Car drying towels ?

[DragCat]

My buddy told me about these, he saw his neighbor (also a classic car guy) using one and was amazed at the water pickup. Ive been using micro fiber for years, just thought I'd throw it out there.

https://www.autofiber.com/collections/dreadnought-drying-towels/products/dreadnought-xl-microfiber-car-drying-towel-20-in-x-40-in-1100gsm-1-pack

 

[rsorg]

I like griots ,products they have really great stuff

[DragCat]

6 minutes ago, rsorg said:

I like griots ,products they have really great stuff

Yea I'm pretty much stay with what ive used, but when friends who I know and trust show me stuff they ran across I'm always open to options. I'm ordering one tomorrow, got a $10 coupon so it might cover shipping or taxes 🤣

[McCall72]

I use the Chemical Guys yellow microfiber towels. The key to keeping them nice is do not use any fabric softener of any sort when washing them.

[jft69z]

I use 100% cotton towels, liquid detergent, no fabric softener or bleach. Rinse cycle twice too, to remove the detergent. Most of my vehicles are black, so any issue would show up if these didn't work.

I also use a product called Zaino, been the best product I've ever used on the black cars. Goes on effortlessly, comes off with no streaks or haze, holds up for quite a long time.

Their towel recommendations are listed below:

https://www.zainostore.com/towel_guidelines.html

https://www.zainostore.com/guide_washdry.html

 

This is more info from them on towels:

Zaino recommends using only Large Bath size 100% Made in USA White Cotton towels with all of our products. Cotton T-shirts are too small for polish removal and not as absorbent or fluffy as towels and most contain polyester. We have found that certain towels; especially those manufactured abroad, although they say 100% cotton. They are not; they include a blend of polyester and nylon that will definitely scratch and leave swirl marks in your paint finish. The rule of thumb is to use high quality Brand Name large bath towels (Cannon or Fieldcrest) that say 100% cotton and made in the USA. Towels sold in bags in Auto Stores are not 100% cotton. Look carefully on the bag it will probably say made in Pakistan or Bangladesh or other foreign country. Do not use these towels. They will cause swirl marks and scratches on the paint surface. Always, remove the stitching around the towel prior to use. Bargain store polish applicators also contain polyester and nylon fibers and are not to be used. Also, when washing your towels, please do not use any type of fabric softeners. Always use White towels. Do not use Colored Towels they contain dyes.

[Chris shipley]

3 hours ago, DragCat said:

My buddy told me about these, he saw his neighbor (also a classic car guy) using one and was amazed at the water pickup. Ive been using micro fiber for years, just thought I'd throw it out there.

https://www.autofiber.com/collections/dreadnought-drying-towels/products/dreadnought-xl-microfiber-car-drying-towel-20-in-x-40-in-1100gsm-1-pack

 

Thanks for the info 

[willie]

Great info Joe!!!!  I have to try some!!

[MC1of80]

Good ole absorber here. Lol

[DragCat]

8 hours ago, willie said:

Great info Joe!!!!  I have to try some!!

As always 🤣 I went away from cotton for the exact reasons you described. Ive seen Joe wipe down his Monte and can't argue with the results. 

Also X2 on the comments not using bleach, fabric softener on cotton or micro fiber. 

I'm not car show minded, washed my Monte once when I got it, put on a coat of wax and have used a California duster wand since. 

[DragCat]

9 hours ago, jft69z said:

I use 100% cotton towels, liquid detergent, no fabric softener or bleach. Rinse cycle twice too, to remove the detergent. Most of my vehicles are black, so any issue would show up if these didn't work.

I also use a product called Zaino, been the best product I've ever used on the black cars. Goes on effortlessly, comes off with no streaks or haze, holds up for quite a long time.

Their towel recommendations are listed below:

https://www.zainostore.com/towel_guidelines.html

https://www.zainostore.com/guide_washdry.html

 

This is more info from them on towels:

Zaino recommends using only Large Bath size 100% Made in USA White Cotton towels with all of our products. Cotton T-shirts are too small for polish removal and not as absorbent or fluffy as towels and most contain polyester. We have found that certain towels; especially those manufactured abroad, although they say 100% cotton. They are not; they include a blend of polyester and nylon that will definitely scratch and leave swirl marks in your paint finish. The rule of thumb is to use high quality Brand Name large bath towels (Cannon or Fieldcrest) that say 100% cotton and made in the USA. Towels sold in bags in Auto Stores are not 100% cotton. Look carefully on the bag it will probably say made in Pakistan or Bangladesh or other foreign country. Do not use these towels. They will cause swirl marks and scratches on the paint surface. Always, remove the stitching around the towel prior to use. Bargain store polish applicators also contain polyester and nylon fibers and are not to be used. Also, when washing your towels, please do not use any type of fabric softeners. Always use White towels. Do not use Colored Towels they contain dyes.

I'll have to read more on this since my other vehicles are black. Ive used Klasse products in the past with good results and for that occasional car show Surf City the day before. Always learning around here 👍

[DragCat]

11 hours ago, jft69z said:

I also use a product called Zaino, been the best product I've ever used on the black cars. Goes on effortlessly, comes off with no streaks or haze, holds up for quite a long time.

Their towel recommendations are listed below:

https://www.zainostore.com/towel_guidelines.html

https://www.zainostore.com/guide_washdry.html

 

 

Had to laugh, 1st review I read on the Zaino show car kit was from a Corvette owner 🤣

[dejh22]

I use a silicone Squeegee to remove excess or standing water. Then a gentle towel dry. Never had any issues, no water spots and speeds up drying tome.

[FrankOC]

13 hours ago, jft69z said:

I use 100% cotton towels, liquid detergent, no fabric softener or bleach. Rinse cycle twice too, to remove the detergent. Most of my vehicles are black, so any issue would show up if these didn't work.

I also use a product called Zaino, been the best product I've ever used on the black cars. Goes on effortlessly, comes off with no streaks or haze, holds up for quite a long time.

Their towel recommendations are listed below:

https://www.zainostore.com/towel_guidelines.html

https://www.zainostore.com/guide_washdry.html

Zaino user here as well, I use their borderless towel to dry, (in addition to removing their product).

[cny first gen 71]

I have a rain blade that I use to get most of the water off then a towel (not sure of the brand) I use to get the rest of the water off. It's some kind of thick micro fiber works well.

[jft69z]

2 hours ago, FrankOC said:

Zaino user here as well, I use their borderless towel to dry, (in addition to removing their product).

I have their borderless towels too, but I tend to just use the expensive cotton towels from Bed, Bath & Beyond. I cut the large bath towels in half for drying the car, and use the dish sized towels for removing the polish and the quick detailer spray.

I use the small wash cloths for washing the car (two bucket method), one for soap, one for clean water rinse. I don't like using a hose to wash the cars, especially with the vinyl roof. 

[Dtret]

Dang. That’s a lot of work to wash the car. I just wait until it rains and park it outside and dry it off the the leaf blower. 

[DragCat]

3 hours ago, Dtret said:

Dang. That’s a lot of work to wash the car. I just wait till it ray and park it outside and dry it off the the leaf blower. 

I used the leaf blower today to blow the winter dust off, then the california duster. Finally had some time to begin un-wintering. Weather doesn't look promising for anything else this weekend 😡

[Leghome]

I bought a waffle weave towel form Autozone/Oreilys/Advance and it works great after the water blade has been used