Detailing equipment

Microfiber & Drying Towels

Drying is the step that undoes a careful wash if the towel is dirty, small, or edged with a rough hem. Twist-loop drying towels move a lot of water with little pressure. Plush edgeless towels are the ones you want for polish removal and a final wipe. Wash them separately, skip fabric softener, and retire any towel that has touched the wheels.

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  Microfiber & Drying Towels

  The Rag Company Gauntlet Drying Towel

  A large twist-loop drying towel that can take a sedan down with one towel if you wring it out.

  • Moves a lot of water without bearing down on the paint
  • Big enough that you are not dragging a wet corner back across the panel
  • The drying towel most beginner kits should include and then stop shopping

  View on Amazon: The Rag Company Gauntlet Drying Towel
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  Microfiber & Drying Towels

  The Rag Company Eagle Edgeless 500

  A plush, edgeless 500 GSM towel for polish removal and a final wipe on clear coat.

  • No stitched edge to drag across soft paint
  • Plush enough for residue, not so huge that it is your dryer
  • Buy a small stack and retire them when they crust up

  View on Amazon: The Rag Company Eagle Edgeless 500
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  Microfiber & Drying Towels

  The Rag Company Dry Me a River

  A twist-loop drying towel in a more compact size than the biggest shop towels.

  • Easier to handle on hoods and glass than an oversized blanket towel
  • Same twist-loop idea as the Gauntlet, different hand-feel
  • A good second dryer so one towel is always clean

  View on Amazon: The Rag Company Dry Me a River
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  Microfiber & Drying Towels

  Griot's Garage PFM Drying Towel

  Griot's plush drying towel, a straightforward alternative if you already buy their liquids.

  • Built for drying paint, not for the kitchen drawer
  • Pairs with the G9 if you want one brand in the cabinet
  • Large enough for a car, not a specialty odd size

  View on Amazon: Griot's Garage PFM Drying Towel