Terry Cloth = scratches

[Revlimiter01]

I was washing my car today, and I had just bought some 100% cotton terry cloth to dry my car. As I'm drying I notice that the cloth is lieaving some white fuzz all over so I pay no attention to it, when I go to do the other side several large white streaks are left behind and I just think its fuzz again, but it wasn't...nice large scratches all over the passenger door and some behind it. Anything I can do about it? I'm so pissed off right now...

Hopefully I can get a pic up soon

Thanks for the help

[TCelica GT]

Here is something I'm glad I read before I polished my car for the first time. It's from the Zaino Brothers website www.zainobros.com (http://) They might have a product that can help.

"Zaino Bros' recommends using only Large Bath size 100% Made in USA White Cotton towels with all of our products. Cotton T-shirts are too small for polish removal and not as absorbent or fluffy as towels and most contain polyester. We have found that certain towels; especially those manufactured abroad, although they say 100% cotton. They are not; they include a blend of polyester and nylon that will definitely scratch and leave swirl marks in your paint finish. The rule of thumb is to use high quality Brand Name large bath towels (Cannon or Fieldcrest) that say 100% cotton and made in the USA. Towels sold in bags in Auto Stores are not 100% cotton. Look carefully on the bag it will probably say made in Pakistan or Bangladesh or other foreign country. Do not use these towels. They will cause swirl marks and scratches on the paint surface. Always, remove the stitching around the towel prior to use. Bargain store polish applicators also contain polyester and nylon fibers and are not to be used. Also, when washing your towels, please do not use any type of fabric softeners. Always use White towels. Do not use Colored Towels they contain dyes. "

[djm221]

Ever hear of a Chamois? That's what you should be using to dry your car, not a towel.

[Revlimiter01]

I used to use Chamois and I wasn't too impressed with it..always left behind those little brown specs. It was just a pain to keep wringing it and such, seemed to just push the water around rather than absorbing it.

Yeah those towels I bought were made in Pakistan, adn I have proff they cause scratches. My undershirts seem to work best, but I'll be on the look out for the brand names you recommended.

Will a regular rubbing compund get out those scratches caused by the towels?

[TCelica GT]

I would first try a scratch & swirl remover, then maybe....with caution polishing compound following ALL directions. I don't ever recommend rubbing compound because of the severe damage you could do. In terms of a chamois, I really like the colored synthetic ones. I can't remember who makes them but they come in a plastic tube. They're great because you can ring the hell out of it, and it doens't mess it up like a real chamois. You can also throw it right in the washing machine to clean it.

[00 scrub]

In terms of a chamois, I really like the colored synthetic ones. I can't remember who makes them but they come in a plastic tube. They're great because you can ring the hell out of it, and it doens't mess it up like a real chamois. You can also throw it right in the washing machine to clean it.


Your talking about the Absorber. I have a blue one and it works pretty well, but yes it does leave some water behind. I kind of sucks in that way, but it's better than going through 10 towels to dry my car.

[Revlimiter01]

Thanks for the help guys, I appreciate it

[4PASNU]

I have my original absorber from 1991. It is the best and I will not part with it. It has survived 5 cars and a motorcycle.