What’s the Best Towel to Use with Ceramic Spray? (And What to Avoid)

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The best towel for ceramic spray is a clean, high-pile, edgeless microfiber. Avoid low-quality or dirty towels that cause streaking or scratches.

What’s the Best Towel to Use with Ceramic Spray? (And What to Avoid)

What’s the Best Towel to Use with Ceramic Spray? (And What to Avoid)

Think any towel will work with ceramic spray? Think again. The towel you use can make or break your results—especially when applying a product like Tough As Shell.

In this guide, you’ll learn what type of towel is best for ceramic spray application, why towel quality matters, and which ones to avoid at all costs.

Why the Right Towel Matters

  • Prevents streaking and high spots: A good towel spreads product evenly without dragging or smearing
  • Reduces scratching risk: Low-quality towels can cause micro-marring—especially on soft paint
  • Improves product bonding: Proper leveling ensures full coverage and better durability
  • Makes buffing faster and easier: You won’t fight the towel while wiping off excess product

✅ The Best Towel for Applying Ceramic Spray

We recommend a high-pile, 300–500 GSM, edgeless microfiber towel. It should be:

  • **Super soft** to avoid scratching freshly prepped paint
  • **Edgeless** or silk-edged to prevent dragging stitched hems across sensitive surfaces
  • **Clean and dry**—never reuse without fully washing it first

Our go-to? The Everyday Microfiber Towel. It’s plush, paint-safe, and made for ceramic spray use.

How to Use Microfiber Towels with Ceramic Spray

  1. Spray the ceramic product onto the towel—not the panel—especially in warm weather
  2. Spread gently over a small section of paint using your first towel
  3. Buff off immediately with a second clean towel to level the surface
  4. Flip towels often to avoid oversaturation

🚫 What Towels to Avoid

  • Low GSM microfiber (under 200 GSM): Too thin and grabby—may cause swirls
  • Old or dirty towels: Embedded debris will scratch your paint and ruin your coating
  • Cotton towels or rags: Not soft or absorbent enough for ceramic spray leveling
  • Microfiber with hard edges or tags: These can leave scratches or drag marks in your finish

Care Tips: Keep Your Towels Performing Like New

  • Wash towels separately from clothes or non-microfiber items
  • Use a dedicated microfiber detergent—no fabric softeners
  • Air dry or low heat only—high heat can damage fibers

Testimonial

“I was using cheap Amazon towels and couldn’t figure out why my ceramic spray was streaking. Switched to Jimbo’s microfiber and the difference was instant. Smooth wipe, no haze.” – Victor L.

Perfect Coating Starts with the Right Towel

You already invested in a high-quality ceramic spray—don’t ruin the job with a bad towel. Use the right microfiber and get the gloss, protection, and beading you paid for.

✅ Apply with the Everyday Microfiber Towel

✅ Prep the surface with The Super Soaper and dry with the Massive Drying Towel

Want to know how to wash your microfiber towels properly? Read this: How to Properly Wash Microfiber Towels

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