Just got my order of nice quality towels. I didn’t realize how big of a difference a quality towel felt over a cheap towel. I ordered the zwipes towels on amazon and “thought” they were quality because of a non detailing related google search. I ordered autofiber and rag company to see if I could tell a difference. They both feel amazing and I can’t wait to try them out on a car, problem is I’m scared to ruin the towels lol. I want to keep them nice plush and perfect. Anyone else feel this way?
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PaulMys
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No, not really.
They aren't the Mona Lisa. Lol
Just take great care of them, and remember that they will eventually come to the end of their life .
That is when you downgrade them to wheel and door jamb duty and order new ones.
PaulMys
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Completely understand.
This forum only exists because of people being compulsively addicted to keeping things nice. (Vehicle-wise).
But remember....MF towels, polishing pads, and applicators are all on the front line of our hobby (addiction).
These are what "touch" our paint. Ask yourself: "What is more valuable? My paint, or the tools that touch it?"
Treat your tools like gold, but....... they will need replacing every so often.
Eldorado2k
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That’s why I don’t normally buy real expensive towels... You have to realize that you bought those towels to touch your paint and prevent swirls, and the most common task that they’ll be put to do is either rinseless wash, waterless wash, or quik detailing duties.
And since that’s the case, you better be prepared for those precious towels to wind up looking like this once you’re done cleaning your moderately dirty vehicle.
Unless of course you decide to quik detail/waterless wash your car everyday. Lol.
Rrthomas78
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Just use them if you start the mindset of I don't want to use my good towels on this you'll never use them....just like tools
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Eldorado2k
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Actually you’d be surprised how fast it can be done the more frequently you do it... I swear I can wipe my car down in like 5min. if I do it everyday or every 2 days at the most... But once it goes longer than that it takes longer because you have to be more careful.
Sometimes I think the hardest part is trying to not look like the crazy guy who’s wiping his car down everyday in front of the neighbors.. If I had a garage I might actually wipe my car down everyday because it really makes it so much easier.
Coatingsarecrack
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I remember seeing pics of your shed and making a doomsday joke. Well jokes on me you’ve got enough towels to last if we are quarantined for 8-10 years.
But seriously if you value MF and see a difference you will be buying them alot. Everytime TRC has a sale I have to force myself to not go onto their site.
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Eldorado2k
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I remember seeing pics of your shed and making a doomsday joke. Well jokes on me you’ve got enough towels to last if we are quarantined for 8-10 years.
But seriously if you value MF and see a difference you will be buying them alot. Everytime TRC has a sale I have to force myself to not go onto their site.
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Who needs toilet paper when he’s got a shed full of chinchillas to wipe his arse with for the next 12 months.
lol.