Drying towels.

[Belle427]

I've been using an Autoglym aqua drying cloth for years which has been good and I don't notice it marring the paint
It's useful keeping it for a first pass to get the worst off.
I'm looking at trying a towel next so can anyone recommend something around £15.

[Chubbyross]

Have a look at the towels from Ragmaster. Their microfibres are fantastic quality.

[taxboy]

Klin Korea are really good very soft and soak up loads of water. Try Clean Your Ride for stock - very good to deal with

[Alfa Pete]

I’m currently using Martin Cox waffle towels.
I paid £5 for the last one. Very impressed for the price.

[mk1coopers]

Another vote for Klin here

[monty999]

Have tried various fancy drying towels and even the blow dry method with the pet drier but always go back to old favourite Aquadry synthetic leather by AutoGlym and that does the job perfectly. If I'm polishing immediately after, then I use the pet drier around mirrors and shut lines to get rid of any hidden water.

[ro250]

monty999 said:

Have tried various fancy drying towels and even the blow dry method with the pet drier but always go back to old favourite Aquadry synthetic leather by AutoGlym and that does the job perfectly. If I'm polishing immediately after, then I use the pet drier around mirrors and shut lines to get rid of any hidden water.

Synthetic leathers are very much out of favour these days though as it seems microfibres are safer on the paintwork. I don't have any proof of that though but would only use a microfibre these days.

[Belle427]

Thanks all will take a look at them all, the Klin Korea duo looks like a popular choice.

[Getragdogleg]

Autosmart waffle towels and the leaf blower.

Works a treat.

[PompeyReece]

ro250 said:

Synthetic leathers are very much out of favour these days though as it seems microfibres are safer on the paintwork. I don't have any proof of that though but would only use a microfibre these days.

I used leather/synthetic leathers all my life until I discovered microfibres a year ago and questioned why I hadn’t made the switch sooner. Vastly superior IMHO.

[monty999]

PompeyReece said:

I used leather/synthetic leathers all my life until I discovered microfibres a year ago and questioned why I hadn’t made the switch sooner. Vastly superior IMHO.

In what way would you say that they are vastly superior, drying capabilities or safer on paintwork? As I've personally found, as long as whatever being used to dry is perfectly clear of debris which can create swirls then the Aqua Dry is easier to wring and reuse to soak up water. Just my personal preference now after trying out all the ' latest ' methods and products.

[gweaver]

Alfa Pete said:

I’m currently using Martin Cox waffle towels.
I paid £5 for the last one. Very impressed for the price.

I have one of the blue Martin Cox waffle towels (£2-3 from cp4l), and I wouldn't use it on the bodywork. The slightly more expensive beige/yellow ones may be softer, but the blue one isn't at all soft - I use it on the windows around the house. I've got other waffle weave cloths that seem much better.

I think most of the fluffy towels are probably fine on unprotected paint, and the Korean twist towels are good on sealed paintwork.

Edited by gweaver on Sunday 19th July 11:19

[Alfa Pete]

Mine is the orange one. Lay it on, wring it out .Job done.

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Edited by Alfa Pete on Saturday 18th July 23:52

[Summit_Detailing]

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Cheers,

Chris

[Mr Dendrite]

I was going to recommend the cheap and cheerful Kent car care clothes 60x80cm., but since they got a positive review in Autoexpress they appear to have gone up in price. Although Eurocarparts are still doing them for £2.89 each. Nothing fancy but good drying clothes.

[ro250]

Mr Dendrite said:

I was going to recommend the cheap and cheerful Kent car care clothes 60x80cm., but since they got a positive review in Autoexpress they appear to have gone up in price. Although Eurocarparts are still doing them for £2.89 each. Nothing fancy but good drying clothes.

I agree. I bought 4 a while back and they are great value and last well.

[PompeyReece]

monty999 said:

In what way would you say that they are vastly superior, drying capabilities or safer on paintwork? As I've personally found, as long as whatever being used to dry is perfectly clear of debris which can create swirls then the Aqua Dry is easier to wring and reuse to soak up water. Just my personal preference now after trying out all the ' latest ' methods and products.

They dry much quicker but also polish the car too. I'm not spending as much time drying then polishing as the microfibre does it in one go.

[toasty]

I use a Meguairs towel. It's about the size of a bathroom towel so less work to wipe down the car.