Microfiber towels leaving lint on paint after using ceramic spray

[TTUHoopsFans]

I've been using this ceramic spray below after washing or between washes, and I use 5-6 microfiber towels. I am very careful to turn the towel over / change it after every panel or so. Anyways, I noticed there is a good deal of lint being left behind on the paint. The microfiber towels are not that old, maybe been used 5-6 times. I wash them with other microfiber towels only and use a microfiber detergent from chemical guys too. Anyone else facing this problem and have any solutions? Do I need better microfiber towels? I tried to get really nice, plush ones.

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[Area51BS]

How do you dry them? High heat damages them. I have some that are perfect on the interior, but leave fibers on glass. So those are not used on glass any longer. Best towels I’ve going are Griots. No issue with those.

 

[TTUHoopsFans]

How do you dry them? High heat damages them. I have some that are perfect on the interior, but leave fibers on glass. So those are not used on glass any longer. Best towels I’ve going are Griots. No issue with those.

Ahhh, I do put them in the dryer. Should I let them air dry?

 

[WheresMyBronco]

Putting them in the dryer is fine, I would just put them on the lowest heat setting possible. Also, don't use any fabric softener with them.

Aside from that, it could just be that there's some static so any lint from the microfibers is sticking to them. You might want to see if you can get towels that produce less lint.

 

[CarGuy]

I use new towels each time. Also, consider claying the vehicle.

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

Ahhh, I do put them in the dryer. Should I let them air dry?

No, you should not air dry your microfiber; kills the loft.

The question is what kind of microfiber towels and where were they made? Nothing wrong with buying on Amazon, but I’d check for a ton of reviews and ensure they’re made in South Korea and no place else. Not even sure why, but they make the best by far.

Keep your dryer lint keeper clean and dry on low heat and you should be fine. They can last for years using, as you point out, microfiber wash and wash in warm water.

I use cheap microfiber towels from Target on the interior and other spot cleaning, but the good stuff is for the wash. No lint for me and I store them clean and dry in plastic bags.

 

[Dan-O]

I have the same problem using Griot’s spray wash, shine as well as ceramic. Personally I believe, as other poster, it is static leftover, so I just give it a quick wipe over with clean duster and it’s gone.

 

[Area51BS]

Here is what I use.
Exterior detail no lint. I like to use these with a Griots dry wash spray. And for applying Griots 3in1 ceramic spray wax.
https://www.griotsgarage.com/pfm-terry-weave-towels-set-of-2/
Exterior drying no lint.
https://www.griotsgarage.com/extra-large-pfm-edgeless-drying-towel/
Interior no lint except for some reason it does leave lint on glass unless applying 3in1 ceramic spray wax on the glass.
https://www.griotsgarage.com/dual-weave-interior-towels-set-of-3/

 

[Area51BS]

Putting them in the dryer is fine, I would just put them on the lowest heat setting possible. Also, don't use any fabric softener with them.

Aside from that, it could just be that there's some static so any lint from the microfibers is sticking to them. You might want to see if you can get towels that produce less lint.

This.

 

[TTUHoopsFans]

I have the same problem using Griot’s spray wash, shine as well as ceramic. Personally I believe, as other poster, it is static leftover, so I just give it a quick wipe over with clean duster and it’s gone.

Thanks, what’s clean duster?

 

[RimrockPaul]

I've been using this ceramic spray below after washing or between washes, and I use 5-6 microfiber towels. I am very careful to turn the towel over / change it after every panel or so. Anyways, I noticed there is a good deal of lint being left behind on the paint. The microfiber towels are not that old, maybe been used 5-6 times. I wash them with other microfiber towels only and use a microfiber detergent from chemical guys too. Anyone else facing this problem and have any solutions? Do I need better microfiber towels? I tried to get really nice, plush ones.

I'm still using old Tshirt rags.

 

[Dan-O]

Thanks, what’s clean duster?

Oh I’m sorry, I was referring to a cotton or microfiber “California Duster” style tool. Many makers but California Duster is probably the most popular. I say clean because sometimes dusters are used frequently and tend to be dirty. I have 2, one for just dusting between washes and a cleaner one that I use only for removing lint after wash.

 

[Dan-O]

Thanks, what’s clean duster?

Just a quick note, when duster is brand new it will most likely leave some residual streaks on paint due to the paraffin wax that is in it

 

[TTUHoopsFans]

Oh I’m sorry, I was referring to a cotton or microfiber “California Duster” style tool. Many makers but California Duster is probably the most popular. I say clean because sometimes dusters are used frequently and tend to be dirty. I have 2, one for just dusting between washes and a cleaner one that I use only for removing lint after wash.

Thanks. I have a 15 year old California duster. I’ve never washed it. Will it scratch the paint?

 

[Dan-O]

Oh I’m sorry, I was referring to a cotton or microfiber “California Duster” style tool. Many makers but California Duster is probably the most popular. I say clean because sometimes dusters are used frequently and tend to be dirty. I have 2, one for just dusting between washes and a cleaner one that I use only for removing lint after wash.

I’m sure after 15 years of use with no wash it’s pretty dirty, but if used with just light touch, no pressure i don’t think it would leave scratches. Just my opinion. The one I use between washes is 12 years old but I have hand washed more than a couple of times.

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