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Old 04-24-2014, 07:35 PM
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I'm looking at microfiber towels made to dry cars and stuff, but I'm not sure what brands are good and which aren't, and I also don't know which products work well. Any help on the matter would be much appreciated.

I'm mainly looking for a good sized microfiber towel that has good absorption and is good quality that will last.

And I don't want a chamois.

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To be honest, I use any bath type towel I find last minute. Sometimes even T-shirts. They work perfectly fine.
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I know them as a California squeegee but they go by other names. Best thing for drying IMO. You can cover tons of estate quickly. Finish up with a microfiber cloth in the places you can't reach with the squeegee.

Amazon.com: Pilot Automotive CC-2010 11" Soft and Dry Water Blade: Automotive Amazon.com: Pilot Automotive CC-2010 11" Soft and Dry Water Blade: Automotive

I can have my truck spotless in 5 min.
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I really like my Guzzler's, but I use an electric leaf blower the majority of the time.

http://www.autogeek.net/cobra-waffle-weave.html
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Originally Posted by Chris's FX4
I really like my Guzzler's, but I use an electric leaf blower the majority of the time. http://www.autogeek.net/cobra-waffle-weave.html
Hmm, looks interesting. I think that might be something I look into. I just want to know what all my options are first though.
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Any thoughts in this?
Amazon.com: Fast Drying Towel - GIANT 30 x 35 inch Premium Waffle Weave Microfiber - Quickly Dries Cars, Pets, Showers, Hair, Kitchens - Professional automotive accessory is Lint and Streak-Free for Drivers who Love Auto Detailing - You'll LOVE it, Guaranteed!: Home Improvement Amazon.com: Fast Drying Towel - GIANT 30 x 35 inch Premium Waffle Weave Microfiber - Quickly Dries Cars, Pets, Showers, Hair, Kitchens - Professional automotive accessory is Lint and Streak-Free for Drivers who Love Auto Detailing - You'll LOVE it, Guaranteed!: Home Improvement
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I use my leaf blower to dry the vehicles.
It also works almost as good as a vacuum cleaner for the inside.
Just open all the doors and blow it out.
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Originally Posted by joe mcmillan
I use my leaf blower to dry the vehicles. It also works almost as good as a vacuum cleaner for the inside. Just open all the doors and blow it out.
I can't do that cause we only have a gas backpack leaf blower for my dad
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I don't know about that one. It just looks "rough" from the pictures.
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Originally Posted by Chris's FX4
I don't know about that one. It just looks "rough" from the pictures.
It has a waffle weave which makes it look like that but it should still be soft.


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