Recommendation for MicroFiber cloth that won't scratch?

[jonkMACHE]

I bought a small bottle of spray detailer, and now I just need to get a few cloths. My primary concern is that I don't want anything that might scratch the paint. Curious to hear what everyone uses.

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[Logal727]

I bought a small bottle of spray detailer, and now I just need to get a few cloths. My primary concern is that I don't want anything that might scratch the paint. Curious to hear what everyone uses.

I bought a huge pack of the Kirkland brand ones from Costco and they work great

 

[Polar]

Plus plus to Kirkland

for post washing this one I got at amazon is great -

Big Micro Fiber

 

[agoldman]

basically a totally clean one

 

[rohankumar]

I use this for washing the car, not sure if it will work for detailing

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B086HKHWZ4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[Ninja4hire]

I mostly use The Rag Company Microfiber towels. I use them with waterless washes as well as detailing. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GXRG64I

 

[i8iridium]

basically a totally clean one

This. Microfibers have a tendency to pick up EVERYTHING. I always wash mine separate with a special microfiber wash to try and keep cross contamination to a minimum.

 

[Husky44]

For the absolute softest microfiber for detailing, I highly recommend these:

https://www.griotsgarage.com/microfiber-plush-edgeless-towels-set-of-6/

I live about 3 miles from Griots Flagship store. Their stuff isn't cheap, but it's high quality and works well. I've got a collection of their different microfiber products (along with their buffer, polishing compounds, waxes, synthetic clay...)

Also highly endorse their glass cleaner and 2-sided glass microfiber towels.

 

[agdad]

The Rag Company.......their car drying mirofiber towel is HUGE

 

[joebruin77]

I second the votes for The Rag Company or Griot's Garage microfiber towels.

I think the thing that mostly causes scratches with microfiber towels is how they are cleaned. Microfibers get hard (and cause scratches) if you dry them on a high heat in the dryer or if you use fabric softener. So dry them on ultra low heat in the dryer and never use fabric softener.

Also, never wash them with other clothes (the lint and fibers from the clothes can get transferred to your towels). I recommend P and S "Rags To Riches" microfiber detergent. This detergent actually helps to keep your towels soft and even can rejuvenate older towels that have lost some of their softness.

 

[RickMachE]

I bought a huge pack of the Kirkland brand ones from Costco and they work great

This ^^^

To me, the reality is that much of what people do in caring for vehicles is unnecessary, in that 99% of the population wouldn't notice if it was done differently. We wash our Kirkland towels with the rags, then hang them on a rack to dry. Having a piece of lint, or thread, from another towel isn't going to make any difference IMO.

 

[Logal727]

This ^^^

To me, the reality is that much of what people do in caring for vehicles is unnecessary, in that 99% of the population wouldn't notice if it was done differently. We wash our Kirkland towels with the rags, then hang them on a rack to dry. Having a piece of lint, or thread, from another towel isn't going to make any difference IMO.

This is the first car I’ve had that’s never been a through a car wash and I can tell a huge difference in the lack of scratches and swirls and also money saved haha

 

[RickMachE]

This is the first car I’ve had that’s never been a through a car wash and I can tell a huge difference in the lack of scratches and swirls and also money saved haha

I cannot recall ever putting one of my cars through the car wash, but I recall being at a car wash, so it must have been before college.

I have taken my cars to self wash bays, but rarely do that. In the winter, it hurts nothing to have it covered in salt and stuff for a few weeks, provided the vehicle is in a cold garage. The reality is that I could wash it, and then 5 minutes later it looks exactly the same. I also don't drive my vehicles daily, even pre-pandemic.

 

[MachEZRt1]

basically a totally clean one

Second this. I buy in bulk and cheap. I only use brand new ones out of the package for the car then wash it and use it around the house for cleaning other things and anything else I would use a rag for.

 

[RickMachE]

Second this. I buy in bulk and cheap. I only use brand new ones out of the package for the car then wash it and use it around the house for cleaning other things and anything else I would use a rag for.

So you use it on the car one time, then never again?

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