I clay'ed my truck yesterday and noticed last night in the sun that there was this film left behind by the microfiber that looked like hell. Anyone know why Microfibers do this? Is there any specific reason why Microfibers do this and what procedures I can do to make them STOP doing this?

 

I do not know what you speak of. I have never had a micro-fiber leave any kind of film. When I clayed my truck, I had a film on it too, but that was from not completely wiping away the lubricant I used for the clay. I just re-wiped it and it was gone. I ended up waxing right after anyway. Could that be it?

 

More than likely, especially if using cheap auto store micros, what you are seeing (I can't really tell in the picture) is micro marring. The best way to remove it is by machine polishing. It wont take much and a low abrasive polish will probably do the trick. Head on over to www.adamspolishes.com and pick up some of their micro fibers for future use, and everything else they make too! hahah. seriously though check em out! 110% moneyback guarantee on all of their products so what do you have to lose?

Also check out some of their videos and join up on the forum. With that black truck your gonna need all the input you can stand to read!

 

Ive had hazing issues with quick detailers they give you for clay. Id rewash it. Also check out autogeek. They have some really nice cobra microfiber towels and a wash mit called a wookies fist! Its the best combo for black paint!!!

 

after you clayed it did you dry it after if so always rewash your truck after claying leaves a film behind so use fresh soap an rewash I recommend using a wax as you dry product like eagle one when you dry it also when you wash your microfiber do you dry with dryer sheet if you do don't this can ruin the towels an use tide when washing them

 

Periods....you could use a few.

 

Putting microfibers in the dryer is a no-no.

 

Not so! I wash all my microfibers separately in the washer using Dreft detergent. That is the soap used to wash baby clothes. Leave no chems behind or any odors. I wash them alone and dry thin on delicate, not dryer sheets or softener. These work fine for removing wax or light detail sprays but not absorbent enough for the amount of liquid needed to clay bar an entire vehicle.

I find for best results claying the truck, use any detailer or distilled water with a capful of car wash mixed in but don't wipe it with microfiber. It just isn't absorbent enough. Use a soft terry towel, washed as above without softeners, dried with the same type of towels. Don't mix in your shop rags or any towels used for waxing as that will leave residue in your drying towels.

 

I've also used Dreft to wash my towels. Havent had any issues/residue with them since. I will also wash them PRIOR to their 1st use as I have no clue what was put on them in the manufacturing process.

I use to be a "Absolutley no dryer" type for them as well but like above... I have also put them in the dryer set to delicate or air dry to simply speed the process with no issues. Dont use heat or the fibers may melt causing hard spots (Or so I heard... and not wanting to screw the paint up.. I'm willing to not test this little bit of information"

However over the years I have a pretty decent amount of towels too... so I will tend to use 1 per section then a final wipe with another.

And, as I do with the clay bars, if it ever accidently drops to the ground... it never touches the exterior of my truck again. I'll take a black marker to a corner of it and it becomes an Inside wipedown towel or one for the wife's Tahoe (The white is a hell of a lot more forgiving then my Tuxedo Black)

 

Don't use fabric softener or drier sheets, it leaves a film if you do.