Smack Towel Method (STM)

Caleb@ImpeccableImage said:
Great thread Mike. I'm glad I am not the only who is this meticulous when washing and drying microfiber towels. Heck, even if they look fine but just dont feel as "soft" I move them to my dirtier job collection of towels (glass, dash, wheels or tires).
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Thanks Caleb.

Anything you can do to maximize the performance of your products can help. As you said, when they start to feel a bit rough time to retire them for different jobs.

dlc95 said:
Ha!

Good thing the "good stuff" stays at my place!
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:xyxthumbs:

DetailKitty said:
Mike, Thanks for the good idea :dblthumb2:
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Monica, no problem. :xyxthumbs:
 
good tip Mike!!
Feel free to post on DFD with either a link to this thread or just make a post, whichever you like.
And don't mind the haters, haters gonna hate!
 
To this thread I find only one thing to saw WOW!

#1 WOW! Why did I not think of that. So to you Mike kudos for being the first to share this invaluable method of inspecting and cleaning your MF towels. I do the manual and visual inspections, but this brings it to a new level. It is not uncommon that I have a few choice words at the lint left behind after a final wipedown (in preparation) for pictures. This should and will help! Thanks a lot of sharing!!!

#2 WOW! Such a high level of criticism at naming the technique. Psych 101 does indicate that we are more likely to remember a task or methodology if associated with a mneumonic that is unusual and the Smack Towel Inspection and Cleaning Method (which I took the liberty to renamed STIC'M ) is noteworthy in my book. The rename is now stuck in my head in the likes of the "baggie test", etc...

I know that you get regularly accolades for your forum contributions, and let me be the first to suggest that I believe this particular thread should be a STICKY..... for sure! For the negative Nancy's, just STICK IT!

Did you catch the multiple "STICKY" references. Now tell me that you won't remember ;)
 
Dr_Pain said:
To this thread I find only one thing to saw WOW!

#1 WOW! Why did I not think of that. So to you Mike kudos for being the first to share this invaluable method of inspecting and cleaning your MF towels. I do the manual and visual inspections, but this brings it to a new level. It is not uncommon that I have a few choice words at the lint left behind after a final wipedown (in preparation) for pictures. This should and will help! Thanks a lot of sharing!!!

#2 WOW! Such a high level of criticism at naming the technique. Psych 101 does indicate that we are more likely to remember a task or methodology if associated with a mneumonic that is unusual and the Smack Towel Inspection and Cleaning Method (which I took the liberty to renamed STIC'M ) is noteworthy in my book. The rename is now stuck in my head in the likes of the "baggie test", etc...

I know that you get regularly accolades for your forum contributions, and let me be the first to suggest that I believe this particular thread should be a STICKY..... for sure! For the negative Nancy's, just STICK IT!

Did you catch the multiple "STICKY" references. Now tell me that you won't remember ;)
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LOL where is the like button!!!!!!
 
Dr_Pain said:
To this thread I find only one thing to saw WOW!

#1 WOW! Why did I not think of that. So to you Mike kudos for being the first to share this invaluable method of inspecting and cleaning your MF towels. I do the manual and visual inspections, but this brings it to a new level. It is not uncommon that I have a few choice words at the lint left behind after a final wipedown (in preparation) for pictures. This should and will help! Thanks a lot of sharing!!!

#2 WOW! Such a high level of criticism at naming the technique. Psych 101 does indicate that we are more likely to remember a task or methodology if associated with a mneumonic that is unusual and the Smack Towel Inspection and Cleaning Method (which I took the liberty to renamed STIC'M ) is noteworthy in my book. The rename is now stuck in my head in the likes of the "baggie test", etc...

I know that you get regularly accolades for your forum contributions, and let me be the first to suggest that I believe this particular thread should be a STICKY..... for sure! For the negative Nancy's, just STICK IT!

Did you catch the multiple "STICKY" references. Now tell me that you won't remember ;)
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Oh come on. Now your just pulling my leg. I try to participate and share information in a positive way when I can. I enjoy sharing and participating.

Overall this method will help take the finished product to a new level. I too have gotten out of shape a few times when towels lint like crazy on my black BMW's.

The sticky references are ingrained now. lol

DetailKitty said:
LOL where is the like button!!!!!!
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:iagree: we do need a like button here on AGO like the sister site AF has.
 
Mike@DedicatedPerfection said:
Oh come on. Now your just pulling my leg. I try to participate and share information in a positive way when I can. I enjoy sharing and participating.

Overall this method will help take the finished product to a new level. I too have gotten out of shape a few times when towels lint like crazy on my black BMW's.

The sticky references are ingrained now. lol



:iagree: we do need a like button here on AGO like the sister site AF has.
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You know Mike, my post was the 100% unadulterated truth. I do get light bulb moments once in a while (some of my own doing but most from others) and this was one of them, serious. Just needed to have this emoticon :doh: associated with my post as to "how did I not think of that". Great job and thank you for your contribution to the forum and for your service to our country!!
 
aim4squirrels said:
lacing my belt into my pants before I put them on being forever known as the "A4S technique", when really it's just come about as a result of me being a lazy, lard butt and finding an easier way to do it.
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I'm gonna start using the "A4S technique" each morning after claying for 2 hours and running a polisher for 12 hours the day before. Should really ease the chore for me.

Thanks!!!
 
I love this thread, read it many times and have incorporated this method into my wash/dry routine of all my microfibers. I am amazed at how much lint I am able to pull off my towels despite first thoroughly cleaning my dryer and vent trap. It doesn't seem to matter the quality of the towel either - still occurs with the highest quality Korean made towels.

I have experienced two issues though, one it seems to increase the static of the towels by using the lint roller and the other is that I wonder if this action does anything to harden the fibers. It may just be my imagination but I could swear the towel doesn't feel quite as soft or plush after I "iron" it with the lint roller? I've started just using the lint roller on just the edges of the towels, which are mostly edgeless design, where most of the lint is picked up (also where a good bit of shredding occurs - the lint roller really picks this off). Anyone else experience this?
 
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Always remember to inspect your towels when they come out of the dryer. I like to roll mine with a lint roller to help cut down on the linting.
 
Good idea!! Thanks for sharing.

I would be concerned that some of the sticky residue may adhere to the towel. Have you noticed this at all?
 
Dr Oldz said:
Good idea!! Thanks for sharing.

I would be concerned that some of the sticky residue may adhere to the towel. Have you noticed this at all?
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Yes, I have noticed lint rollers can leave glue residue on towels. I will roll mine from time to time, but never any glass towel.
 
Yeah, I'm not inclined to get that insane with detailing.

You have to draw a line in the sand somewhere before insanity sets in.

I wash, dry, and inspect my towels.

If that's not good enough, than so be it. I'm a hack. Lol

Just my humble opinion......
 
PaulMys said:
Yeah, I'm not inclined to get that insane with detailing.

You have to draw a line in the sand somewhere before insanity sets in.

I wash, dry, and inspect my towels.

If that's not good enough, than so be it. I'm a hack. Lol

Just my humble opinion......
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I hear ya' - the dog needs walking and I've got to get some exercise in before work. Having said that - I don't make my living from detailing cars. I just do it for fun. If I was getting paid, then I might take the extra time.
 
lokerola said:
I hear ya' - the dog needs walking and I've got to get some exercise in before work. Having said that - I don't make my living from detailing cars. I just do it for fun. If I was getting paid, then I might take the extra time.
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Lol, agreed.

In no way am I saying this thread should not be taken into consideration for anyone who wants to go that extra mile.

But like you said, it's just me and a Ram and a Jeep. I think I do better than most. ;)
 
Dr Oldz said:
Good idea!! Thanks for sharing.

I would be concerned that some of the sticky residue may adhere to the towel. Have you noticed this at all?
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Hey Jim! Sure thing.

No I haven not noticed any residue left behind on towels.

Perhaps as mentioned below on glass towels or waffle weaves, it could leave a residue due to the towel having little to no nap material.
 
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