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Hello guys

Could you recommend some drying towels? I currently use waffle weave towels, but they never seemed to be too proper for this task (except for the glasses). They get soaked too quickly, and also in some drying towel reviews, I never saw one waffle weave option.

Thanks!


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Mike@DedicatedPerfection said:
The guzzlers are pretty good. I use them in conjunction with a leaf blower to help dry the surface.
The Guzzler Waffle Weave Microfiber Drying Towel by Cobra is a better drying towel than a chamois, or terry cloth towel. Microfiber makes the best
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Guzzlers have great products, but as I mentioned, are these waffle weaves any good for drying? Because I currently use a waffle weave towel slightly smaller than these, and they get soaked only by drying the roof or hood of my hatch.


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spielwurfel said:
hello guys

could you recommend some drying towels? I currently use waffle weave towels, but they never seemed to be too proper for this task (except for the glasses). They get soaked too quickly, and also in some drying towel reviews, i never saw one waffle weave option.

Thanks!


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microfiber madness dry me crazy
chemical guys wooly mammoth
the rag company Platinum Pluffle Hybrid
 
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It sounds like you're using a towel similar to a Meguiars Water Magnet?

http://www.autogeek.net/x2000.html

I use several different waffle weaves, but this perticular 1 next to the Water Magnet is not only big, but it's beefy as well. That thing doesn't saturate after a panel. Not even a soaking wet roof on an SUV will saturate it. I think I paid like $13 for it on the bay. I totally underrate it [meaning it's the last 1 I'll reach for when drying a flawless black vehicle] but it certainly has never shown me it's inferior as far as scratching any paint. It's said to be made in Korea.

Personally I'm in the opposite boat as you ATM.. I'm looking to buy a batch of waffle weaves but I want them to be of good quality [meaning soft] and I want to pay a fair price. That's why I'll probably wind up buying a batch of the Megs Water Magnets soon. They're priced right, and they're soft enough to be able to really have at it on the paint if you have to without feeling like you might scratch the paint. Yes they do soak up rather quikly than not, but that's why I'm looking to buy them in a bulk pack. [6pk.] I've seen them priced as low as $6.99 or even cheaper.
 
pro 4x said:
Griots Garage PFM Terry Weave Drying Towel

Currently forum fav.
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My local autoparts store has the smaller versions of these. They look really nice and plush.

Eldorado2k said:
It sounds like you're using a towel similar to a Meguiars Water Magnet?

Meguiars Water Magnet is a soft waffle weave microfiber drying towel that's softer than terry towels and more absorbent than a chamois. Attracts water

I use several different waffle weaves, but this perticular 1 next to the Water Magnet is not only big, but it's beefy as well. That thing doesn't saturate after a panel. Not even a soaking wet roof on an SUV will saturate it. I think I paid like $13 for it on the bay. I totally underrate it [meaning it's the last 1 I'll reach for when drying a flawless black vehicle] but it certainly has never shown me it's inferior as far as scratching any paint. It's said to be made in Korea.

Personally I'm in the opposite boat as you ATM.. I'm looking to buy a batch of waffle weaves but I want them to be of good quality [meaning soft] and I want to pay a fair price. That's why I'll probably wind up buying a batch of the Megs Water Magnets soon. They're priced right, and they're soft enough to be able to really have at it on the paint if you have to without feeling like you might scratch the paint. Yes they do soak up rather quikly than not, but that's why I'm looking to buy them in a bulk pack. [6pk.] I've seen them priced as low as $6.99 or even cheaper.
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One thing I don't like about the Meguiar's water magnets is that they lose their softness fairly quickly. They start to get to hard quicker than other waffle weaves. The guzzlers have stayed softer longer and absorb better. The Meguiar's water magnets make really good glass towels. Plush towels are much better than waffle weaves. That is just my personal opinion.

BudgetPlan1 said:
I'm kinda diggin' 'The Pluffle' these days...
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The plufflie is ok. It tends to be a little to grabby until it has absorbed a little amount of water. Even if a drying aid is used to prime the towel. The avalanche plush towel is in my opinion a better towel. But that's just me.
 
Eldorado2k said:
It sounds like you're using a towel similar to a Meguiars Water Magnet?

Meguiars Water Magnet is a soft waffle weave microfiber drying towel that's softer than terry towels and more absorbent than a chamois. Attracts water

I use several different waffle weaves, but this perticular 1 next to the Water Magnet is not only big, but it's beefy as well. That thing doesn't saturate after a panel. Not even a soaking wet roof on an SUV will saturate it. I think I paid like $13 for it on the bay. I totally underrate it [meaning it's the last 1 I'll reach for when drying a flawless black vehicle] but it certainly has never shown me it's inferior as far as scratching any paint. It's said to be made in Korea.

Personally I'm in the opposite boat as you ATM.. I'm looking to buy a batch of waffle weaves but I want them to be of good quality [meaning soft] and I want to pay a fair price. That's why I'll probably wind up buying a batch of the Megs Water Magnets soon. They're priced right, and they're soft enough to be able to really have at it on the paint if you have to without feeling like you might scratch the paint. Yes they do soak up rather quikly than not, but that's why I'm looking to buy them in a bulk pack. [6pk.] I've seen them priced as low as $6.99 or even cheaper.
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This is the one I´m currently using actually, the Meguiars Water Magnet doesn´t do the job properly for me. I still think it soaks too quickly, but maybe I´m being to demaning with my poor towel x)
 
I use the Cloud 9 by Chemical Guys and like it.

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I just bought a Meguiar's Water Magnet drying towel and used it for the first time last week. I'm impressed with its performance. Previously, I was using a sheepskin? natural chamois than needed to be rung out every panel. The Water Magnet dried my entire car without needing to be rung out at all, and that was without flooding the paint or using forced air. I might buy a second towel so that I can switch to a dry one as the first becomes saturated.

However, I did just read of someone claiming that their waffle weave drying towel losing its ability to absorb water. My old chamois has had consistent performance for nearly 10 years, it cost about $20 CAD. I'll be keeping an eye on my new waffle weave to see how long it lasts, it cost about $15 CAD by comparison.
 
I need to pick up a couple more WWs for drying.

WOW, that PFM towel is pricy!
 
Mantilgh said:
I need to pick up a couple more WWs for drying.

WOW, that PFM towel is pricy!
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I like the PFM and just ordered two Woolley Mammoth's (Chemical Guys) for $25.00 ea. vs the $38.00 list PFM's.. They are the same size and appear to be the same in photo's. I'll know soon enough.
 
I just received my first order of 16x16 PFM's and those towels are legit! I used only one on my 2001 accord that my mom uses and it soaked up Everything. My number #1 drying towel has been the DMC and these PFM's are right there with them and about $6 less per towel. I am awaiting my next order of 6 packs.
 
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