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Old May 26, 2010 | 01:10 PM
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Thanks for all the input! Sounds like I need to get me some waffle weave microfiber towels (the same thing i use on my hair! lol).

Any brand recommendations?
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 01:50 PM
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Prima waffle weave is wat i use. wash before use.
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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Prima here also. They really have the best quality microfiber. Although I do have the big yellow pocketed Griot's one also, and it's awesome.
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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Sorry Ken...WalMart also sells an identical Prima Waffle Weave Drying Towel, the best part about it...it's MINI in size compared to Prima's!!
 
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Old May 27, 2010 | 07:30 AM
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Prima it is! Looks like amazon is out of stock... minimania.com ($17) has them... where do you all buy yours?
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 01:47 AM
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According to Heather they are having a Manufacure's problem!! I'm guessing it is wide spread since you are not able to find any in Stock??!!
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 05:45 AM
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Honestly I would never drag a water blade across my paint. I usually use a regular towel to blot up most of the water without sliding it, then a terry to get the parts I missed.
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by RJKimbell
Sorry Ken...WalMart also sells an identical Prima Waffle Weave Drying Towel, the best part about it...it's MINI in size compared to Prima's!!
What brand is the one you got from walmart? Work just as well?
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 06:42 AM
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Ranney out at pakshak also has great towels.
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by amberback
What brand is the one you got from walmart? Work just as well?
I'll be going later Today, I'll try and remember to make a note of what Brand. Yes, they work just as well, I like them better because they are smaller and easier to manuever.
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by RJKimbell
I'll be going later Today, I'll try and remember to make a note of what Brand. Yes, they work just as well, I like them better because they are smaller and easier to manuever.
I'll be there tonight too... which is why I asked. I guess I'll try whatever I find.. hm.
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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I got plenty of Prima Microfibers in stock, just not the Monster Fluffies.

Prima Waffle Weaves, Dual Platinum, and SCD branded Waffle Weaves and polishing cloths....In the SCD brand, I have smaller Waffle Weaves in 12x12 and 16x16 sizes too.


www.ShowCarSupplies.com

Prima
http://www.showcarsupplies.com/shopexd.asp?id=112&bc=no

SCD
http://www.showcarsupplies.com/shopexd.asp?id=177&bc=no

Richard


Originally Posted by amberback
Prima it is! Looks like amazon is out of stock... minimania.com ($17) has them... where do you all buy yours?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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Ok guys, I got a waffle weave towel! Some of you mentioned washing it before using it... any specific way? or just throw it in the wash with my laundry?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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I wash all of my Car Towels in Tide Free...No Fabric Softner. I hang them out to dry.
 
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