Throwing away microfiber towels after coating?

[TMQ]

Will be doing coatings once snow/salt clears out. I have watch several videos and most say to toss out the towels once your done with coatings.

I'm having a hard time doing that! Too expensive!

I understand a good short nap towel is best for wiping /leveling coatings.

I'm thinking Kirkland yellow Costco towels would work and I won't feel bad about tossing them. I know many here consider them "yellow devils".
Would these be ok?

Or does anyone know of a good price, non-linting throw aways to buy?

Tom

[atgonzales]

I soaked mine in APC mix and down graded to engine cleaning and also sending you a PM

[FrankS]

I've have used Costco towels for applying coatings on many vehicles with out any problems and I know other detailers who have done the same.

Sometimes I have tossed them into a bucket of water mixed with degreaser or APC immediately after use and then washed them and used them again but lately I just toss them since they are so inexpensive.

[C5Longhorn]

I immediately soak in APC and microfiber detergent, then launder. I use them for coatings or other polishes.

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[TMQ]

Thanks you!

Now I have a game plan!

Tom

[C5Longhorn]

I bought my towels from a place in Idaho. They are too expensive to throw away.

PM me if you would like to know what I use.

Rick

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[luvmyrv]

Will be doing coatings once snow/salt clears out. I have watch several videos and most say to toss out the towels once your done with coatings.

I'm having a hard time doing that! Too expensive!

I understand a good short nap towel is best for wiping /leveling coatings.

I'm thinking Kirkland yellow Costco towels would work and I won't feel bad about tossing them. I know many here consider them "yellow devils".
Would these be ok?

Or does anyone know of a good price, non-linting throw aways to buy?

Tom

Can you elaborate on the yellow devil comment? Are they just too harsh for regular use?

[Rsurfer]

Can you elaborate on the yellow devil comment? Are they just too harsh for regular use?

I use to call them the lint devils, but they are much better now.

[TMQ]

Can you elaborate on the yellow devil comment? Are they just too harsh for regular use?

Picked this term from here on autogeek. Someone called it that. It stuck with ever since. To me, it means the quality is low, maybe troublesome, and probably meant that it scratches paint as well.

Thats how I interpreted the comments.

Tom

[The Guz]

I toss them away. No sense in risking any marring if the coating does harden on the towel even after a good wash.

Costco towels are ok. Be sure to wash them first because they do lint.

I’ve had success with the edgeless 300 from the rag company as a coating removal towel. Decently priced especially when they have sales.