Looking for drying towel

LostSol · 10-29-2013, 10:51 AM

Hey guys, im looking for a good drying towel/shammy. Ive been using the same sheepskin shammy for about 8 years and it finally got too old for me. I bought another sheepskin from Amazon that had good ratings, but the thing is absolute crap, too thin, falls apart leaving crap all over my car.

Im looking for a really good drying towel, whatever you pros recommend.

Thanks!

Chuck33079 · 10-29-2013, 10:55 AM

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-...wel_p_516.html

tiger123 · 10-29-2013, 11:16 AM

This is what I use. It's really good.

Absorber The Absorber XL High Performance Drying Towel | Product Details | Pep Boys

Chuck33079 · 10-29-2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tiger123

This is what I use. It's really good.

Absorber The Absorber XL High Performance Drying Towel | Product Details | Pep Boys

Be very careful with that. Make sure you pat the water off, not wipe. Those things will pick up crap and drag it all over the paint.

LostSol · 10-29-2013, 11:29 AM

yeah i really dont like the absorbers, im looking for something natural, either a microfiber or animal hyde based. Thanks for the link Chuck, ill look at that one.

tiger123 · 10-29-2013, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Be very careful with that. Make sure you pat the water off, not wipe. Those things will pick up crap and drag it all over the paint.

Chuck,

Thanks for the info. I was unaware of that. I wash my car by hand at least once per week.

I will throw this thing away and purchase your recommended towel.

Thanks again for info and link.

Chuck33079 · 10-29-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tiger123

Chuck,

Thanks for the info. I was unaware of that. I wash my car by hand at least once per week.

I will throw this thing away and purchase your recommended towel.

Thanks again for info and link.

Yeah, I used one of those for years. Buying a black car has made me refine my technique.

It shows every mistake. You can still use it if you pat the car dry (which is really the right way to do it anyway).

NINJA · 10-29-2013, 01:49 PM

Leaf Blower. Nice coat of wax and water beads right off.

enkei2k · 10-29-2013, 05:52 PM

I use this:

Microfiber Drying Towel | White Microfiber Towels

It's pretty cool and works well.

RE: Absorber. I have one and tried it. Didn't like it because it got hard. It was stored incorrectly but that's my fault. Tried soaking it in water for a while, but still wouldn't work so I got the above mentioned towel instead.

Mandingo · 10-29-2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NINJA

Leaf Blower. Nice coat of wax and water beads right off.

This is the best way in my experience. I sheet most of the water off with my garage air compressor then use one large microfiber towel to pat down the remaining drops. It's quick and easy and my black Z is still devoid of swirls/hologram/spider webbing

Tazicon · 10-29-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Yeah, I used one of those for years. Buying a black car has made me refine my technique.

It shows every mistake. You can still use it if you pat the car dry (which is really the right way to do it anyway).

Thats why I dont own a black car any more! I got so tired of taking care of it a trying to not look at it wrong.............One wrong look and it was stuck in the damn paint!

BigT · 10-29-2013, 09:04 PM

Adams great white drying towel. Best drying town I've ever used.

bigaudiofanat · 10-30-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-...wel_p_516.html

Exactly what I was going to recommend. It's simply the best drying towel out there Uber makes great towels all around actually. Highly recommended.

Chuck33079 · 10-30-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Exactly what I was going to recommend. It's simply the best drying towel out there Uber makes great towels all around actually. Highly recommended.

The problem is you have to deal with Detailers Domain. Every time I hit their website to buy a $25 item, I end up spending $200.

bigaudiofanat · 10-30-2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

The problem is you have to deal with Detailers Domain. Every time I hit their website to buy a $25 item, I end up spending $200.

Same way here and remember I do this as a job, I spend a LOT. It' hurts sometimes.

10-29-2013, 10:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
LostSol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,021 Drives: 2010 370z 40th A.E. Rep Power: 15	Looking for drying towel Hey guys, im looking for a good drying towel/shammy. Ive been using the same sheepskin shammy for about 8 years and it finally got too old for me. I bought another sheepskin from Amazon that had good ratings, but the thing is absolute crap, too thin, falls apart leaving crap all over my car. Im looking for a really good drying towel, whatever you pros recommend. Thanks! __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition #762/1000 \| Forgestar \| Michelin \| Swift \| TRS \| Z Speed \| ARK \| Z1 \| Hawk \| CFE \| Evo-R \| GTMat \| Stillen \| Seibon \| Whiteline \| Pioneer \|

10-29-2013, 10:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-...wel_p_516.html __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

10-29-2013, 11:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
tiger123 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 367 Drives: 09 AT Tour/Sport/Nav Rep Power: 13	This is what I use. It's really good. Absorber The Absorber XL High Performance Drying Towel \| Product Details \| Pep Boys __________________ G2\|\|Berk CBE/HFC\|\|LED In-Out\|\|35% Tint\|\|V1\|\|GT-R Dome Lights\|\|JDM Rear Fog Light\|\|Z Speed Undershroud (SS)\|\|Red GT-R Start Button\|\|StopTech Rotors\|\|Project MU\|\|Z1 Oil Cooler\|\|EcuTek\|\|

10-29-2013, 11:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
LostSol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,021 Drives: 2010 370z 40th A.E. Rep Power: 15	yeah i really dont like the absorbers, im looking for something natural, either a microfiber or animal hyde based. Thanks for the link Chuck, ill look at that one. __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition #762/1000 \| Forgestar \| Michelin \| Swift \| TRS \| Z Speed \| ARK \| Z1 \| Hawk \| CFE \| Evo-R \| GTMat \| Stillen \| Seibon \| Whiteline \| Pioneer \|

10-29-2013, 01:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
NINJA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 283 Drives: 2014 BMW 335i Rep Power: 13	Leaf Blower. Nice coat of wax and water beads right off. Rectorna, Cbtech and Zbrah like this. __________________

10-29-2013, 05:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	I use this: Microfiber Drying Towel \| White Microfiber Towels It's pretty cool and works well. RE: Absorber. I have one and tried it. Didn't like it because it got hard. It was stored incorrectly but that's my fault. Tried soaking it in water for a while, but still wouldn't work so I got the above mentioned towel instead. __________________ ...need boost...

10-29-2013, 09:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
BigT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 469 Drives: 98 2g DSM Rep Power: 13	Adams great white drying towel. Best drying town I've ever used. Joey o likes this. __________________ 2014 Jeep GC 1998 Talon TSI awd 2011 Z Sport - SOLD

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