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Is soft cotton a good choice when polishing/waxing?
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Re: soft cotton
Yes, but most ppl now prefer MF. I loved Meg's GC Super Plush Terry Towels, too bad they're not sold anymore.
I think you link is B/O.Erik Mejia
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Re: soft cotton
Yes, a good choice.quality creates its own demandComment
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Re: soft cotton
Removing Wax / Sealants
Water, being hydrophilic adheres to micro fibre; in comparison to cotton, a Micro (polyamide) fibre will absorb 98% liquids and moisture, while cotton can only absorb 70% at most
The polyester and polyamide content of Microfiber is typically; a blend of 80% polyester (a scrubbing fibre) and 20% polyamide (an absorbing fibre).The nature of this yarn is that it is an absorbent; the reason polyester appears to absorb liquids is the many thousands of micro fibres that collectively encapsulate.
a) Microfiber came about by combining two DuPont inventions: Polyester (a scrubbing fibre) and Polyamide (an absorbing fibre) this nylon hybrid is created during weaving to create microscopic loops, which form a network of tiny hooks, scrubbing away dirt and grime. The nature of this yarn is that it is an absorbent; the reason polyester appears to absorb liquids is the many thousands of micro fibres that collectively encapsulate liquids. The polyamide is used as the core of the hybrid fibre and the polyester is the outer skin.
A Microfiber towel made from polyester/polyamide will remove product due to its inherent properties (that’s why they are so good at cleaning without the use of chemicals). The polyester and polyamide are combined during weaving to create microscopic loops, which form a network of tiny hooks, scrubbing away dirt and grime while trapping it within the weave.
Conversely the same attributes that make Microfiber so good at cleaning have an adverse affect when applying wax. A polymer sealant forms a molecular bond with the paint surface, so when you remove it, you are removing excess product. An organic wax however, doesn’t form a bond with the paint surface but merely adheres to it, forming a chain-link type coating. A 100% micro fibre cotton towel will leave enough of the wax behind to enable it to form a surface coating.
b) Cotton Towel - 100% cotton micro fibre with terrycloth weave, spun with long staple cotton and then woven into 100% natural looped terrycloth or velour, the larger fibre loop size that makes up the towels nap are trimmed to produce a fine nap, ideal for buffing and leaving behind a coating on the paint surface.
.~ Providing unbiased advice that Professional and Enthusiast Detailer’s Trust ~ Blog – http://togwt1980.blogspot.comComment
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Re: soft cotton
I didn't mean what to use to remove but to apply =o
I see some people applying wax/cleaner with cotton balls, and since I always use foam applicators, I want to know if those guys are right, or it cotton balls could damage the paint..Comment
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Re: soft cotton
My preference for wax / sealant application is with a foam pad and orbital.
Cotton wool balls are often used to apply wax with a 'spit shine' process (a throwback from bull shining)~ Providing unbiased advice that Professional and Enthusiast Detailer’s Trust ~ Blog – http://togwt1980.blogspot.comComment
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