Car Drying Towels

[Game]

Originally Posted by Phillies8008

I'm partial to Griot's Garage towels.

https://www.griotsgarage.com/pfm-ter...-drying-towel/

Probably the best on the market.

I also like Rag Company's "gauntlet".

[///M Power-Belgium]

Always KLIN (!)

[V1_ROT8]

Another vote for Griot’s PFM towels. They truly earn the “PFM” title.

[Three Stents]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Always KLIN (!)

Show us the video of him doing the entire vehicle with the same towel.
Anyone can take a dry towel and do the same pass on the hood, then get another dry towel for one side of the roof, then get another dry towel for the other side of the roof, then get another dry towel for the dorr panels, etc.

[Dan B]

Originally Posted by Three Stents

thanks, but sorry you are wrong about the baby blankets

There are a number of reasons microfiber towels are preferred.

Some blankets, even cotton, use plastic to stitch the edges. That will scratch the paint.

Microfiber towels are cheaper when you look at how long they last. I bought 2 from Griots that lasted for 5 years. When they finally needed to be replaced I bought some from Chemical guys. Chemical Guys MIC_781_01. I can dry my car with 1 towel.

Finally, you bought a BMW, why cheap put with the towel you use.

[zero2sixtyZ]

Originally Posted by starlights

The Rag Company - The Liquid8r - Twist Loop, 1100gsm, 16in x 16in, Aqua Blue/Grey (2-Pack)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098PKN2KW

Highly recommend the 25x36 version of this towel.

[Hit_Apex]

Used baby blankets? You want to avoid any cloth that was exposed to fabric softener most of it's life. Also cloth chemically treated for fire resistance is not ideal. I would think they're not great at absorbing large amounts of water either.

[Mech Spec]

Originally Posted by Three Stents

Show us the video of him doing the entire vehicle with the same towel.
Anyone can take a dry towel and do the same pass on the hood, then get another dry towel for one side of the roof, then get another dry towel for the other side of the roof, then get another dry towel for the dorr panels, etc.

This https://www.amazon.com/Rag-Company-M.../dp/B09SNLBVMM which looks very similar to the one in the video can definitely do an entire car, but it ends up quite heavy after.

If you dont sheet the water off your car first there is no towel that can dry the whole thing on its own.

[Phillies8008]

I recently bought a Griot's PFM Terry Weave Drying Towel and used it for the first time this weekend – it's amazing how much water it absorbs. Very highly recommended.

[M3Sleeper]

Ceramic coat the exterior and if you can afford to get PPF first then ceramic.

This makes drying you car so much easier.

I either air dry then I use a detail spray with 500GSM fluffy microfiber towel from "The Rag Company" purple ones I think no edges

The detail spray helps when drying to avoid scratches.

The BIG drying towels work really well...look up some videos on Youtube you will see them advertising the drying towels..$30 and your set

[Venti26M2CS]

Originally Posted by stbm5

i have a couple of those rag co towels, they are good

This. I have the gauntlet and it's epic.

https://theragcompany.com/collections/drying-towels

[Dan B]

Originally Posted by Three Stents

Show us the video of him doing the entire vehicle with the same towel.
Anyone can take a dry towel and do the same pass on the hood, then get another dry towel for one side of the roof, then get another dry towel for the other side of the roof, then get another dry towel for the dorr panels, etc.

My car is ceramic coated which obviously helps with sheeting the water off, but I can dry the exterior of the car with one towel. If I am also doing the door jambs etc.. it takes 2 towels.

[TGRKush]

Originally Posted by starlights

The Rag Company - The Liquid8r - Twist Loop, 1100gsm, 16in x 16in, Aqua Blue/Grey (2-Pack)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098PKN2KW

Is this one better than the gauntlet or are they basically the same in performance

[starlights]

Originally Posted by TGRKush

Is this one better than the gauntlet or are they basically the same in performance

I believe they are pretty similar. I haven't used gauntlet but read many reviews equating them.

Additionally I prefer not to get the large 24x36 because I find using a couple of smaller ones more handy and drop proof. Use the blower first to get most water off then use the towel lightly to such up the remaining moisture if any.

[tracer bullet]

Originally Posted by starlights

Additionally I prefer not to get the large 24x36

I am definitely not disagreeing here, but I have kind of decided it's car-dependent. My Z4 has like 1/2 the surface area of the X3.

You're right about them hitting the ground, I don't drop them but I do find the corners dragging if I'm not paying attention.

One thing with 2 towels is one for each hand... I will sometimes want one hand on the hood or trunk while I'm bent over all to hell wiping something near the bottom of the car. That 2nd towel means I won't leave prints or anything if I do so.

[starlights]

Originally Posted by tracer bullet

I am definitely not disagreeing here, but I have kind of decided it's car-dependent. My Z4 has like 1/2 the surface area of the X3.

You're right about them hitting the ground, I don't drop them but I do find the corners dragging if I'm not paying attention.

One thing with 2 towels is one for each hand... I will sometimes want one hand on the hood or trunk while I'm bent over all to hell wiping something near the bottom of the car. That 2nd towel means I won't leave prints or anything if I do so.

You are correct about corners dragging, especially once the towel gets heavier with soaked water (particularly on vertical surfaces).

[BVB09]

My car is ceramic coated; same as others, use leaf blower first, then
microfiber towel but on the glass first before using it on the paint; that way it has absorbed some water and likely avoids any scratches.

[Dan B]

If my towel touches the ground, or even a tire, I switch it out. I don't want to take any chances.

I figure the cost of multiple towels is cheaper than fixing the paint.

[biz77]

Another vote here for Griot's drying towels.

[WytLytnyn]

After using my leafblower to get as much as the water off, I use a Chem Guys Wooly Mammoth and a variety of Rag Co, 303 (small orange and black) towels. I tend to use different colors for different surfaces if I'm using different cleaning/drying agents on them.

I also wash them separately based on what they've got on them with the Rag Co. microfiber soap and multiple cold water rinse cycles.

[HCGxKaLiBeR]

1. Blow dry

2. For detail I personally use "Rain-X Waterless Car Wash and Rain Repellent" to get rid of remaining waterspots while adding some hydrophobic effect on the surface.

3. Wipe with a clean microfiber towel, personal I use "Kirkland Signature Ultra Plush Microfiber Towel" from Costco.

I probably reuse one towel for 3 - 4 times before they start to shed fibers. Then I use it to give the rims/wheels a good detail before I trash it.

Repeat the process if it is dirty again. With hydrophobic effect from #2, it makes #1 process a lot easier. Done that for a long time. No streak, swirls, scratches.

[Game]

Originally Posted by HCGxKaLiBeR

1. Blow dry

2. For detail I personally use "Rain-X Waterless Car Wash and Rain Repellent" to get rid of remaining waterspots while adding some hydrophobic effect on the surface.

3. Wipe with a clean microfiber towel, personal I use "Kirkland Signature Ultra Plush Microfiber Towel" from Costco.

I probably reuse one towel for 3 - 4 times before they start to shed fibers. Then I use it to give the rims/wheels a good detail before I trash it.


Repeat the process if it is dirty again. With hydrophobic effect from #2, it makes #1 process a lot easier. Done that for a long time. No streak, swirls, scratches.

That’s because you’re buying cheap towels.