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Buffing cloths
« on: March 06, 2013, 10:24:29 pm »
Hey Guys

what do you find is the best for removing polish of or buffing the car up nice and shinny  :happy2:

Eurow - Shag Pile Double Density Towels
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/microfibre-cloths/eurow-shag-pile-double-density-towels/prod_436.html?added=436

or

just micro fibre cloths, I do use the shag pile ones, just wanted to know if there was anything better out there...
I find the shag pile towels nice and soft towards the paint work  :innocent:

Also what about washing the cloths after use, even your wash mitts/drying towels after using them?

Chemical Guys - Microfibre WASH+
https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_g=co&_a=cart

I have used this before, would just like to hear what other folk use?

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Re: Buffing cloths
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2013, 10:30:28 pm »
I've used those towels before and not really impressed. Standard microfibre is fine. Once the wax is buffed off I'll go round again with a dodo buff daddy.

With the MFs, I'll soak them in hot water and the microfibre wash for 30mins, then chuck them in the machine with a liquitab and some white vinegar.

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Re: Buffing cloths
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2013, 10:37:08 pm »
Away to look up dodo buff daddy lol... Nice and white i think...

As for liquitab, what kind is safe to use, or what do you use, is/are they like fairy liquid?
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The white vinegar should remove any wax polish etc ok...

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Re: Buffing cloths
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2013, 10:39:04 pm »
I use the cheapest ones and try and avoid optical brighteners and perfumes but that's becoming harder.

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Re: Buffing cloths
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2013, 10:42:21 pm »
UMMMMMM  :surprised:  Could you find me a link to safe ones to use please, if you didnt mind...

was just about to order some Chemical Guys - Microfibre WASH+ but a 10er delivery......  :drinking:  aye dead on....
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Re: Buffing cloths
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2013, 11:05:03 pm »
I normally buy stuff like that in bulk when you get free delivery.

At the mo just using tescos own brand liquitabs.

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Re: Buffing cloths
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2013, 01:20:57 pm »
Another vote for Buff daddy or elitecarcares super xl  :happy2:

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Re: Buffing cloths
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2013, 07:38:13 pm »
I use Microfiber Madness Crazy Pile towels. Expensive, but excellent for buffing off polish, wax, sealant etc.

Polished Bliss had a 3 for 2 last month so stocked up then.

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/microfibre-madness-crazy-pile-towel.html


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Re: Buffing cloths
« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2013, 06:08:29 pm »
Costco do about 30 clothes for 15 quid. they're great and cheap enough to be disposable