Proper towel washing

[Clairvoyant1332]

I know that you're only supposed to use liquid detergent, never to use fabric softener, and rinse twice. How about bleach? Can using towels that were bleached have a detremental affect on my finish? I just cleaned my Z06's rims (clearcoat, right?) with Meguiar's Quik Detailer (too damn cold to pull out the hose) and of course they were absolutely filthy when I was done.

Dennis

 

[MsSchroder]

see Rob's post "Proper Detailing Materials" which quotes Mr. Zaino:
http://corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13916
it says do not use bleach, but it has other good info too.
Tammy

 

[GS Diva]

Dennis,

Sometimes it's better to just throw the towels away if they get absolutely filthy!! I keep those red wiping towels that come in a bag for just that kind of dirty work and never use my good towels on the wheels. Just grit your teeth and toss them in the trash barrel!

Elaine

 

[MsSchroder]

oh yeah, I forgot to mention, the wheels are clearcoated, at least mine are on the 02