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Drying Towels
« on: May 09, 2012, 07:52:29 pm »
Right, before anyone bollocks me, I have searched but all the threads seemed to date back to 2009, and maybe the game has moved on a bit by now?

So, what's the general consensus on the best drying towel currently available? I had one of the big blue ones but I think radiator drying it has ruined it and it is leaving fibres all over the car.

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Re: Drying Towels
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2012, 08:02:01 pm »
Right, before anyone bollocks me, I have searched but all the threads seemed to date back to 2009, and maybe the game has moved on a bit by now?

So, what's the general consensus on the best drying towel currently available? I had one of the big blue ones but I think radiator drying it has ruined it and it is leaving fibres all over the car.

These are very good....had mine for 2 years and still going strong

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/elite-wonder-drying-towel-24-x30-.php?cPath=64

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Re: Drying Towels
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2012, 08:11:54 pm »
Right, before anyone bollocks me, I have searched but all the threads seemed to date back to 2009, and maybe the game has moved on a bit by now?

 :signLOL:

I've got one from cleanyourcar.co.uk, think it's their own brand one for going round the car getting the worst off first. Then a couple of Megs water magnets for a final dry, seems to work pretty well, very minimal marks, swirls marring etc since I've had the car so I'm happy.

Never dry any of them on a rad though, and wash them twice a month too.

Works for me.

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Re: Drying Towels
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2012, 09:01:41 pm »
One of These is plenty enough to dry a golf/a3/leon. :)

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Re: Drying Towels
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2012, 09:07:54 pm »
Ive been using one of these from Keith @ Washshop for a couple of months and very happy with it:
http://www.washshop.net/ea/product.php/63/ultra_plush_microfibre_drying_towel

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Re: Drying Towels
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2012, 09:11:57 pm »
It's all about personal preferences. I hate plush drying towels because they just leave lint everywhere, even after multiple washes. Drives me nuts!

I now prefer a dri-u-kwik towel but car has to be clean or you'll drag dirt across the surface.

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Re: Drying Towels
« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2012, 09:18:47 pm »
My towel of choice is an Autoperfection one from a few years back. Deep pile, no lint. It's perfect. Sadly never found one as good. I also have a huge blue drying towel which I use when the other is dirty.
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Re: Drying Towels
« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2012, 09:21:43 pm »
MICROFIBER MADNESS DRY ME CRAZY TOWEL

Pricey, but a great towel.

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/microfibre-madness-dry-me-crazy-towel-cat5.html


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Re: Drying Towels
« Reply #8 on: May 09, 2012, 11:56:49 pm »
My towel of choice is an Autoperfection one from a few years back. Deep pile, no lint. It's perfect. Sadly never found one as good. I also have a huge blue drying towel which I use when the other is dirty.

I'm with Deako!

These bath towels are Amazing.

Massive, mega thick, mega plush, lint free and very very absorbant.

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Re: Drying Towels
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2012, 01:19:27 pm »
I just use an old bath towel.  I think it was from John Lewis.

If I were buying one specially I'd just go to Tesco or suchlike.

No doubt such a hideous departure from detailing etiquette will inflict a plauge of a thousand swirls on your car though...
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Re: Drying Towels
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2012, 01:32:49 pm »
Most of the ultra plush towels out there will do the same/similar job Andrew.

I have a couple of these (well actually i have 5 and mine are yellow :grin:) but i only ever use one to dry the car with and i have an Octy Estate.

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/elite-ultra-plush-deep-pile-drying-towel.php?cPath=64

They make great buffing towels too.

I always sheet water off the car first though to aid the drying proces. But even when i haven't you can dry the whole car with one. I haven't found these to lint either and the 2 i use frequently have been washed several times. Just don't use conditioner with them. :happy2:

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Re: Drying Towels
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2012, 01:38:42 pm »
Another vote from the one from polished bliss. I may be biased though as they are my local detailer!


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Re: Drying Towels
« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2012, 08:45:38 pm »
I've used the drying towels from cleanyourcar - good value for money and hold up quite well

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Re: Drying Towels
« Reply #13 on: May 13, 2012, 08:55:47 pm »
My drying towel was a little small and getting damp quickly, so I bought one of these Andrew, because I'm lazy  :laugh:

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Re: Drying Towels
« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2012, 09:25:49 pm »
^^ But what will the neighbours say?! :laugh: