Proper towel to dry off water

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I need advice on buying inexpensive dry towel for my car. Something in $8-15 range would be nice. Thanks
 
Great thread and equally great advice.

I've used an Absorber for a very long time with success, but the one I own is wearing out and I was looking for something to replace it. Somehow my searches missed these products. They are dead on the price range I too was looking for as well.

I assume both products would work well if you use a spray wax or other drying aid?
 
My 2¢ is probably worth a lot more than that...because I would try to always get the best towel(s) money can buy if your going to spend the time (your valuable time) to detail your car. Using a towel based on cost may mean the towel or towel construction isn't the best that manufacturing has to offer - and could possibly induce towel marks on your paint.

Lower priced large waffle weave towels often have stitched edges - and I'm guessing that stitching is made on nylon - something you don't want dragging across your paint.

I would just get one on AG's Guzzlers or the Sonus WW towels. Probably more than $15 - but you will thank me later.
 
Microfiber Madness WaveRider Jr. (24"x16") best quality WW towel you can get for $14/single towel and you get discount with 2 or more towels.. Larger version is available but I personally hate big size towels
 
I went throgh lots of microfiber towels and they do require proper washing and drying or you will ruin them. Lately I have been using PVA cloth that i got from Amazon and it gave me the same results. The only downside vs microfiber was it turned stiff after dry but once i got it wet again it turned soft. I like the fact that you can throw in the washing machine without worrying about detergents. It is just so much easier and less maintanance with the same effect. Cheers:xyxthumbs:
 
The PVA absorbent towel does its job and yes it is far cheaper that microfiber cloths. It is delicate and smooth so it will not mark your paint for sure. Good Luck:)
 
but i will first say...nothing beats blowing with filtered air.....you can still scratch a surface using microfiber
 
Sherif said:
Microfiber Madness WaveRider Jr. (24"x16") best quality WW towel you can get for $14/single towel and you get discount with 2 or more towels.. Larger version is available but I personally hate big size towels
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+1. Also, the "dry me crazy" is great as well. These two towels are the best made I have ever come across. I use in conjunction with my Metro Blaster when drying.
 
I bought a Griots drying towel from Advanced Auto and wasn't impressed once I felt it so I returned it. The MFT waffle weave seems of higher quality and was half the price.
 
wbtfk said:
The PVA absorbent towel does its job and yes it is far cheaper that microfiber cloths. It is delicate and smooth so it will not mark your paint for sure. Good Luck:)
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Until you get even the slightest amount of dirt or contamination on it. Even if your wash process is perfect, by the time you get around to drying the car, some dust or other stuff has setlled on it. Because PVA has no nap, there is nowhere for contaminants to go. You will be grinding those contaminants against your paint.
 
I gave the PVA a chance and I am happy with the results. I was supprised it was so smooth and delicate when I pulled out of the package. It gave me exactly the same results as microfiber towels i had in past. I put it in the washing machine with other rags and it came exactly the same as from the original package. I wonder if comes the same after numerous cycles, I will see. Overall i must say I am satisfied so far and I do agree with lionshark that filtered air would do the best job.
I saw some companies sell it as a cooling towel too so no wonder it has to be smooth on your skin.
 
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