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Old 12-28-2016, 10:55 AM
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I use paper towels or bulk red rags on the bike parts. Quality microfiber on painted parts
 
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50/50 soap/white vinegar
 
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Originally Posted by e6fmf
50/50 soap/white vinegar
To wash? Hmmm, I've heard of using a microfiber towel wrung out in a mixture of 1oz of white vinegar in a pail of clean water to wipe down your vehicle to eliminate spotting, but never with soap and vinegar.
 
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Geez, can you get those here now that we've opened our arms to Cooba.
 
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WHAT RAGS DO I USE! I use the ones my wife hasn't used yet, they absorb more that way!
 
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Brand new t shirt for this guy. Can't use an old one because they usually have concrete on them.
 
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I heard if you don't use Harley-Davidson Soft Cloths it will void your warranty.
 
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Originally Posted by chaselee
All my micro fibers and car washing towels go in a pile in the corner of the garage. Then the wife washes them. How she does it, I don't know. Maybe I just need to throw them all away and start over.
I spend a lot of time detailing my cars and bike. All micro-fiber towels are not created equal.I too have had many (not just cheap ones) leave little fibers on everything.Try the Rag Store.The ones I use are high-end borderless.They really do a nice job and will not scratch your paint. They will make you happy.
 
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Originally Posted by Low budget Dan
Don't use fabric softener or dryer sheets and wash them alone wouldn't hurt to set the machine to double rinse
This, fabric softener breaks down fibers. After I quit using fabric softener, and everything had been washed a couple times w/o it, I started seeing very little lint in the dryer lint filter and clothes last longer.
 
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Everything I have ever been told says that the Cobra Gold Jr. is the best microfiber towel out there.


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