how many microfiber towels do you own?

Prius_Gnome · 07-10-2008, 12:16 AM

The Prius is my first car so I don't have much experience with detailing. I stopped by Pepboy's today and I saw they were having a sale with Turtle Wax ICE products so I went ahead and bought some (since I'm a novice detailer and I didn't want to get into advanced products like Adam's, Meguiar's, Zaino, etc).

Now I'm wondering how many microfiber towels (or maybe just regular cotton towels?) I need to buy? I keep seeing these instructional videos saying that you should "always use a fresh towel." Does that mean I need like 20 of them (which will probably cost like $100)? I assume you'll need several fresh towels after each step: washing, claybar, polish, several coats of wax.

Thanks in advance.

sdtundra · 07-10-2008, 12:19 AM

I get the ones from Costco. The yellow ones. I have 2 packs of them which is I dont know how many towels

tasker109 · 07-10-2008, 12:27 AM

i bought a 25 pack from walmart on clearance for 8 dollars. i use them and wash them. unless they get brake dust or something sticky or nasty on them that is. then i just throw them away.

Godiva · 07-10-2008, 01:14 AM

I think I have 6 or eight yellow ones for the car and maybe 3-4 white ones for the windows.

Remember to wash them separately from your other laundry. Never mix microfiber with other fabrics. Dry them separately too.

I also have two microfiber bonnets for my dual action polisher.

mrblaise · 07-10-2008, 01:39 AM

I have about 10 of them that I rotate and two that are dedicated to the wheels.

sdtundra · 07-10-2008, 02:36 AM

Yes, i'm with Mr. Blaise. I have the bunch and then i have 1 for the wheels and another for the tires.

priusenvy · 07-10-2008, 02:38 AM

I just divided up my microfiber stash into two sets, one for the house, one for the vacation house. What I kept here (the good stuff) are:

Two waffle weave drying towels
Two waffle weave glass towels
Six blue Cobra polishing towels
Twelve green Cobra general purpose towels for exterior detailing
Twelve Costco towels for interior and misc (they fall apart in the wash, unlike quality microfiber, but they are cheap)

That's enough to do full details on two cars before I have to wash everything.

I also keep a bunch of white terry cloth towels around for cleaning leather, and for dirty jobs, like cleaning door jambs and door sills.

bmg21 · 07-10-2008, 02:49 AM

I just have one I use on the MFD. Seems like I should be able to get along with just one for the time being, but then again, I only have 500 miles on my car--still on first tank!

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darelldd · 07-10-2008, 02:53 AM

No way to count them!

Several for drying (waffle-weave, full-size)
Many for applying wax, removing wax, applying quick detailer, applying spray wax, cleaning the windows, cleaning the black bits...

Probably about 30 total. But I don't need that many. I'm just a collector. I used to buy the cheap ones. After buying some "good" ones, I can't go back, and just use the cheap ones for dusting in the house.

Prius_Gnome · 07-10-2008, 07:45 AM

Thanks for the fast responses, guys.

I'll stop by some place and pick some up after work.

07-10-2008, 12:16 AM	#1
Prius_Gnome Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 38 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post Friends: 0	how many microfiber towels do you own? The Prius is my first car so I don't have much experience with detailing. I stopped by Pepboy's today and I saw they were having a sale with Turtle Wax ICE products so I went ahead and bought some (since I'm a novice detailer and I didn't want to get into advanced products like Adam's, Meguiar's, Zaino, etc). Now I'm wondering how many microfiber towels (or maybe just regular cotton towels?) I need to buy? I keep seeing these instructional videos saying that you should "always use a fresh towel." Does that mean I need like 20 of them (which will probably cost like $100)? I assume you'll need several fresh towels after each step: washing, claybar, polish, several coats of wax. Thanks in advance.

07-10-2008, 12:19 AM	#2
sdtundra Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 799 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Friends: 10	Re: how many microfiber towels do you own? I get the ones from Costco. The yellow ones. I have 2 packs of them which is I dont know how many towels

07-10-2008, 12:27 AM	#3
tasker109 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 147 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: how many microfiber towels do you own? i bought a 25 pack from walmart on clearance for 8 dollars. i use them and wash them. unless they get brake dust or something sticky or nasty on them that is. then i just throw them away.

07-10-2008, 01:14 AM	#4
Godiva AmeriKan Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 10,342 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 7	Re: how many microfiber towels do you own? I think I have 6 or eight yellow ones for the car and maybe 3-4 white ones for the windows. Remember to wash them separately from your other laundry. Never mix microfiber with other fabrics. Dry them separately too. I also have two microfiber bonnets for my dual action polisher.

07-10-2008, 01:39 AM	#5
mrblaise Go Lakers!!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,250 My Car: Other Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 16 Thanked 88 Times in 65 Posts Friends: 4	Re: how many microfiber towels do you own? I have about 10 of them that I rotate and two that are dedicated to the wheels.

07-10-2008, 02:36 AM	#6
sdtundra Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 799 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Friends: 10	Re: how many microfiber towels do you own? Yes, i'm with Mr. Blaise. I have the bunch and then i have 1 for the wheels and another for the tires.

07-10-2008, 02:38 AM	#7
priusenvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,758 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: how many microfiber towels do you own? I just divided up my microfiber stash into two sets, one for the house, one for the vacation house. What I kept here (the good stuff) are: Two waffle weave drying towels Two waffle weave glass towels Six blue Cobra polishing towels Twelve green Cobra general purpose towels for exterior detailing Twelve Costco towels for interior and misc (they fall apart in the wash, unlike quality microfiber, but they are cheap) That's enough to do full details on two cars before I have to wash everything. I also keep a bunch of white terry cloth towels around for cleaning leather, and for dirty jobs, like cleaning door jambs and door sills. __________________ 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid Black (hers) JBL Audio, Bluetooth, Moonroof, Alloy Wheels, Pink Fuzzy Dice on rearview mirror 2005 Driftwood Pearl Pkg #6 (mine) Katzkin Leather Interior Diamond Audio D661s Component Speakers JL Audio 8W3 Subwoofer JL Audio CleanSweep CL441dsp MTX Thunder 564 Amp 4x100 watts MTX Thunder 421D Amp 1x300 watts OEM Sirius Tuner 2004 Super White Pkg #9 (hers) - sold

07-10-2008, 02:49 AM	#8
bmg21 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rochester MN Posts: 22 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: how many microfiber towels do you own? I just have one I use on the MFD. Seems like I should be able to get along with just one for the time being, but then again, I only have 500 miles on my car--still on first tank! B

07-10-2008, 02:53 AM	#9
darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern CA Posts: 5,335 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 18 Thanked 44 Times in 32 Posts Friends: 12	Re: how many microfiber towels do you own? No way to count them! Several for drying (waffle-weave, full-size) Many for applying wax, removing wax, applying quick detailer, applying spray wax, cleaning the windows, cleaning the black bits... Probably about 30 total. But I don't need that many. I'm just a collector. I used to buy the cheap ones. After buying some "good" ones, I can't go back, and just use the cheap ones for dusting in the house.

07-10-2008, 07:45 AM	#10
Prius_Gnome Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 38 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: how many microfiber towels do you own? Thanks for the fast responses, guys. I'll stop by some place and pick some up after work.

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