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Oct 10, 2004 | 06:55 PM

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OctaneGuy

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Yeah I've got a feeling that dropped MF towels is about as critical as dropping claybar. If you use MF towels to QD your car, it's probably best not to reuse the ones you've dropped unless you are absolutely sure you've removed all the particles.

**Mlebeau
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Originally Posted by kirk

Okay, another problem with mf towels. I bought the buffing micros from Autopia and while washing the mini dropped one and got leaf "crumbs" in it. Those little microfibers don't want to let go of them and I'm afraid they will scratch the finish. I've tried picking them out, brushing them out, washing them out, but it's like they're breeding...I can't seem to get rid of every last bit. Throw the things out, use them for dusting in the house (as has been so highly recommended), what?

Kirk

Oct 10, 2004 | 07:18 PM

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gokartride

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Once my microfiber towels are properly washed and dryed, I store sets in zipper lock freezer bags to ensure dust stays far away. That way they don't come in contact with my chenille mit (source of lint?) or other cloths. Heck, I store all my items that way. I have to wash my MINI off site (pay hand-car wash) so its easy to get items all jumbled up during transport......but not using those bags!

Oct 11, 2004 | 03:59 AM

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kirk

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Originally Posted by mlebeau

I have a sort of related problem. Ever since the last time I washed my car I have been bugged by this - when I used the brand new chenille mitt from Autopia to wash the roof, the cotton kept coming off in pieces on the felt lining around the sunroof! I still haven't gotten all of it off of there, every time I noticed I scratch more of it into a little clump that I can remove, but it's driving me crazy! Any thoughts?

-mike

That exact same thing happened to me, too. I found that when I dried with the microfiber towels, the fuzz would come off onto them. I take it yours didn't? You could try the foam applicators and some Z6...?
Kirk

Oct 17, 2004 | 01:42 PM

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SoCar S

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Griots Towels.....
I am a huge advocate for Griots products. It's the only product that touches my Mini....

A small note: I had been looking for a very good, non caustic wheel cleaner. Griots makes one that is endorsed by BBS, even carries the BBS mark.... i have to say. I love it.

Oct 17, 2004 | 02:40 PM

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lotsie

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Another way to remove lint on dry surfaces is masking tape,wrap some on your hand or finger depending on what your working on,sticky side out,and dab off lint, dust or dog hair,use it all the time to remove the navigators black hairs off the roof liner in my MC.
I hand wash my mf cloth when new.I use hair shampoo,rinces out easy,then air dry,turn out very soft,and lint free

Oct 17, 2004 | 05:47 PM

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BradB

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Originally Posted by SoCar S

I agree Griots sells a lots of good products. But many are overpriced and can be sourced from other suppliers. So if your willing, check into some other products that are as good and sometimes even better often for less money.

Some examples:
Wheel cleaner
Microfiber Towels
Waffleweave Drying Towels
Waffleweaves at low prices

Oct 17, 2004 | 05:57 PM

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lotsie

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The bmw wheel cleaner I use is probably the same stuff as BradB posted,all the same enviro,and user friendly,non caustic,features,up here I pay the same from the dealer as you do south of the border,from auto shops.