Whats your policy on micro fiber towels?

SMG M3 · 05-13-2013, 07:26 PM

I always used micro fiber towels to dry my car after a wash then throw em out. Usually go threw 2-3 towel per wash.Am i just going over board wasting all these or can they be washed and re-used (for drying the car with out damaging paint). I do save some towels for wheels and interior but mostly they go right in the trash.

AlpineE92M3 · 05-13-2013, 07:52 PM

Unless you use them to wipe alot of dirt, just wash them, then air dry them. They work like a charm

skins333 · 05-13-2013, 07:55 PM

you should get couple large waffle weave mf drying towels- much more absorbent/effective and reusable (I got mine from detailedimage.com)

if you buy quality mf's, should be able to reuse w/o any probs

JR M3 · 05-13-2013, 08:09 PM

If you do plan on reusing them, wash them with the mf detergent. It will make them feel like new

PandaM3 · 05-13-2013, 08:25 PM

I have an assortment of Chemical Guys Microfiber towels... I just wash them with the Chemical Guys Microfiber wash...

Vic311 · 05-13-2013, 09:19 PM

As long as they aren't super dirty, I always wash them, air dry and then use a lint brush before re-use.

I am not even exagerrating when I say I have tried almost every MF towel out there. The softest imo are the Arctic White MF towels from autogeek.net

PrimoM3 · 05-14-2013, 01:55 AM

I see you have black... IMO, you should ditch towels for drying altogether. Go to your local home store and pick up a small electric leaf blower for around $40 and an extension chord. These are very effective at shooting all the water off your car, including all the little crevices, and will GREATLY reduce the chance of swirl marks in your paint.

This is a little detailer secret...

sensi09 · 05-14-2013, 03:17 AM

Definitely wash and reuse. Probably a good idea to wash "new" mf anyhow.

What type of mf are you buying?

cwg · 05-14-2013, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by PrimoM3

I see you have black... IMO, you should ditch towels for drying altogether. Go to your local home store and pick up a small electric leaf blower for around $40 and an extension chord. These are very effective at shooting all the water off your car, including all the little crevices, and will GREATLY reduce the chance of swirl marks in your paint.

This is a little detailer secret...

Any reason I cant use the gas one I use to blow down my yard?

THE TECH · 05-14-2013, 09:36 AM

I use a Master Blaster dryer to dry the car. Best investment one could make.

Also, just clean your microfiber towels with the special microfiber detergent as mentioned above and you will be able to use them for a long time.

Hawk Lax · 05-14-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cwg

Any reason I cant use the gas one I use to blow down my yard?

I assume its a 2 stroke oil gas mix for fuel, possible to get exhaust residue on your just washed car, no such worries with electric.

lsmkr01 · 05-14-2013, 12:40 PM

Wash them and reuse. If they are only used for drying they should not be getting dirty at all. If the area where you wash the car is clean, i'd also use the blower and go around with Mf towel and detailer spray to get the small areas left over.

Chris M4CS · 05-14-2013, 12:48 PM

Going through towels like that is very wasteful in my opinion. I would definately wash and reuse. One thing to add to what others have said, do not use fabric softener or dryer sheets like bounce...the towels will be much more absorbant without.

BZTR · 05-14-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SMG M3

I always used micro fiber towels to dry my car after a wash then throw em out. Usually go threw 2-3 towel per wash.Am i just going over board wasting all these or can they be washed and re-used (for drying the car with out damaging paint). I do save some towels for wheels and interior but mostly they go right in the trash.

If you're using the low quality microfiber towels, even new, they can scratch your car. Once you get a good quality microfiber you can wash it and reuse it. I will also suggest to use a blower to minimize the towel use

mdosu · 05-14-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PrimoM3

I see you have black... IMO, you should ditch towels for drying altogether. Go to your local home store and pick up a small electric leaf blower for around $40 and an extension chord. These are very effective at shooting all the water off your car, including all the little crevices, and will GREATLY reduce the chance of swirl marks in your paint.

This is a little detailer secret...

hmm, your ideas are intriguing to me, and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.

lorinzo · 05-14-2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PandaM3

I have an assortment of Chemical Guys Microfiber towels... I just wash them with the Chemical Guys Microfiber wash...

I do the same.

PrimoM3 · 05-14-2013, 05:53 PM

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hmm, your ideas are intriguing to me, and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.

My newsletter wouldn't have enough content for a tweet! But, cheers!

PandaM3 · 05-14-2013, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MineralWeiss

Going through towels like that is very wasteful in my opinion. I would definately wash and reuse. One thing to add to what others have said, do not use fabric softener or dryer sheets like bounce...the towels will be much more absorbant without.

Also make sure to use the cold cycle onmthe washing machine and just air dry them... Heat will ruin the MF towels

TTG · 05-14-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lorinzo

I do the same.

I reuse mine too but when I use the CG wash I see or feel no difference than regular detergent.... Intact I was pretty disappointed with CG wash and decided not to use it any more....

Am I missing something?

Race_Doc11 · 05-14-2013, 11:46 PM

where do you throw them out? I will love to pick them up

. Get quality microfiber towels (I use Chemical Guys) then wash them right after you finish.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMG M3

I always used micro fiber towels to dry my car after a wash then throw em out. Usually go threw 2-3 towel per wash.Am i just going over board wasting all these or can they be washed and re-used (for drying the car with out damaging paint). I do save some towels for wheels and interior but mostly they go right in the trash.

DetailAddict · 05-15-2013, 01:28 PM

we don't reuse the same towel on another car without machine wash 2x before reuse. and of course we separate the types as well. bigger question is, what kind of MF are you using? if they are the super cheap ones, doesn't matter new or used/washed, it can still scratch...

Leo

SMG M3 · 05-15-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sensi09

Definitely wash and reuse. Probably a good idea to wash "new" mf anyhow.

What type of mf are you buying?

Got a pack of 36 microTex still got about 16-18 left. Will look into Chemical guys.

Used a leaf blower last year but went back to towels find it easier, since i like using a quick detailer spray for a little extra shine when drying.

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skins333 Major 48 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: 08 E93 BMW M3 MR/21 X7 40i AW Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (2)	you should get couple large waffle weave mf drying towels- much more absorbent/effective and reusable (I got mine from detailedimage.com) if you buy quality mf's, should be able to reuse w/o any probs
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JR M3 Member 11 Rep 267 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	If you do plan on reusing them, wash them with the mf detergent. It will make them feel like new
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Vic311 Banned 42 Rep 1,463 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	As long as they aren't super dirty, I always wash them, air dry and then use a lint brush before re-use. I am not even exagerrating when I say I have tried almost every MF towel out there. The softest imo are the Arctic White MF towels from autogeek.net
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PrimoM3 Chemofski 54 Rep 1,295 Posts Drives: '13 X5M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Coast, U.S. iTrader: (0)	I see you have black... IMO, you should ditch towels for drying altogether. Go to your local home store and pick up a small electric leaf blower for around $40 and an extension chord. These are very effective at shooting all the water off your car, including all the little crevices, and will GREATLY reduce the chance of swirl marks in your paint. This is a little detailer secret... __________________ '13 Individual Frozen Brilliant White ///M3 Coupe Ordered 2/15/12 \| Euro Delivery on 9/21/12 \| U.S. Redelivery on 12/6/12 \| Motor Dead on 7/15/13 '13 Space Gray/Mugello Red X5///M Pavement Punisher \| Snow Muncher \| Family and Board Hauler \| Roadtripper
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sensi09 Lieutenant Colonel 30 Rep 1,789 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	Definitely wash and reuse. Probably a good idea to wash "new" mf anyhow. What type of mf are you buying?
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lsmkr01 Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,629 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	Wash them and reuse. If they are only used for drying they should not be getting dirty at all. If the area where you wash the car is clean, i'd also use the blower and go around with Mf towel and detailer spray to get the small areas left over.
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Chris M4CS First Lieutenant 27 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M4CS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oklahoma City iTrader: (0)	Going through towels like that is very wasteful in my opinion. I would definately wash and reuse. One thing to add to what others have said, do not use fabric softener or dryer sheets like bounce...the towels will be much more absorbant without.
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DetailAddict Captain 41 Rep 976 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Clara, CA iTrader: (10)	we don't reuse the same towel on another car without machine wash 2x before reuse. and of course we separate the types as well. bigger question is, what kind of MF are you using? if they are the super cheap ones, doesn't matter new or used/washed, it can still scratch... Leo
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