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Can someone recommend some drying towels?
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April 03, 2011, 10:48:30 am »
as above, but don't want to spend fortunes.
thanks
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April 03, 2011, 01:28:22 pm »
My current fave is the dri-u-kwik one from keith/washshop. Duk-173. It's not a plush cloth, so doesn't leave tiny hairs all over the car while you use it.
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i recently bought 2 blue waffle weave towels from rubbish boys website wich are rele good
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Gentle Giant ones from elitecarcare.co.uk are my favourite atm
Absorb a huge amount of water and work really well
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Chemical Guys Miracle Drying Towel for me. Works a treat and I have two as its also brilliant for buffing off wax.
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Fluffy blue towels from Clean Your Car, best I have used so far and leave no lint etc behind
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April 04, 2011, 11:20:37 am »
Definitelt better off with a waffle weave drying towel, brand doesn't matter as most shops have their own brand one...
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I find the waffle ones get quite hard as they age and start to scratch
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How long have you had the waffle weave ones?
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Nearly two years. One is a year old too
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April 04, 2011, 12:57:29 pm »
How have you been looking after them?
Wash in washing machine, 40*C, no fabric softener, liquid detergent only, hang to dry, keep in a bag with a spritz of water to stop them completely drying out?
Or have you been doing something else?
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Quote from: alexperkins on April 04, 2011, 11:21:22 am
I find the waffle ones get quite hard as they age and start to scratch
Agree here, Megs Water Magnet has a bit of a reputation as time wears on...
Have found the dri-u-kwik ones last better, prefer the CYC or Autobrite blue fluffy ones though.
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Aye thats how I have washed them. Nothing exciting
I think its because they get overused lol!
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April 04, 2011, 01:02:44 pm »
Only asking because I find it strange that they've worn out so quickly.
I have the dri-u-kwik ones - not true waffle weave but I love them. Can imagine them drying out too which is why I asked.
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When four cars gets washed weekly, they get quite alot of use
4x52=208
208x2=416
So at least 416 uses over 2 years
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