Dual Action Polisher
Rotary
Cordless Polisher
Car Polisher Accessories
Wall & Wheel
Detailing Brush Holders Compound Holders
Dollies
Cart & Stool
Detailing bags
Accessories
Pad Kits
Foam Pads
High Pro
Medium Pro
Low Pro
Flat
Cross Cut
Wool Pads
Microfiber Pads
Orange Peel
Sand paper
Foam Interface
Rotary backing
Dual action backing
Car Exterior Cleaning Chemicals
Wheel and Tire Cleaners
Car Interior Care Chemical
Paint Correction & Enhancement Chemicals / Compounds
Paint Protection Chemicals
Subscription
Glass
Polish Removal & Coating Leveling
Coating Buffing & Rinseless Wash
General Purpose
Utility
Suede
Crazy Microfiber
Mitts
Pads
Gloves
Microfiber
Chenille
Wool
Interior
Exterior
Carpet
Pet Hair
Detail
Clay Mitts
Clay pads
Clay towels & sponges
Ceramic
Tire
Kits
Open-Box
Which GSM Towel Do You need?
Talking about car drying towels, a common question is Which GSM microfiber towel is ideal for each detailing process? To begin to answer that question let’s explain what GSM is. GSM stands for Grams per Square Meter (g/m2). The higher the GSM, thicker and more absorbent the microfiber towel. The higher pile creates less surface pressure when wiping, often ideal for drying. Contrastingly, lower GSM towels have a lower pile which is more aggressive when scrubbing, ideal for interiors, polish removal, etc.
Let’s go through common car drying towels by process and their ideal GSM use:
Microfiber Towels
<300 GSM
Depending on the quality, less than 300GSM may not be ideal for use on paint as they could be deemed too aggressive. However, MaxShine’s construction allow these types of towels to be used anywhere. This GSM range works well on interiors and those areas that get extra dirty such as door jams and engines.
Microfiber Towels
200-400 GSM
Glass Specific
Lower pile is generally ideal for glass as it minimizes streaking, though there are higher pile styles with a specific waffle weave design that provide greater absorption with streak-free results.
Microfiber Towels
300-400 GSM
This GSM range of microfiber towels are the most versatile in detailing processes. They work well for all interior surfaces, are efficient for polish and wax removal, and level coatings with precision.
Microfiber Towels
+500 GSM
As mentioned before, the higher the GSM, the higher the absorbency and reduced friction, so 500GSM and above are the most ideal car drying towels.
Other Option
There are those out there who prefer a higher pile for wax removal than the suggested 300-400GSM. So within this higher pile category are towels that are perfect for coating buffing and wax removal; 500-600GSM. Not everyone does a 2-step coating wipe of leveling followed by buffing, but for those who do this range of GSM is the way to go.
GSM Comparison Chart
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GSM |
|||||
|
Ideal Applications |
Interiors |
Glass |
Interiors |
Wax Removal |
Drying |
|
Edge Options |
Edged |
Edged |
Edged |
Edged |
Edged |
|
Pile Options |
Single Pile |
Single Pile |
Dual Pile |
Single Pile |
Single Pile |
|
Color Options |
Grey |
Green |
Black |
Blue |
Blue |
Want to know more GSM information? Check our video.
This video is shared from our Youtube Channel
OUR LATEST ARTICLES
Are you a detailer yourself? Get your friends and family into the spirit of detailing with the perfect introductory car care gifts.
Engine
