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Microfiber polishing applicators
« on: February 08, 2007, 09:36:06 AM »

How do you prep a new microfiber polishing applicator pad. Don't believe you start dry. Seems that might scratch the surface.

I was told to wash the towels before use. Is this correct.
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Re: Microfiber polishing applicators
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2007, 03:00:20 PM »

How do you prep a new microfiber polishing applicator pad. Don't believe you start dry. Seems that might scratch the surface.

I was told to wash the towels before use. Is this correct.

B...I usually wash the cloths just to get all the crap out of them from the manufacturing process, just like I do all my clothes when I buy 'em.  The micro covered sponge applicator pads usually come packaged, so I don't worry so much about them as I'm putting a wet product on from the get-go.  The dry pad won't hurt a thing...
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Re: Microfiber polishing applicators
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2007, 09:44:10 AM »

And where do we get these at ?? Are both the foam applicators and the micro applicators the same you are talking about??
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Re: Microfiber polishing applicators
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2007, 10:38:59 AM »

When washing the clothes, DO NOT use fabric softener sheets when drying.

The clothes will perform much better without them. I've heard that the drying sheets leave a residue that might scratch and smear while detailing.
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Re: Microfiber polishing applicators
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2007, 06:24:11 PM »

And where do we get these at ?? Are both the foam applicators and the micro applicators the same you are talking about??

The applicator looks like a regular applicator for applying way but made from microfiber material.

The towel looks like a ...........towel.

Bought mine at wallmart
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Re: Microfiber polishing applicators
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2007, 06:26:05 PM »

Grover,    do you not use the drying towels at all?  Seems like the only thing different from a regular microfiber towel is there size.
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Re: Microfiber polishing applicators
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2007, 06:36:50 PM »

When washing the clothes, DO NOT use fabric softener sheets when drying.

The clothes will perform much better without them. I've heard that the drying sheets leave a residue that might scratch and smear while detailing.

Very true, Grover...I wash all my microfiber cloths seperately from any other clothes, in fact.  And I never put the drying sheets in there when drying them.  I've been told the same thing you have, so don't take any chances.
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Re: Microfiber polishing applicators
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2007, 07:33:06 PM »

When washing the clothes, DO NOT use fabric softener sheets when drying.

The clothes will perform much better without them. I've heard that the drying sheets leave a residue that might scratch and smear while detailing.

Don't use the liquid either. Smear for sure.
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Re: Microfiber polishing applicators
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2007, 07:40:41 PM »

I like those Microfiber Towels! They seem to want to stick to my hands though
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Re: Microfiber polishing applicators
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2007, 10:45:23 PM »

Grover,    do you not use the drying towels at all?  Seems like the only thing different from a regular microfiber towel is there size.

 :huepfenlol2: I meant when drying the microfiber towel after taking it out of the washing machine & putting them in the dryer  :huepfenlol2: You silly goose...... :huepfenjump3:
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Re: Microfiber polishing applicators
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2007, 10:48:20 PM »

I like those Microfiber Towels! They seem to want to stick to my hands though

I have the same problem with the light blue ones from Sams club. The ones I have from Wizards are much better quality and don't stick to my hands, but more expensive. 
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« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2007, 10:52:55 PM »

Very true, Grover...I wash all my microfiber cloths seperately from any other clothes, in fact.  And I never put the drying sheets in there when drying them.  I've been told the same thing you have, so don't take any chances.

I do the same thing TC. Then I put them in an air tight rubbermaid container, separate the paint & metal clothes, and use each one once for each particular application then in to the wash bucket they go.

Lynn says that I'm more anal with my detailing clothes than I am with my clothes :huepfenlol2:
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Re: Microfiber polishing applicators
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2007, 10:59:09 PM »

I do the same thing TC. Then I put them in an air tight rubbermaid container, separate the paint & metal clothes, and use each one once for each particular application then in to the wash bucket they go.

Lynn says that I'm more anal with my detailing clothes than I am with my clothes :huepfenlol2:
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« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2007, 11:14:01 PM »

I don't know Bro some of us have seen your bike she may be on to something. :oops: :huepfenlol2:

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Re: Microfiber polishing applicators
« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2007, 11:56:04 PM »

I like those Microfiber Towels! They seem to want to stick to my hands though

Mine do the same thing.........all of them.......the ones I bought at AutoZone and the ones I ordered from Glare.  And about those applicator pads.  how the he!! does one was the darn things?  They float!!!!!  Other than washing them by hand, is there a better way?
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