Towels, where to start?

[BrutalNoodle]

I might try some Eurow towels since I believe these might be the brand that packages for Kirkland/Costco. I want to keep cost down, but not sacrifice too much in quality especially when it comes to the towels for the paint.

I really like the newer offing Crimson Red Edgeless. These can handle just about any task assigned to them.

The site listed the blend at 75/25, but the it's actually 70/30!


I picked up some gold 330gsm for throw away towels, but found them to be far superior to Eurow/Kirkland for detailing.

[Automoglow]

What about the 80/20 blend towels?

[BrutalNoodle]

I personally do not have issues with 80/20 towels. Used this blend for rinseless numerous times even.

I guess it depends on the construction. Some feels softer than others out of packaging. For rinseless though, never had any problems with marring. I guess when loaded, you'd really have to be reckless to cause damage.

[Automoglow]

Thanks a lot they seem great quality, so I wanted to be able to use these to remove wax, glaze and sealant.

[BrutalNoodle]

If you are unsure, you could always use them for glass and interior duties, and pick up the 70/30 or any of its 75/25 siblings I mentioned. Valentine Day sale isn't far off.

I've used these on my soft Subaru paint and they performed like a champ. They really are exceptional towels. Don't let the low 300gsm count fool you. Love 'em.

[mwoywod]

The Kirklands starting to get up there in price. I remember the 36 bundle selling for $17.99 (lowest I paid was $14.99). Now they're mid-high $20's depending on location.

I like the 245gsm for glass as well. Price did jumped up a bit for them, too. lol

Holy cow!! I don't blame you for not paying Mid-high 20's for a 36 pack. I hope they don't get that high in kansas city!! I actually just was at costco tonight (spent 400 bucks....ouch) but the kirklands here are 15.99. I can't imagine paying more than 50 cents a piece for them. What a bummer.

You are right about the 245 gsm edgeless going up in price as well. At least on the TRC wholesale site they started offering free shipping!

[BrutalNoodle]

I can't imagine paying more than 50 cents a piece for them. What a bummer.

That's my baseline, too! Always bust out the calculator - with $0.50 as marker - when looking for 'throw away' rags.

(spent 400 bucks....ouch)

It's like that.

"Gonna grab me some eggs. Maybe a stack of toilet papers and olive oil."

An hour later & $300+ loaded cart cruising through parking lot....

[steelwindmachine]

I just paid $0.61/ea for a Eurow 80/20 363gsm 36-pack, but decided to cancel my order and look for cheaper.

[SuperbShineDetail]

I keep it simple:

1) Costco Kirkland yellow microfibers - (All purpose)
a)Virgin towels for paint or gentle areas
b)less gentle situations after first wash (rugged interiors)
c)even less gentle situations after second wash(wheels)
d)condition of the towels after washing dictates its use, eventually being thrown away

2) Sam's club blue microfibers for glass - (any color will work, I think they sell 4)
a)most people will say a chuck or terry cloth is best for glass with less softness which is correct. But I find these to work fine and they are affordable.

3) Cobra Waffle Weave Guzzler towels, I bought the 3-pack. Excellent for drying. Works fine for rinseless washes. I don't use waterless washes so some my claim a plush towel is better for this.

4) I bought a 50-pack of very small generic microfibers from amazon. They work well for various "smaller" situations, but you really will only need the 3 listed above.

Honestly that's about it. I do carry a set of the Gold Plush microfibers mentioned above however, I don't really see any situation where a virgin Costco microfiber can't replicate.

[pheerix]

I've found small plastic bits stuck to virgin Costco towels out of the package. Recommend inspecting them or washing them at least once before using on paint.