Drying Towels

A drying towel takes the water off after the wash, before it dries into spots, with as little rubbing on the paint as possible. The range covers twisted loop towels from Maxshine, Mammoth and Duel, FibreKing Gold Label Korean and Silver Label towels, and waffle weave, hybrid and edgeless designs, from 20 x 40cm minis up to 75 x 90cm.

How to choose

• Weave: twisted loop soaks up the most water and glides over the paint; waffle weave is thinner and lighter and holds less.
• Size: a 70 x 90cm towel covers a bonnet or roof in one lay and pull; the 20 x 40cm and 30 x 30cm minis suit door shuts, mirrors and wheels.
• GSM: the higher the number (600 to 1400 here), the thicker the towel and the more water it holds before it needs wringing.

Good to know

• Mist a quick detailer or drying aid onto the wet panel so the towel glides instead of dragging.
• Wash drying towels in Microfibre Washes and never with fabric softener: it coats the fibres and they stop absorbing.

Related: Washing, Drying & Microfibres, Car Dryers & Blowers, Quick Detailers, Wash Mitts & Pads. Popular brands here: Mammoth Microfibre, Maxshine, FibreKing Microfibres, Sam's Detailing.