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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 11:39 PM
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Professional grade microfibers compared to chain store towels are like night and day. I use the cheap ones from Wally world and parts stores at work, but only use my good ones from auto detailing suppliers for my bike and truck. World of a difference.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by JonW;10069317[B
]Are you washing your microfiber towels with non-liquid detergent? [/b]Granular detergent can get caught in the fibers and doesn't come out in the wash. That could be scratching your paint. Also, be sure to wash microfiber towels in cold water and dry on very low heat. Higher heat settings and hot water can melt the fibers.
Microfiber wash doesn't always cut it.
When the towels get dirty and get literally black, the only thing that will get them clean is 'Shout', for set in stains.
 
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