stewarta13wsb Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 These Microfibre clothes that everyone makes now... are they just for drying the car quicker, or are they for waxing/polishing as well? Sorry for such a basic question (asked Clean & Shiny but didn't get a reply - maybe they thought I was pulling their leg) but I really don't know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Waffle weave microfibre's can be used to dry the car, and normal microfibres can be used on anything. Buffing off polish, cleaning glass, cleaning upholstry etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillihead Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Try Tesco, big cloth, fairly coarse but only £1.20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 [ QUOTE ] These Microfibre clothes that everyone makes now... are they just for drying the car quicker, or are they for waxing/polishing as well? [/ QUOTE ] I got some from Poundland a while back and they're very good - At least as good as my Zymol ones (that were £17 more!) I use them on the bike for taking polish off and drying. BUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJno1 Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 I ordered some Meguiars ones. A Water Magnet drying towel and a triple pack of supreme shine microfibres for waxing/removing. The drying towel is a superb bit of kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyopolis Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 [ QUOTE ] These Microfibre clothes that everyone makes now... are they just for drying the car quicker, or are they for waxing/polishing as well? Sorry for such a basic question (asked Clean & Shiny but didn't get a reply - maybe they thought I was pulling their leg) but I really don't know [/ QUOTE ] Stewart, Sorry for missing the mail! I would have answered no matter how silly the question.... Looks like you have your answer now, but I thought I would just show my face just in case you needed to know anything else. Regards, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanimage Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Micro fibre cloths are made out yarn which is spun from man made microfibres which are finer than silk. These microfibres are shaped and split similar to the fibres in the attached diagram. The huge amount of surface area means that through capilary action, they can soak up amazing amounts of water which makes them great for drying. they also have edges to them which hook and grip dirt, meaning that you can sometimes clean things like windows without the need for detergents. Recently we sprayed a car window with white grease and were able to wipe it clean with just a microfibre cloth. there are an amazing array of different blends and weave patterns. One manufacturer alone once sent us over 30 sample products. We find that if they feel thick and heavy they are good for most things, regardless of weave. Not so long ago you used to be able to get a fairly good idea of how good a cloth was from looking at the blend on the lable, but this was sometimes misleading which is why, now the blend is often missing from the label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_PC Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 I've got around 130 MF/WW towels and before using them I always test them with a mild polish on an old CD - if they scratch the CD, they never go near paint on my car and get relegated to door shuts, wheels, glass etc. Not used chamois or terry/stockinette since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomk Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 i got 5 of ebay for a tenner , seem to be very good, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanimage Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I've got around 130 MF/WW towels and before using them I always test them with a mild polish on an old CD - if they scratch the CD, they never go near paint on my car and get relegated to door shuts, wheels, glass etc. Not used chamois or terry/stockinette since. [/ QUOTE ] Those AOL CDs had to be good for something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheechy Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Got a bundle of different types of Microfibre cloths from a company called Pakshak in Hawaii (??) who sell Micropak cloths. Top quality and pretty cheap in reasonable quantities (far cheaper than Meguires) and just as good if not better quality. It looks like they will have a UK distributer quite soon but if not it could be a good sales opportunity for someone! p.s. Thanks to the guys from Clio-sport.net for letting me see the light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malagus Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 I have several microfibres - Bodyline, 3M, and Autosmart - The Bodyline are aweful, and leave lint everywhere, Two are still in the box, and the other is never used. The 3M are good, if a little small, and the autosmart are very good, and the right size too. microfibre are the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_PC Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 That and Westlife!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillihead Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Those AOL CDs had to be good for something! [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_PC Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 Pakshak will have a UK stockist very soon - watch this space! As for linting, I'd always recommend a wash before use. My washing regime for towels is as follows. Set machine to conditioner cycle and add white vinegar to dispenser. Start machine (don't know if this is any good for the machine but I do it to rinse any dregs of soap/conditioner from the system) Light soiling. 40 degree wash cycle, rinse with white vinegar on conditioner cycle then 2/3 additional rinses. Air dry Heavy soiling As above but either 60 or 90 degree wash Other 1/2 reckons I take more care of my towels than my clothes - then again I tend to spend money on good towels rather than expensive designer labels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveStar Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Micro fibre cloths are made out yarn which is spun from man made microfibres which are finer than silk. [/ QUOTE ] Not entirely true... a microfibre cloth can be made from any material. 100% cotton microfibre cloths are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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