Towels, where to start?

[steelwindmachine]

I'm essentially starting over with my methodology on car care for my personal vehicles. I'm trying to figure out what types and sets of towels makes sense to get together?

I realize one should use separate towels for different purposes, like wheel towels are only used for wheels, paint for paint, etc.

Are there general guidelines on what types of towels are optimum for each vehicle surface?

Also, does anyone anywhere sell a complete vehicle towel package?

[pheerix]

Good place to start
Favorite Microfiber for Specific Detailing Task List (Autopian Suggestions)

http://www.autopia.org/forums/car-de...ggestions.html

[steelwindmachine]

Wow!

That's a hell of a list. Appropriate and all, but damn! I'm not a business, so I'm trying to drill down to the non-pro essentials. I think I figured it out thanks to Autopia's towel info:

1. general purpose
2. glass
3. drying
4. final buffing

So, I'll either go with their specific recommendations or fill in the blanks for each primary use from alternate suppliers.

I've said this in other posts, but it's mind blowing how much variety there is with these products. With so much variety comes what seems like so much confusion about what to select when you're just trying to take better care of the family cars every so often and not spend a fortune.

[jxr]

Need a good set for rinseless wash only.

[steelwindmachine]

yes, i guess once I get to a point where I can be doing rinseless washes, that would make sense.

At this point, just need to get the vehicles (3) of them pro-detailed to bring them all up to their best short of maybe color correction and then I can maintain from there.

[pheerix]

Wow!

That's a hell of a list. Appropriate and all, but damn! I'm not a business, so I'm trying to drill down to the non-pro essentials. I think I figured it out thanks to Autopia's towel info:

1. general purpose
2. glass
3. drying
4. final buffing

So, I'll either go with their specific recommendations or fill in the blanks for each primary use from alternate suppliers.

I've said this in other posts, but it's mind blowing how much variety there is with these products. With so much variety comes what seems like so much confusion about what to select when you're just trying to take better care of the family cars every so often and not spend a fortune.

I'll stick to products PBMG carries because forum rules:

1. Gold plush Jr or Supreme 530
2-4. Griots PFM Terry towel

[VISITOR]

don't get caught up thinking you need a zillion towels for everything. buy a few dozen of the gold cobra jr's and get a few packs of the yellow kirkland bulk microfibers from costco for interior, wheels, door jams, engines, etc,. while you're at it, you can also pick up a microfiber detergent (i've had good luck with them) as well - there are plenty of great ones that are sold here at AG...

Gold Plush Jr. Microfiber Towels 12 Pack


on BOGO right now...
Pinnacle Micro Rejuvenator Microfiber Detergent Concentrate

[parshooter]

Definitely get some waffle weave towels for the glass. At least one for washing and one for drying.

[PaulMys]

don't get caught up thinking you need a zillion towels for everything. buy a few dozen of the gold cobra jr's and get a few packs of the yellow kirkland bulk microfibers from costco for interior, wheels, door jams, engines, etc,. while you're at it, you can also pick up a microfiber detergent (i've had good luck with them) as well - there are plenty of great ones that are sold here at AG...

Gold Plush Jr. Microfiber Towels 12 Pack


on BOGO right now...
Pinnacle Micro Rejuvenator Microfiber Detergent Concentrate

Yes. The Gold Plush towels are terrific. I also love the chinchilla towels.
Both of these will not break the bank either.

[CarolinasFinestDetailing]

In the words of the good man Mike Phillips....."Keep it super simple."

You basically need 5 towels categories to serve these functions:

- Drying - Waffle weaves, keep 3 to 4
- Paint only towels - 350GSM dual pile is a great towel honestly and can do anything. Don't complicate it. The gold plush as shown above or my fave...CarPro Boas are excellent towels. These would be for: Quick Detail spray, wax/sealant removal or application and removal for spray types, compound/polish removal, waterless wash, etc.
- Crap towels in 2 colors - One color (i do black) for wheels, tires, wells, jambs. Another color (I like bright color to see dirt transfer) for interior detailing
- Glass towels
- And lastly - Cotton terry towels for scrubbing carpet and drying tires

I literally follow this exact practice, except for coating specific towels as well and life is simple man.