is the way to go...as for the lint or dust, car stores sell something like a "swifer duster" that takes lint and dust of so well...if ur car is like mine and gets dusty/linty quickly...you'd be wise to invest in this
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Microfiber towels
Just got my black 2007 M/T GT 9 days ago & it was getting dirty. Went to Target & they had a large selection of car cleaning products. The orange microfiber detailing cloths are by a company named VROOM. I have them as well as the mirofiber drying cloth and the chenille wash mitt. Spent 60.00 on products cause I wanna keep her clean.
There is also a product called the California duster & it is awesome. There is a small one for inside the car & a large one for the outside. It safely removes dust & does not scratch. Lasts forever too. My friend has used his every day for the past 4 years on his Camaro SS & the paint still looks great.
Happy cleaning.
There is also a product called the California duster & it is awesome. There is a small one for inside the car & a large one for the outside. It safely removes dust & does not scratch. Lasts forever too. My friend has used his every day for the past 4 years on his Camaro SS & the paint still looks great.
Happy cleaning.
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