Cobra Microfibers causing marring

[ml13]

I just finished detailing my friends 01 Mercedes CLK-55 in black. We took out all his scratches with Meguiars 105 and Menzerna 85rd. However once we finished he went back over the hood to buff it out a little more, dry, with a cobra purple microfiber cloth. It was a brand new rag. As soon as he started wiping it down, he noticed it cause light scratching/marring. I thought CObra Microfibers do not cause scratches. Whats the deal with this? How can this be avoided. Is there a better brand or different type of Cloth to use to avoid this??

[Joshs2013MSAltimaSL]

If they are an 80/20 blend, then they can cause marring. 70/30 blend is much better for paint.

[VISITOR]

It was a brand new rag.

did you wash it before use?

[MoBenzOwner]

did you wash it before use?
:iagree:

[Rsurfer]

Never wipe light dust after polishing dry. Always use a QD and a good mf or better yet, use an IPA or prep sol wipe down before LSP.

[Bunky]

If they are an 80/20 blend, then they can cause marring. 70/30 blend is much better for paint.

I do not think 80/20 vs 70/30 really matters. I also know that some 80/20 labeled microfiber may actually be 70/30 cloth if it has a satin edging.

[Rsurfer]

did you wash it before use?
That helps and don't forget to dry it. Im the MAN

[elk42]

ive found some 80/20 and 70/30 Vroom products at Target and i can see they are not as soft and thick as Cobras. Just a good go between if you need some short-lived microfibers.

[Joshs2013MSAltimaSL]

If you have a choice, pick the 70/30 blend towels. Cobras can also marr a little bit as well. Like stated above, try putting a little QD down before wiping. Also, you could check out the towels over on PakShak. They are of very high quality.

[ASPHALT ROCKET]

I do not think 80/20 vs 70/30 really matters. I also know that some 80/20 labeled microfiber may actually be 70/30 cloth if it has a satin edging.

There is a big difference between the 2. A good quality 70/30 is alot softer than the 80/20 and should not leave any marring. Also what country they come from plays a role in how well they work.

[Rsurfer]

There is a big difference between the 2. A good quality 70/30 is alot softer than the 80/20 and should not leave any marring. Also what country they come from plays a role in how well they work.
Hey Dana, thought they were all made in china. :D

[ASPHALT ROCKET]

Hey Dana, thought they were all made in china. :D

Now that is funny, good one Ron.

[VISITOR]

here's a quote from ranney (pakshak) in regards to microfiber towels...


Aloha,

IMHO...

It really doesn't matter if you have a 70/30 or 80/20 blend towel. As long as it performs with no ill effects. I have seen 70/30 blend towels outperform 80/20 blend towels and vice versa. It all really depends on the quality of material (raw materials), weave, and finished goods process that determines how a towel performs. Other factors to consider are the dyes used, stitching, and edging on the towels.

With Aloha,
Ranney

[ASPHALT ROCKET]

here's a quote from ranney (pakshak) in regards to microfiber towels...


Aloha,

IMHO...

It really doesn't matter if you have a 70/30 or 80/20 blend towel. As long as it performs with no ill effects. I have seen 70/30 blend towels outperform 80/20 blend towels and vice versa. It all really depends on the quality of material (raw materials), weave, and finished goods process that determines how a towel performs. Other factors to consider are the dyes used, stitching, and edging on the towels.

With Aloha,
Ranney

This is because he has the best towels, good try though.:D

[VISITOR]

This is because he has the best towels

your entitled to your opinion...