Found a MF towel that doesn't lint!!!

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When used in conjunction with a QD.

Cobra Shamrocks= lint
Cobra 530's= lint
Adam's plush= lint

I bought a Mothers OTC claybar kit and it came with a yellow MF towel. It's really soft, and doesn't lint!! It's not as thick the previous 3, but not super thin either. It's my favorite so far!!!

Mothers Microfiber Ultra Soft Quick Detail
 
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Have you tried our Edgeless (Indigo, Arctic) towels? They're similar to the Mothers and Meguiars buffing cloths, but much higher quality IMO. No lint whatsoever and they work very well for buffing off any kinds of waxes or polishes. I would recommend something thicker for QDing, though. The best towels in that case would be the Supreme 530s, but since you don't like them, the Cobra Deluxe Jrs would get my vote for QD duty.

Cobra Arctic White Edgeless Microfiber Polishing Cloths, microfiber towels, wax remover, buffing towels

Cobra Deluxe Jr. 600 Microfiber Towel, 16 x 16 inches
 
None of my MF towels lint and I mean none of them. Guess you jsut got bad batches?

I have alot of SMP MF towels both polishing and plush and 4 of the limited supply Cobra MF towels that AG has for sale. Those don't even lint and I haven't even washed them yet.
 
the mothers microfiber towels work well, and i've been using them wash and after wash with no problems. i too am experiencing the lint like many others, with some of the cobra microfiber towels and don't think i am going to purchase them again anytime soon...
 
all my cobra MF towels lint..so this is interesting.
 
I'm partial to the Poorboy's DMT and UMT towels. Griot's Garage towels work nicely as well without linting.
 
Rydis said:
all my cobra MF towels lint..so this is interesting.
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I've never purchased a Cobra towel but I received some freebies from other orders and they all linted like crazy. That's why I never tried Cobra. It's the only AG product I've had issues with.
 
Only Cobra MF that linted on me were the green ones. Not sure what there are called but other work well and are lint free.
 
07 z-oh-6 said:
When used in conjunction with a QD.

Cobra Shamrocks= lint
Cobra 530's= lint
Adam's plush= lint

I bought a Mothers OTC claybar kit and it came with a yellow quick detail towel. I'm assuming it's a 70/30 blend, it's really soft, and doesn't lint!! It's not as thick the previous 3, but not super thin either. It's my favorite so far!!!

Mothers Microfiber Ultra Soft Quick Detail
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The mf towel included in the clay kit seems a little different from the Mothers 20x24 mf towel. The label said 80/20 on the Mothers Clay Kit.

As for the Mothers 20x24 mf towel, it is a good dual nap towel but it is also a nice size. It is not that big to be ungainly when damp like some larger towels can be but larger than the more common 16x24 towel.
 
interesting....Im my experience No microfiber cloths really lint when they are new. I too have used that same mothers kit and the cloth is great. after a bunch of washes it lints with the rest of them. Im thinking its the wash and dry process....from now on im only washing with my DP pad rejuvinator, rinsing well and dry on low heat or no heat at all. It ticks me off when i go to clean the windows and I see a ton of lint.

ps targets microfiber is great so far...
 
I must be one lucky MF owner because none of my Cobras lint. I have a dozen of the infamous Shamrocks and 4 600's. I like the indigos and Artics for polish & wax removal. I really like the waffle HDs that are BOGO now and the 530's are good. The only Cobras I regret buying are the blue waffle with red trim. It does not dry well at all
IME. BTW for those with linting Shamrocks, I recommend using them for ONR washes and something else for drying. Non linting Shamrocks are as good as it gets for QD work IMO.
 
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I have 2 Meg's Supreme Shine MF towels and 2 Ultimate Wipe (edgeless) MF towels that I haven't used yet. Anyone have experience with these?
 
rwright said:
I have 2 Meg's Supreme Shine MF towels and 2 Ultimate Wipe (edgeless) MF towels that I haven't used yet. Anyone have experience with these?
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Those are great towels. I have 3 Ultimate Wipes and about a dozen or so Supreme Shines. I use both for quick detailing and wax removal. No complaints from me about these towels. I love 'em! :dblthumb2:
 
I plan to order a couple cases of each if the weather would break and I could be home long enough to use them! Thanks for the feedback!
 
I hate to hop on the bandwagon but my 530's lint as well. I am experimenting with various brands but many people highly rate Pakshak so I might give them a go.

It is a shame about the 530's and Shamrocks linting because they feel so nice that it is almost heartbreaking not being able to use them.
 
Bunky said:
The mf towel included in the clay kit seems a little different from the Mothers 20x24 mf towel. The label said 80/20 on the Mothers Clay Kit.
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You're right. I called Mothers and a chemist told me the clay kit towel is a bit different from the Quick detail towel. He said if I like the clay kit towel, I will love the quick detail towel. I think the QD towel is 70/30 and has a satin border unlike the clay kit towel. I ordered 2 Mothers QD towels. :dblthumb2:
 
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My Cobra Jr. 600 (six of them) lint as well. :(
 
Do the CD test. no scratches? Have at it. Rub the towel over a new clean CD. Turn on a bright light and pull out a magnifying glass, photo loop etc...see ANY scratches? If so, no touchy on the painty.

80/20 towels are typically not up to the standard as a 70/30 or even 75/25. Korean towels better than China towels.
 
BigAl3 said:
the mothers microfiber towels work well, and i've been using them wash and after wash with no problems. i too am experiencing the lint like many others, with some of the cobra microfiber towels and don't think i am going to purchase them again anytime soon...
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Bunky said:
As for the Mothers 20x24 mf towel, it is a good dual nap towel but it is also a nice size. It is not that big to be ungainly when damp like some larger towels can be but larger than the more common 16x24 towel.
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