Microfibre Cloths?

tizone · #1 06-29-2005, 09:05 AM

Everyone seems to believe that microfibre cloth is the way to go when cleaning up the bike to protect the clearcoat. I was just wondering where everyone buys these rags. Is there a good place to go online that sells them in bunches or do you just go down to the local auto/bike parts stores? I need to pick some up soon. Thanks!

lschultz · #2 06-29-2005, 09:48 AM

http://www.properautocare.com
http://www.carcareonline.com/
http://www.klassedirect.com/klasse.html
http://www.pakshak.com/
http://hawg-wash.com/
http://www.autogeek.net/

Try those.

tizone · #3 06-29-2005, 11:15 AM

Thanks! Those all look great!

oldgeezer · #4 06-29-2005, 12:03 PM

My wife found some yellow colored "dusting rags" at Wallyworld or Target or someplace like that. They are actually softer than the microfiber rags and seem to do a little better job.

ScooterGuitar · #5 07-20-2005, 12:42 PM

I never used MF until this spring and wow! I love them! Keep in mind there are different grades of the cloth. I have some of the Wal Mart ones, I only use those for general cleaning, pay a little more and get the nicer ones at Auto Zone, etc which I use for polish, buff, etc.

AceArt · #6 07-20-2005, 05:45 PM

Don't forget cloth diapers. Wash them 2 or 3 times and use fabric softener the last time, then throw them in the garage. If you're like me, I use to buy shop rags, keep them in the garage and 1 in my tool bag for checking oil, etc, then wind us using it to wipe off the paint or Lexan at some time and get swirls or scratches.
Diapers may not be quite as good as micro fiber towels, but they sure come in handy and sell for a decent price for a dozen.
Just my $.02 Art

Markcuda · #7 07-20-2005, 06:11 PM

And if you ever get the sh its when you are out on the bike, just put on the diaper

ScooterGuitar · #8 07-20-2005, 11:29 PM

Not trying to be a knwo it all here, but a month or so ago I got on a detailing kick if you will:&gt

I researched so many products and tricks, and many in the biz say not to use diapers for yoru nice finishes. The better MF are only about 3 for $6 and how many would you actually need for polishing and waxing? They are easily cleaned in the washing machine (cold water, no bleach and don't dry). I use only MF for any paint and any old shop rags(clean of course) for dirt, engine, alum, and chrome. Another nice thing is the larger MF (any grade) are great for drying what the leaf blower misses. MF has super teenie hooks you can feel, so they really grab the water. I forget, but it is suppsoed to be many, many times finer of threads than sil, but it's the hooks thta catch and grab.
Now if I only had half as much knowledge on how HD repair :&gt

Motorcop · #9 07-21-2005, 10:25 AM

I bought my micros at Sam's Club. They have a dozen cloth's in a bundle. Works great!!!!

HDRIDER242 · #10 08-13-2005, 07:06 PM

I got mine from "Advance Auto Parts" a pack of 3 for just $6.00! They're a pretty good size too....