smithflys23
Well Known Member
I’ve been using microfiber towels and Plexus to clean my canopy. The microfiber towels seem to leave some lint behind. What alternatives to microfiber towels are you using?
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Avoiding leftovers after canopy cleaning
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BillL
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Old 100% cotton flannel pajamas?
I have the same issue with the automotive yellow 100% cotton - lint. And I really use old PJ's with the seams cut out as they have polyester thread.
RV7 To Go
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I just cut up old cotton T shirts which have been washed. I used to use Plexus and now use Aero Wash/Wax All. T shirts work fine for both.
wirejock
Well Known Member
T-shirts
I've used T-shirts on plastic for too many years. Cut the seams out and use the rest. No silk screens or iron on transfers. Plain old white t-shirt.
Baby diapers are awesome if you can find them.
I've used T-shirts on plastic for too many years. Cut the seams out and use the rest. No silk screens or iron on transfers. Plain old white t-shirt.
Baby diapers are awesome if you can find them.
smithflys23
Well Known Member
It sounds like the consensus (thus far) is to use old T shirts.
What about a chamois? I'm not sure how that would work with a chemical like Plexus.
What about a chamois? I'm not sure how that would work with a chemical like Plexus.
smithflys23
Well Known Member
I only wash them with other microfiber cloths.
MacCool
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In all the years I've been detailing my cars, I've been very particular about microfiber. Korean-made only, no labels, no sewn edges. Absolutely nothing that comes from the big-box stores, or automotive chains. I get good towels and am very careful about washing them. I've never seen lint to be an issue, and lint would show up very well on a black or dark car. If lint is an issue, consider waffle weave.
The best microfiber towels at the best price come from The Rag Company.
The best microfiber towels at the best price come from The Rag Company.
A2Jake
Active Member
Due to the time and effort installing the canopy.......
I keep everything associated with the cleaning process as sterile as possible.
I buy the larger towel (50 pack) and cut them into 1/4's.
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/plastexdispmicro.php?clickkey=144828
Into the trash after each use.
No Lint !
If I could afford it, I would wash my whole plane with plexus.
J.
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I keep everything associated with the cleaning process as sterile as possible.
I buy the larger towel (50 pack) and cut them into 1/4's.
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/plastexdispmicro.php?clickkey=144828
Into the trash after each use.
No Lint !
If I could afford it, I would wash my whole plane with plexus.
J.
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Rag company
I'm always impressed by the innovation of people - I would never have guessed that a specialty site for cleaning cloths and other materials would work. Also, didn't know that the Koreans are the top producer of quality microfiber. Thanks for that!
I just buy packs of Costco microfiber cloths when I visit the US - they seem to be pretty good quality. Single use on the paint or the canopy, after washing they are used as "standard" rags.
I'm always impressed by the innovation of people - I would never have guessed that a specialty site for cleaning cloths and other materials would work. Also, didn't know that the Koreans are the top producer of quality microfiber. Thanks for that!
smithflys23
Well Known Member
I was wondering if the quality of the microfiber was an issue. Thanks!
MacCool
Well Known Member
Heh heh...microfiber cloths are just the tip of the iceberg. You should see the dizzying array of cleaning, polishing, and waxing chemicals available at sites like Adam's Polishes, Autogeek, Chemical Guys. The Rag Company has branched out into that arena too, instead of just microfiber. Automotive detailing has become an entire sub-culture of automobile maintenance. I haven't yet taken a clay bar nor my Flex polisher to the hangar. So far, I've been able to resist, but I do de-bug and wax the plane a lot, and I confess that I have taken my trusty old Porter-Cable to the canopy with the Novus polishing kit. Does a great job on water spots, bugs and micro-scratches and swirling.
