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      06-03-2008, 01:16 PM   #1
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So I just went to Kohls to buy some towels...

I found some top-of-the-line 100% cotton towels. They didn't seem to be too expensive but then I noticed that all towels were "buy one get one free"! I ran up to the checkout with two towels and ask the old lady
behind the counter if I could buy more than two towels and still get the "buy one get one free" deal. She said, "dear, you can buy as many towels as you like." So I ran back and got four towels for the price of two. At the checkout, she commented on how soft and nice the towels were. I added, "I know! And they were such a good deal." She kept on going on about the towels and said something like, "These are high quality towels, take good care of them." I replied, "Actually... I'm going to use them to wash my car." She just stood there absolutely shocked as I began to explain to her that I just bought a new car and good quality towels were necessary so the car wouldn't get scratched. At that point the other old lady chimed in, "Could you wash my car too? It's the white Camry out back."
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      06-03-2008, 06:04 PM   #2
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cotton will swirl the car

get some microfiber
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      06-03-2008, 06:17 PM   #3
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cotton will swirl the car

get some microfiber
I disagree...

clean cotton towels do not cause swirls....

dirty cotton towels will..as will dirty MF towels and dirty wash mitts....



I have been to detailing seminars with some of the best in the business...

they swear by cotton towels....
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      06-03-2008, 07:01 PM   #4
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I disagree...

clean cotton towels do not cause swirls....

dirty cotton towels will..as will dirty MF towels and dirty wash mitts....



I have been to detailing seminars with some of the best in the business...

they swear by cotton towels....
I use 100% cotton towels and they have never left swirl marks in my paint. I do wash them after every time i use them though...

J-sud

Microfiber often is the one that scratches the paint as most are made in cheap factories with no qc. A quality cotton towel is much better than the microfiber towels you find at your local Wal-mart or auto store.
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      06-03-2008, 07:39 PM   #5
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... I replied, "Actually... I'm going to use them to wash my car." She just stood there absolutely shocked as I began to explain to her that I just bought a new car and good quality towels were necessary so the car wouldn't get scratched. At that point the other old lady chimed in, "Could you wash my car too? It's the white Camry out back."
Gio, you are an addict! Thank you for sharing.
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      06-03-2008, 08:47 PM   #6
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Soft cotton, microfiber, or best of all, waffle weave. They are all great for drying, only thing you need to worry about with cotton is dirt can get caught in them easier. Just take good care of them and you golden.

You got a great deal!!! Gratz!!
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That's why you suck it up and buy the good shit from Griots
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      06-06-2008, 07:28 AM   #8
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That's why you suck it up and buy the good shit from Griots

While I agree,..and I have alot of groits stuff,...they are pricey!
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While I agree,..and I have alot of groits stuff,...they are pricey!

It's hard to put a price on swirls from cheap towels
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