Best towel for drying

[lee250]

I currently use something from Walmart called the Absorber. Will this cause any damage? I read a lot of people using some kind of microfiber towel for drying off a car. Is a microfiber towel better? If so what is a good one to get?

[custmsprty]

I use the Meguiars Drying Towels

Meguiars Water Magnet is a soft waffle weave microfiber drying towel that's softer than terry towels and more absorbent than a chamois. Attracts water (http://www.autogeek.net/x2000.html)

[trekkeruss]

With the Absorber, it's probably best to blot only and not wipe. I use Cobra Guzzler Waffle Weaves and they're good, but probably not "the best." I've heard good things about the Microfiber Madness Dry Me Crazy.

[ronkh57]

IMHo

Poorboys Waffle weave
Griots PFM

[lane5515]

Uber Super Drying Microfiber Towel

I've tried several and this is the best I've used.

[zx10r Elle]

Mr lee250,


If you continue to use the Absorber I would agree that dabbing/patting the paint surface dry would minimize any scratching and suggest to refrain from ever wiping with the synthetic chamois as its just not designed well enough to 'carry' errant dirt particles away from the surface which may cause unnecessary scratches/marring.

Waffle Weaves work well at drying and protecting the paint surface. Any well made microfiber towel as has been suggested will work significantly better than the synthetic chamois at minimizing/eliminating unwanted scratches as well as performing other tasks that a chamois cannot.


Steve

[1EdgeKilla]

Plush (>600 GSM) microfiber towels or any of the above mentioned waffle weave towels (Cobra, Meguiars,etc) are excellent for drying. Plush is optimal for wiping while waffle weave should only really be used to blot.

My personal favorite is a hybrid of both plush/waffle weave towels called the platinum pluffle.

[lee250]

Ok thanks guys. I will get me some on my next order.

[TacoRun]

I use The Absorber in tandem with the Cobra Guzzler. I only blot with it. I just lay it over the wet surface, and let it soak then remove. I actually blot with the Guzzler, too. I got used to that method with The Absorber and now I prefer it. Quick Tip: Use the sheeting method with the water hose, before you dry, to reduce the amount of water on the surface of the vehicle. Makes drying go by a little faster.

[Steelholder]

Heard good things about the pluffle, i currently use a waffle weave for blotting and wiping just be sure your surface is clean and towel debris free

[RaskyR1]

Griot's PFM! :dblthumb2:

Griots Garage PFM Terry Weave Drying Towel (http://www.autogeek.net/griots-garage-pfm-drying-towel.html)

[Desertnate]

I've notice a big drop in wash induced swirls when I quite using an Absorber and moved to waffle weave MF towels. I now use my old Absorber to blot up water drops on my wheels.

[PA DETAILER]

I have had a pair of the SONUS for some time. Really good drying towels and on sale.
Sonus Der Wunder Microfiber Drying Towels, waffle weave drying towels, car drying towel (http://www.autogeek.net/sonus-drying-towels.html)

I have a dry me a river from the rag co. waiting in the wings when thses wear out.

[PhxDarius]

1+ on the dry me a river!! I have two of them, and one can almost dry my Toyota Tundra. They soak up a lot of water, and they are super soft!! Only downside is that you can't wring them out, so if you have a large vehicle you might need two.

[Steelholder]

1+ on the dry me a river!! I have two of them, and one can almost dry my Toyota Tundra. They soak up a lot of water, and they are super soft!! Only downside is that you can't wring them out, so if you have a large vehicle you might need two.
How is the water removed from the towel?