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Originally Posted by XB GS 351 Coupe
Should you use a microfibre towel wash product or is that BS and you just throw them in the washing machine with some washing detergent?
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You can use laundry detergent, in particular liquid rather than powder to eliminate the possibility of undissolved detergent scratching you paint. But, you also need to be sure that the laundry detergent is free of fabric softeners, that swill clog up your towels and basically ruin them.
The reason why I use a dedicated microfiber detergent is to ensure the following -
- No fabric softeners
- Effectively dissolved and remove detailing chemicals, in particular polymer and Si02 sealants
- To prolong their usable life, keeping them soft and absorbent
- You towels are what touch the paint the most, I see no reason to go cheap on maintaining them as best I can.
Bowden's make a decent one, a product I used for many years, I then switched to Rags to Riches. RTR was co-developed between P&S and The Rag Company to deal with modern sealants and detailing chemicals. I've had this product rejuvenate older towels when I made the switch, convincing me of its worth. I also noticed it made the towels softer.
https://www.bowdensown.com.au/produc...icrofibre-wash
https://autobuff.com.au/products/p-s...s&_ss=e&_v=1.0
A few others to consider -
https://detailingshed.com.au/product...ber-towel-wash
https://www.waxit.com.au/products/ca...39568686481497
https://detailingshed.com.au/product...el-kleen-3-78l
https://www.waxit.com.au/products/sh...30220253298777
https://www.waxit.com.au/products/po...nt=28665598033