I got some Cannon "Royal Family" towels today for like $5.00 each. I wanted to see if anyone knew whether these were OK for Zaino application. I know some people were saying that the cheaper towels from Wal-Mart had polyester backings, but this does say 100% cotton, made in USA, and I got them on sale at Macy's. Any info?

Also, should I cut the edges off? If I don't will it scratch the paint? I was going to cut the towels into 4s because they're pretty big.

Thanks for the info.

 

Right From The Zaino Site....

Zaino Bros' recommends using only Large Bath size 100% Made in USA White Cotton towels with all of our products. Cotton T-shirts are too small for polish removal and not as absorbent or fluffy as towels and most contain polyester. We have found that certain towels; especially those manufactured abroad, although they say 100% cotton. They are not; they include a blend of polyester and nylon that will definitely scratch and leave swirl marks in your paint finish. The rule of thumb is to use high quality Brand Name large bath towels (Cannon or Fieldcrest) that say 100% cotton and made in the USA. Towels sold in bags in Auto Stores are not 100% cotton. Look carefully on the bag it will probably say made in Pakistan or Bangladesh or other foreign country. Do not use these towels. They will cause swirl marks and scratches on the paint surface. Always, remove the stitching around the towel prior to use. Bargain store polish applicators also contain polyester and nylon fibers and are not to be used. Also, when washing your towels, please do not use any type of fabric softeners. Always use White towels. Do not use Colored Towels they contain dyes.

 

Without having used those exact towels that you bought, it's hard to tell for sure whether they will be OK. BUT, since they do say 100% cotton and "Made in USA," they will probably be allright. The only way to tell for sure is to buff maybe a small section on your car and then inspect it in the sun for swirls that were not there before.

I use large towels too and I never cut the edges off. If you're careful about handling the towel, the edges will never touch anyway.

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