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    Re: How to correctly fold and use a Microfiber Towel

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    I've noticed when I have a MF folded 4-ways sometimes I experience the top half of the towel trying to "pass" the bottom half during a wipe. Essentially it's like the towel is trying to unfold while wiping. Is there any way to minimize this or is this just something that happens and you need to be attentive to it?
    I just had this problem an hour ago when using pinnacle spray wax. Any advice for me? I saw Mike’s response about creeping out. But i used a spray wax so i am not removing a dried hazed up product...

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    Re: How to correctly fold and use a Microfiber Towel

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    I just had this problem an hour ago when using pinnacle spray wax. Any advice for me? I saw Mike’s response about creeping out. But i used a spray wax so i am not removing a dried hazed up product...
    Are you using a thick plush towel? I had the same thing happen a couple of days ago with the 16x16” PFM. It’s common for it to happen with towels that size.

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    How to correctly fold and use a Microfiber Towel

    Hi eldorado - i used this https://www.autogeek.net/crimson-edgeless-towel.html

    I don’t think we can consider this as plush. I was thinking maybe there is something wrong with my technique. When i watch detailers on youtube, they seem to have “complete control” of their towels How to correctly fold and use a Microfiber Towel

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    How to correctly fold and use a Microfiber Towel

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    Hi eldorado - i used this https://www.autogeek.net/crimson-edgeless-towel.html

    I don’t think we can consider this as plush. I was thinking maybe there is something wrong with my technique. When i watch detailers on youtube, they seem to have “complete control” of their towels How to correctly fold and use a Microfiber Towel
    Yea I just read the description.. I’ve got nothing. Lol.

    Have you clayed your paint? Is it smooth passing the baggie test?

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    How to correctly fold and use a Microfiber Towel

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    Yea I just read the description.. I’ve got nothing. Lol.

    Have you clayed your paint? Is it smooth passing the baggie test?
    Maybe it is a fact of life. Or my paint is not as slick as the cars worked on by Mike P

    I just clayed it around october. Did not do the baggie test though. Though while sipping my coke, vaping (yes i switched to vaping), and admiring my waxed car, i touched the hood and it is smoooooth

    Anyhow, after applying the pinnacle spray wax to the whole car, i did a final wipe with the same type of towel. Lo and behold, issue is gone. Towel glides effortlessly.

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    Re: How to correctly fold and use a Microfiber Towel

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    Maybe it is a fact of life. Or my paint is not as slick as the cars worked on by Mike P

    Anyhow, after applying the pinnacle spray wax to the whole car, i did a final wipe with the same type of towel. Lo and behold, issue is gone. Towel glides effortlessly.
    It’s funny you mention that... I have some of that spray wax, I haven’t used it in a long time but if I remember correctly it does tend to be a bit on the grabby side. Which might explain what you’re going through.

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    Re: How to correctly fold and use a Microfiber Towel

    Quote Originally Posted by Eldorado2k View Post
    It’s funny you mention that... I have some of that spray wax, I haven’t used it in a long time but if I remember correctly it does tend to be a bit on the grabby side. Which might explain what you’re going through.
    I just used it today for the 2nd time since i got it. I usually keep with OCW. And yes, both usage i noticed it is a little grabby. But very slick once dried/buffed

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    Re: How to correctly fold and use a Microfiber Towel

    Quote Originally Posted by Pristine Image View Post

    I've noticed when I have a MF folded 4-ways sometimes I experience the top half of the towel trying to "pass" the bottom half during a wipe.

    Essentially it's like the towel is trying to unfold while wiping.

    Is there any way to minimize this or is this just something that happens and you need to be attentive to it?
    To your question - "yes" there is a "way" or technique.



    Quote Originally Posted by AKT View Post

    I just had this problem an hour ago when using pinnacle spray wax.

    Any advice for me?

    Yes. There is a technique that not only solves this issue but solves a number of issues. I shared this technique on our TV show numerous times. I teach it in all my classes.

    It may be then video we made called "Exterior Detailing".

    I'm off today but will find it and/or show it tomorrow.



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    I did the “sandwich the edge between thumb and index finger” technique earlier. Towel was still grabby.. hmm How to correctly fold and use a Microfiber Towel

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