Best towels for removing wax and product?

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I'm in the market for some new microfiber towels but am wondering what people recommend for tasks like removing polishing compounds or waxes, etc? I am thinking microfiber, edgeless and something in the 350-500 GSM range? Does that seem adequate or should I be looking at other things? Any absolutely favorite towels out there? Thanks!
 
TRC Eagle Edgeless 350 if you want to order in larger quantities. And sometimes a 300 for the initial wipe as the lower nap removes better and the longer nap is better for final wipe. But many also do a 3 towel wipe. Initial wipe off towel, wipe again towel, and really make sure you got it all towel. :) As you use them, the first towel gets thrown in a bucket to soak (with APC or towel cleaner) and then towel 2 becomes the initial wipe off, 3rd towel is 2nd wipe off, and then a new towel 3. Repeat..
 
100% for sure low nap for initial removal and a longer for final wipe
There are several available that come 2 sided just like that- short on one side longer on the other so you can just flip 'em over
 
Griot's wax removal towels are excellent.
 
300-400 gsm…work perfect…Short nap side to remove wax, higher nap side to buff….
 
For removing polishes and compounds I like The Rag Company 365.

I've been using pearl weave for removing sealants and waxes
 
I went with one of Mike P's most recommended towels and now I have a couple dozen of them. The Rag Company FTW (For The Windows) towels. They are a twist-loop weave like a Griot's PFM but with a lower nap. I use them for almost every paint-related task. They are awesome for polish removal, waterless washes, rinseless washes, sealant/wax removal, and basically anything else. Only thing I prefer a different towel for is for applying a spray sealant, as these absorb too much product, and for coating removal. They produce ZERO lint too, even straight out of the bag new.

Mike Like - The Rag Company FTW Premium Orange Microfiber Towel
 
crg001 said:
I went with one of Mike P's most recommended towels and now I have a couple dozen of them. The Rag Company FTW (For The Windows) towels. They are a twist-loop weave like a Griot's PFM but with a lower nap. I use them for almost every paint-related task. They are awesome for polish removal, waterless washes, rinseless washes, sealant/wax removal, and basically anything else. Only thing I prefer a different towel for is for applying a spray sealant, as these absorb too much product, and for coating removal. They produce ZERO lint too, even straight out of the bag new.

Mike Like - The Rag Company FTW Premium Orange Microfiber Towel
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I like these a lot too.
 
Thanks for the recommendations. I just ordered a supply of the Edgeless 365 so I'll start with those and then add others later on.
 
I use old thin cotton bath towels. I cut them into 2x2 squares and fold in four so I can use 8 times. Seems to work very well for me to remove product and wax. Price is right although my wife keeps buying more towels. lol
 
The Cobra Forrest greens have become one of my favorite towels. Especially when there’s a good towel sale.


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I just recently ordered a full new, matching set of polish / wax removal towels.

I had a collection of different towels, which served me well but the lack of consistency was driving me nuts. On the other hand, it gave me the chance to try different towels and figure out what I liked.



I see a few mentions of the Eagle Edgeless, really nice soft towels. However I find them to be too plush for polish removal. My choice landed on a towel I have been using for a while in different roles, the Creature Edgeless. These are dual sided towels, the lower pile ideal for polish removal, the plusher side suited for the final wipe or wax removal. As such, I have two towels in one. The Creature are 16x16 in size and 420gsm. I also like they are edgeless.







There are 15 towels here, all pre-washed and folded, ready for use.





My hunch on using these for polish/wax removal was correct, they are perfect for the job.
 
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