How to Wash Microfiber Towels for Polishing & Coatings (Without Ruining Them)
If you use microfiber towels for polishing or ceramic coatings, you MUST wash them correctly—or you’ll ruin them fast. Here’s exactly how to clean these towels safely and keep them performing like new.
Why Polishing & Coating Towels Need Special Care
Microfiber towels used for polishing and coatings are exposed to:
- Oils and residues from compounds and polishes.
- Ceramic resins from coatings and sprays.
If you wash them the wrong way → these residues will harden in the fibers → causing:
- Streaking when used again.
- Scratches on soft or black paint.
- Loss of softness and performance.
The Best Towels for Polishing & Coatings
Here’s what I personally use and recommend:
✅ Softer Than Soft Microfiber Towel → For leveling and removing coatings
- Ultra-plush → protects soft and black paint.
- Edgeless → no scratch risk.
- Safe for final wipe after Tough As Shell or The Gloss Boss.
✅ Everyday Microfiber Towels → For removing polish residues
- Perfect for removing compound or polish during paint correction.
- Economical → can rotate multiple towels per job.
How to Wash Microfiber Towels for Polishing & Coatings
Step 1 → Separate Them!
- NEVER wash your polishing/coating towels with general-purpose towels or drying towels.
- Coating residues can contaminate your other towels → ruining them.
- Always wash polishing and coating towels in a dedicated load.
Step 2 → Use the Right Detergent
- Use a dedicated microfiber detergent or a free & clear liquid detergent.
- This helps break down oils, ceramic resins, and polish residues.
- NEVER use fabric softener → will ruin towels instantly.
Step 3 → Wash on Warm
- Use a warm water wash → helps melt and remove coating residues.
Step 4 → Extra Rinse Cycle
- Run an extra rinse cycle → this is critical for coating towels → ensures no detergent or residue remains.
How to Dry Polishing & Coating Towels
- Air dry is best → hang or lay flat.
- If using a dryer → low or no heat setting → high heat will damage towels.
Pro Tips → Keep Your Towels Performing Like New
- Wash towels IMMEDIATELY after use → don’t let coating residues harden in the fibers.
- Retire towels if they become stiff after coating removal → don’t reuse them on soft paint.
- Keep a dedicated bin for “coating only” towels to avoid cross-contamination.
The Bottom Line → Treat These Towels With Care
Your Softer Than Soft and Everyday Microfiber Towels are critical tools for paint correction and ceramic coating → but they require special care.
If you follow this wash process → your towels will stay:
- Soft and safe for paint.
- Streak-free.
- Effective at removing polish and leveling coatings.
And you’ll avoid the costly mistake of ruining premium towels!
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