Microfiber recommendations

spryor · 06-19-2013, 10:41 AM

All,

What premium microfiber cloths (brand/size) do you recommend for applying and removing liquid or paste wax? In addition, what about applying and removing polish or glaze?

Any responses will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

spryor

Chuck33079 · 06-19-2013, 10:56 AM

I use Detailer's Domain microfiber for anyhting on the paint. I wouldn't bother with polish or glaze if you're doing it by hand. Just wash, clay, wax and go. Get a polisher if you want to polish it. Your arms will thank you.

JARblue · 06-19-2013, 11:00 AM

I typically use an applicator like this for applying glaze, polish and wax:

( Click to show/hide )

I then use a microfiber to remove the residue. Adam's towels are high quality but on the pricey side. I bought some stocktowelsnow.com double plush microfibers that I am pleased with. On the cheaper end, the Meguiar's Supreme Shine microfiber is acceptable (I have a few of them that came in clay and wax kits I purchased).

Be sure you pick up some Griot's Microfiber cleaner solution, too. It does a great job removing wax and other residue and helps keeps your towels in excellent condition.

kenchan · 06-19-2013, 05:42 PM

get these. make sure to completely remove tags and wash them before use.

Griot's Garage 11269 Micro Fiber Spray-On Car Wash Cloth - Set of 3 : Amazon.com : Automotive

these are by far the bestest ive tried. and ive tried many brands. the best part about these MF towels is that they are dual sided long thread.

mag_black · 06-19-2013, 09:42 PM

I also use Griot's. They sell them at advance auto and if you search "advance auto coupon", you can get 20 - 30% off your whole order. I purchased everything "Griot" that they sell.

Ubetit · 06-20-2013, 07:58 PM

stocktowelsnow.com has an ultra plush microfiber that is very nice.

Amj2020 · 06-21-2013, 09:27 AM

Using cheaper microfiber will often result in needing to do more work to the paint and that defeats the purpose. Try and find borderless or protected border microfibers. I personally only use Adam and Uber from Detailers Domain. They are very high quality and have little to no chance of damaging the paint, causing webbing or clearcoat scratches which you see in certain angles of light. Nothing is perfect but this is the best option. Keep in mind different towels have different uses. You might want a waffle weave to gently run over the paint to take up large water drops then step down to a plush drying microfiber with detail spray, then even to some detail spray and a double plush. Keep in mind ive made my detailing more like a science and im always learning something new...most people arent as neurotic as I am so take it with a grain of salt.

Chuck33079 · 06-21-2013, 12:50 PM

Chemical Guys also has some pretty good microfiber towels for fairly cheap, especially if you buy a lot of them.

tunafish · 06-21-2013, 02:01 PM

I bought some at Walmart for about $3 or $4.

Microtex Microfiber Detail Towel, Yellow: Automotive : Walmart.com

JARblue · 06-21-2013, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tunafish

I bought some at Walmart for about $3 or $4.

Microtex Microfiber Detail Towel, Yellow: Automotive : Walmart.com

I can't say I would recommend these, but if you're having success with them, more power to you. I would be checking for swirls constantly if I were using them.

Chuck33079 · 06-21-2013, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

I can't say I would recommend these, but if you're having success with them, more power to you. I would be checking for swirls constantly if I were using them.

This. I don't see a huge difference between these and the crap ones at autozone or pep boys. IIRC, chemical guys has some good ones for about half that price.

m4a1mustang · 06-21-2013, 04:22 PM

I buy these. Great towels, great price. Meguiar's X4014 Yellow Microfiber Towel, (Pack of 14) : Amazon.com : Automotive

And free shipping!

w0rM · 06-21-2013, 04:34 PM

Pep Boys actually has some pretty nice towels but they aren't cheap. It's less expensive to pick up a nice pack of good towels online. Detailers Domain has pretty good prices.

I may actually pick up a pack of these. My quick detailer towel is starting to show it's age a little.

spryor · 06-23-2013, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spryor

All,

What premium microfiber cloths (brand/size) do you recommend for applying and removing liquid or paste wax? In addition, what about applying and removing polish or glaze?

Any responses will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

spryor

All,

I would like to thank you for your advice on what type of microfiber towels to purchase and use. Your recommendations have been invaluable.

Again, thank you for your support.

spryor

2xtreme1 · 06-23-2013, 07:11 PM

Whatever you get make sure they are really plush. Those cheap ones from, lets say target will scratch the **** out of our paint.

06-19-2013, 10:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
spryor Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Millington, TN Posts: 59 Drives: 2010 Nissan Versa Rep Power: 15	Microfiber recommendations All, What premium microfiber cloths (brand/size) do you recommend for applying and removing liquid or paste wax? In addition, what about applying and removing polish or glaze? Any responses will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, spryor

06-19-2013, 10:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I use Detailer's Domain microfiber for anyhting on the paint. I wouldn't bother with polish or glaze if you're doing it by hand. Just wash, clay, wax and go. Get a polisher if you want to polish it. Your arms will thank you. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-19-2013, 11:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I typically use an applicator like this for applying glaze, polish and wax: ( Click to show/hide ) I then use a microfiber to remove the residue. Adam's towels are high quality but on the pricey side. I bought some stocktowelsnow.com double plush microfibers that I am pleased with. On the cheaper end, the Meguiar's Supreme Shine microfiber is acceptable (I have a few of them that came in clay and wax kits I purchased). Be sure you pick up some Griot's Microfiber cleaner solution, too. It does a great job removing wax and other residue and helps keeps your towels in excellent condition. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \| Last edited by JARblue; 06-19-2013 at 11:02 AM.

06-19-2013, 05:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	get these. make sure to completely remove tags and wash them before use. Griot's Garage 11269 Micro Fiber Spray-On Car Wash Cloth - Set of 3 : Amazon.com : Automotive these are by far the bestest ive tried. and ive tried many brands. the best part about these MF towels is that they are dual sided long thread. DLSTR and cv129 like this.

06-19-2013, 09:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
mag_black A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Drives: 09 370Z MT6 Rep Power: 666	I also use Griot's. They sell them at advance auto and if you search "advance auto coupon", you can get 20 - 30% off your whole order. I purchased everything "Griot" that they sell. cv129 likes this. __________________ fujimura ≠ abbeyRoadCompany ≠ fastIntentions ≠ motordyne ≠ avantGarde ≠ ecutek ≠ nismo ≠ stillen ≠ stoptech ≠ gtm ≠ spl ≠ carbonfiberelement ≠ stance™

06-20-2013, 07:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ubetit Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 527 Drives: the women lazy Rep Power: 14	stocktowelsnow.com has an ultra plush microfiber that is very nice.

06-21-2013, 09:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Amj2020 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY/LI Posts: 393 Drives: MB Z,Jeep,BMW Rep Power: 13	Using cheaper microfiber will often result in needing to do more work to the paint and that defeats the purpose. Try and find borderless or protected border microfibers. I personally only use Adam and Uber from Detailers Domain. They are very high quality and have little to no chance of damaging the paint, causing webbing or clearcoat scratches which you see in certain angles of light. Nothing is perfect but this is the best option. Keep in mind different towels have different uses. You might want a waffle weave to gently run over the paint to take up large water drops then step down to a plush drying microfiber with detail spray, then even to some detail spray and a double plush. Keep in mind ive made my detailing more like a science and im always learning something new...most people arent as neurotic as I am so take it with a grain of salt.

06-21-2013, 12:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Chemical Guys also has some pretty good microfiber towels for fairly cheap, especially if you buy a lot of them. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-21-2013, 02:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
tunafish Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dayton Age: 37 Posts: 24 Drives: '13 Nissan 370z Tour Rep Power: 12	I bought some at Walmart for about $3 or $4. Microtex Microfiber Detail Towel, Yellow: Automotive : Walmart.com mayday813 likes this.

06-21-2013, 04:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I buy these. Great towels, great price. Meguiar's X4014 Yellow Microfiber Towel, (Pack of 14) : Amazon.com : Automotive And free shipping! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-21-2013, 04:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 36	Pep Boys actually has some pretty nice towels but they aren't cheap. It's less expensive to pick up a nice pack of good towels online. Detailers Domain has pretty good prices. I may actually pick up a pack of these. My quick detailer towel is starting to show it's age a little. __________________ \| SOLD September 14th, 2013 \| My Build Journal

06-23-2013, 07:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
2xtreme1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Eastvale, California Age: 32 Posts: 494 Drives: 11' 370Z 7 A/T Sport Rep Power: 13	Whatever you get make sure they are really plush. Those cheap ones from, lets say target will scratch the **** out of our paint.

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