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
The Autoglym Hi-Tech Microfibre Drying Towel was put through its paces at the end of one my recent car detailing sessions. While assessing its qualities, I took note of attributes such as how much water it could pick up after one pass, as well as all the ergonomic factors that are important when washing a car by hand. And of course, the end result was an important element to judge too. Size is important when it comes to drying towel, so I factored this into my review.
Editor’s Note:
With many years of experience in the automotive writing game, as well as a genuine interest in car detailing, we couldn’t think of anyone better to handle Fast Car’s detailing product reviews than Elizabeth. So, her opinion is one you can trust.
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First Impressions & Features
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. It measures 24×24”, while the best car drying towel I’ve tested, Liquid8r by The Rag Company, measures a whopping 36×25”.
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 fibers 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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