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The team at Mothers sent us a care package to put through the paces. Longtime car enthusiasts may recognize Mothers from the 1970s when mag wheels were hot. If you were around Southern California at the time, you might even recall the orange Mothers van that would frequent area car shows and swap meets.
Today, Mothers has over 100 car care products in their portfolio, including professional-grade cleaners, but the ones below will work regardless of what type of vehicle you own.
Polishing Cloth & Gold Microfiber Towel
The Polishing Cloth is “edgeless” and best suited to remove leftover glazes and waxes. The microfiber cloth is light, lint-free, and glides nicely across the paint, especially over larger areas like the hood. I use the Polishing Cloth for one final wipe down after applying any products I may be using, including detailer’s mist and glass cleaner.   
The Premium Gold Microfiber Towel is more robust and acts as a vacuum with its “dual-nap” design. I found the long nap is best for wiping down your vehicle immediately after washing, making it ready for waxing and polishing. The longer nap is also good for wiping away interior cleaners. The sho...