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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 07:38 AM
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Yesterday I bought some microfiber towels at pep boys but they sucked, zero absorbancy. So now I've got hard water spots all over my car.
Anyone have a preferred method or specific towel that they use.

Also, driving very fast on the interstate does not prevent water spots, either. laugh.gif
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 11:09 AM
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I use one of those silicone water blades, followed up with 100% USA cotton Terrycloth towels. USA cotton is softer than either Asian or Middle East cotton. The Egyptian cotton used for sheets and clothes is much too expensive for towels. The Egyptian cotton used for towels is much lower quality.
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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Good ol' bathtowel.
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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QUOTE (JonGTR @ Mar 31 2010, 01:50 PM)


LOL! SHAM WOW!!!!!!!! I use the silicone to get most of the water off then I use a 100 percent micro fiber towel. It works great!
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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the microfiber towels from target work just fine. i forget the brand, but they're purple.
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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SHAM WOW LOL!!!... lmao.gif
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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The sun. Rarely do I dry my car but when I do I use terrycloth towels.
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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I just use a towel and it works pretty good as long as you make sure you get all the water off!
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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I use an electric leaf blower.
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