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Old 10-07-09, 09:39 PM
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anyone try out the Costco microfibers?? ive used em for awhile now and havent had any problems yet.

anyone else use em??
Old 10-07-09, 09:44 PM
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love eemmm so cheap u can use em one time and toss em lol.
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yep I got them yellow ones
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Originally Posted by LiCelsior
love eemmm so cheap u can use em one time and toss em lol.
mail your used one to me then

n yup the yellow fellows!

they are like $14-15 right?? for a bag of 2x??
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haha i have a whole stack waiting to go hit the laundromat....isnt it a pack of 36?
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These a cheap for what they are, but they leave a lot of small fibers on static surfaces (like glossy LCD screens, eyeglasses, etc). I only use them for the car and nothing else.
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The costco microfibers are a low-medium grade towel. They start out fluffy, but over time they will become more brittle and the fibers begin to separate. We use these towels to clean the engine bay, wheels, tires, carpets, etc. For the price, they can't be beat for a grunt towel. The paint on all Japanese cars, even ones made here, is very soft. A higher quality microfiber that's 400g and above should be used for the paint finish.
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...ive been using them for many years, from exterior to interior. i usually switch out old ones with new ones in a month or so
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I use them as well and they work great! Everytime i go to Costco i try to pick some up.
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i use them then use them again with that special liquid to clean and restore the microfiber back to its softness.
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Originally Posted by Evil Teo
i use them then use them again with that special liquid to clean and restore the microfiber back to its softness.
Speaking of which You want the car done before it gets too cold or you gonna hold off til spring?
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Been using costco towels for years. Once they get old or stained, they get used for rims or engine compartment. Def get a lot of use out of them.

My car is silver, so I can't say if they would be good on Dark or black cars.
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I love em, can't go wrong with Costco
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I've always been tempted in getting them but never did pull the trigger. I just wasn't sure how good they were and I didn't feel like buying it in bulk and end up not liking it. More than once I've picked them up and inspected them but ended up putting it back. But then again there are many things at Costco that I've had to put back.
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costco microfiber towels arent that great on paint. I do NOT recommend on using on paint. THIS WILL SCRATCH/SWIRL YOUR CAR. I only use it to clean my windows.

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