Proper towel to dry off water

[sputnik1111]

I need advice on buying inexpensive dry towel for my car. Something in $8-15 range would be nice. Thanks

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Welcome to AGO!

Here is a towel that fits your criteria.

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)

[BobbyG]

Another great towel for the price is from Mothers (http://www.autogeek.net/mothers-drying-towel.html)....:props:

[Desertnate]

Great thread and equally great advice.

I've used an Absorber for a very long time with success, but the one I own is wearing out and I was looking for something to replace it. Somehow my searches missed these products. They are dead on the price range I too was looking for as well.

I assume both products would work well if you use a spray wax or other drying aid?

[KBsToy]

Just my 2cents :)

[swanicyouth]

My 2¢ is probably worth a lot more than that...because I would try to always get the best towel(s) money can buy if your going to spend the time (your valuable time) to detail your car. Using a towel based on cost may mean the towel or towel construction isn't the best that manufacturing has to offer - and could possibly induce towel marks on your paint.

Lower priced large waffle weave towels often have stitched edges - and I'm guessing that stitching is made on nylon - something you don't want dragging across your paint.

I would just get one on AG's Guzzlers or the Sonus WW towels. Probably more than $15 - but you will thank me later.

[PA DETAILER]

More than you want to spend (wait for a sale) and grab a pair of these. Great drying towels.

Sonus Der Wunder Microfiber Drying Towels, waffle weave drying towels, car drying towel (http://www.autogeek.net/sonus-drying-towels.html)

[Sherif]

Microfiber Madness WaveRider Jr. (24"x16") best quality WW towel you can get for $14/single towel and you get discount with 2 or more towels.. Larger version is available but I personally hate big size towels

[jaro11]

I went throgh lots of microfiber towels and they do require proper washing and drying or you will ruin them. Lately I have been using PVA cloth that i got from Amazon and it gave me the same results. The only downside vs microfiber was it turned stiff after dry but once i got it wet again it turned soft. I like the fact that you can throw in the washing machine without worrying about detergents. It is just so much easier and less maintanance with the same effect. Cheers:xyxthumbs:

[wbtfk]

The PVA absorbent towel does its job and yes it is far cheaper that microfiber cloths. It is delicate and smooth so it will not mark your paint for sure. Good Luck:)

[KBsToy]

Just my 2cents :)

Found out my 2cents does not count :(

[Coopers ST]

I have and like the Dry Me a River from The Rag Company.

[AZ Mike]

Welcome to AGO!

Here is a towel that fits your criteria.

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)

Welcome to Autogeek.
I use this towel. It works well and is reasonably priced.

[lionshark]

cobra HD

[lionshark]

but i will first say...nothing beats blowing with filtered air.....you can still scratch a surface using microfiber