Car detailing fans the world over will know Autoglym and its Hi-Tech Microfibre Drying Towel is no exception. As well as offering a wide selection of cleaning products, the British company also has an extensive range of cloths, towels and applicators. I took it for a test dry to see how it stacks up.
How We Tested Autoglym Hi-Tech Microfibre Drying Towel
After washing and rinsing my car, I used this towel to dry it. I checked to see how much water it absorbed on the first pass. After this, I inspected how much moisture was left on the panel. Finally, I finished drying the car to see how effective the drying towel was. While using the drying towel, I also noted how heavy it felt, and how easy it was to use.
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First Impressions
It’s a mixed bag. You can’t help but be impressed with Autoglym’s fancy packaging, and it immediately makes this drying towel feel like a premium product. This is confirmed when you take it out of the packaging because no corners have been cut in terms of construction. Autoglym definitely knows how to make a seriously upmarket detailing product. However, this drying towel is also disappointing. There’s no hiding just how incredibly thin it feels. And it’s also not very big, either, which immediately makes you wonder just how good it is going to be at its job.
Features
The Autoglym Hi-Tech Microfibre Drying Towel measure 24×24”.
What’s It Like To Use Autoglym Hi-Tech Microfibre Drying Towel
Sadly, this drying towel performs exactly as I was expecting it would. It becomes instantly waterlogged after pretty much every wipe, requiring you to constantly wring it out. It feels like it spends more time pushing water around your paintwork than actually doing any drying. The only real saving grace here is that because it’s small and thin, it’s always easy to fold and squeeze into tight spots. Also, the very short fibres make it good for drying glass, so that’s a plus.
The Verdict
I really don’t like the Autoglym Hi-Tech Microfibre Drying Towel at all. It falls incredibly short of the mark compared to its rivals and is disappointing across the board. It’s just not very good, honestly. Sorry, Autoglym, you make a lot of very good detailing products, but this isn’t one of them.
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