You might think that all microfibers are created equal. After all, they’re just towels you use to wipe
down cars. So, thick or thin, what does it matter? Your $1,000 is better spent on buying the best polish
you can find, right?
That’s where you’re wrong.
From spots of lint to streaks on the hood, there are a million ways a wrong microfiber towel can break a
car detail. That’s because every microfiber has a certain nap (height of the fiber), weave (GSM), or blend
(70/30 or 80/20), and these factors determine what’s suited for what purpose.
But can cheapening out on a towel actually cause your detail to fall through? Let’s find out.
Cheap vs. Expensive Towels
A cheaper towel might seem super plush to the touch at the time of its first use but won’t retain its
softness and firmness after its first wash. Plus, it may leave patchy residue while wiping off polish and
can easily cause marring on softer paint.
For instance, if there’s old wax, polish, or cutting compound residue or dust in the fibers of your towel,
you’ll unintentionally scratch and mar your beloved car’s finish. This creates a situation where you’re in
a never-ending cycle of paint defect removal despite using the best abrasives and techniques.
So, to get the maximum value and best-looking sheen, it’s important to always go for high-quality
towels. These will help you maintain your car’s finish for longer and have a lower chance of scratching
your car paint.
However, good towels and proper washing methods go hand in hand. So, use dedicated soaps and get
the appropriate towel for each surface.
Choosing the Right Kind of Towel
Wondering how to choose the right kind of towel for every situation? Here’s what to do:
Streak-free Glass
Glass is the public enemy number one in the detailing world. Why? Because even if you use the best
cleaner, most of the time, there will be streaks and residue that will haunt you while driving and really
cramp the look of your vehicle.
And that’s where KochChemie’s Blue Waffle and Barracuda towels come in.
With their waffle-shaped recesses that remove and hold onto dirt and debris instead of scattering it all
over and a plush, super-absorbent pile that dries moisture with a swipe, the Blue Waffle towels are
perfect for scrubbing the dirt off your car after an off-road drive without scratching the paint.
And the Barracuda? They’re the ones you should look for when giving your car the final swipe. A single
swipe is all you need to get streak-free — and perfect — glass in one go.
Just make sure you pair these towels with a glass cleaner like KochChemie’s Speed Glass or Gc Pro to get
the mirror-like shine you’re looking for.
Coating Removal
Another area of detail where it takes one bad towel to destroy the finish you spent creating for so
many hours is coating removal. Fighting spots and smears? We’ve got you covered.
KochChemie’s Grey Coating Removal towel is the perfect low-pile towel for your excess coating removal
and leveling process. You’ll get no scratching, no marring, and no linting.
Polish Removal
As we said, KochChemie has a variety of towels for all your detailing needs. And if you’re looking to wipe
polish from your wheels, our Coral Fleece Plush Towel should be your go-to.
You can use this towel for multiple body panels and situations, such as compound and polish removal,
without scratching and with little to no lint. The towel also has a high pile side for dense compound
removal and a short pile side for easy polish removal, so you can rest easy on every detail.
And if you’re looking to remove waxes and sealants, it can do that as well!
The Nitty Gritty
A good towel guarantees no streaks, no spots, no lint, and no stress. Plus, with the right towel, you’ll
spend less time creating imperfections that you have to repolish and more making your car look great,
which is what detailing is all about!
Want to get a great-looking result? Visit our online store and check out our collection of plush towels
you can use for all your detailing needs.
