Howdy doodie,

So, I've been researching and a lot of people recommend using MF towels. I currently have a genuine leather chamois towel. I was wondering what everyone preferred? Is it okay to use the chamois towel or should I use microfiber towels? I know the chamois can scratch the car if it traps particles that do so, but other than that they do not scratch. Do the MF's trap particles as well or not? I've been going back and forth on this topic. Let me know!

 

Any drying product can swirl/scratch the paints surface if not used properly.

I've used both, in the past, I used a chamois exclusively. I never found it to marr the finish.
But being that Infiniti's paint is so soft......I no longer use it. I found that when I wash my car, The final rinse is done with the hose nozzle off. I just let the stream of water flood the surface of the car. The water will "sheet' off your car,(If your car is properly waxed, there will only be a small amount of residual water left.)
This helps in removing as much rinse water as possible. Then I lightly use a 100% Cotton bath towel to absorb any remaining water spots.

Microfiber is a wonderful product, They trap the dirt particles, and pull them away from the paints surface, but it to can marr your surface if you use it to wipe the car with any residual dirt left on.

 

Just like gr8tg35 said. Microfiber trap the dirt into there fibers. Also remember not to use pressure on the Mf towel so it push the dirt onto the finish. Just let it glide over you paint. Thats what I do.

 

+1 This applies to chamois as well.

I personally like using a leaf blower and lightly dragging an "Absorber". I rarely use my chamois anymore.

 

I use waffleweave MF's and plush MF's for drying exclusively now along with a flooding rinse and leafblower. I've been through natural chamois, synthetic absorbers, cotton towels, and finally settled on MF's. There is a reason why they have taken over the detailing community, especially WW types for drying. They simply just work, and have less potential to marr than any of the other products out there

 

any special technique for the WW MF?

I've been pretty happy with my absorber, but if this will be even more gentle on the drying process, then I will give it a try.

 

Glad I saw this thread. I was about to pose the same type of question. Redlude, what method do you use to clean your MF's? I know you use Woolite, so I went out and bought some, but what is the dilution ratio? I used 1 part Woolite and 4 parts water and hand washed them. Max # of times you'll re-wash a MF before you downgrade it to other sections of the car (wheels, etc.)?

 

I wash with woolite in my normal machine washer. I use way too many MF's to hand wash them. My usual wash procedure is to wash first with woolite using a normal amount for your wash load size under a heavy staining cycle with no fabrice softener, then I run it through another medium cycle with no detergent and 2-3 cups of distilled vinegar. Then I dry on a delicate cycle in my dryer after thoroughly cleaning the lint trap and wiping down the interior of the dryer. The vinegar works really well at releasing any residual detergent and leaves the towels very soft. I haven't had to downgrade any of my quality detailing towels yet but most only have 10-15 uses on them. My collection is always expanding too so I've never worn out a MF

 

+1 on the waffle towels. I purchase mine from www.adamspolishes.com. I was raised on using chamious so I was VERY leary. But, after using it it once I was hooked.

I can do my whole car with two of them (without wringing them out). I also use a little detail spray.

 

dont ever used chamoisssssss

 

swirl marksss just use microfiber

 

The Zaino website has a section on what to use. They tested MF towels and found some scratched the crap out of the paint. At this point they still recommend U.S. made cotten towels, edges cut off, without fabric softener (of course).

 

you have to get the right MF towels. some are only good for applying
dressing on plastics, leather seats, etc.

for drying i use waffleweave towels from detailer's paradise and blot dry
my hobby cars. the dd's get Prima Hydro app during drying.

i use the Platinum MF towels for polish/wax removal, and QD. i tested
these under 500w halogen to see if it would haze the paint if i scrubbed
gently. no issue.


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