GAUNTLET Drying Towel Review from the rag company £17 900gsm 30'x20'

Get the gauntlet here (select size you want)
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(or buy direct from clean and shiny for free shipping on larger orders)
The hybrid in2detailing towel (green and grey)
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The orange dual sided twisted loop
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LE silverback towel
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[@Smithy67]

Impressive. I bought a woolly mammoth and it left fibres all over the car. Washed it, did it again. Now use it as a door mat

[@Audittr2108]

I have the original gauntlets in the med size. They hold so much water you don’t need bigger plus easier to handle. Great towels. Mine are a couple of years old and perform as good as they did new.

[@jayhoughton558]

That is such an amazing towel. It’s like the softness of a plush towel and the absorbency of twisted loop.

[@awpdevil]

I've got the biggest gauntlet and the little ones for wheels. Bought my friend their 1500 drying towel, and that thing is a beast. We've dried 3 trucks in a row with it before and it didn't break a sweat.

[@andrewred4210]

I’ve got 2 of these. They wash up really well. Pan did a in depth comparison with other about a year ago.

[@VegasStacker702]

They recommend washing the towel before using it. I just bought an assortment of the rag company towels. Fell in love after buying my first towel from them.

[@charlesmohommed9917]

An auto supply store in my area had these and I picked one up a few months ago. Liked it so much I picked up a second one.

[@tonycoughlin911]

Nice Jon! I noticed the other day that the Rag Company products are also now stocked by Halfrauds!

[@punkr6]

I’ve tried them all and this one I’ve been using for years and it’s my favorite

[@MegaChevy25]

I have two of these towels and I can dry my 2015 Silverado crew cab 1500 with just one towel, the last panel does take a little extra attention to get it completely dry if I use the towel to soak up the trapped water around the bed cover, mirrors, and grill but. I don’t use any kind of blower or air dryer and it still dries the truck with one towel. Same size as the on u reviewed. I love the gauntlet towel. I plan to buy a few more. I have been able to dry both my wife’s civic and my Silverado with one towel as well when using a drying aid and it being a bit hotter to help with the air drying.

[@skodakatie7341]

This looks to be a very absorbent and effective towel, I currently use Sams Detailing drying towel, with which I am very impressed.

[@johnp6987]

I have this as one of my main drying towels along with the smaller one for wheels

[@markradovic4493]

My favourite Drying Towel by far. I can do 2 small cars with one towel the same size as what you showed.

[@topshine46]

Disappointed there was no "thrown down the gauntlet" gag. 🤣 I'm still using my original klin Korea which has been great for me but it's big. Will certainly consider this for the next one. Great video as always!

[@idesignyou...9257]

Tempted by this towel and the Rag Company is based just down the road from me! 👍

[@vanessabanting4764]

It looks a really good towel 😊

[@imranahmad6289]

The Gauntlet has been my chosen towel for 3y. I have found it brilliant, though my car is coated. Washed after each use at 30 degrees. Just the oodd loose thread that I just pull out, no dramas.

[@killacamfoo]

My favorite towel for drying, period.

[@tonyjoe5707]

My Gyeon Silk towel is getting on a bit now and even though I can't complain about it. The Gauntlet was one I'd thought of as a replacement, as well as the Garage Therapy towel.

[@marky9117]

Nice one. Ordered! 👍🏻

[@robertolombardi3698]

Fresh layers is fast becoming your second home lol. Looks a decent towel for the money.

[@charlesbardforth6738]

I have 2 of these in the 15x24 and use them either with a drying aid r without and think they are great.

[@DjNikGnashers]

I find these expensive (to me) drying towels a little bit more for the professional detailers. I have found the Halfords supersoft drying towels to be plenty good enough for weekend hobby detailers, and at £7.79 each, for a large towel, are great value for money.

[@BigBear--]

They're particularly great at using them with drying aids, as they allow you to buff a bit better than strictly long twisted loop on it's own. It won't keave streaks like long twisted loop tends to do with detailers/drying aids.

[@supraman20]

I got into the whole cordless blower to dry your car dad but I went back to drying with a towel. I just find it much more satisfying to hand dry my car especially when using a drying aid. Autofiber has some great drying towels. Their Dreadnaught has a twisted loop and a high gsf fluffy side. Great for drying and then buffing any streaking left over from your drying aid.

[@ForensicDetailing]

The blower can be a bit if a pain but does also help

[@BarryCoombs1]

Combination of both works for me. Drying towel of your choice for the big panels and glass, blower for the wheels/tyres and all the intricate bits. Really couldn't be without the blower now as it really speeds things up.

[@deanwatts910]

Some branches of Halfords are selling the rag company I also bought the combo cyclone ultra wash mitt and wash pad which seems to be better than my gtechniq mitt and if you have a trade card you get a bit of discount. 👍🏻

[@andrewgormley6851]

the green halfords ones are very good for the price to

[@KiloRomeoOscar]

I must have washed my gauntlet drying towels over 100times and they still feel soft and dry great. Ive only had to trim a couple of frays off in my time using them. Its hard to give any want to be users any real world experience as they have only been used on a coated car. You will get some linting on glass mind, but im sure you all have a twist loop or waffle for glass anyway. The one shown is the perfect size, the x-large one 30×36 can be clumbersome but is great for the roof, bonet and boot. The 12×12 are handy for shuts and wheel faces. All in all I dont think you would be dissapointed

[@KiloRomeoOscar]

Its worth adding you can use discount codes for detailing world with clean and shiney. DW5 and DW10.

[@dimitarkirchevdimitrov6321]

Great video 👏 What you are using to wash those type of drying towels?

[@marceltimmermans4505]

I use a drying towels from Nuke Guys 50 or 60x80cm and 1400gsm. Price was around €18 -€20.

[@98JamesNixon]

Can you do a review on the new garage therapy towel?

[@decker0373]

I like the look of this towel. Currently have the "goldmember" which is 80x50 and 1400gsm, twisted loop, it's a great towel and holds a huge volume of water, currently £9.50.

[@Max-vv2pb]

Hi Lee, where is that from? Cheers

[@decker0373]

@Max 1 Cars and Donuts,

[@Max-vv2pb]

@@decker0373 cheers!!

[@neilwalker5041]

The Gauntlet is a great towel and setting up the tufting machine to make the towel is a real pain in the butt. We are lucky to not have to use a chamois anymore.

[@D_Rok80]

I have the gauntlet, liquidator and the 1500 from the rag company. The 1500 trumps them all hands down. Not a single streak or moisture left on paint. Downsides to that towel is that it can get heavy after multiple cars and the damn thing will bleed red dye with no end in sight. Good 30 washes and it will still stain any other towel i wash with it. I use the 16x16 liquidators for the small passes after the 1500. Rarely touch the gauntlets anymore

[@ForensicDetailing]

That high GSM does come in handy.

[@NaturallyRapid]

Iv been using the autofinesse aqua deluxe for a few months for my nice car, I don't find it clears the windows well and I have to go over them after. I think I'm going to buy the £8 Halfords one for the rest of the cars I wash though.

[@punkish7]

Nice comparison. Bummer that I can't find the hybrid towel, or really any twisted loop in the US for a price like the the ones you linked to

[@antonybailey8939]

Chemical guys woolly mammoth brilliant expensive but bought when on offer halfords, you can dry a full car in one go

[@os3603]

My autofiness one is just too big and bulky difficult to work with. should i go for this one?

[@g40nut]

What is your thoughts on drying towels on soft paint vs hard paint? I always use corral fleece type towels (Auto Finesse) on soft paint like Teslas. On harder, like on Audis I use TRC the double twistress

[@ForensicDetailing]

I dont switch towels really switch up towels because of softer paint I might just be a bit more carefull on soft paints if its really good paint. But its usually the dirt that will scratch it more than the towel

[@kuba7875]

I have two of these towels , I love it, Best drying towel I've ever had, if you wash them in rags to riches will last forever

[@OraEtLabora0]

🤔why would you, when car is clean at that point?

[@nigelpalmer6415]

Hi John I blow dry with a bigboi now I use it in conjunction with a gyeon towel , just find the blower gets more of the hidden h2o out thoughts ?

[@ForensicDetailing]

Yer blower plus towel is elite level 😁

[@JakubWegrzyn]

@ForensicDetailing Any thoughts on the Gauntlet after longer use? How does it work after multiple washes? Is it soft enough to be used on soft (black) paint compared to plush towels?

[@ForensicDetailing]

yes mate its really good, seems to last up pretty well its not gone stiff or anything.

[@JakubWegrzyn]

Thank you! I’m considering the Gauntlet after using Liquid8r which felt a bit rough.

[@christian_urocar]

I have 2 of the smaller size ones and they kinda suck. Well they don’t suck in comparison to yur basic drying towel but I used the mckees 37 glacier 1100 , then I used this and I was alittle disappointed . Took me a few passes to dry it completely , Vs the glacier was like a one pass dry

[@TheRay1888]

Does ceramic infused drying aids ruin these drying towels? Or are you better using non ceramic stuff like beadmaker for drying aids?

[@ForensicDetailing]

Not really m8 no

[@andrewp6307]

Is there a reason you don't use a hot water power washer for snow foam and the whole cleaning process? I would have thought hot water would be more effective than cold.

[@ForensicDetailing]

freshlayers do but I dont have a hot water power washer mate they are expensive and I can do with a normal one.

[@patrickvennard838]

Thats was my favorite untill Garage Therapy relesed thier new drying towel. I do like that the gauntlet as it comes in different sizes.

[@PolishedMobileDetailing503]

These are great but I find they fray too soon from washing. Nonetheless I use them for drying wheels and door jambs the different sizes are pretty nice.

[@ForensicDetailing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Silverbullet767]

Any thoughts on this V the Sam's Detailing drying towel?

[@ForensicDetailing]

ive not use the sams one mate

[@imprezaworks]

Be a better test on a much wetter car imo. The audi looked to have been tickled with water lol. I've had a few Kent ones, decent enough but don't last.

[@ForensicDetailing]

was rinsed after the contact wash as you normally would.

[@hammer_town]

It's a Volvo

[@imprezaworks]

@@hammer_town Had been a long day lol

[@davelawrence594]

Nice little video Johnny but what would you buy with your own money out of all on your list + that new one?? 🤔👍🏻

[@ForensicDetailing]

I already did lol

[@davelawrence594]

@@ForensicDetailing oh did you I will have to re watch it? 🙄😆👍🏻

[@Morpheus02000]

For me the Gyeon Silk Dryer XL and his little brother is the best. I don't like the fluffy drying towels.

[@markjefferson7492]

Halfords sell it for £14.99 before discounts

[@user-yv1lf3xs8e]

Forensic Detailing Channel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@anthonybostock4854]

I find the larger towels unhand-able when they are waterlogged. They hold so much water they are difficult to wring out because they are so large.

[@ForensicDetailing]

Yes this is true

[@PixelVogue]

Hybrid FTW

[@andrewbranford2032]

Here's a idea for a test valeting products 201-1 car shampoo against car chem 1900-1 .the valliting product one is available on eBay and can be bought in bigger 25l drums for 30 quod my thoughts are as both products are made my car chem are they really that more concentrated cheers

[@ForensicDetailing]

You won't beat the 1900 to one on value and can ask for 25 litres.

[@andrewbranford2032]

@@ForensicDetailing 108 quid as against 30 that why I asked would nice to see a proper review of concentrated shampoo 20 litre bucket should be 100ml at 201-1. Or 10 ml of the other but 4 times the price if the concentration is true? Cheers

[@redwoodtv2205]

how does it compare against the double twistress

[@ForensicDetailing]

you can buff a bit more with it because of the softer bits... its kind of gimmicky on paper this towel but when you use it I think it works well and holds up well. good product for me.

[@redwoodtv2205]

@@ForensicDetailing do you use it wet and ring it out?

[@ForensicDetailing]

no mate use it dry. when its wet its cant absord more water.

[@YankTank]

Is it sponsored video or genuine review?

[@ForensicDetailing]

any sponsored content has to have the declaration watermark on it at the start of the video. This is not sponsored and towel was purchased.

[@YankTank]

@@ForensicDetailing fair point, thanks 👍🏻

[@andrewbranford2032]

Twisted loop same as one you showed 80x50 £9.50 1400gsm it's called gold member lol

[@andrewbranford2032]

From cars and donuts

[@inajiffy5435]

Aaargh, please LOCK THE WHITE BALANCE! Other than that, thanks for the vids 🙂

[@hezeone801]

Unfortunately the gauntlet 20x30 cost £22.95

[@ForensicDetailing]

its 17 quid mate. the amazon link has delivery cost and amazon cost in it. buy it direct and get more things for free ship

[@hezeone801]

@@ForensicDetailing you right sorry 👍

[@richardbailey754]

Er, its £23 on Amazon via the link, not £17!! The old 'free delivery' myth again!