Micro fiber or cotton?

[PeterG]

After checking the Care Car section, I'm posting this question here because it is straightforward and brief answers come from many with experience.

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Is it better to use micro fiber or all white cotton towels to wash and dry?

Thanks.

 

[vett boy]

!00% imported cotton is not 100% cotton.Cannon (now defunk) made 100% cotton. Also diapers ,older ones from the 60's we're 100%cotton. I think your best bet is to go micro.My stock of natural cotton stuff is getting thin.

 

[gmjunkie]

!00% imported cotton is not 100% cotton.Cannon (now defunk) made 100% cotton. Also diapers ,older ones from the 60's we're 100%cotton. I think your best bet is to go micro.My stock of natural cotton stuff is getting thin.

I have to agree with vett boy!!! I started using Micro Fiber and the job just Looks Nicer when it's done!!!!!

 

[PeterG]

Does it matter that the micro fiber towels I just bought were made in China?
Of course where else could they be made? Certainly not France !

 

[GS Diva]

I highly recommend the micro fiber products from Adam's Polishes -- http://adamspolishes.com/site/department.cfm?id=D06871F1-AA1A-43FB-958D1D91F2B5CCFE&killnav=1

Give them a try!

Elaine

 

[Grizzly]

I have learned as the others have that 100% cotton only means that to a US manufacturer. I have gone to all microfiber but would only buy from a car care company like MeGuiars, Mothers, Adams to make sure that I got "100% microfiber" that was appropriate for the job.

I truly belive it makes a difference. I never could work out all the little defects and then they would increase. I don't see that problem since all microfiber.

I think we all agree microfiber is better, with the cost of paint these days it would seem pennywise and pound foolish not to use all microfiber.

 

[Irv]

Microfiber is good, and I prefer it, but if you must have cotton these are the very best:

www.dftowel.com

Made in the US, 100% cotton, awesome. I use them for wax removal. For drying the car I find microfiber superior because it wrings out drier. The best prices on the best microfiber I've found is at:

www.chemicalguys.com

 

[vetdog]

Micro fiber woould seem to be better with a smother surface and the ability to hold the dirt deeper in the fabric until you rinse it out.