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H15A5H1 · 09-27-2007, 11:37 AM

What kind of washing detergent should i use when washing my microfiber and drying towels?

The reason i ask is; i baby my car like no other and give it frequent washes. im extremely gentle when wiping it dry and waxing, however i noticed a lot of tiny hairline scratches on many areas of the car (especially the hood) under certain lighting. I keep my towels extremely clean and always make sure there are no rocks in it, etc. So im pretty confused as to why im getting small scratches in my paint. Im guessing the microfiber has become more harsh with frequent washing and is scratching the paint.

i am currently using Tide powder detergent.

triplejumper18 · 09-27-2007, 11:39 AM

I use liquid detergent. Just make sure you don't use fabric softener.

natespeed6 · 09-27-2007, 02:11 PM

Also don't use the powder. It can somtimes leave some grains of detergent on the towels and that can lead to scratching on the paint surface. Also try to use a detergent that has no scent and no pretreaters.

snowlancer2720 · 10-07-2007, 07:25 PM

i use xtra liquid detergent, but if your worried that yours are getting too rough just get some new ones. I bought a 12 pack (or mabye it was 15) of MF hand towels at target for about 6 bucks and they work nice.

blue06mazda6 · 10-14-2007, 09:06 AM

I use tide or a the Arm and hammer laundry detergent.
And no fabric softner.

f89276704 · 10-19-2007, 08:00 PM

It may have something to do with the way you are using the towels. You shouldn't drag them around the paint, instead blot them to absorb the water. Whenever you drag anything over the paint you are bound to make tiny scratches. Time to look at a good polishing to get back to the mirror finish. I use a water blade to wipe off 75 % of the water and then blot with a waffle weave towel.

MaliceAtrocity · 10-19-2007, 08:05 PM

i myself have problems with microfibers. i buy them new, use them with "Eagle One Wax As You Dry" and im consantly leaving behind fuzzies. i use liquid tide, no softener, run them through the drier, and im having a hard time beliving im doing something wrong.

fxtrt · 10-20-2007, 03:46 AM

Are they cheapos from walmart?
Micropak ftw

MaliceAtrocity · 10-20-2007, 03:54 AM

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Are they cheapos from walmart?
Micropak ftw[/b]

i don't remember where we got them. where are these "Micropak" sold? pretty good?

Brace1 · 10-20-2007, 08:39 AM

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i myself have problems with microfibers. i buy them new, use them with "Eagle One Wax As You Dry" and im consantly leaving behind fuzzies. i use liquid tide, no softener, run them through the drier, and im having a hard time beliving im doing something wrong.[/b]

It's the WAUD clogging the fibers. Liquid waxes will do that over time. The fastest/cheapest way to rectify that is after a wash, boil them for about 10mins. You'll be amazed at the gunk that floats to the top of the water. Will work like new after that.

Cheap MF's are gonna fuzz and not be absorbant no matter what. Most of the time with MF you get what you pay for...

09-27-2007, 11:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
H15A5H1 Mazda Guru Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,176 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Groans: 1 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	What kind of washing detergent should i use when washing my microfiber and drying towels? The reason i ask is; i baby my car like no other and give it frequent washes. im extremely gentle when wiping it dry and waxing, however i noticed a lot of tiny hairline scratches on many areas of the car (especially the hood) under certain lighting. I keep my towels extremely clean and always make sure there are no rocks in it, etc. So im pretty confused as to why im getting small scratches in my paint. Im guessing the microfiber has become more harsh with frequent washing and is scratching the paint. i am currently using Tide powder detergent. __________________ 2007 MAZDA6s 5-door (tungsten gray)

09-27-2007, 11:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
triplejumper18 Mazda Guru Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,225 Thanks: 145 Thanked 230 Times in 131 Posts Groans: 2 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: 0 reviews	I use liquid detergent. Just make sure you don't use fabric softener. __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed6 GT, Whitewater Pearl urbanrawkus: I am not god, I dont even believe in god, but if god was real, he would probably have me coat his shit.

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natespeed6 Track Racer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 506 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Also don't use the powder. It can somtimes leave some grains of detergent on the towels and that can lead to scratching on the paint surface. Also try to use a detergent that has no scent and no pretreaters. __________________ Black Cherry Mazdaspeed6 MN Mazda

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snowlancer2720 Track Racer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 290 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	i use xtra liquid detergent, but if your worried that yours are getting too rough just get some new ones. I bought a 12 pack (or mabye it was 15) of MF hand towels at target for about 6 bucks and they work nice. __________________ '06 atx6i sport / airbox mod / 20% tint all around / USB Audiolink / Sharkfin / 4500k Apexcone HID'S

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f89276704 Track Racer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	It may have something to do with the way you are using the towels. You shouldn't drag them around the paint, instead blot them to absorb the water. Whenever you drag anything over the paint you are bound to make tiny scratches. Time to look at a good polishing to get back to the mirror finish. I use a water blade to wipe off 75 % of the water and then blot with a waffle weave towel. __________________ 2005 GS-V6 Sport Sedan Halifax, N.S. Canada

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MaliceAtrocity Rally Racer Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,769 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	i myself have problems with microfibers. i buy them new, use them with "Eagle One Wax As You Dry" and im consantly leaving behind fuzzies. i use liquid tide, no softener, run them through the drier, and im having a hard time beliving im doing something wrong.

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fxtrt Rally Racer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: hi Posts: 1,662 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Are they cheapos from walmart? Micropak ftw __________________ 2004 Lapis Blue 6s ATX Sedan