[Steve H]

I have been using a really good quality micro fibre (for detailing), but have now bought some grade A scrim. Not sure about it as yet as it doesnt seem to mop things up as easily as my microfibre.
Can ask, those that use scrim is it best to have it slightly damp (like you would an old fashioned chammie leather) so it picks up more moisture? i used mine dry today and it didnt feel great to be honest - maybe its just me  
Cheers

Steve

[4S Cleaning]

I'm only a new start and use a grade scrims, when it gets wet you'd be better detailing with your tongue IMHO

[Lee GLS]

Scrim takes a while to break in, but once it is it's better for detailing than microfibres IMHO

[James chapman]

Blue micro fibre cloths can't  remember what make they are. Wcw,maybe they are better than the unger ones and scrim

[Blue Frog Systems]

Unger green microfiber for me all day

[wfp master]

scrim all day for me. i gave up with the paragon micro fibres got wet to quickly & left a mess when detailing edges. scrim stays drier longer & absorbs better plus a lot quicker to dry out. a new bit of scrim  takes a while until it starts to get damp.

[johnny bravo]

damp scrim to clean small panes,   well ringed out scrim to buff off,  try on your own windows,  dont forget   when only using 1 scrim you are just rubbing glass,  you will see marks when sun shines on the glass,  a me some people use 1 scrim to clean tops,  they are paying yuo to do a decent job,    there will always be someone else knocking  and canvassing.

[combat1]

ramon make a blue glass cloth wihich is the best for detailing. I have never used scrim, used to use linen tea cloths. The blue glass cloth is the best you'll get. Just stick it in the washing machine, no conditioner.
My cloths are around 5 or 6 years old now and as good as new.

[Steve H]

Thanks fellas for all the info some great info on their, i will have to try a couple of the suggestions to see how i get on as no right answer by the sound of things, its down to preferences.

[Erithwc]

I use scrim but i am now looking a getting microfibre instead much better than a scrim.

Paul

[wfp master]

no no no no. scrim rules.

[steve rix]

Srim, properly washed is the best by miles

[Steve H]

i have washed the scrim in washing machine for the first time, it already feels softer after just one wash (it was supposed to be pre-washed but im not sure to be honest) as said it will probs get better as i use it and wash it i will keep using it for now.

[rosskesava]

Microfibre for the glass and scrim for the frames.

Scrim leaves bit of fluff, fibre etc, on on the glass.

Microfibre is slightly abrasive and highly absorbent so is better for glass.

[dazmond]

best thing to do with new scrim is leave them in boiling water overnight and use them as sill cloths for a few weeks then they are ready for detailing after a few washes.

beware though as they can clog up your washing machine with cloth fibres if you wash loads of them regularly.

i use microfibre cloths these days as their more economical,dont leave cloth fibres on windows and dont need "breaking in".



dazmond

[robertphil]

scrim for me.     i have about 60 now and swear by them. i probably wash 10 each night,thats spread over 5 workers .having said that we use them as sill cloths too

[Steve H]

thanks fellas - just wanted to add to that and ask is there a particular quality of microfibre (ie Ungar etc) that people go for or is it just any decent microfibre for the windows and more absorbant stuff (thicker pile) for the sills.

I have washed the crim by the way in the washing machine and it feels better already, i just washed it without softner etc (as they arent dirty) may need a more intense wash as they get dirty.... thanks fellas

[Roy Harding]

Scrim as said takes a while to work at its best. As already said use them to wipe sills at first, and wash every night. Also when they start to get wet you can detail the window first, before squeegeeing it.

Also remember the more water you put on a small pane of glass, the more you have to wipe off.

Roy

[Wc Solutions]

Scrim! Stopped using them in 1998! Micro wipes green or blue all day long!

[combat1]

How many microfibre cloths do you guys use for detailing in a day? going to put an order in and need a guide. Also which ones are best, thanks