Economy MF Towels

[taur72]

I was at SAMS tonight and they had a special on MF towels 30 for $13 (16" x 16") 80% polyester, 20% Polyamide.

Are they work getting??

 

I'm on a tight budget but I want to make sure my new 2014 Toyota Tundra is well maintained and I rather spend the money on good car care (shampoo, dressing, sealant, wax, etc)

 

Looking forward to your opinions.

[SYMAWD]

They are good for dirty jobs, but I wouldn't use them on paint.

[taur72]

Oh, did I mention I picked up a few "just in case"

But I have no problem returning them....

 

Edited February 21, 2014 by taur72

[Gen9Rolla]

For interior work and the dirty jobs, they'll be great. Wouldnt let them touch paint though

[Chris@Adams]

I agree don't use them on your paint, save them for door jambs, wheels ...................

[taur72]

Well damn -- Guess 90 of them going back tomorrow.......

Thought I had found a good deal on some OK towels.....

Edited February 21, 2014 by taur72

[Chris@Adams]

If you would compare those MF towel to Adam's MF's you would see the huge difference.

[Tim]

You did find a good deal on some OK towels.  But like others stated, you don't want to let OK towels touch your paint.  I have on of those packs also, and rarely use them, but maybe for the engine bay.

[camaro2ssblack]

I'm using them right now to clean up the dirty parts of my boat trailer. Use them for engine bays, door and truck jambs, wheels etc. I would keep a pack I promise you will use them.

[texinfin]

I'm with the rest of these guys no go on the paint. If you did a search on google though you will be probably be surprised at the amount of people that do use these on their paint and some that are detailers.

[taur72]

I'm with the rest of these guys no go on the paint. If you did a search on google though you will be probably be surprised at the amount of people that do use these on their paint and some that are detailers.

 

Just trying to be budget conscience, but not at expense of my paint.... 

[taur72]

Thanks for all the input guys....

[CMDChase]

There's a reason why adams towels cost what they do and why Walmart towels cost what they do. Quality. Period. You get what you pay for. Those cheap towels feel like sandpaper.

[ECaulk]

There's a reason why adams towels cost what they do and why Walmart towels cost what they do. Quality. Period. You get what you pay for. Those cheap towels feel like sandpaper.

This. Adam's mf towels where the first mf towel that didn't catch on my rough hands. Plus the CD test is a easy way to see the difference

[Natch02]

Those mf still have a place for use.

[Baron_Von_Awesome]

Those mf still have a place for use.

Totally.  In any MF collection, you're going to need twice as many beaters as you do nice, top quality towels.

[Team Adam's]

As everyone has mentioned, cheap MF has it's place in your arsenal, but your paint is not that place!

 

If you got them on the cheap, keep them around for the nasty jobs on unpainted surfaces. Or to check your oil with.

[THE Mook]

Always a good rule of thumb if you want to try a towel on your paint:

 

Take it to the back of the CD you aren't listening to anymore.  Wipe it along and see if any marks were left on the CD.  When you see those marks, you KNOW that will happen to your paint.

 

I use those towels to aid in drying out engine bays, in places where I don't even want my "good" utility towels touching, and for cleaning around the house!

 

 

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Never sacrifice towel quality in hopes to saving a couple bucks.  I have been around here long enough to see some really great towel deals pop up that are more than fair to your wallet.

[Kingsford]

Always a good rule of thumb if you want to try a towel on your paint:

 

Take it to the back of the CD you aren't listening to anymore.  Wipe it along and see if any marks were left on the CD.  When you see those marks, you KNOW that will happen to your paint.

 

I use those towels to aid in drying out engine bays, in places where I don't even want my "good" utility towels touching, and for cleaning around the house!

 

I was going to comment about the CD test guess I dont need to!

[HFX Detailing]

As everyone said, just do not use it on your paint.

 

Before I got into detailing seriously, I had used cheap MF for washing/drying. It was a night and day difference when I started using Adams. I will NEVER touch my paint with cheap MF again. I save them for dirty jobs, like others suggested. Just nothing involving paint.

[The Ryan]

Always a good rule of thumb if you want to try a towel on your paint:

 

Take it to the back of the CD you aren't listening to anymore.  Wipe it along and see if any marks were left on the CD.  When you see those marks, you KNOW that will happen to your paint.

 

I use those towels to aid in drying out engine bays, in places where I don't even want my "good" utility towels touching, and for cleaning around the house!

 

 

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Never sacrifice towel quality in hopes to saving a couple bucks.  I have been around here long enough to see some really great towel deals pop up that are more than fair to your wallet.

 

I can't remember the last time I used a CD.  They are pretty much all no longer in use in my house. I guess I have a lot of test subjects lol. Matter of fact, I never used the CD player in my Camaro, Veloster, or Focus ST.  

[Ricky Bobby]

I find the cheapos have their place cleaning glass (low nap), wiping tires down, wheels, door jambs, and engine bays. Plenty of uses for them. Save the better ones for paint.