Microfiber storage question? (Bag, bin, other?)

Jimmy Vegas

Jimmy Vegas

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My Detailer's Bag came today and I'm in the process of getting it loaded with my polisher, pads, products I plan to use often, etc.

I'm planning on putting my collection of pads in the bottom compartment, although I've seen it recommended that it be used for microfiber towels, wash mitts, etc.

I currently keep my microfibers in a plastic storage bin with a latched lid to prevent them from getting dust, grit, or other contaminants on them while their in the garage awaiting use.

My question is this.. is the bin overkill? Does anyone keep towels in their Detailer's bag? Should I keep applicator/DA pads in a bin as well? Am I being too careful?

For the record, I'm a hobbyist. I'm re-learning all of this to take care of my Chevelle as well as my family's daily drivers. If I get good and the neighbors want me to work on theirs, well, we'll scratch that bridge when we come to it. Err, I mean..


As alway, appreciate the input.
 
I keep my good MF in the same type bins. The older towels are on shelves. Hobbyist as well.
 
You can never be too careful! I keep my MF's in these plastic storage drawers.

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Easy to access keep things organized, when I got started, my MF collection grew quickly. I like having dedicated towels for certain purposes.
 
I have a dedicated two door, closed, cabinet for MF towels.
 
I keep mine in plastic bins stacked in my cabinets. Easy to store and definitely keeps dust out.
 
Thick plastic bags do the job perfectly!


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I keep a plastic 22qt bin in the car with an assortment of paint grade, interior grade, and glass towels. Storage at home is similar type towel separated into 2 gallon and 5 gallon zip-top bags. Wheels towels are kept in their own bags. Nothing on shelves grabbing dust or lint. (I love in Arizona...then whole flippin' place is dust!)
 
Keep mine in Rubbermaid 19 quart storage containers. Like BM said have to keep the dust out and also easier to keep separate.
When I do detail out side of the home it's also a breeze to grab and go.
 
Just recently i started double protecting my good MF's. The wife replaced a bunch of bed linens and they come in these nice sized zippered clear plastic square bags. I grabbed all of them before they hit the recycle bin and have my best towels in them. Then the bags go in larger plastic bins with lids. Probably way overkill but i inspect every single one after they are washed and remove any debris. This new practice insures i pull a super clean MF out to use.

I frequently blow out my garage with a leaf blower and i know i don't have to worry about my MF's.
 
I keep mine in Rubbermaid Plastic Bins - each labeled for their specific purpose. Keeps them clean and organized.

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I like that, Lane, and all the others who have them in bins and then enclosed in a cabinet. I'm a double protection kinda person. Like Mike says "always work clean".
 
Thanks to everyone for sharing. I'm currently using 19 qt bins like Cyclops. (Shout out to Vegas.) But I am going to move to Lane's method as my collection of MF increases and diversifies.
 
I keep mine in Rubbermaid bins WITH lids on all the time.
 
I have them in a plastic bin, the old ones I can careless usually used them for tires.
 
JV, get yourself some lint rollers. You'll be surprised how useful this little tool is. I use it all the time now.

Two benefits: Help pickup crap stuck to towels you might have visually missed & a cool bonus side effect of fluffing up the fibers!

I did a few experiments on the cheapo Costco towels and came away happy. Went over the rag a few passes. Used on glass to see if I could spot tiny lints on surface (don't you just hate that). Nope! And the course feel from towel is gone. The adhesive must have pulled & straighten the strands. Felt like it just came out from the dryer.
 
I keep mine in Sterilite Brand containers, they are made in the USA!
 
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