Best microfiber towels? - Honda Pilot

larrys · 09-12-2006, 08:49 PM

Hi everyone,

I've been searching around to see which microfiber towels I should buy. It seems that this topic has been touched upon in many others (like how to clean glass, prevent swirl marks, etc) but I wasn't able to find one thread just discussing the towels themselves!

So, here it goes...

I had been using cheap terry towels for washing everything except for the windows where I used paper towels. I've since bought a packet of the yellow microfiber towels from Costco. But, I've heard from others here that they tend to leave lint and I've since seen it myself!

It's now time to break down and buy some good ones. I'll need towels for:

Washing the car
Drying the car
Applying wax to the car
Removing wax from the car
Applying cleaner and conditioner to the leather (interior only of course )
Applying dressing to the interior plastic bits (like the dashboard)
Applying dressing to the exterior plastic bits (like the bumpers and running boards). I'll probably stick with terry towels for the tires.
Cleaning the windows

Now, I doubt I'll need 8 different types of MF towels for this. But, I could easily see needing at least two (one for windows and one for everything else). Maybe one more for drying the car?

It seems obvious now that I should not use the Costco ones any longer. It looks like two good suppliers for them are:

Poorboy's World
Microfiber Tech (about half the price of Poorboy's)

OK, any opinions out there? I don't mind spending a bit of money on them since I'm hoping this is an investment in good tools that'll last a little while (not like the Costco ones to use a couple of times and toss). I would hope that any ones I buy would be machine washable.

Thanks in advance!
Larry.

Aggie Pilot · 09-12-2006, 08:55 PM

I highly recommend the microfiber towels from Poorboys World. I've used his products exclusively on my vehicles and they are by far the easiest to use with excellent results. One thing about microfiber, you get what you pay for.

CMasten · 09-12-2006, 11:00 PM

I like the yellow ones at Costco, along with the house brand ones from Target.

JUST make SURE you dont use fabric softener on them.. or they are toast.

humanoid · 09-13-2006, 03:01 AM

I use the Costco ones for removing wax/polish and around the door sills. I use the blue waffle weave ones from pakshak.com as well the ones from Microfiber Tech.

Layspeed · 09-15-2006, 05:10 AM

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Originally posted by CMasten
I like the yellow ones at Costco, along with the house brand ones from Target.

JUST make SURE you dont use fabric softener on them.. or they are toast.

Yep, me too and no problems with them so far. I keep a couple in the back along with my quick detailer spray next to my duster

I second the "don't use fabric softner..." deal or you will be using them once and throwing them away.

samster · 09-15-2006, 03:30 PM

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Originally posted by Layspeed

Yep, me too and no problems with them so far. I keep a couple in the back along with my quick detailer spray next to my duster

I second the "don't use fabric softner..." deal or you will be using them once and throwing them away.

Just to be clear, those of you who say "don't use fabric softener", do you mean the liquid stuff in the wash, or dryer sheets, or both?

I bought the Target ones in several sizes but haven't used them yet.

humanoid · 09-15-2006, 05:04 PM

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Originally posted by samster

Just to be clear, those of you who say "don't use fabric softener", do you mean the liquid stuff in the wash, or dryer sheets, or both?

I bought the Target ones in several sizes but haven't used them yet.

Both and any type of fabric softener, they will ruin your MF towels.

samster · 09-15-2006, 06:32 PM

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Originally posted by humanoid

Both and any type of fabric softener, they will ruin your MF towels.

Hey, it was an innocent question - no need for that kind of language!

:-)

Layspeed · 09-15-2006, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by samster

Hey, it was an innocent question - no need for that kind of language!

:-)

I didn't get it at first...

Yeah don't use anything but good detergent, fabric softener leaves some weird coating/film on them, I've tried it just so I knew for sure. After that, they were only good for rags.

humanoid · 09-15-2006, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by samster

Hey, it was an innocent question - no need for that kind of language!

:-)

Ooooops! Didn't notice it until you posted the retort!

09-12-2006, 08:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
larrys Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 766 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Best microfiber towels? Hi everyone, I've been searching around to see which microfiber towels I should buy. It seems that this topic has been touched upon in many others (like how to clean glass, prevent swirl marks, etc) but I wasn't able to find one thread just discussing the towels themselves! So, here it goes... I had been using cheap terry towels for washing everything except for the windows where I used paper towels. I've since bought a packet of the yellow microfiber towels from Costco. But, I've heard from others here that they tend to leave lint and I've since seen it myself! It's now time to break down and buy some good ones. I'll need towels for: Washing the car Drying the car Applying wax to the car Removing wax from the car Applying cleaner and conditioner to the leather (interior only of course ) Applying dressing to the interior plastic bits (like the dashboard) Applying dressing to the exterior plastic bits (like the bumpers and running boards). I'll probably stick with terry towels for the tires. Cleaning the windows Now, I doubt I'll need 8 different types of MF towels for this. But, I could easily see needing at least two (one for windows and one for everything else). Maybe one more for drying the car? It seems obvious now that I should not use the Costco ones any longer. It looks like two good suppliers for them are: Poorboy's World Microfiber Tech (about half the price of Poorboy's) OK, any opinions out there? I don't mind spending a bit of money on them since I'm hoping this is an investment in good tools that'll last a little while (not like the Costco ones to use a couple of times and toss). I would hope that any ones I buy would be machine washable. Thanks in advance! Larry. __________________ '06 EX-L Nav 2WD (Redrock Pearl) Stop Identity Theft in 10 Minutes! DiskStroyer: http://www.diskstroyer.com

09-12-2006, 08:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aggie Pilot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Houston TX Posts: 143 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I highly recommend the microfiber towels from Poorboys World. I've used his products exclusively on my vehicles and they are by far the easiest to use with excellent results. One thing about microfiber, you get what you pay for. __________________ 2003 Taffeta White EX-L AMSOIL 0W-20 & Redline D4 ATF Michelin LTX MS2 Shine by Poorboy's World

09-13-2006, 03:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use the Costco ones for removing wax/polish and around the door sills. I use the blue waffle weave ones from pakshak.com as well the ones from Microfiber Tech. __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

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09-12-2006, 11:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
CMasten Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Claremont, CA Posts: 1,568 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I like the yellow ones at Costco, along with the house brand ones from Target. JUST make SURE you dont use fabric softener on them.. or they are toast.

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