Microfibre Cloths?
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I bought my micros at Sam's Club. They have a dozen cloth's in a bundle. Works great!!!!
I bought my micros at Sam's Club. They have a dozen cloth's in a bundle. Works great!!!!
NO fabric softner on anything that you use on your bike.
If you get inexpensive MF.. ie 3 for 6..remove the tag and fold so that binding does not touch. Cheaper MF's use polyester binding..ployester means..SCRATCH. Its OK to dry MF on low heat cycle. Make sure detergent is something like Tide Free ( no softners in it). Its also a good idea to run white vinegar through the rinse cycle. IMO
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You have to be careful using diapers.Even thought they say 100% cotton ....On some brands the edges are sewn with an abrasive thread that will scratch your fine finish. I was also told to only use ones made in the USA.
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Mine are made by detail manufacturers specifically for wax removal.
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You have to be careful using diapers.Even thought they say 100% cotton ....On some brands the edges are sewn with an abrasive thread that will scratch your fine finish. I was also told to only use ones made in the USA.
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You have to be careful using diapers.Even thought they say 100% cotton ....On some brands the edges are sewn with an abrasive thread that will scratch your fine finish. I was also told to only use ones made in the USA.
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Don't ever let one of these microfiber towels touch your hot exhaust or it will immediately melt on it and cause more problems that you would ever want. I speak from experience.
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MF cloths are a one time use only kinda deal. Here is why. MF cloths are like the cloth side of Velcro, any and everything gets suck in the weave of the cloth and is impossible to get out. I have seen more chrome and paint jobs ruined because of MF cloths. They are outstanding the first time out. But if you start seeing little swirl marks in your clear coat or on your chrome and can't figure out why. Just take a real close look at you MF cloth that you have used several times. The best thing that you can use to polish your paint or chrome is white 100% made in America towels. Cannon is the best there is, some wal-mart stores carry them but all Bed-Bath & Beyond has them. Only use white because some colored towels have some acids in the dye used to color them. Even if you get a towel from another country and it states 100% cotton on the label, don't buy it. Most foreign manufactures of cotton towels will have some rayon/polyester woven in with the cotton. It will scratch your paint.
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I use only the Mequires Gold Class microfiber clothes on my bikes and car. They are gold in color and the edges have satin all the way around and sell for around $5.00 each at Pep Boys and well worth it.
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You must have had some really cheap China made MF. I have been using MF on customers cars and bikes since its availability about 10 years ago. Quality MF is not going to scratch..we test by using it on CD's ( slightly softer than clearcoat) Granted they should not be used for various duties..ie..cleaning grease and then washed on used later on paint. The most damage to MF comes from improper washing...never use bleach, never use fabric softners, dry on low till almost dry.
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MF cloths are a one time use only kinda deal. Here is why. MF cloths are like the cloth side of Velcro, any and everything gets suck in the weave of the cloth and is impossible to get out. I have seen more chrome and paint jobs ruined because of MF cloths. They are outstanding the first time out. But if you start seeing little swirl marks in your clear coat or on your chrome and can't figure out why. Just take a real close look at you MF cloth that you have used several times. The best thing that you can use to polish your paint or chrome is white 100% made in America towels. Cannon is the best there is, some wal-mart stores carry them but all Bed-Bath & Beyond has them. Only use white because some colored towels have some acids in the dye used to color them. Even if you get a towel from another country and it states 100% cotton on the label, don't buy it. Most foreign manufactures of cotton towels will have some rayon/polyester woven in with the cotton. It will scratch your paint.
MF cloths are a one time use only kinda deal. Here is why. MF cloths are like the cloth side of Velcro, any and everything gets suck in the weave of the cloth and is impossible to get out. I have seen more chrome and paint jobs ruined because of MF cloths. They are outstanding the first time out. But if you start seeing little swirl marks in your clear coat or on your chrome and can't figure out why. Just take a real close look at you MF cloth that you have used several times. The best thing that you can use to polish your paint or chrome is white 100% made in America towels. Cannon is the best there is, some wal-mart stores carry them but all Bed-Bath & Beyond has them. Only use white because some colored towels have some acids in the dye used to color them. Even if you get a towel from another country and it states 100% cotton on the label, don't buy it. Most foreign manufactures of cotton towels will have some rayon/polyester woven in with the cotton. It will scratch your paint.
