MICROFIBER Towels For Car Detailing- Which Ones To Use?
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Microfiber towels are going to play an important role in your detailing. There are almost an infinite amount of towels you can choose from from different companies.
Each towel has a specific purpose, and if you're going for the high quality microfiber towels, you can easily spend hundreds of dollars.
In this video, I give you my advice on what towels you should be using if you're just starting off (and realistically speaking, anyone that details).
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What microfiber towels to use while you're detailing • MICROFIBER Towels For ...
@SeanTheDetailGuy 7 жыл бұрын
video is a perfect example of my saying "it's not the product it's the man behind the product" Oscar great video I use cheap towels myself and it helps me very much
@DetailGroove 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! And yes, it definitely helps a lot since it doesn't break the bank lol
@trapcracker 7 жыл бұрын
These are the lessons that I've learned with microfiber towels: 1) waffle weave towels are a must for windows and drying 2) the 36 pack of Kirkland/Member's Mark from Costco/Sam's works GREAT for interiors, wheels, door jambs, engines, and any other messy job (it's $16 for 36 good quality towels), and 3) don't skimp on towels that touch the paint (drying, waterless wash, detail spray, polish/wax removal).
@DetailGroove 7 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Although I'd argue that those Costoco towels will also do a great job on paint work (depending on the clear coat, of course).
@trapcracker 7 жыл бұрын
Detail Groove I'd agree with that as well, I just have black paint so I have to take every extra precaution I can unfortunately.
@DetailGroove 7 жыл бұрын
The love of black cars! haha
@alexhs899 4 жыл бұрын
@@DetailGroove Excactly! There is soft, medium and hard clear coat.
@j-sonS 4 жыл бұрын
I now do the same. And I wash them and let them air dry afterwards
@ligmaahnutzz8120 2 жыл бұрын
You should do an updated video on these towels and Which wash mits are now better than your previous selection
@FordF4NN Жыл бұрын
All of them! Haha it's awesome how many are out they're- but it is important to use the right ones.. Great video,thank you!
@fraforgt-350r2 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you great video man My setup: 20 pack of cheap microfibres for removing contamination like tar/iron etc, drying wheels, cleaning wheel arches, engine bays cleaning/drying and cleaning really grubby interior bits like rubber mats etc) 10 pack of rag company (or any other quality brand) 365gsm terry microfibres - great for cleaning all interior surfaces, applying quick detailers and waxes and removing really stubborn polish/wax residues 4 rag company eagle edgeless 500gsm - amazing towels, so nice to use, i use them for removing wax/polish etc, removing excess cleaner on leather seats, drying touch ups (like under mirrors and maybe door jams if they have been cleaned throughly) I use a chenille wash mitt to wash car and a meguiars drying towel to dry Overall i dont think you really need the eagle edgeless but they are really nice to use. But you need a drying towel if you dont wanna spend ages drying your car and/or get water spots
@joey86bu1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, I was about to polish with a wash mit, lol.
@JY-tq4ir 3 жыл бұрын
great video
@TheEdygon 3 жыл бұрын
I love the shirt 👕 😀🙏💪, anyways i knew you would say that by now.🙄but your right
@ritanewman9363 3 жыл бұрын
Wondering what to use on my dashboard speaker..I see stuck lint left behind when I use the cheap microfiber cloths.
@ShowemRight Жыл бұрын
Shabbat Shalom, I just bout a 2017 Lexus LX 570, and the paint on this vehicle is like no other paint I've seen. My wife has these multipack microfiber towels for the kitchen, I'm looking to wash the vehicle with these towels, and do you recommend them, and also is Dawn Dish detergent an ok detergent to wash vehicles?
@Jeeper1378 4 жыл бұрын
Favorite towels 1/ Mckees Glacier 16x16 drying 2/ FTW drying/aid 3/Chipmunk 16x16 drying 4/ adams 16x24 WW or Rag company Dry me a river Waterless washing 5/ Eagle 500 waterless buffing 6/ Pluffle waterless buffing/QD.l 7/ Carcarez 460 Rinseless washing 8/ Kirkland wheels, interior, etc.
@pourtierbeatz7804 Жыл бұрын
Whats a good towel for cleaning black colors since swirls tend to show more
@angelafox4380 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I do have some of the yellow Costco ones. Which towels do "you" recommend ?? I detail my own vehicles...truly is therapeutic/enjoyable for me.
@DetailGroove 5 жыл бұрын
I mostly now use the yellow Kirkland towels :)
@andrewockenfuss9830 4 жыл бұрын
Why does my CLEAN waffle microfiber leave artifacts on the glass? Other microfiber towels are much worse on glass. How do I get rid of those artifacts?
@Jeeper1378 5 жыл бұрын
I dont even detail and have more towels then i know what to do with lol
@juniorsandoval3899 7 жыл бұрын
Good Vid. in your own opinion do you its best to pick a particular color doing detailing the car? yellow for the outside, green inside, black wheels & tires? how do you organize your microfiber towels in a storage bin or?
@juniorsandoval3899 7 жыл бұрын
yess, it did thanks.
@sandrock86 4 жыл бұрын
Use the cheaper towels for dirtier parts. I messed up some nice plush ones trying to clean off gunk on the door hinges 🤦♂️
@dino91001 4 жыл бұрын
lol
@orionsdetailing 2 ай бұрын
What's a good brand to use?
@MidwinterEclipse 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks holms
@bilaln9359 7 жыл бұрын
Great tips as always. Off topic: do you use the meguiars wheel brightener in your detailing business? If so, will you eventually make a video review about it?
@DetailGroove 7 жыл бұрын
Hmm, I actually don't use it. I've used it before, but at a friends shop, not mine. Any specific questions about it?
@bilaln9359 7 жыл бұрын
I was just wondering if it might be a good product to use in the wheel cleaning part of a detail as it's said to significantly decrease the amount of scrubbing necessary when cleaning rims. From what I've seen from other detailing channels - such as auto fetish - all that's necessary with the wheel brightener is to spray on and simply rinse off and you're done. Scrubbing from time to time can't be avoided of course, but it looks to be a big time saver when detailing cars. I figured it might be something you use as well since you're a mobile detailer and was hoping for a potential review of the product 😄
@DetailGroove 7 жыл бұрын
Ohhh, I see. Hmm, well no, I probably won't be using that anytime soon. If I had some really bad wheels, I would go with Meguiars Super Degreaser at 4:1. That is a pretty hard kicker as well
@samsonojobo5265 2 жыл бұрын
yes
@patrickguida3979 6 жыл бұрын
Question: focus just on windows. Start with waffle weave then a quality Microfiber or Microfiber then waffle to dry Glass?
@DetailGroove 6 жыл бұрын
I do MF towel to wipe off any gunk. Then clean side of MF towel to clean glass. Then waffle weave glass towel, then another clean MF towel. I'll need to make a video on it!
@commonsense8653 7 жыл бұрын
You were talking about soft paint on some cars. Is there a way to find out which cars have soft paint? Is it just your high end cars? Thx Oscar.
@DetailGroove 7 жыл бұрын
Well after you get a lot of cars under your belt, you'll start to see which cars have softer paint than others. But there's definitely no definitive method to know what paint is soft/hard until you work on it
@jakesterphillips8904 6 жыл бұрын
I am starting to get frustrated because im polishing an removing defect 90 percent or better, but when im wiping the compound off with distilled water and a polish microfiber towl im adding scratches.. seems like im chasing my tail. Its a black 06 honda crv.. My question is for everyone is how many microfiber towels do you use per area/section/panel. I'm just trying to get an idea on when a rag is used up while compounding an waxing.I belive I might have to buy alot more towels in the future. Thanks
@DetailGroove 6 жыл бұрын
Are you sure it's the towels? It could be you're not actually removing 90% of the imperfections. Are you checking your work with a flashlight or sun?
@jakesterphillips8904 6 жыл бұрын
Detail Groove. I use a 600 lumen detail light.. I bought new microfiber towels anyways. I think I found the issue though.. My wash mitt is pretty wore out and felt rougher than usual. So I am gonna give it another go and let you know how it goes.
@DetailGroove 6 жыл бұрын
Ohh, nice. Yes, let me know how that goes
@jonesey1981 6 жыл бұрын
You should pop those wheel covers off and paint the hubs black or get some rims. You're car is beautiful and clean minus that ;) Thanks for your videos, i'm learning a ton from you. Detailed a Tahoe & Washed a Silverado today & i'm doing an Equinox tomorrow.
@DetailGroove 6 жыл бұрын
Hahhaa yeah, that's eventually on the list (just not a priority by any means). WOOT! Did you just start?
@jonesey1981 6 жыл бұрын
Yes, about a week now, practiced on my in-laws vehicles. Started to keep my car clean for Lyft & Uber & now I do this more than that. I have 3 more customers lined up after our memaw tomorrow. Very happy & this area has a lot of customers that aren't being serviced by anyone so my growth potential is pretty huge. I'm going as simple as possible like you. I mainly just use a wet/dry vac, towels, apc, and a couple brushes.
@DetailGroove 6 жыл бұрын
WOOHOO! Sounds like you're off to a great start (much better than me when I started). Keep it going!
@jonesey1981 6 жыл бұрын
Did an explorer today, found the third row when I had like 45 minutes left. Had to book it to finish, lol. It has those awesome hidden flip out seats. I was like, uh oh. I have a Kia Forte for Monday ;)
@DetailGroove 6 жыл бұрын
Ahahaha yes- I've been there as well!
@manc7808 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Oscar, great video as usual bro. I use cheap micro fibres mainly for interior but have also removed polish and wax with them aswell. I do have better quality mf towels aswell but I try and use the cheaper ones where I can get away with it. Can you offer any tips for washing a car in the sun ? I live in Spain and at this time of year its 30 - 35°c daily.... In July/August its often 40°c and occassionally can hit 45°c. I try and do it in the shade at the customers house if they have it but sometimes its not possible. I try and start work around 8am and take the afternoon off and then do another around 18:30 but that time in the evening can still be very hot. Even at 8am it can be 25°c. Im from the UK originally and detailing was easy for me over there because the weather temperature is so much cooler and I didnt really experience streaking etc over there. could you offer any tips or even better do a video ?
@DetailGroove 7 жыл бұрын
I can feel your pain. The heat takes a biiiggg toll during detailing. What specific problems are you having? It is fatigue on your end? Or water spots/streaks being left behind? What's your current wash process?
@manc7808 7 жыл бұрын
Detail Groove I start off and do the wheels with my wheel cleaner, And then rinse. Next up a pre wash (Usually a snow foam) rinse and then onto a two bucket wash method.... Its the wash I have problems because in the sun the car starts to dry and I get streaking and water spots. I try and keep the car wet with my pressure washer, But it ends up like juggling because Im rushing and trying to keep the car wet and also trying to wash with my wash mit. Its also a pain when drying because Im drying one section snd the sun is drying another before I get to it.... So I get streaking.
@DetailGroove 7 жыл бұрын
Yeahhhhh, I had that exact same problem. I would eliminate the foam wash.. You I would also go with a rinseless wash. I would wash a section of the car (half the roof), then dry it. Then move to the other side of the roof, wash that side, then dry it. Then I'd wash the entire rear quarter panel of the car, then I'd dry it off. That would be my solution to that. Foaming it down, two bucket wash method with soapy solution, spraying it down with the pressure washer as you go, trying to drive off the entire vehicle.. That's a lot of headaches when you're up against the sun and time
@daveprater8873 5 жыл бұрын
What detergent do you wash your microfiber towels with?
@DetailGroove 5 жыл бұрын
Ahh- gotta check. I don't remember off the top
@Jordan-nj2ve 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Oscar, the whole issue I had with micro-marring was on a 2015 Honda. In your experience detailing, do Hondas have soft paint/clear coat? Becuase I think that's why I have the micro-marring; it has soft clear coat so you really can't avoid micro-marring. Thoughts?
@htwarholic78 7 жыл бұрын
Jordan F Honda do have soft paint. Some Honda models have softer paint than others but are in general known for having soft paint. Can be a little bit of a pain but makes correction a little faster if you're careful.
@htwarholic78 7 жыл бұрын
Jordan F haha i completely know the feeling, i got a new car in February and have been more careful with it than any car i've owned, yet some how this car is just cursed has just drawn so much bad luck to it. dings dents scratches everything
@Jordan-nj2ve 7 жыл бұрын
Harrison Warholic yeah buddy; same here. I have an issue with stone chips though. I don't follow people closely but I get them from people zooming past me and they kick stones up and my car is a magnet for them. I've learned to deal with them cause it's the sad part of car ownership but still bothers me! And I still find the furthest away parking spot possible far,far away from people who would be tempted to park near me.
@tommartin1223 7 жыл бұрын
Jordan F Japanese cars have softer paint
@Jordan-nj2ve 7 жыл бұрын
tom martin yeah I know :( makes keeping the car in showroom condition next to impossible lol
@maximinojaimes9860 7 жыл бұрын
you should make a video on beating the sun for water spots
@DetailGroove 7 жыл бұрын
Haaa, that's a good video!
@Jeeper1378 5 жыл бұрын
Called using a blower lol
@tasha3757 11 ай бұрын
Does anyone remember the ShamWow? 😂
@raymondperez3553 6 жыл бұрын
Are the viking MF towels good enough i just bought a pack at O rileys auto parts .
@DetailGroove 6 жыл бұрын
The viking MF towels?
@Huidos001 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah theyre called the Viking MothaFukkin towels. Theyre the best.
@eagle___empire3175 6 жыл бұрын
NO they are shit
@scooby6518 7 жыл бұрын
👍
@in2food 6 жыл бұрын
Instead of making the same point four or five times, you could have used the time to educate viewers on the two ways to gauge microfiber towels. Polyester/polyamides ratio and GSM weight.
@DetailGroove 6 жыл бұрын
You are so right. Please forgive me.
@reeb9016 6 жыл бұрын
Detail Groove 😃👍
@fred0447 5 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I was looking for
@BrianW1612 7 жыл бұрын
You haven't used many decent wash mitts/pads then if you rate the Megs one. It is garbage, I could spit through it given how thin the pile is, it has no plushness or density.
@DetailGroove 7 жыл бұрын
I'm very sorry, I didn't mean to offend you. I just ordered this one: www.autogeek.net/supernatural-wash-mitt.html
@BrianW1612 7 жыл бұрын
Detail Groove Not offended bud! you should try the adams or dooka.
@barbaraswindle1419 5 жыл бұрын
You talk and talk, but never show us yourself and the towel working!!!! Proof please.
@DetailGroove 5 жыл бұрын
yes mam
@dino91001 4 жыл бұрын
damn this dude is hella cute no homo lol 😍😅
@singhjai100 6 жыл бұрын
show towels properly...not your face..
@DetailGroove 5 жыл бұрын
wisdom
@CrazyforGaming100 3 жыл бұрын
@@DetailGroove really helps when you keep shaking the towel and dont show it
@HappyfoxBiz 7 жыл бұрын
things we have learned from this guy 1. He's cheap, don't bother using him for your expensive cars, for your daily driver or beater he will be acceptable 2. he considers that microfiber is the same from the cheap sources, it's like calling oats and wheat the same grain 3. his presentation is lacking,
@DetailGroove 7 жыл бұрын
Oh no, please continue... I know you can point out more things. Pretty please!!!
@felixf5211 6 жыл бұрын
That got a honest LOL out of me. Subscribed.
@lol3ndir 6 жыл бұрын
On the good side, it gives consumers/starters ideas on where to start.
@AngryJarrett 2 жыл бұрын
4 years later, I have to wonder, where is Happy Fox now? 🤣 probably running a VERY successful business. Detailing ONLY exotics.
@dproulx222 6 ай бұрын
I bought a new 2023 Corolla Hybrid SE AWD - Calgary, AB, Canada I want to take care of this fuel miser from day 1 - so I kind of went overboard and bought: The Rag Company - Standard Waffle Weave Towels, Microfiber Detailing, Window/Glass and Drying, Wax & Polish, Lint-Free, Streak-Free, 370gsm, 16in x 16in, Light Blue (3-Pack) $14.00 The Rag Company - Edgeless 365 Microfiber Towels - Premium 70/30 Blend, Professional Polishing, Wax Removal, Auto Detailing, 365gsm, 16in x 16in, Gold (10-Pack) $29.00 Chemical Guys MIC495 Ultimate Two Sided Chenille Microfiber Blue Sponge, $12.00 Turtle Wax 53789 Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Graphene Inside Job, Interior All Purpose Cleaner and Protectant $15.00 Turtle Wax 53416 Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray Coating 16 fl oz $21.00 Armor All Tire Foam Protectant $11.00 Total: $115.33 + free shipping from Amazon Canada
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