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Best Microfiber for Drying?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by knoxville36, Nov 29, 2020.

  1. Nov 29, 2020 at 5:23 PM
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    knoxville36

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    Title says it all. I am looking for a high quality towel for drying purposes after a wash. Something that will minimize swirls and good drying properties?

    Suggestions?
     
  2. Nov 29, 2020 at 6:12 PM
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    Griots PFM Drying towels are the best I've used. Seem pricey at first but definitely worth the money. I'd get two or three so you have extras. Absolutely amazing!!
     
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  3. Nov 29, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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    Cool, I was actually eyeing those. Those or the Meguiars Water Magnet seem to get good reviews.
     
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    What OV said
     
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    I use a leaf blower 1st before using a towel to dry. Less time wiping.
     
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    Same setup I have in my bathroom
     
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    TRDFerguson SSEM #99/RGBA #8-ish?/It’s a funny name.

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    But also, yes the Griots towel is the shizz
     
  9. Nov 29, 2020 at 6:32 PM
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    Haha, never tried that but might have to try that some time.....
     
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  10. Nov 29, 2020 at 6:32 PM
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    Well, looks like Griots towel it is. Now to look for a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal in them.....
     
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    Dont go with the Meguiar's one. I was disappointed and now more informed on it. If possible, blow it off with a filtered air gun. That will help eliminate swirls more than anything. But if you must use a towel to dry as a primary, the Griots is a well known and proven drying towel
     
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
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    Griots...however I use my adams air cannon first then finish up with the griots
     
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    Watch Pep Boys for specials on the Griots PFM drying towel. Griots has a newer, larger and softer version as well.
     
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    Thank you guys, I am going to get one or two of the Griots towels.

    How about more of your normal interior cleanings? Swirling not big as factor so anything for the most part? Amazon has a bulk pack that gets good reviews, also the rag company for more general use?
     
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    My drying arsenal is one of the big PFM towels, and two of the smaller ones. The Rag Company is an excellent source for microfiber......good guys, good products.
     
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    Autogeek sale is on now. This is cheaper than what I paid! One will dry 2 vehicles easy without wringing it out. Just toss it on the flat surfaces and pull it off. Works wonders on my tonneau cover!
    (My Blo AirS is supposed to get here Wed)
     
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    Agreed. Plus the one at Pep Boys measures 25" x 35". For a Tundra, I rather have that size then the 16" X 16". Plus the price is good, $29.59.

    Previous Post on this: the bomb! | Page 2 | Toyota Tundra Forum (tundras.com)
     
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    Cheap Amazon packs of micros for the interior is your best bet so you can throw them out when they inevitably get riddled with dirt and dust particles that will never come out in washes.

    Get some higher quality ones from The Rag Company like @briarpatch said for the plastic speedo cluster and the shiney plastic parts to prevent from scratching those.
     
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    I have the extra large griots pfm. It's all you need. That one towel easily dried my Tundra and my wife's car and could have kept going.
     
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    Harbor freight started selling this microfiber drying towel for a while now. I bought it maybe a year ago for $3 and got one for me and my wife car. I went back a couple weeks ago and saw there at $6 now so I got a couple more. Before you know it they’ll be around 10-15 bucks. They do a great job drying and not leaving swirl marks.
     
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    I purchased one due to the attractive price. It is better than a towel. The Griots PFM drying towel is superior.
     
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    Have you tried the Griot's Garage PFM towel? How do they compare?
     
  28. Dec 13, 2020 at 6:29 AM
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    Griots garage has worked great. Have bags of other microfiber towels that get from Sam's clubs and use those as my one time use or toss away if they beyond cleaning. Keep the griots one for finish cleaning and use the cheap Sam's club for cleaning.
     
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    I use Griots PFM Drying towels also. They are really worth the price.
     
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