Cannot find Fieldcrest or Cannon towels
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From: Columbus
Originally posted by jshmoe
I'm looking specifically for these two brands - that means no microfiber or chamois or absorbers. If they're still in business and just have newer towels, that would help, but I cannot accept anything lower than the best, I'm talking 100% Egyptian Terry-Style Cotton all around.
Anyway, they don't have them at Bed, Bath & Beyond either (at least the one I went to). I'll try The Great Indoors tomorrow.
jshmoe
P.S. A 'quality' towel will cost roughly between $10-20, so I won't be spending less. I'm sorry, but last time I did, I scratched the entire trunklid drying it...
I'm looking specifically for these two brands - that means no microfiber or chamois or absorbers. If they're still in business and just have newer towels, that would help, but I cannot accept anything lower than the best, I'm talking 100% Egyptian Terry-Style Cotton all around.
Anyway, they don't have them at Bed, Bath & Beyond either (at least the one I went to). I'll try The Great Indoors tomorrow.
jshmoe
P.S. A 'quality' towel will cost roughly between $10-20, so I won't be spending less. I'm sorry, but last time I did, I scratched the entire trunklid drying it...
Good luck finding those in a store. You may want to try online. A few vendors still have a supply of them.
Why aren't you willing to try MF? For me, the Fieldcrest towels are a pain to work with since they are so large. The 16x16 or 24x24 inch MF towels are easier to handle and do a much better job of drying, product removal and buffing than cotton terry.
There are also a few brands of MF terry with those bigger loops.
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From: Midlothian
I found Cannon towels of many grades at Target and Kohl's. There are tons of paces that sell them onloine. Not sure what the big deal is, but there are also other mfr's of quality cotton towels. I think Sal Zaino must have stock in these two - do not let Internet hype ruin your day. 
You are misinformed about MF towels. First, like any tool, they can be mis-used, and scratch. But if the guy at Griot's (a waxophilic) is sold on them, you can be sure they work well. They can be had in both looped and un-looped ends,which affects how they work and therefore how they can be used. Same as cotton towels in that regard by the way.
go to www.autogeek.com. They can explain it to you.
I have 4 types of MF towels:
Blue: for waxing/polishing
Green: detailing
Yellow: windows
Waffle: for drying cars
I also use Calfornia Blade, Cobra and other synthetic chamois (in the tube),
You are misinformed about MF towels. First, like any tool, they can be mis-used, and scratch. But if the guy at Griot's (a waxophilic) is sold on them, you can be sure they work well. They can be had in both looped and un-looped ends,which affects how they work and therefore how they can be used. Same as cotton towels in that regard by the way.
go to www.autogeek.com. They can explain it to you.
I have 4 types of MF towels:
Blue: for waxing/polishing
Green: detailing
Yellow: windows
Waffle: for drying cars
I also use Calfornia Blade, Cobra and other synthetic chamois (in the tube),
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From: yarmouthport
Regardless of the towel, you have to cut off the hems. The towel can be listed as 100% cotton even though the hem (edge bit sewn on to keep the towel together) is sewn with whatever they want thread. And no matter what you use, if you are applying lots of force to the towel you will get scratches. Dust and grit get everywhere no matter how careful you are. I've had no problems or scratches with my $1.25 each Stevens 100% cotton/made in the U.S.A. towels from KMart now three years old (washed and line dried after each use. Do not use a dryer or fabric softener). I have dozens in different colors. White for Zaino, off white for Plexus, and dark blue or black for 303. The towels "shred" in the washing machine which is a pain as they get smaller with each use, but I've heard using pinking shears to cut off the hems will help.
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There are different mixes of materials in microfiber towels. Skip from SportsCarCare.com felt that 70/30 was good for towel-drying the car, and 80/20 is good for wax/polish removal.
These towels don't scratch or swirl. But, be sure to cut off any labels.
These towels don't scratch or swirl. But, be sure to cut off any labels.
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From: Los Angeles
[QUOTE]Originally posted by wortham
http://www.sportscarcare.com/scc/product.a...?ItemID=afc-eli
i've been thinking about checking out that towel.
http://www.sportscarcare.com/scc/product.a...?ItemID=afc-eli
i've been thinking about checking out that towel.
