iv been buying the walmart cheapies up for years buy the 2 pack here and there and probably have well over 100 of them by this point and haven't had any issues with them. got a show room finish on my 14 year old truck and even my dads 89 porsche. but do love the video and love all the reviews and tips you give. definitely you are my go to for details stuff videos.
Been loving these videos! I actually have six of the Auto Drive waterless wash towels. They have the same kind-of-okay plushness as the drying towel, but I like the high pile and love that I can comfortably have 16 sides to each towel (since it's 16x24"). Makes it perfect for waterless washes (like the namesake). And at only about $2.50 per towel, it's a great value. I still mainly use The Rag Company stuff, but I love these cheap surprisingly-decent towels.
This is why I subscribe to you Josh and I ALWAYS will . . . you try your HARDEST to be FAIR about things! Thank you bro for all your FANTASTIC content!!!👍👍👍
I use the Platinum Series towels. That's what I started with that's what I'm going to stay with. To me they are the better microfiber towels at Walmart.
You missed a pack but they carried a 40 pack it's an all yellow package maybe they don't carry them where you guys are at but in Peoria Illinois we have a 40 pack of yellow ones for $16.99
I've been using the Meguiar's Water Magnet drying towel for about a year now. It works great especially for glass. I usually use two, one to get the bulk of the water off, and the second to finish drying. I haven't been looking for marring because I use it on my daily, but I will be on the lookout
I just bought the roll of microfiber towels yesterday, I’m anxious to try them out, I use some of the smaller towels just on the interior, thanks Josh 👍😁
Hey Josh - Do you use a color code scheme for your towels? If so, would love a video about how you use your towels and decide which ones you only use for specific purposes.
One way you could possibly test the absorbancy is to fill a container with a known amount of water and then fold the towel into fourths, set it on the surface and then use a weight to push it down, then see how much water was actually taken out of the container when the towel is removed. Not perfect but it would be a repeatable method and give you a baseline. Testing different drying towels in this way could be an awesome video idea also.
Pack #3 are actually quite nice for messy interiors, quick detailing / final wipes on not so perfect paint, door jambs, wheels etc. you gotta wash them a couple times to get the lint to stop but as a general purpose towel you can find in a bulk pack OTC, they’re worth it.
I’ve always bought my towels from Walmart. They are so much cheaper they other places. I don’t notice a difference or anything bad about them but my vehicles have scratches I believe it’s from the automatic car washes. Can’t wait to see what you have to say about them.
This might be a stupid question, but do you need to wash microfiber towels directly after use or can you keep dirty towels in a dirty bin until they are all dirty and then wash them all at once? For example, if I wait a month to wash dirty towels will they still come clean the same?
At O’Reillys they have that Viking Brand which actually makes some pretty decent brushes (they’re detail brushes, and leather horse hair brush specifically); but they *also* have 24x24 pack of towels, claim to be a good “drying towel to saving your premium towels for ceramics and sealants” . Would be interested to hear your thoughts on that brand in a video. Seems to be somewhere between Walmart and premium brands.
Do they not have the yellow towels at your Walmart? They are better than all those… they also have some really plush edgless micro fibers in the cleaning isle.
Aut autodrive towels in the beginning the 24 pack thats blue and yellow don't dry very well at all. They don't hold any water at all where as the bigger pack of the blue orange and green towel pack holds more water
Do you have anything that explains what type of GSM or blend is best for what? (Paint, interior, glass etc.) Also the difference in the long side vs short?
Hey Josh, any eta on when u are getting back the MJJC Pro foam cannon (unbranded)? And once i order it, how long will it take to get to Doral, FL (as i will only be in USA for a week)?
@@coreybell6398 I couldn't help myself. Ended up getting the mjjc so i could compare. Will probably use one for closer to ph neutral chemicals and the other for hight pH stuff. So far mjjc ftc.
@@FazalJuman I have three now! The MJJC beats the other two easily. One came with pressure washer, the other I’ve had for a while, the Trinova, it’s only ok even with the orifice swap. Two ounces of Jay Lenos car wash foam and the MJJC is a lot of foam!!
I'm a Sam's Club member too . . . for decades . . . I bought their micro towels from the beginning . . . I feel they are the same since back then . . . I'm happy with them and always have been. According to Josh . . . he would be "okay" with them, but he wouldn't be happy with them.
i own pack of #2 they are okay for the price, but it leaves small strands of lint here and their. my brother gave me some cost co towels and wow. im buying the cost towels next time cos i just cant find decent priced pack of towels that suit my budget.
Good Morning - Love your videos - great resource library. I do have a question. I have watched a couple of videos recently where you mention that your preferred blend is 80/20 and that you will put a link in the description. Seems like every time i click the link - it brings me to towels that are a 70/30 blend. Big Deal or No Big Deal?
Have you seen the drying rubber like towels in the plasic containers at walmart? You should do a review on those i just bought one recently it was around 7 bucks and it seamed to work great and very absorbent i would just like to get your imput on them
The Platinum towel is atrochious. Feels more like a fleece blanket that you cover up with on the couch lol it just smears the water and that tag is horrendous, not a fan
Slightly off-topic here but enjoyed your recent video about PH neutral car soaps. I have been using P&S Pearl and am nearly out. I like it but its foaming ability is meh. What I'm looking for is PH neutral, great foaming ability, and great cleaning ability (ie decent touchless results). Not sure if such a unicorn exists, but what do you think is the best car soap given those criteria?
I feel like pH neutral and decent touchless results just isn't a combination that exists, sadly. You kind of need a little more power if you're not going to agitate.
Depends on how absorbent your towel is, how big the vehicle is, and if you want to use multiple towels or just one. I use a single 16x16 dreadnought to dry to my sedan.
@@JLamont_3PM I bought the dreadnought in a 2 pack for $20. I also bought a 2 pack of larger trc double twisters for like $26. I think 2, 16x16 should be able to dry most vehicles.
Typically 16x16 would be too small except for only the most absorbent towels (and even then it's going to depend on the vehicle). However, you don't really need the super big ones. I can dry pretty much any size normal vehicle (sedan, SUV, truck) with my 20x24" Liquid8r by The Rag Company. You definitely want what's called a "twist loop" towel for drying if you don't want those huge 24x36+ towels.
Long time viewer and questioner like videos keep them coming ? 1.do you know when your getting more foam cannons ? 2.wondering if you have a Menards in your area to see if ya thought about doing some of there pressure washer master force they have 2000 psi 1.7gpm,2200 psi 1.7gpm,2300 psi 1.5gpm,2700 psi 1.3 bpm,3000 psi 2.0 gpm
Any discount codes for your shop ? $13 shipping makes my order insane I can get two packs of 30 each on Amazon and save but I would really like to get your towels to support you ! Let me know please thanks
Meijers also has a decent selection, usually not as good as Walmart but sometimes they have different stuff. Different brands for towels fs. Anyone know if Vikings is a good brand? I think that’s what it’s called lmao. Make brushes n all sorts of stuff too
I also have a Meijer in my area . . . I'm here in Ohio . . . I was just there looking over their micro towels . . . with the info that Josh gave us . . . Walmart still has the best buy.👍
at the end you intentionally left scratches but you said thats more aggressive than you should be with a mf towel but it didnt look very aggressive. how lightly are you supposed to be using mf towels?
Use either a microfiber specific detergent or the Tide with no perfumes or dyes (Tide free & gentle). Wash in cold, definitely nothing above medium heat as too much heat can melt the fibers and make them useless. Dry on low or no heat, or hang dry. Best practice is to separate towels used for especially dirty parts (wheels/tires, door jambs, etc.) from those used for paint. Separate paint towels from interior towels. Separate glass towels from the rest. I generally don't separate them from each other unless something is really dirty. If you wash your car frequently, door jambs shouldn't get that nasty. I don't towel dry my wheels and tires either. I use a blower for those. Thusly, I can kind of get away with not separating by "job" and not have to do 4 loads and send the wife through the roof over the water/power usage. Note: if you have Chemical Guys towels, their instructions say to wash in hot. I'd ignore that, as I believe they're just trying to sell more towels. Their microfiber wash has a citrus scent and an orange color. It works, but goes against what Pan says. Maybe he's too OCD about it. I don't know. Josh put out a video on the topic pretty recently. Pan the Organizer has like 3 videos on the topic. I've only watched 1 of Pan's and haven't gotten to Josh's yet.
I just tried to use the ones in the rolls. Bad. Left bad lint/microfiber dust on windows. I did not wash them prior to use, the rest have been washed, we’ll see. YMMV
They are super cheap towels, but they aren't junk. They are meant to be used on real dirty stuff and be more disposable. I don't doubt that don't work as well as a special glass towel.
@@NickVetter Honestly I’ve had better results from terry cloth and paper towels. Not for a finished wipe or glass, or paint. Something in the mix, maybe the polyester that was left behind for bad results. I use the rest for sweat removal!!
@@Americafirst-i8q haha newspaper?? Who still gets a newspaper? Are you showing your age? I kid, I kid, yes something in the ink that made a great window cleaner. Not the comics!!
You get what you pay for. I am not saying you need to pay too much for anything, but given the importance of microfiber towels in almost every aspect of car detailing... I pass on these. The roll towels you showed I do like them and use them for things like tires, door jams etc, but since they are not recommended for paint, kind of a bummer.
As far as the stitched edges on some towels. A quality towel like from TRC with those stitches use actual microfiber. A Kirkland for example uses straight polyester. The difference is, with the cheaper towels the stitching will Marr the paint. TRC MF banded/stitched will not. I actual cut the edges off my Kirklands if im going to use on the paint. Dampen the towel first so the lose fibers fall to the floor. Wash and you’re all set… edgeless towel.
Legit look forward to your videos! Walmart has been stepping up their game and you're all over it. Appreciate you covering all of this!
iv been buying the walmart cheapies up for years buy the 2 pack here and there and probably have well over 100 of them by this point and haven't had any issues with them. got a show room finish on my 14 year old truck and even my dads 89 porsche.
but do love the video and love all the reviews and tips you give. definitely you are my go to for details stuff videos.
Been loving these videos! I actually have six of the Auto Drive waterless wash towels. They have the same kind-of-okay plushness as the drying towel, but I like the high pile and love that I can comfortably have 16 sides to each towel (since it's 16x24"). Makes it perfect for waterless washes (like the namesake). And at only about $2.50 per towel, it's a great value. I still mainly use The Rag Company stuff, but I love these cheap surprisingly-decent towels.
This is why I subscribe to you Josh and I ALWAYS will . . . you try your HARDEST to be FAIR about things! Thank you bro for all your FANTASTIC content!!!👍👍👍
I use the Platinum Series towels. That's what I started with that's what I'm going to stay with. To me they are the better microfiber towels at Walmart.
I agree they are great towels
You missed a pack but they carried a 40 pack it's an all yellow package maybe they don't carry them where you guys are at but in Peoria Illinois we have a 40 pack of yellow ones for $16.99
Yes you are correct it's called platinum and they are great towels
Those are great for the price.
My 14 yr old grandson wants to power wash Cars this Summer to make money I think he needs some help what do you suggest hope you write me back 😢
@@karlataylor4993 would not invest on chemical guys products their products are wayyy too expensive for small amounts of the actual product
Josh I love your channel my guy. Always excited to see notifications pop up. You are a great content creator! Much love!
I've been using the Meguiar's Water Magnet drying towel for about a year now. It works great especially for glass. I usually use two, one to get the bulk of the water off, and the second to finish drying. I haven't been looking for marring because I use it on my daily, but I will be on the lookout
Good to know if I'm in a pinch and need towels that Walmart is offering decent ones. Appreciate the videos and all the work.
I just bought the roll of microfiber towels yesterday, I’m anxious to try them out, I use some of the smaller towels just on the interior, thanks Josh 👍😁
Great video man I was just in the aisle the other day wondering about the drying towel optioms. Thanks for the help.
Hey Josh - Do you use a color code scheme for your towels? If so, would love a video about how you use your towels and decide which ones you only use for specific purposes.
Have 2 bags of Kirks at all times.
Hmm the 14x14’s would be perfect for wheels.
I love that you pump out videos consistently man. Like for real. I really think this channel deserves all the subs
Couldn't agree with you more bro!👍
Walmart has some small gray ones in the kitchenware area that are good for general purpose stuff.
Thanks for the review. I do use some of those towels already, glad they are good enough.
One way you could possibly test the absorbancy is to fill a container with a known amount of water and then fold the towel into fourths, set it on the surface and then use a weight to push it down, then see how much water was actually taken out of the container when the towel is removed.
Not perfect but it would be a repeatable method and give you a baseline.
Testing different drying towels in this way could be an awesome video idea also.
I been watching all your videos non stop this past week! Just put together a home wash system using all your recommendations. Thanks bro!
Josh is the "BOMB!!!" when it comes to car detailing!!! You and me are glad we found him!👍
Pack #3 are actually quite nice for messy interiors, quick detailing / final wipes on not so perfect paint, door jambs, wheels etc. you gotta wash them a couple times to get the lint to stop but as a general purpose towel you can find in a bulk pack OTC, they’re worth it.
The platinum series is my favorite.
As always a great review! Thanks for honest and great reviews continuously!
The coral fleece towels are thin but super soft and great for motorcycles
Again Josh bringing the heat. Always have awesome reviews. Walmart seems to have stepped up and carry some great stuff. Might have to check them out.
I agree . . . talk about "stepping-up" one's game!👍
I’ve always bought my towels from Walmart. They are so much cheaper they other places. I don’t notice a difference or anything bad about them but my vehicles have scratches I believe it’s from the automatic car washes. Can’t wait to see what you have to say about them.
I love using the the absorber 29In by18in that thing is amazing and another plus it's made in Japan they also have it at walmart
You should do a video on the walmart foam cannon from walmarts brand
Huge fan you cover everything I keep them coming. Would you do a Milwaukee polisher review?
The auto works 24 pack from Walmart is not good. It leaves lint behind whether it’s wet or dry
Any chance you will upload more videos on cleaning the towels?
This might be a stupid question, but do you need to wash microfiber towels directly after use or can you keep dirty towels in a dirty bin until they are all dirty and then wash them all at once? For example, if I wait a month to wash dirty towels will they still come clean the same?
Like the way you tell it like it is.
At O’Reillys they have that Viking Brand which actually makes some pretty decent brushes (they’re detail brushes, and leather horse hair brush specifically); but they *also* have 24x24 pack of towels, claim to be a good “drying towel to saving your premium towels for ceramics and sealants” . Would be interested to hear your thoughts on that brand in a video. Seems to be somewhere between Walmart and premium brands.
I hate that Vikings doesn't give details on the packaging of what the blend is.
I bought 3 pack edge less microfiber towels and they work great, a lot of plush to it though
@@TimHeang Did you find any details on if they are 80/20/or 70/30?
@@thestreamreader not yet , I have to dine out
how about the kirkland/costco brand?
Did a video on them! czcams.com/video/k3xPgyhpC_4/video.html
Do they not have the yellow towels at your Walmart? They are better than all those… they also have some really plush edgless micro fibers in the cleaning isle.
🤔 Will have to check that out!
def giving you a shout out when i go up from this
I’m looking for the size 16X24.. But I can't find it at Walmart
I'm not sure that the manufacturers were thinking putting on a tag on that towels haha.
Hey man. Cool video. Appreciate it. Can you do the Autozone towels, specifically the big pack with multiple colors?
Aut autodrive towels in the beginning the 24 pack thats blue and yellow don't dry very well at all. They don't hold any water at all where as the bigger pack of the blue orange and green towel pack holds more water
What is consider the exterior of the car when using microfiber
Josh, if you don't have Meijer, (which I'm pretty sure you don't) they are just like Walmart and Target.
Do you have anything that explains what type of GSM or blend is best for what? (Paint, interior, glass etc.) Also the difference in the long side vs short?
Great review again IMJOSH!! Any word on a foam from you??
this is helpful, thank you
Awesome video thumbs up. Which wax do you recommend for a 2020 car? I like the 69 Ford behind you.
Hey Josh, any eta on when u are getting back the MJJC Pro foam cannon (unbranded)? And once i order it, how long will it take to get to Doral, FL (as i will only be in USA for a week)?
I just checked his site, its back in stock as of 5-10-22 at 6:30 eastrn time
@@coreybell6398 thanks for update. I ended up going with the Griots Brilliant Finish foam cannon.
@@FazalJuman I think you can’t go wrong with either
@@coreybell6398 I couldn't help myself. Ended up getting the mjjc so i could compare. Will probably use one for closer to ph neutral chemicals and the other for hight pH stuff. So far mjjc ftc.
@@FazalJuman I have three now! The MJJC beats the other two easily. One came with pressure washer, the other I’ve had for a while, the Trinova, it’s only ok even with the orifice swap. Two ounces of Jay Lenos car wash foam and the MJJC is a lot of foam!!
Drying towel is great but it doesn’t last to long after a few washes
what do you think about sam's club microfiber towels?
I'm a Sam's Club member too . . . for decades . . . I bought their micro towels from the beginning . . . I feel they are the same since back then . . . I'm happy with them and always have been. According to Josh . . . he would be "okay" with them, but he wouldn't be happy with them.
When is it time to stop using a microfiber towel?
What's the signs to indicate that they might became a little rough for paint?
Love your videos
i own pack of #2 they are okay for the price, but it leaves small strands of lint here and their. my brother gave me some cost co towels and wow. im buying the cost towels next time cos i just cant find decent priced pack of towels that suit my budget.
Great review!
Good Morning - Love your videos - great resource library. I do have a question. I have watched a couple of videos recently where you mention that your preferred blend is 80/20 and that you will put a link in the description. Seems like every time i click the link - it brings me to towels that are a 70/30 blend. Big Deal or No Big Deal?
Question: how many towels do you use for a complete detail?
Have you seen the drying rubber like towels in the plasic containers at walmart? You should do a review on those i just bought one recently it was around 7 bucks and it seamed to work great and very absorbent i would just like to get your imput on them
The Platinum towel is atrochious. Feels more like a fleece blanket that you cover up with on the couch lol it just smears the water and that tag is horrendous, not a fan
I believe Autodrive towels come from China. They're OK for interiors, tires and wheels and every day use for the home. Not windows or paint!
Slightly off-topic here but enjoyed your recent video about PH neutral car soaps. I have been using P&S Pearl and am nearly out. I like it but its foaming ability is meh. What I'm looking for is PH neutral, great foaming ability, and great cleaning ability (ie decent touchless results). Not sure if such a unicorn exists, but what do you think is the best car soap given those criteria?
I think Josh is in the process of making his own. A few videos ago he tested it.
I feel like pH neutral and decent touchless results just isn't a combination that exists, sadly. You kind of need a little more power if you're not going to agitate.
@@coreybell6398 I know. . . . . can't wait for him to come out with his own car soap! Something tells me . . . it's going to be the "BOMB"!!!👍
@@MrJpen82 I hope so
These towel are great. I also bout some from the rag company that are awesome! Do you think I need towels larger than 16x16 for drying?
Depends on how absorbent your towel is, how big the vehicle is, and if you want to use multiple towels or just one. I use a single 16x16 dreadnought to dry to my sedan.
@@NickVetter Thank man! I have small SUV's so I think I may get one larger towel but I really like the 16x16 one I already have.
@@JLamont_3PM I bought the dreadnought in a 2 pack for $20. I also bought a 2 pack of larger trc double twisters for like $26. I think 2, 16x16 should be able to dry most vehicles.
Typically 16x16 would be too small except for only the most absorbent towels (and even then it's going to depend on the vehicle). However, you don't really need the super big ones. I can dry pretty much any size normal vehicle (sedan, SUV, truck) with my 20x24" Liquid8r by The Rag Company. You definitely want what's called a "twist loop" towel for drying if you don't want those huge 24x36+ towels.
I hope there will be an Arabic translation of the wonderful videos
Do any leave lint behind?
How about Autozone or Advanced Auto Parts, do they carry any good towels?
Long time viewer and questioner like videos keep them coming
? 1.do you know when your getting more foam cannons
? 2.wondering if you have a Menards in your area to see if ya thought about doing some of there pressure washer master force they have 2000 psi 1.7gpm,2200 psi 1.7gpm,2300 psi 1.5gpm,2700 psi 1.3 bpm,3000 psi 2.0 gpm
Hi Josh, do you ship the items on your site through USPS, FEDEX, or UPS?
Any discount codes for your shop ? $13 shipping makes my order insane I can get two packs of 30 each on Amazon and save but I would really like to get your towels to support you ! Let me know please thanks
Would you go with pack #3 or the Costco microfibers?
Costco
Nice! I will give those a try!
Any updates on when the foam cannon will be back in stock on the site?
Im hoping next week! The shipment is on its way so i could be any day now!
Meijers also has a decent selection, usually not as good as Walmart but sometimes they have different stuff. Different brands for towels fs. Anyone know if Vikings is a good brand? I think that’s what it’s called lmao. Make brushes n all sorts of stuff too
I also have a Meijer in my area . . . I'm here in Ohio . . . I was just there looking over their micro towels . . . with the info that Josh gave us . . . Walmart still has the best buy.👍
The edge sucks it leave marring
at the end you intentionally left scratches but you said thats more aggressive than you should be with a mf towel but it didnt look very aggressive. how lightly are you supposed to be using mf towels?
How do clean your dirty towels?
Use either a microfiber specific detergent or the Tide with no perfumes or dyes (Tide free & gentle). Wash in cold, definitely nothing above medium heat as too much heat can melt the fibers and make them useless. Dry on low or no heat, or hang dry. Best practice is to separate towels used for especially dirty parts (wheels/tires, door jambs, etc.) from those used for paint. Separate paint towels from interior towels. Separate glass towels from the rest. I generally don't separate them from each other unless something is really dirty. If you wash your car frequently, door jambs shouldn't get that nasty. I don't towel dry my wheels and tires either. I use a blower for those. Thusly, I can kind of get away with not separating by "job" and not have to do 4 loads and send the wife through the roof over the water/power usage. Note: if you have Chemical Guys towels, their instructions say to wash in hot. I'd ignore that, as I believe they're just trying to sell more towels. Their microfiber wash has a citrus scent and an orange color. It works, but goes against what Pan says. Maybe he's too OCD about it. I don't know.
Josh put out a video on the topic pretty recently. Pan the Organizer has like 3 videos on the topic. I've only watched 1 of Pan's and haven't gotten to Josh's yet.
Oh yeah. Never ever ever use fabric softener or dryer sheets. Instant wreckage.
I just tried to use the ones in the rolls. Bad. Left bad lint/microfiber dust on windows. I did not wash them prior to use, the rest have been washed, we’ll see. YMMV
I think they are junk.
They are super cheap towels, but they aren't junk. They are meant to be used on real dirty stuff and be more disposable. I don't doubt that don't work as well as a special glass towel.
@@NickVetter Honestly I’ve had better results from terry cloth and paper towels. Not for a finished wipe or glass, or paint. Something in the mix, maybe the polyester that was left behind for bad results. I use the rest for sweat removal!!
@@coreybell6398 using newspaper even works better than paper towels on glass
@@Americafirst-i8q haha newspaper?? Who still gets a newspaper? Are you showing your age? I kid, I kid, yes something in the ink that made a great window cleaner. Not the comics!!
the 30 pag work terrible
My dad is guane this
You get what you pay for. I am not saying you need to pay too much for anything, but given the importance of microfiber towels in almost every aspect of car detailing... I pass on these. The roll towels you showed I do like them and use them for things like tires, door jams etc, but since they are not recommended for paint, kind of a bummer.
As far as the stitched edges on some towels. A quality towel like from TRC with those stitches use actual microfiber. A Kirkland for example uses straight polyester. The difference is, with the cheaper towels the stitching will Marr the paint. TRC MF banded/stitched will not. I actual cut the edges off my Kirklands if im going to use on the paint. Dampen the towel first so the lose fibers fall to the floor. Wash and you’re all set… edgeless towel.
Walmart towels suck. They leave lint all over your paint
anyone else thinks he looks like a more serious James Pumphrey
I could see that ha
@@imjoshv OH DUDE that's awesome you actually replied to my comment
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all that math... 🤯
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