🔥 For more quality detailing products visit: bit.ly/3BiPe3o ⬇️🔶 LINKS TO PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO ⬇️⬇️ 🇺🇸 For people in USA: The Rag Company Gauntlet: amzn.to/3X7gnwi The Rag Company Liquid8r: amzn.to/3UPwvRo Chemical Guys Woolly Mammoth: amzn.to/3hyYdmX Griot’s Garage PFM: amzn.to/3TGkJrB Luxury Microfiber Sucker: bit.ly/3O77Aqn EGO blowers: bit.ly/3IZqlJN Stubby nozzle for blower: bit.ly/3i1Sp5X P&S Rags To Riches microfiber detergent: bit.ly/3GueqV2 🇨🇦 For people in Canada: The Rag Company Gauntlet: amzn.to/3ttS52h The Rag Company Liquid8r: amzn.to/3tuxUBg Chemical Guys Woolly Mammoth: amzn.to/3V22RZ0 Griot’s Garage PFM: amzn.to/3Ob36yX Luxury Microfiber Sucker: bit.ly/3O77Aqn EGO blowers: amzn.to/3tPaOp7 Stubby nozzle for blower: bit.ly/3i1Sp5X P&S Rags To Riches microfiber detergent: bit.ly/3VfeqfA 🇬🇧 For people in the UK: The Rag Company Gauntlet: bit.ly/3zasY7l The Rag Company Liquid8r: bit.ly/3TL1Yoz Chemical Guys Woolly Mammoth: bit.ly/3EdOUAr Griot’s Garage PFM: amzn.to/3tQy5al Luxury Microfiber Sucker: bit.ly/3O77Aqn Car dryer: bit.ly/3TSi3XV P&S Rags To Riches microfiber detergent: bit.ly/3Ba6dCt ✅ Best microfiber drying towels (part 1): ua-cam.com/video/079H_dpxlUo/v-deo.html ✅ How to clean microfiber towels: ua-cam.com/video/t_ryfGlkE9I/v-deo.html ✅ Which microfiber towels do you really need?: ua-cam.com/video/VOCy2l8bdm4/v-deo.html
Pan, I have learned a lot from you videos. I bought this past spring, SIMONIZ Platinum Professional Microfibre PlushEdged Drying Towel, 35 x 25-in from Canadian Tire. I can dry all my small SUV at once. Works well. What is your thoughts on this towel?
Hi Ross, you must have had the ones that actually worked as advertised. I purchased two of the same ones and had an absolutely terrible experience with them. They would’nt absorb water for love nor money. They seemed to spread it around more than dry it up. I use the Liquidator towels now and they are monumentally better. I’m glad you had success with them.
I personally use the Chemical Guys towel and observed the same results which I found disappointing. Nevertheless it’s an excellent towel. A word of caution to all. Bigger is not always better. The bigger it is the heavier it becomes when wet. It also becomes very awkward to use.
You are correct, big towels are not always the way to go as they have their application. In Texas my customers love their trucks and full size SUV’s to include myself. I have small and big towels to use based on size of vehicles when I am drying side panels as opposed to roof, hood, trunks, etc.
I used the Gauntlet for a long time and loved it....until I tried Luxury Microfiber's Sucker. Noticeable improvement in water pickup and retention. I also bought a Sucker Lite which has a softer fiber on the "non-drying" side to smooth out any topper you may be using. I am able to dry my wife's X7 with a single 20" X 32" Sucker Lite. Haven't yet tried the Liquid8r.
My favorite is the Griots PFM. I also have TRC Gauntlet and Liquid8R. I use the Griots PFM as my primary towel with Auto Fanatic 007 Gloss Enhancer and it works great. I use the TRC Gauntlets as the second towel to buff. I only buy the Griot PFM when it's on sale usually during Black Friday, it goes down to $32 bucks.
Watched this test to confirm my experience with the Chemical Guys Wooly Mammoth. Can't even dry my Miata and leaves LOTS of lint behind. Looking forward to trying the Rag Company products.
We're on the same page Scott. Yeah the TRC drying towels are top notch. Of course, always wash your towels before their first use. And don't wash microfiber towels with other types of fabrics from your regular laundry (clothes, etc).
I've always liked to pick a drying towel that also has a smaller version of it that I can use for drying wheels and tires separately. In my case I use the Griots PFM Terry Weave Drying Towel you have in the video along with their 16x16 version (also 1120 GSM - a 2pk is $19.99)
The Rag Company 1500 is hands down the best drying / detailing towel I've ever had. I was not able to get any wet streaks out of it even after drying a whole SUV. It absorbs water so well! The only thing I can complain is that it's 30x30" and it is extremely heavy and bulky. I wish they had half that size.
I feel like wringing out your towel a couple times is worth having a less cumbersome tool. Unless there's some great reduction in a towel's durability from wringing it out. I'm new to detailing and there's a lot to learn.
Those towels bleed red so bad it's absurd. Literally, 10 washes later and they're still bleeding red. So I have to run some sacrificial towels through the washer after washing the 1500 to pick up the dye so it doesn't ruin my next load of whites.
I personally have the first version of the gauntlet. Absolutely love it. I even have a few of the smallest gauntlets as my final buffing towels. Previously I tried the mammoth and found that it lints badly on my car despite being ceramic coated. I downgraded it as my shower rug for after baths and showers 😂
Thanks for sharing! How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on UA-cam as we surpassed 835,000 subscribers and 105 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
I find that with twist loop drying towels they generally perform consistently great from the start, whereas plush towels they tend to do poorly at the beginning when they're bone dry, but after they've picked up a bit of water into all of the fibers they perform pretty much just as well as twisted loop. Osmosis is easier with the twist loop towels because the water is able to get into more fibers as they're bunched together.
I have the Rag CO Gauntlet 15X24. The size is perfect for me. I have small hands, so wringing out towels any larger is a challenge. It does a great job on my SUV. I recently received my EGO blower, so now I am using that but I still finish up some areas with the gauntlet. Thanks for posting another informative video. Keep them coming.
For years, my favorite drying towel was the Griot's PFM. It is only recently that it was finally bested in my personal collection by the Luxury Microfiber Sucker. That's my new favorite, but in my experience, those are the best 2 on the market.
I have CG and your results are accurate. I got my towel for Amazon Prime day, so best bang for the buck. I like the size. I have a pearl white car, perfection not needed. Probably not the best towel for a black car.
I tested several microfiber towels. If you compare the amount of water a towel holds every good towel will absorb about the same amount per ounce of cloth. If you want to absorb more, just used the gsm and convert the area to square meters and multiply. The one with a larger value will always absorb more.
Great video Pan as usual. I was supprised that the Autofiber Dreadnought wasn't tested. I prefer it in the Jr. size but that is just my preference. Keep up the great work
Pan, I have been using the Rag Company's Gauntlet Towel (15"x24") to dry my vehicles and it has worked wonderfully. They have held up for 15 months and going strong.
I really appreciate this video Pan and all of these towels are light years ahead of a chamois. I personally use the Gauntlet for everyday drying and a waffle weave for drying around emblems and tight nooks and crannies. The Rag Company does have the 1500 which looks like a beast of a towel. Perhaps one day someone will develop these microfiber towels into shower towels and wash cloths which I would definitely buy. It would be nice not removing all of the lint from the dryer todays shower towels leave behind. One last tip is to make sure and wash your towels after using a drying aid because it will cause streaking the next time you use your towel. Thank you for the video and I hope your doing well!
I’ve been using the liquid8r and of all the towels I’ve tried, it has the best absorption in my experience! Not the softest/plushiest feeling towel, but still super high quality as usual from TRC! Thanks for sharing, Pan!
Thanks for all of your great and informative videos Pan, I have learned so much from you. I purchased the LIQUID8R this past summer, and so far I am very pleased with it. Also, thank you for mentioning the cost in Canadian dollars as well. Always a pleasure to watch and learn from you 🙂
Pan - have to share with you and everyone! After seeing your take and a few others on drying towels, I chose the Liquid8r and could not be more impressed! After washing cars, I used the 24x36 to dry a Tacoma and a Highlander and it still felt as if I could have done more! Keep up the good work!
I have a sucker and a sucker jr. I use the sucker for the wife’s minivan and it does the whole thing with no problem and is still sucking up water all the way to the end, and the junior for my motorcycle. The sucker does get pretty heavy toward the end. If doing it over I would probably just get 2 sucker jr’s and use both on the van and alternate on the moto but regardless I can’t recommend the sucker line enough - I love them.
Thanks Bryan. How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on UA-cam as we surpassed 905,000 subscribers and we have over 117 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
I‘ve had the rag company double twistress for about a year and a half after watching your first of these videos and I love those still as my drying aid towels. I have a liquid8r now that I use for drying without adding protection. I love the hemmed edge on the liquid8r for getting into trim and mirrors where water likes to hide. I’m my opinion, you can’t go wrong with a rag company product!
I too bought the double twistress after watching pans earlier video , if I recall it beat out the original gauntlet…I do find it to be a bit rough feeling compared to my Adam’s towel. I may try the gauntlet 2.0 if it’s softer feeling ? Pan , which is more plush , gauntlet or liquidator?
I'm a bit late to your party here. I've just purchased a new car after 20 years and want to keep it looking new. This video is the best I've come across with unbiased thorough information and practical visual testing. I'm happy to say I will be purchasing one or two of your recommendations here. Thank you for sharing and good fortunes to you.
Thanks for the positive feedback Richard! How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on UA-cam as we surpassed 950,000 subscribers and we have over 127 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Thank you so much, for saying the word.... subjective! I still use my Italian brand chamois for the paint. Microfiber on the windows is fine. Although my cost is $67.00 per piece. 3 vehicles, 33 washes each per year. They last a minimum of 8 years! Great vid!
I bought the Liquidator towel because of Rag Company's show. My first set, the towel started getting caught on everything and so lines started coming apart. I bought a second set to see if it was just the manufacturing, but the same thing happened. I wrote to the Rag Company and they said it's very normal for the Liquidator to fall apart over a few uses, but yours look so dang good and new..
Twist loop always have a chance of getting caught in emblems and sharp logo edges, but you can cut the fibers off with a pair of scissors if that happens.
I have the chemical guys one from when I first started learning how to detail and it did the job. I've had it for about 8 months so it has lasted with out any breakdown. But I have been looking at getting something that does streak as much and absorbs more. This video helped a lot. Thanks Pan!
Good choice! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on UA-cam as we surpassed 850,000 subscribers and 106 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Last summer I ended up buying Gauntlet by TheRagCompany, mainly because the last video you did actually talked me into it. Even though I mistakenly ordered the one that's half the size of the one in this video, it performs crazy well. Especially under the right conditions (about 25-30 celcius for me) I noticed that it would dry my car almost "no-drop-left" perfectly even with the not DI water I have in my house. Great video Pan, thanks again!
I have been using the Pluffle towel for many years, which is a very soft plush waffle weave. I may try the Gauntlet next time. I’m not a fan of twist loop, as they are not nearly as soft. Nice video Pan!
I have a pretty high pile of drying towels from many manufacturers...And they all work pretty well, but I'd have to say my go-to towel seems to be The Rag Company's "Double Twistress" at 850 GSM, because of it's handy 20"x24" size and ease of use... It's very absorbent, not unwieldy, folds well during use, and is still 1-handable even loaded up. Alcantara/ suede edges, nice thickness, smooth sliding. Just about everything you could ask for. Close second for me is the "Liquid8r" also by The Rag Company, but I find it's 1100 GSM pile just a bit too thick even in the 20"x24" size to 1-hand when it's full, but they do make a 16"x16" which I will likely order a pair of for this coming spring. Honorable mentions to the gorgeous Purple Maxshine 1200GSM Microfiber Drying Towel in 24"x35" which is among my favorite large-format "drag-style" drying towel. I just find these larger towels are more clumsy to use doing doors and lower panels, splitters, diffusers and things near the ground... dragging the tips or edges of your drying towel on the ground are just asking for a scratch, so I definitely agree with your preference for the smaller sizes. Keep up the great work and the amazing content!! I've learned so much from you, and have been entertained at the same time !!
The Double Twistress was in my previous test here: ua-cam.com/video/079H_dpxlUo/v-deo.html And yes that's a great drying towel too. Thanks for sharing your experience Scott!
Yeah, stick with The Rag Company microfiber towels, so much better! Here are their towels: amzn.to/3QTMUoD I made a video about which towels are best for different uses here: ua-cam.com/video/VOCy2l8bdm4/v-deo.htmlsi=r1bCf6Fgx5PkLiVK Also, always make sure you wash your new towels before their first use.
New to the detailing universe. Great videos. Thanks. Viewed several channels on the subject of drying towels and no one seems to mention what to do if they become saturated and more drying has to be done. Can you just wring and wring 'em out until water stops dripping? Dumb question, maybe. But reviews so far I've seen are spread it out, slide it off one time and, "Yup. Picks up water." Kudos to you for responding to ALL your vids, not just the most recent ones!!
Thanks for the positive feedback! I appreciate it. You can certainly wring out the towels, but more for the smaller sizes. The ultra oversized ones (for large vehicles) are harder to wring out, but on the flip-side, you shouldn't really have to wring them out as they can absorb a lot of water and you should be able to do the entire vehicle. And if you are towel drying, it's always recommended to use a quick detailer or drying aid as a buffer between the paint and the towel (less chances of marring as the drying aid acts as a lubricant) and that also helps with picking up water. Or the best scenario, if your paint is protected (wax, sealant or coating) is to use a car dryer or leaf blower (like I do) to quickly go around the vehicle. That removes 95% of the water in just a few minutes. And then you can go over the paint with a towel and drying aid to pick up the residual droplets of water and give that final touch of gloss/slickness. That's what I do. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on UA-cam as we surpassed 952,000 subscribers and we have over 127 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
I'm happy to hear that Mike. How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on UA-cam as we surpassed 840,000 subscribers and 105 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@@PanTheOrganizer , I've actually been watching your channel for awhile now. Love the tips and information you provide for us regular car washing folks :)
Great video Pan. I have used two of the five towels on the video, the Gauntlet and the Woolly Mammoth. The WM is ok but takes a couple of passes to dry. The Gauntlet on the other hand is awesome! It dries on the first try. I will be purchasing the Luxury brand drying towel as it did a great job.
You are so welcome! How did you discover my channel? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on UA-cam as we surpassed 900,000 subscribers and we have over 116 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
I’ve been using the Liquidator for a little while now and I find it to be a great drying towel. I have the mid size and two of the small size, just the way they came when I ordered. The mid size is the main workhorse and the small ones are used for the final drying of those little drips that seem to wait until the bitter end to show up! Combined with P&S rinsesless wash and the UBS, I can get my car done in 30-45 minutes. Thank you for doing the testing and crunching the numbers, I’ve learned quite a lot from your videos!
Great video. I have a bunch of the smaller versions of The Gauntlet. I'll certainly try a few of the others as it's nice/educational to try new items. Thank You for another great video, Pan.
G'day Pan, I have the original Rag Company Gauntlet in 2 sizes 24x15 and 12x12, I have 2 towels of each size. The 24x15 is easy manageable for me and the 12x12 is great for door handles, door jams and the various channels to get in and dry them. Great test.
Fantastic video. I have an 01 WRX STI, black paint, which scratches if you so much as look at it. Been on the lookout for a decent drying towel and came across this video. Love how you review products, seems super unbiased and goes over everything consumers care about. Have my towel on order now and while im waiting for that I am going to check out more of your videos
Thanks for the positive feedback. How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on UA-cam as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 135 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@@PanTheOrganizer I was actually about to purchase a Woolly Mammoth and decided id check out some reviews beforehand. Your video was on the recommended when I googled it so watched it, changed my decision and found one that I think will work good for me (the Gauntlet). I have done detailing for a couple years but it was at dealerships, so relatively cheap products were all that we could get our hands on. Will be diving into your page to get some more knowledge on better products for my own vehicles
I agree with you the 16x16 two pk is the way to go you can dry a small with one towel or a bigger car or truck with 2 towels they hold a ton of water and last forever if you look after them. Im pretty sure the pfm come in 3 sizes . Enjoy your towels I find them to be the best. 👌🏻🇨🇦oh and they go on sale all the time through out the year.
I’ve had Luxury Microfiber Sucker for about 18 months. Great towel and still dries just as well as the first time I used it. I’ve also had the PFM and seems that after about a year it’s not as effective at drying as it once was.
Thanks for sharing! How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on UA-cam as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 135 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
I've had the earlier version of the Gauntlet for a couple of years and have been disappointed in the performance as it left streaks. On the other hand, I have the Sucker Jr. and can dry my entire sedan or my wife's compact SUV without needing to wring it out or use a second towel. No drops, no streaks. It should be noted I used Bead Maker as a drying aid.
Oh yeah, the Gauntlet is pretty incredible. I took your advice awhile back, and I'm very, very happy. Cool part is that you need more than one if you do multiple cars. When ones in the wash, pull out another. That's where the price point comes into play. Don't go broke buying superior towels. All the different sizes really helps too. Very good review, Pan. Thank you.
Good pick! 👍🏻 Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on UA-cam as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 140 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Thanks for helping to support the channel Joe! Have a great weekend. Give me feedback once you try the Liquid8r! :) Don't forget to wash it before the first use.
Hi Pan, Again great video. I have The Rag Company Gauntlet towel recommended by you from a previous video. I think it's the first version but regardless it performs great. Thank you for all that you do.
Great review Pan. I have both the Gauntlet and the Sucker, with the Gauntlet being my favorite of the two. Both are excellent towels but the Gauntlet is a little softer and nicer to work with.
I've said it in a Pan video before and ill say it again, I've never tried all of these towels but I do have 2 of the gauntlet towels and I swear by them. They are amazing and it blows my mind how much water they can hold. I recommend the gauntlet towels greatly
I've used the Griot's PFM for the past 3 yrs. Outstanding towel. One towel easily takes care of an entire vehicle, even large vehicles. My only complaint is that the twisted loop snags pretty easily. I'm seriously considering trying to Gauntlet though, just to lower my cost per towel a bit.
I'm sorry but the chemical guys wooly mammoth does suck up a lot of water, but the lint and fibers it leaves behind is ridiculous . I have to use another drying towel on top of that to get all the lint off! Great review video Pan!....I went with the Liquid8r on your recommendation... Thanks!
love the liquid8r towels, i use them with a drying aid after using my leaf blower. my only complaint would be when the twist get caught on emblems or sharp edges they come apart very easy. I just cut those strands and keep it moving.
I’ve tried the CG Wooly Mammoth, LMF Sucker Jr and Rag Co. Gauntlet. Let’s be honest I think all towels at some point need a 2nd wipe. With that said the Gauntlet, in its various sizes works the best for me. In the Arizona summer I use the larger size for the quickest drying time then switch to a smaller size for the intricate work. I use a deionizer for my water as it’s 350 tds out of the spigot.
An excellent review. As I am a buyer of many drying towels, I have most of these in my cabinet. I have come to a similar conclusion, although I rated the Luxury Sucker in a tie for second. It is more expensive, but it dries and dries and dries. Great process!
Great video as always. I have the Griots Garage towel. Been using them for years. I got smaller gauntlet towels for Rinseless. Just easier to handle. Griots gets a bit heavy when going from sponge to towel each panel.
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@@PanTheOrganizer actually by the auto play function. I watched a different video based on foam cannon reviews and your video on foam cannons played next. It was such an awesome and detailed video. I’ve been hooked since. Thanks for going into detail and explaining detailing for professionals and weekend warriors like myself who didn’t know much before watching your channel. Keep up the good work.
The Rag Company Gauntlet for the car and Liquid8r for my vespa and door frame from the car , i love the sizes from them 16x16 for the vespa is more than enough and 2 off them i do my mini cooper with
Thanks, will do! How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on UA-cam as we surpassed 840,000 subscribers and 105 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Mammoth and Gauntlet are both popular,, but the Griots is one I haven't heard if until today. I've been using Luxury Microfiber's Sucker Jr. It's plenty big enough for my Veloster and it's was a huge upgrade from the fluffy high pile towels I had from O'Reilly Auto Parts. Use their waffle weave to pickup any leftovers, windows,, and door jams. Then I don't even remember how I got it, but I somehow acquired a small 16x16 twisted loop towel, dark gray on one side and scarlet on the other, but that's perfect for wheels!
Thanks so much for the informative video (as always!). I use the TRC double twistress and it’s amazing. It’s 20”x24” and I can usually use a single towel to dry a car that has protection (2 if it doesn’t). Just adding an opinion for a different product but the twisted loop can carry more water so that may be part of the reason they performed better. Thanks again!
Thanks Pan for another great video. I myself use the griots pfm. I'd like to add that they also have a 16x16 and it's extremely versatile. Maybe consider noting the weight before and after the drying test to further the statistical side aspect, of your test.
I have the Wooly and have used the Griots before. I still like the Wooly but am looking at picking up the Liquidator. I do use a GreenWorks leaf blower at times (thanks for that video BTW)
I have used both the Gauntlet and The Rag Company’s Twist N’ Shout drying towels on my cars. In my experience, the Twist N’ Shout drys much better than the Gauntlet. The Twist N’ Shout by TRG is my go to towel.
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Chemical Guys Woolly Mammoth: amzn.to/3hyYdmX
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Pan, I have learned a lot from you videos. I bought this past spring, SIMONIZ Platinum Professional Microfibre PlushEdged Drying Towel, 35 x 25-in from Canadian Tire. I can dry all my small SUV at once. Works well. What is your thoughts on this towel?
@@rossparker5158 I haven't tried their towel unfortunately. Thanks for the kind words about my videos Ross!
Hi Ross, you must have had the ones that actually worked as advertised. I purchased two of the same ones and had an absolutely terrible experience with them. They would’nt absorb water for love nor money. They seemed to spread it around more than dry it up. I use the Liquidator towels now and they are monumentally better. I’m glad you had success with them.
I personally use the Chemical Guys towel and observed the same results which I found disappointing. Nevertheless it’s an excellent towel. A word of caution to all. Bigger is not always better. The bigger it is the heavier it becomes when wet. It also becomes very awkward to use.
GYEON Quartz are really good.
I had the Gyeon in my previous test here: ua-cam.com/video/079H_dpxlUo/v-deo.html
And they sometimes drag across the ground😫
I agree. I’ve found myself folding the towel in half or quarters when I do the side of vehicle anyways
You are correct, big towels are not always the way to go as they have their application. In Texas my customers love their trucks and full size SUV’s to include myself. I have small and big towels to use based on size of vehicles when I am drying side panels as opposed to roof, hood, trunks, etc.
I used the Gauntlet for a long time and loved it....until I tried Luxury Microfiber's Sucker. Noticeable improvement in water pickup and retention. I also bought a Sucker Lite which has a softer fiber on the "non-drying" side to smooth out any topper you may be using. I am able to dry my wife's X7 with a single 20" X 32" Sucker Lite. Haven't yet tried the Liquid8r.
Thanks for sharing your experience Tom!
My favorite is the Griots PFM. I also have TRC Gauntlet and Liquid8R. I use the Griots PFM as my primary towel with Auto Fanatic 007 Gloss Enhancer and it works great. I use the TRC Gauntlets as the second towel to buff. I only buy the Griot PFM when it's on sale usually during Black Friday, it goes down to $32 bucks.
You have a great selection of towels there! :)
So thankful for Pan and his channel!
Thanks Rob, I appreciate it!
Watched this test to confirm my experience with the Chemical Guys Wooly Mammoth. Can't even dry my Miata and leaves LOTS of lint behind. Looking forward to trying the Rag Company products.
We're on the same page Scott. Yeah the TRC drying towels are top notch. Of course, always wash your towels before their first use. And don't wash microfiber towels with other types of fabrics from your regular laundry (clothes, etc).
I use the rag company gauntlet after a quick blow dry. Love the results. Thanks again for your very informative videos.
Awesome! Thank you!
I've always liked to pick a drying towel that also has a smaller version of it that I can use for drying wheels and tires separately. In my case I use the Griots PFM Terry Weave Drying Towel you have in the video along with their 16x16 version (also 1120 GSM - a 2pk is $19.99)
The Rag Company 1500 is hands down the best drying / detailing towel I've ever had. I was not able to get any wet streaks out of it even after drying a whole SUV. It absorbs water so well! The only thing I can complain is that it's 30x30" and it is extremely heavy and bulky. I wish they had half that size.
2 people recommended for a vehicle with that one lol
Same, I can dry an entire mid-sized SUV with the 1500 without any water streaking at all. I also have the Gauntlets and the 1500 is the go to for me.
I feel like wringing out your towel a couple times is worth having a less cumbersome tool.
Unless there's some great reduction in a towel's durability from wringing it out. I'm new to detailing and there's a lot to learn.
Those towels bleed red so bad it's absurd. Literally, 10 washes later and they're still bleeding red. So I have to run some sacrificial towels through the washer after washing the 1500 to pick up the dye so it doesn't ruin my next load of whites.
I personally have the first version of the gauntlet. Absolutely love it. I even have a few of the smallest gauntlets as my final buffing towels. Previously I tried the mammoth and found that it lints badly on my car despite being ceramic coated. I downgraded it as my shower rug for after baths and showers 😂
Thanks for sharing! How did you discover my channel by the way?
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Boss move on the downgrading 😂😂
That’s one of my biggest things is linting and I have some CG brand new MF towels a d they lint out of the bag.
Gauntlet is what I currently use. Another one I recently heard about from another detailer is Klin Microfiber. Haven’t purchased any yet though.
I find that with twist loop drying towels they generally perform consistently great from the start, whereas plush towels they tend to do poorly at the beginning when they're bone dry, but after they've picked up a bit of water into all of the fibers they perform pretty much just as well as twisted loop.
Osmosis is easier with the twist loop towels because the water is able to get into more fibers as they're bunched together.
Also the plush towels doesnt hold up as well. After a few washed the fibers often start sticking together.
I have the Rag CO Gauntlet 15X24. The size is perfect for me. I have small hands, so wringing out towels any larger is a challenge. It does a great job on my SUV. I recently received my EGO blower, so now I am using that but I still finish up some areas with the gauntlet. Thanks for posting another informative video. Keep them coming.
Thanks Lisa!
For years, my favorite drying towel was the Griot's PFM. It is only recently that it was finally bested in my personal collection by the Luxury Microfiber Sucker. That's my new favorite, but in my experience, those are the best 2 on the market.
They are both top notch performers for sure! 👍🏻
I have CG and your results are accurate. I got my towel for Amazon Prime day, so best bang for the buck. I like the size. I have a pearl white car, perfection not needed. Probably not the best towel for a black car.
Thanks for sharing your experience Adam!
I tested several microfiber towels. If you compare the amount of water a towel holds every good towel will absorb about the same amount per ounce of cloth. If you want to absorb more, just used the gsm and convert the area to square meters and multiply. The one with a larger value will always absorb more.
Great video Pan as usual. I was supprised that the Autofiber Dreadnought wasn't tested. I prefer it in the Jr. size but that is just my preference. Keep up the great work
I haven’t had the chance to test the Autofiber towel yet. But a few viewers have spoken about it so perhaps in a future comparison! 😁
Can vouch for the Gauntlet. It's not the highest GSM but the hybrid-weave pattern makes it better and more efficient at absorbing water.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Luxury microfiber is the towels are the towels that I love using as well as the sucker jr and the sucker lite
Pan, I have been using the Rag Company's Gauntlet Towel (15"x24") to dry my vehicles and it has worked wonderfully. They have held up for 15 months and going strong.
😁💪🏻👍🏻
Those are the best in my opinion. I have several and have used them for years. Enjoy.
I really appreciate this video Pan and all of these towels are light years ahead of a chamois. I personally use the Gauntlet for everyday drying and a waffle weave for drying around emblems and tight nooks and crannies. The Rag Company does have the 1500 which looks like a beast of a towel. Perhaps one day someone will develop these microfiber towels into shower towels and wash cloths which I would definitely buy. It would be nice not removing all of the lint from the dryer todays shower towels leave behind. One last tip is to make sure and wash your towels after using a drying aid because it will cause streaking the next time you use your towel. Thank you for the video and I hope your doing well!
Thanks for sharing Neil! And yes you are right about washing the towels after use. I always wash all my towels after each day of use.
I’ve been using the liquid8r and of all the towels I’ve tried, it has the best absorption in my experience! Not the softest/plushiest feeling towel, but still super high quality as usual from TRC! Thanks for sharing, Pan!
Thanks Jeff!
Ceramic sealant and a leaf blower does the job for me 🤣🤣🤣, thank you for sharing Though Pan!!
I also use a blower to dry my car (I have three blowers haha!). But not everyone has the budget for one, so finding the best drying towel makes sense.
@@PanTheOrganizer that’s also very true, before I had my blower I did use rag company towels! Worked fantastic and still does !
Thanks for all of your great and informative videos Pan, I have learned so much from you. I purchased the LIQUID8R this past summer, and so far I am very pleased with it. Also, thank you for mentioning the cost in Canadian dollars as well. Always a pleasure to watch and learn from you 🙂
Thanks for sharing your experience Linda! I hope you are having a great weekend.
I love the gauntlet!! Thanks for your suggestions. Keep it tight!!
Thanks!!
Hi pan I saw your interview the other day with hawk detailing at sema. It was very good. Nice to see a personal side to your business
Thanks I appreciate it! SEMA was so much fun!
Pan - have to share with you and everyone! After seeing your take and a few others on drying towels, I chose the Liquid8r and could not be more impressed! After washing cars, I used the 24x36 to dry a Tacoma and a Highlander and it still felt as if I could have done more! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the feedback! 👍🏻
I have a sucker and a sucker jr. I use the sucker for the wife’s minivan and it does the whole thing with no problem and is still sucking up water all the way to the end, and the junior for my motorcycle. The sucker does get pretty heavy toward the end. If doing it over I would probably just get 2 sucker jr’s and use both on the van and alternate on the moto but regardless I can’t recommend the sucker line enough - I love them.
They are great towels no doubt!
Nice video, a tip, i spray 6-8 sprays of quick detailer on the towel to add extra gloss and it works amazing for no extra work
Thanks Dan!
LOVE THE CLARITY/HONESTY ON THE VIDEO
Thanks Bryan. How did you discover my channel by the way?
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I‘ve had the rag company double twistress for about a year and a half after watching your first of these videos and I love those still as my drying aid towels. I have a liquid8r now that I use for drying without adding protection. I love the hemmed edge on the liquid8r for getting into trim and mirrors where water likes to hide. I’m my opinion, you can’t go wrong with a rag company product!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
I too bought the double twistress after watching pans earlier video , if I recall it beat out the original gauntlet…I do find it to be a bit rough feeling compared to my Adam’s towel. I may try the gauntlet 2.0 if it’s softer feeling ? Pan , which is more plush , gauntlet or liquidator?
@@chrisryan8894 plushness would probably be the gauntlet. The liquid8r is basically a much thicker and longer pile twistress
I'm a bit late to your party here. I've just purchased a new car after 20 years and want to keep it looking new. This video is the best I've come across with unbiased thorough information and practical visual testing.
I'm happy to say I will be purchasing one or two of your recommendations here.
Thank you for sharing and good fortunes to you.
Thanks for the positive feedback Richard! How did you discover my channel by the way?
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Thank you so much, for saying the word.... subjective! I still use my Italian brand chamois for the paint. Microfiber on the windows is fine. Although my cost is $67.00 per piece. 3 vehicles, 33 washes each per year. They last a minimum of 8 years! Great vid!
Great review as always.
I've used the Gauntlet since I was able to get it on my island.
I really like it and recommend it.
Glad you enjoy it!
You do great, honest reviews. Keep it up.
I appreciate that!
I use a brand called Dreadnought and never looked back, probably the best drying towel I’ve used for vehicles
I bought the Liquidator towel because of Rag Company's show. My first set, the towel started getting caught on everything and so lines started coming apart. I bought a second set to see if it was just the manufacturing, but the same thing happened. I wrote to the Rag Company and they said it's very normal for the Liquidator to fall apart over a few uses, but yours look so dang good and new..
Twist loop always have a chance of getting caught in emblems and sharp logo edges, but you can cut the fibers off with a pair of scissors if that happens.
I didnt like it the texture was not plush or soft rather hard and rough. Get the gauntlet u wont regret it.
I had the same problem but I love them I can dry my tundra with 1 towel
I have the chemical guys one from when I first started learning how to detail and it did the job. I've had it for about 8 months so it has lasted with out any breakdown. But I have been looking at getting something that does streak as much and absorbs more. This video helped a lot. Thanks Pan!
I'm glad my videos can help you make a good pick for future purchases. Cheers!
Adams Jumbo and THE RAG COMPANY Gauntlet are my choice and used. Thanks for your video Pan.
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Last summer I ended up buying Gauntlet by TheRagCompany, mainly because the last video you did actually talked me into it. Even though I mistakenly ordered the one that's half the size of the one in this video, it performs crazy well. Especially under the right conditions (about 25-30 celcius for me) I noticed that it would dry my car almost "no-drop-left" perfectly even with the not DI water I have in my house. Great video Pan, thanks again!
Thanks George!
I have found the best value with the Gauntlet towels. I have a few of the smaller sizes and one of the larger sizes.
I have been using the Pluffle towel for many years, which is a very soft plush waffle weave. I may try the Gauntlet next time. I’m not a fan of twist loop, as they are not nearly as soft. Nice video Pan!
Thanks Steve!
I have a pretty high pile of drying towels from many manufacturers...And they all work pretty well, but I'd have to say my go-to towel seems to be The Rag Company's "Double Twistress" at 850 GSM, because of it's handy 20"x24" size and ease of use... It's very absorbent, not unwieldy, folds well during use, and is still 1-handable even loaded up. Alcantara/ suede edges, nice thickness, smooth sliding. Just about everything you could ask for. Close second for me is the "Liquid8r" also by The Rag Company, but I find it's 1100 GSM pile just a bit too thick even in the 20"x24" size to 1-hand when it's full, but they do make a 16"x16" which I will likely order a pair of for this coming spring. Honorable mentions to the gorgeous Purple Maxshine 1200GSM Microfiber Drying Towel in 24"x35" which is among my favorite large-format "drag-style" drying towel.
I just find these larger towels are more clumsy to use doing doors and lower panels, splitters, diffusers and things near the ground... dragging the tips or edges of your drying towel on the ground are just asking for a scratch, so I definitely agree with your preference for the smaller sizes.
Keep up the great work and the amazing content!! I've learned so much from you, and have been entertained at the same time !!
The Double Twistress was in my previous test here: ua-cam.com/video/079H_dpxlUo/v-deo.html
And yes that's a great drying towel too.
Thanks for sharing your experience Scott!
The luxury microfiber, the sucker is my favorite.
just bought a liquid8tr after learning the hard way. Purchased a 32 pack of chemical bros towels and they transfer so much lint...lesson learned
Yeah, stick with The Rag Company microfiber towels, so much better! Here are their towels: amzn.to/3QTMUoD
I made a video about which towels are best for different uses here: ua-cam.com/video/VOCy2l8bdm4/v-deo.htmlsi=r1bCf6Fgx5PkLiVK
Also, always make sure you wash your new towels before their first use.
New to the detailing universe. Great videos. Thanks. Viewed several channels on the subject of drying towels and no one seems to mention what to do if they become saturated and more drying has to be done. Can you just wring and wring 'em out until water stops dripping? Dumb question, maybe. But reviews so far I've seen are spread it out, slide it off one time and, "Yup. Picks up water." Kudos to you for responding to ALL your vids, not just the most recent ones!!
Thanks for the positive feedback! I appreciate it. You can certainly wring out the towels, but more for the smaller sizes. The ultra oversized ones (for large vehicles) are harder to wring out, but on the flip-side, you shouldn't really have to wring them out as they can absorb a lot of water and you should be able to do the entire vehicle.
And if you are towel drying, it's always recommended to use a quick detailer or drying aid as a buffer between the paint and the towel (less chances of marring as the drying aid acts as a lubricant) and that also helps with picking up water.
Or the best scenario, if your paint is protected (wax, sealant or coating) is to use a car dryer or leaf blower (like I do) to quickly go around the vehicle. That removes 95% of the water in just a few minutes. And then you can go over the paint with a towel and drying aid to pick up the residual droplets of water and give that final touch of gloss/slickness. That's what I do.
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I was actually looking at buying the Liquid8r drying towel, so this video helped me.
I'm happy to hear that Mike. How did you discover my channel by the way?
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@@PanTheOrganizer , I've actually been watching your channel for awhile now. Love the tips and information you provide for us regular car washing folks :)
Great video Pan.
I have used two of the five towels on the video, the Gauntlet and the Woolly Mammoth.
The WM is ok but takes a couple of passes to dry.
The Gauntlet on the other hand is awesome! It dries on the first try.
I will be purchasing the Luxury brand drying towel as it did a great job.
Thanks for sharing your personal experience with the towels Juan!
Pan The Organizer. Thanks a lot for the great video on the towels, I have learn a lot from your explanations on al the products. you are the BEST.
You are so welcome! How did you discover my channel?
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I have two of these in 20in x 30in and been using it for at least a year now, still works great to this day. (The Rag Company Gauntlet)
THE BEST drying towel I've ever used is from Agualux detail supply. The Slurpy is hands down the best. Also comes in many sizes.
I have never heard of them. Is that an American company?
T and T Auto Detailing thank you 🙏
I’ve been using the Liquidator for a little while now and I find it to be a great drying towel. I have the mid size and two of the small size, just the way they came when I ordered. The mid size is the main workhorse and the small ones are used for the final drying of those little drips that seem to wait until the bitter end to show up! Combined with P&S rinsesless wash and the UBS, I can get my car done in 30-45 minutes. Thank you for doing the testing and crunching the numbers, I’ve learned quite a lot from your videos!
Thanks for the feedback!
Great video. I have a bunch of the smaller versions of The Gauntlet. I'll certainly try a few of the others as it's nice/educational to try new items. Thank You for another great video, Pan.
Thanks Jay! You have a great drying towel by the way. ;)
G'day Pan, I have the original Rag Company Gauntlet in 2 sizes 24x15 and 12x12, I have 2 towels of each size. The 24x15 is easy manageable for me and the 12x12 is great for door handles, door jams and the various channels to get in and dry them. Great test.
G'day Ozzcaddy! Hope you are doing well mate!
Fantastic video. I have an 01 WRX STI, black paint, which scratches if you so much as look at it. Been on the lookout for a decent drying towel and came across this video. Love how you review products, seems super unbiased and goes over everything consumers care about. Have my towel on order now and while im waiting for that I am going to check out more of your videos
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@@PanTheOrganizer I was actually about to purchase a Woolly Mammoth and decided id check out some reviews beforehand. Your video was on the recommended when I googled it so watched it, changed my decision and found one that I think will work good for me (the Gauntlet). I have done detailing for a couple years but it was at dealerships, so relatively cheap products were all that we could get our hands on. Will be diving into your page to get some more knowledge on better products for my own vehicles
For me I been using Griots PFM Drying Towels for nearly 10 years. I chose the 16 x 16 size, since it is easy to manuver around.
Great video as always
Thanks for sharing
I agree with you the 16x16 two pk is the way to go you can dry a small with one towel or a bigger car or truck with 2 towels they hold a ton of water and last forever if you look after them. Im pretty sure the pfm come in 3 sizes . Enjoy your towels I find them to be the best. 👌🏻🇨🇦oh and they go on sale all the time through out the year.
I’ve had Luxury Microfiber Sucker for about 18 months. Great towel and still dries just as well as the first time I used it. I’ve also had the PFM and seems that after about a year it’s not as effective at drying as it once was.
Yeah the Sucker is a great towel for sure! Good pick!
i agree with your number one pick, the Liquid8r is my go to drying towel, even after buying the nicer feeling Gauntlet.
Thanks for sharing! How did you discover my channel by the way?
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I’ve been using the Wooly Mammoth and it’s okay. I recently bought the Liquid8or and look forward to using it.
Good pick with the Liquid8r
I've had the earlier version of the Gauntlet for a couple of years and have been disappointed in the performance as it left streaks. On the other hand, I have the Sucker Jr. and can dry my entire sedan or my wife's compact SUV without needing to wring it out or use a second towel. No drops, no streaks. It should be noted I used Bead Maker as a drying aid.
Oh yeah, the Gauntlet is pretty incredible. I took your advice awhile back, and I'm very, very happy. Cool part is that you need more than one if you do multiple cars. When ones in the wash, pull out another. That's where the price point comes into play. Don't go broke buying superior towels.
All the different sizes really helps too.
Very good review, Pan. Thank you.
Thanks Kim! :)
I purchased the Rag Company Liquid8r as per your recommendation, excited to try to this out for residual water spots after using the leaf blower lol.
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Thanx. I will looking into these when I need new ones!
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Great job, Pan. I use The Gauntlet mostly with the The Sucker as a backup. Both are really great!
Thanks!
Thank you Pan, great video. I just used your link to order the L8R.
Thanks for helping to support the channel Joe! Have a great weekend. Give me feedback once you try the Liquid8r! :) Don't forget to wash it before the first use.
I got the Rag Company 1500. I LOVE that towel!!! Great video pan! Thank you.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Pan, Again great video. I have The Rag Company Gauntlet towel recommended by you from a previous video. I think it's the first version but regardless it performs great. Thank you for all that you do.
Thanks Charles!
I love the sucker from luxury microfiber! It does my whole mustang without leaving water behind or streaks
Yeah it's pretty good!
Great review Pan. I have both the Gauntlet and the Sucker, with the Gauntlet being my favorite of the two. Both are excellent towels but the Gauntlet is a little softer and nicer to work with.
Thanks Archie!
Twist loop are the best. We use Gyeon silk dryer and it’s amazing! Huge towel as well !
I had the Gyeon Silk Dryer in my previous drying towels comparison video here: ua-cam.com/video/079H_dpxlUo/v-deo.html
I've said it in a Pan video before and ill say it again, I've never tried all of these towels but I do have 2 of the gauntlet towels and I swear by them. They are amazing and it blows my mind how much water they can hold. I recommend the gauntlet towels greatly
They are exceptional indeed!
Ive been using Adam's Jumbo Plush Drying towel. Best I have ever used. One towel is enough to dry an entire 2500 crew cab truck.
Thank you Pan, this is a very informative video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great review Pan! I use the Gauntlet and am very satisfied with it so far.
Thanks Derek!
I've used the Griot's PFM for the past 3 yrs. Outstanding towel. One towel easily takes care of an entire vehicle, even large vehicles. My only complaint is that the twisted loop snags pretty easily.
I'm seriously considering trying to Gauntlet though, just to lower my cost per towel a bit.
Thanks for sharing your experience Jeff!
I'm sorry but the chemical guys wooly mammoth does suck up a lot of water, but the lint and fibers it leaves behind is ridiculous . I have to use another drying towel on top of that to get all the lint off!
Great review video Pan!....I went with the Liquid8r on your recommendation... Thanks!
Enjoy the Liquid8r!! :)
Great comparison Pan. I recently took advantage of the the Rag Company Black Friday sale and purchased 3 of the 4 available sizes of the gauntlet.
Thanks Paul!
love the liquid8r towels, i use them with a drying aid after using my leaf blower. my only complaint would be when the twist get caught on emblems or sharp edges they come apart very easy. I just cut those strands and keep it moving.
Yeah it's typical of twist loop towels if a fiber gets caught on sharp edges, but you simply cut it off and you can continue as you noticed. :)
I’ve tried the CG Wooly Mammoth, LMF Sucker Jr and Rag Co. Gauntlet. Let’s be honest I think all towels at some point need a 2nd wipe. With that said the Gauntlet, in its various sizes works the best for me. In the Arizona summer I use the larger size for the quickest drying time then switch to a smaller size for the intricate work. I use a deionizer for my water as it’s 350 tds out of the spigot.
DI water is sooooo good for washing cars! :)
I absolutely love the luxury microfiber drying towel.
It's great!
An excellent review. As I am a buyer of many drying towels, I have most of these in my cabinet. I have come to a similar conclusion, although I rated the Luxury Sucker in a tie for second. It is more expensive, but it dries and dries and dries. Great process!
Thanks Brian!
Thanks Pan, even though I don't need another drying towel right now but after all I should probably treat myself to a Christmas Present!!
🎅🏻👍🏻🎁
Awesome video/product comparison brother.
Thanks!
I have the 16 x 16 Liquid8r. I can dry the entire car and not wring it out. It is easy on the car paint and nice in the hand
Thanks for sharing!
I have the Liquid8r 16x16 size and love it a lot, just ordered the Dreadnought my autofiber today..looking forward to a personal comparison.
Great video as always. I have the Griots Garage towel. Been using them for years. I got smaller gauntlet towels for Rinseless. Just easier to handle. Griots gets a bit heavy when going from sponge to towel each panel.
Thanks Chuck!
The chemical guys towel let me down so bad. And it’s expensive. I love the twist loop from the rag company. Thanks Pan for the awesome review.
You are so welcome! How did you discover my channel by the way?
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@@PanTheOrganizer actually by the auto play function. I watched a different video based on foam cannon reviews and your video on foam cannons played next. It was such an awesome and detailed video. I’ve been hooked since. Thanks for going into detail and explaining detailing for professionals and weekend warriors like myself who didn’t know much before watching your channel. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the kind words man! I appreciate it. It's always nice to see my efforts to create quality content doesn't go unnoticed by my audience.
I love the liquid8r. I have a few of them and I use them to dry my cars after wash. I love the value so I'm happy it won.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
I just got a drying towel from 1320 video and it looks to be made of great quality also made in Korea. Can’t wait to give it a try. 👍
1320 video? What is that?
The Rag Company Gauntlet for the car and Liquid8r for my vespa and door frame from the car , i love the sizes from them 16x16 for the vespa is more than enough and 2 off them i do my mini cooper with
PFM also has a 2 pack of 16x16 for $20 usd. They are great for touchups or small areas. TRC Double twistress 20x24 also has a 2pk for $28usd.
The Rag Company 1500.
Hands down best towel ive ever used. Klin, AF, Detail Popo, whoever, no one can compete
I haven't tried those yet. Which one is you number one top pick? Brand and exact model of towel?
First of al, a great review. I use the Liquid8er and i love it. Keep the great reviews coming.
Thanks, will do! How did you discover my channel by the way?
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Mammoth and Gauntlet are both popular,, but the Griots is one I haven't heard if until today. I've been using Luxury Microfiber's Sucker Jr. It's plenty big enough for my Veloster and it's was a huge upgrade from the fluffy high pile towels I had from O'Reilly Auto Parts. Use their waffle weave to pickup any leftovers, windows,, and door jams. Then I don't even remember how I got it, but I somehow acquired a small 16x16 twisted loop towel, dark gray on one side and scarlet on the other, but that's perfect for wheels!
Thanks so much for the informative video (as always!). I use the TRC double twistress and it’s amazing. It’s 20”x24” and I can usually use a single towel to dry a car that has protection (2 if it doesn’t). Just adding an opinion for a different product but the twisted loop can carry more water so that may be part of the reason they performed better. Thanks again!
Thanks for watching Ron!
I use a Detail Popo Twisted Rain, which looks to be the same as the Liquid8r. The Detail Popo however, gives you a lot more material for the money.
Agree with you great towel👌🏻
Thanks Pan for another great video. I myself use the griots pfm. I'd like to add that they also have a 16x16 and it's extremely versatile. Maybe consider noting the weight before and after the drying test to further the statistical side aspect, of your test.
Thanks for sharing
Great job Pan. All great products.
Thanks Julio! What drying towel do you use currently?
I have the Wooly and have used the Griots before. I still like the Wooly but am looking at picking up the Liquidator. I do use a GreenWorks leaf blower at times (thanks for that video BTW)
Thanks for sharing!!
I have used both the Gauntlet and The Rag Company’s Twist N’ Shout drying towels on my cars. In my experience, the Twist N’ Shout drys much better than the Gauntlet. The Twist N’ Shout by TRG is my go to towel.
Thanks for sharing!