Results 1 to 15 of 15
Thread: properly clean detailing rags
-
11-23-2011, 08:47 AM #1
properly clean detailing rags
Just wanted to see everyones process for cleaning their detailing cloths, MF's etc.?
I used to throw them in a load by themselves with arm and hammer free (no perfumes, etc). Recently the wife switched our detergent to another brand and things got iffy when I was using some rags during painting of my bike as I wasn't aware the wife had switched on me. They left some oils behind and I got some bad fisheye that I had to handle.
Should I go back to the free and clear laundry detergents or is there a better method. I can't imagine washing everything in Dawn.
Thanks,
-
11-23-2011, 08:50 AM #2
oh, my rags are used 99% for detailing, spray detail, clay, polishes and waxing
-
11-23-2011, 09:17 AM #3
- Join Date
- May 2010
- Location
- Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Posts
- 1,547
Black/Black- 98 WS6/04 Sierra Dmax
I just put mine in the washer on heavy cycle. Don't use fabric softner, it will leave marks on the paint when you are detailing.
Callies 383, Trick Flow 225, Rapid Motorsports Dominatior 2 X cam, ls6 ported oil pump,42lb injectors, FAST 92/92 , ASP underdrive pully, eletric water pump, Pacesetter LT's, Pacesetter ORY, Magnaflow catback, e-cutout, Yank SS 3600, Performabuilt stage 2 4l60e, Strange S60 ,4.10s, Detroit Truetrac, (UMI) - Adj. LCA, Adj. tunnel mount torque arm, Adj. panhard bar, Drag bar, subframe conectors, shock tower brace. 465rwhp-438rwtq 11.09@119.90.
-
11-23-2011, 09:31 AM #4
- Join Date
- May 2010
- Location
- Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Posts
- 1,547
Black/Black- 98 WS6/04 Sierra Dmax
I would say stick with the free and clear.
-
11-23-2011, 03:27 PM #5
- Join Date
- Jul 2006
- Location
- Loveland/Ft. Collins, CO
- Age
- 44
- Posts
- 363
Blue- 2001 Formula Firehawk
At work we toss the window rags in with vinegar and warm water, to prevent streaking. then throw them into the extractor. Microfibers and finish line rags we toss in soap and hot water.
-
11-23-2011, 04:29 PM #6
^^ I still remember a post from Mr. Luos about 2 years ago -- washes his using vinegar too. You'll have to ask him the reason...
-
11-23-2011, 04:35 PM #7
thanks. My understanding is that white vinegar is good at cutting through the oils and grease.
-
11-24-2011, 09:24 PM #8
Wash mine with Woolite cold water only. Never any residue/ problems.
-
11-25-2011, 02:11 PM #9
- Join Date
- Aug 2005
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Age
- 42
- Posts
- 21,720
My life is a- Ben Stiller movie.
Free N clear tide/etc.
-
11-28-2011, 09:47 AM #10
- Join Date
- Jul 2009
- Location
- North of the Motorcity
- Posts
- 2,612
Custom Swirly Black- 2001 WS6 M6
I use tide as well for all. No softeners, and only use oxyclean on the ones that get nasty.
I just separate detail cloths (waxing/polishing) from interior detailing (interior shine/leather products/carpet stuff/window cleaner) and from general (wd40 wipe downs/tire shine/ etc).
I also have 12 different wash load sizes, so I'm not wasting water.
I also always watch for sales, and am constantly replacing the detail cloths, and demoting previous detailing cloths to lower importance roles. I've demoted one before because I dropped it on the ground, lol.
-
11-28-2011, 12:42 PM #11
^lol... I've thrown away mf rags because they hit the ground before. It's near impossible to get the junk out depending on where it lands.
Thanks for the info. Went back to the free and clear stuff. Hopefully my wife doesn't sabotage my rags again. That was a nasty surprise. Thank god for self etching primer.
-
11-28-2011, 03:26 PM #12
- Join Date
- Aug 2005
- Location
- Thornton, CO
- Posts
- 23,773
Red Tint Jewelcoat- 2008 Trailblazer SS
I normally wash the towels in a two step process.
First wash with detergent. Free and clear or whatever would be fine.
Second wash with vinegar. Cuts any leftover polish/wax that might be left on the towels after the wash. I do an extra rinse as well.
Then hang dry everything.
-
11-28-2011, 07:17 PM #13
Wash MF rags by themselves with Woolite, hang dry.
-
12-03-2011, 06:04 AM #14
Check this out............................
http://adamsforums.com/forums/Last edited by 024mula; 12-03-2011 at 06:08 AM.
-
12-06-2011, 11:29 AM #15
I do a extra rinse like Luos. As far as tire shine/ wheels / interior -I use wallyworld micro for that stuff. For everything else I use the best Cobra mf they make. Cool story huh? Lol
Thread Information
Users Browsing this Thread
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Similar Threads
-
Now THIS is how to properly campaign.
By Cmdr Zero in forum Political / Debate ForumReplies: 5Last Post: 05-20-2010, 09:30 AM -
A4 not upshifting properly
By ryanbarlow1 in forum Automatic TransmissionReplies: 2Last Post: 05-11-2010, 03:08 PM -
98 camro z28, m6. h&c, clean, clean, 9500$ texas
By texasss in forum Vehicles For Sale / TradeReplies: 3Last Post: 11-11-2008, 02:49 PM -
Touring: Seeing The U.S.A. (Properly)
By Ed Blown Vert in forum CorvetteReplies: 0Last Post: 08-11-2008, 11:40 PM
Bookmarks