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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 07:23 AM
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Anybody buy from these guys? Price looks very good. How's the quality?

http://www.wcdetail.com/scripts/prod...?idproduct=156
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 07:32 AM
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IMO sounds too good to be true for that many towels. Buy it and give a review.
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 07:55 AM
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^ I agree. Might get them to send me a sample towel.

http://www.towelpros.com/cleaning_cloths_towels.html
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 07:57 AM
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Is it just me or do microfiber towels seem more harsh than a 100% cotton lint free towel. I haven't bought into the microfiber crap. My theory is if it feels scratchy it is not good for the car. Cotton FTW.
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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Is it just me or do microfiber towels seem more harsh than a 100% cotton lint free towel. I haven't bought into the microfiber crap. My theory is if it feels scratchy it is not good for the car. Cotton FTW.
From my experience microfiber works great & is alot better than cotton towels. You have to buy good quality microfiber however.
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 08:16 AM
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From my experience microfiber works great & is alot better than cotton towels. You have to buy good quality microfiber however.
I guess, I mean I know they are supposed to be better they just feel scratchy on your skin and I don't see how it can be better. I guess it's like mom and dad used to say, "It just does don't worry about it."
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^ Well microfiber should not feel scratchy. Maybe you have the wrong type. Mine are soft. I use the cobra line that came with some of my lc pads.
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by PikesPeakZ
I guess, I mean I know they are supposed to be better they just feel scratchy on your skin and I don't see how it can be better. I guess it's like mom and dad used to say, "It just does don't worry about it."
They only feel scratchy to me after I wash them. Taken off the shelf (brand new), they seem softer than cotton.

If you really want to test them out, try rubbing the back of a CD or DVD (that you don't really care too much about, or use a blank disk). If it leaves scratch marks, then definitely don't use it on your car!
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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detailedimage.com

those towels they have are A+ in quality and if you take care of them, they should last you a while
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Detailed Image and I both carry microfiber towels. Support your vendors!

www.detailedimage.com /// http://www.migliorewax.com/microfibers.html
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Cotton towels just absorb better I think (not 100% sure). I believe cotton towels also lint a lot more then microfiber, and is not as safe on paint as microfiber is. Get some quality towels and stop getting those autozone junk and you'll see how nice they are. I would never use cotton towels on my car.
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Originally Posted by quakerroatmeal
Cotton towels just absorb better I think (not 100% sure). I believe cotton towels also lint a lot more then microfiber, and is not as safe on paint as microfiber is. Get some quality towels and stop getting those autozone junk and you'll see how nice they are. I would never use cotton towels on my car.
I don't use autozone junk I use Target' (<--French) junk
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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They are cheap Korean or Chinese made towels.....you get what you pay for.
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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^ Kinda what I figured.....
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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yeah i need to get rid of my walmart mf junk and get some quality products from detailedimage.
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 05:27 AM
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Costco! 36 yellow MF towels 80-20 mix for about 12 bucks
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Lento
Costco! 36 yellow MF towels 80-20 mix for about 12 bucks
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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Not weird, its made from the same exact stuff other sites sell. Its the 80 20 blend of materials, and I have felt seen and used both, and they work fine. They are 16X16 each.

They are made in China. Maybe its the $.01/hour they pay em that keeps the price down.
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