Micrfiber towels color code system help.

[alphacharlie65]

Can you share some of your color coded microfiber towels and which color is used for what. Trying to figure out a good color system.

[Setec Astronomy]

Does it really matter? If you are buying the same towel except in different colors, just pick one for each task.

[dcjredline]

black -wheels n tires
Red - jambs/exterior
Blue - Interior cleaning
Yellow - Interior dressing

[Setec Astronomy]

black -wheels n tires
Red - jambs/exterior
Blue - Interior cleaning
Yellow - Interior dressing

I use yellow for interiors, both cleaning and dressing--is that bad?

[MI Mike]

It is your color coding system. What works for you. You designate a specific color for what it's used for. Makes it easier to wash. No cross contamination, etc.

Those that get dropped are for wheel and engine use, etc. Used a perm. black marked to designate, no mix ups.

[DetailKitty]

Does it really matter? If you are buying the same towel except in different colors, just pick one for each task.

Exactly. I also keep them in separate, marked bins.

[FUNX650]

black -wheels n tires

I don't ever use MF towels on tires...I have a very ample supply of old and used cotton bath towels/wash cloths that I use for the 'wiping of tires'. :)


Bob

[Souldetailer]

I don't really have color coded system, except there are tire only towels. I only have around 50 towels, so I launder what I use and inspect them CLOSELY after a low dryer setting. I am relatively new to detailing, I suppose I'll come up with a system when I figure which MFT I find is best for each application. Good luck & take care.

Peace,

Darrin

[tenblade2001]

I sort them into bins based on GSM/purpose. I also keep the towels that I use in the bottom of the panels (for rinseless and waterless wash) separated.

[CDot]

AG Red/Black "Clean & Buff" AG Towels: Polish Removal
WM grey two-side MF's: Polish Removal
CG Blue Monsters: Wax Removal
AG Purple Super Plush: Sealant removal
CarPro (orange) BOA's: Sealant removal
AG Gold Plush Jr's: QD/Clay Lube

WM blue "low quality" towels: heavy glass cleaning/wipers
WM green "low quality" towels: heavy Exterior cleaning
WM yellow "low quality" towels: Carpet cleaning
CarPro (black) MF's: wheels
WM graphite "chrome" MF's: Chrome exhaust polishing

Sam's Yellow MF's (36 pack): Interior (plastic/vinyl/leather/headliner) cleaning/protectants. I may separate some and assign to carpet cleaning
Target's green glass MF: glass cleaning
AG White waffle weave glass towels: glass cleaning/buffing
CG "El Gordo" Fatty Limes: Specialty applications (coating)
MFT blue Elite Ultra Plush MF's: Waterless/Rinseless washes 500gsm

CG Grey Matter waffle weave / AG Guzzler Combo Kit: Paint drying

They are grouped in different bins--I've committed their uses to memory--in part thanks to when/why I bought them.

[SATracker]

This is a fair question and I know you're serious but I'm laughing reading this because some of the folks on this forum are uber obsessive. The answers should be entertaining and instructive. I have always gotten my microfiber from AutoGeek. My non-obsessive answer is:
Guzzler Waffle weave drying
Thick, light blue 70/30 for presoaking in ONR
Thicker orange for interior (didn't see them listed on website)
Blue all purpose for plastics and rubber
Black for rims and tires
Green for carpet & upholstery
Lavender (similar to the Supreme 530, not on website) for polishes, and removing polish from pads
Supreme 530 for wax & sealants
Old and very dirty of any color- engine cleaning

[dcjredline]

You call that non-obsessive? Lol

[DiamondShine900]

-Red door jams
-yellow interior
-white leather
-blue glass
-green rims
-orange drying towel

[marinesoup]

Wow! I need to buy more towels now. I'm so not experienced in my color selection.


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[SyntheticAtmosp]

I go by what I bought this year, followed by last year's purchase and then the previous and so on. Newest ones used for best jobs, old for rims, exhaust tips etc

Same for wash mitts
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