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Old 06-29-2008, 07:52 PM
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I was just curious on how many MF/Cotton/other do you use on an average size on car. This would be for a full detail with leather.
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for a wash and wax i use about

10-12 CG Microfiber Max(for QD , window cleaning, wax/polish removal)
2-3 large green microfiber towels(for drying)
3-4 micro polish or super plush from swissvax and DB respectively(for polish removal. chrome, metal, windows)
8-10 more random types for a full detail

i use a few other random ones.. but every time i pick up a Microfiber Max i am super impressed.. no other microfiber i have used comes close to how thick they are!!!

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So you're using over 20 towels on one vehicle? That's a lot of towels!
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So you're using over 20 towels on one vehicle? That's a lot of towels!
I use 20 towels in the blink of an eye on one vehicle

I just did a BMW M3 coupe and I have a full trash bag full of used towels
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I am with Jason, 20 towels are probably a minimum for me.
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A Lot
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20-30 is a good number. I guess it would depend on how many steps you planned on doing on the car.

Man I've been wanting to get a couple of those MicrofiberMax towels. Sorry to a o/t there.
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I've never counted but I know its a lot. 20 would not be out of the realm of possibility.
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I would have to agree, 20 is not that much. I just came back from the garage, gave the Lexus a wash and Crystal Rock job and I filled a bucket with micro fibers I honestly don't know how many I used but I'm sure it's close to 20. You just cant have enough micro fiber towels

Oh and I only use micro fibers.
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I think I have used at least 20 towels on a car before but I never really keep track.
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