Towels, Applicators, Mitts, Etc...,

[Angelo@Autopia]

Cotton towels will put more swirls on your finish. Use a Waffle Weave drying towel or a Microfiber towel.

[Halo2]

Originally Posted by SirBrad

Anyone have a particular favorite mit?

I am picking up the Zaino towels...is that best for drying?

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...+wash+mitts.do

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by Mr G

Cotton towels will put more swirls on your finish. Use a Waffle Weave drying towel or a Microfiber towel.

BINGO!!! Correct about the cotton towel.
Only use microfiber or waffle weave. I like the microfiber towel personally.

[FLYNNZL1]

Where is the best place to buy Microfiber towels?

[Angelo@Autopia]

Try Properautocare.com or Pakshak.com, the towels from them are the best
IMO.

[mlee]

Don't forget the Sham Wow... and a polish towel to go behind it...

[fieldgoal00]

I have done everything, I have two buckets - one with Meguiars Gold Wash and the other with clean water to rinse the sheepskin mitts after washing a panel at a time. I wash the rims first with there own microfiber mitt before I wash the car. After the rims are clean both buckets are emptied and then refilled - one with clean water, one with Meguiars gold car wash. I then let my sheepskin mitts soak in the soapy bucket while I wash the whole car down to get most of the dirt off of the car. I then begin washing each panel - starting with the roof and in horizontal or vertical passes, never circular. After I have cleaned the whole car I rinse it down one more time and then I dry it with the "Absorber" chamois. After all this work, I still see swirl marks in the paint. You can't see them just by looking at the car but if you look at a certain angle when there is light shining on the car you can see them. How can this happen if I have taken every precaution necessary?

[Nexus6]

Originally Posted by fieldgoal00

I have done everything, I have two buckets - one with Meguiars Gold Wash and the other with clean water to rinse the sheepskin mitts after washing a panel at a time. I wash the rims first with there own microfiber mitt before I wash the car. After the rims are clean both buckets are emptied and then refilled - one with clean water, one with Meguiars gold car wash. I then let my sheepskin mitts soak in the soapy bucket while I wash the whole car down to get most of the dirt off of the car. I then begin washing each panel - starting with the roof and in horizontal or vertical passes, never circular. After I have cleaned the whole car I rinse it down one more time and then I dry it with the "Absorber" chamois. After all this work, I still see swirl marks in the paint. You can't see them just by looking at the car but if you look at a certain angle when there is light shining on the car you can see them. How can this happen if I have taken every precaution necessary?

Did the sealer prep the car?, if so it could have come from that.

[Moose]

Originally Posted by tones2SS

BINGO!!! Correct about the cotton towel.
Only use microfiber or waffle weave. I like the microfiber towel personally.

Not all cotton towels harm the finish.

That is why you look for 100% cotton, "Made in the USA", white, quality, bath towels. I bought 6 'Fieldcrest' "Charisma" towels from Macys at $30 ea., and have used them for drying...and they've never cause swirl marks, etc..

Unfortunately, these towels are no longer available. But when the time comes for new towels, I'll purchase the towels offered by Zaino, and leave the MF for detailing the interior.