AMSOIL Drying Towel
The AMSOIL Drying Towel (G3913-EA) is a plush 70/30 microfiber blend drying towel built for safe, single-pass drying after a wash. The 25-by-36-inch panel and 1100 GSM density are sized so a standard car, sedan, or compact SUV can be dried with a single towel, and the twist-loop weave is engineered to lift water without dragging grit across painted surfaces.
Twist-loop weave for low-friction drying
The twist-loop weave is the reason this towel can be dragged across a clean, freshly rinsed panel rather than scrubbed. Each twisted loop opens up to channel water into the body of the towel instead of pushing it across the clear coat, which reduces the chance of marring and swirl marks that appear when a flat-pile or terry cloth bunches up during a pass.
The non-abrasive, twist-loop construction also lets the towel glide over body-line edges, badges, and trim without snagging, so a single drying pass moves cleanly from roof to rocker panels.
1100 GSM density and 70/30 microfiber blend
The 70/30 microfiber blend pairs polyester for structural strength with polyamide for water capture, which is the established ratio for premium automotive drying towels. At 1100 GSM, the pile is dense enough to hold the runoff from a standard car wash without becoming saturated halfway through the vehicle, so heavy areas like hoods, roofs, and rear glass clear in one pass instead of two or three.
Hemmed edges that protect paint and glass
Every edge of the towel is hemmed rather than left as a raw, stitched seam. A hemmed border keeps any harder thread material tucked away from the panel, so corners can be used to wick water out of mirror housings, badge perimeters, door handles, and emblem recesses without dragging an exposed seam across the clear coat.
Generous 25 by 36 inch coverage area
At 25 by 36 inches, the AMSOIL Drying Towel covers most of a hood or roof in one drape. That single-towel coverage matters because every additional swap to a fresh towel is another chance to drop a clean towel on the ground and pick up grit. Folding the towel into quarters gives four working faces, which is enough working surface to dry a typical sedan or compact SUV from one car wash.
Reusable and machine washable
The towel is built for repeat use rather than disposal. With proper laundering, the twisted loops keep their absorbency over many wash cycles, which makes the AMSOIL Drying Towel a steady fixture in a home detailing kit alongside foam cannons, wash mitts, and quick detail sprays.
Recommended use and care
Use the AMSOIL Drying Towel only on a freshly rinsed vehicle. Pre-rinse with clean water to flush off road grit, soap, and contamination before the towel touches paint. Lay the towel flat across a panel, then drag with light hand pressure rather than scrubbing in circles. Reserve the towel for paint, glass, and chrome trim only, and keep separate microfiber towels for wheels, tires, brake dust, exhaust tips, and engine bay work to avoid cross-contaminating the drying towel with abrasive particles.
- Wash before first use to release any residual fibers and improve initial absorbency. Wash with like colors, since some colors may bleed.
- Machine wash warm with a mild liquid detergent that is free of dyes, fragrances, bleach, and softeners.
- Wash only with other non-linting microfiber items so the loops stay clean of cotton lint that would dull dirt-grip.
- Tumble dry on low or air dry in a dust-free space. Do not iron, do not use chlorine bleach, and do not use any fabric softener.
Run an extra rinse cycle when one is available to flush out detergent residue and trapped contamination. Replace the towel when the loops mat down permanently or when the surface starts to drag on glass after washing, which is a sign the fibers are loaded with contamination that the wash cycle no longer removes.
Order the AMSOIL Drying Towel
The AMSOIL Drying Towel ships in a single package size under product code G3913-EA. The complete car-care lineup, including foam cannons, microfiber wash mitts, and detail sprays, is browsable through the AMSOIL product catalog, and dealer ordering options are covered in the guide to buying AMSOIL synthetic oil. Unused and unopened items are covered by the standard 30-day return policy. Order the AMSOIL Drying Towel.
Frequently asked questions
Can a regular bath towel be used to dry a car?
Standard bath and kitchen towels are woven from cotton terry, which holds water but also drags grit across the clear coat and tends to leave lint behind on glass. The AMSOIL Drying Towel uses a twist-loop microfiber weave that lifts water off the surface and traps fine particles inside the loops, which lowers the risk of swirl marks and lint streaks compared with a household cotton towel.
How many AMSOIL Drying Towels are needed for one vehicle?
One towel is sized for a standard car, sedan, or compact SUV. The 25 by 36 inch panel at 1100 GSM holds enough water for a typical car wash, and folding into quarters yields four working faces. Larger vehicles such as full-size trucks, vans, or three-row SUVs may benefit from a second towel so the working surface stays drier on the back half of the vehicle.
Is microfiber safe on automotive paint and clear coat?
The twist-loop construction is non-abrasive when used on a properly rinsed surface. Most factory clear coats and topical sealants tolerate plush microfiber drying towels well, provided the towel is reserved for paint and glass and never used on wheels, tires, exhaust tips, or other contamination sources that would load the loops with abrasive material.
How should the AMSOIL Drying Towel be washed?
Machine wash warm with a mild liquid detergent that is free of dyes, fragrances, bleach, and fabric softeners. Wash only with other non-linting microfiber towels, and run an extra rinse cycle if the washer has one. Tumble dry on low heat or air dry on a line in a dust-free space. Do not iron and do not use chlorine bleach.
Why should fabric softener be avoided on microfiber drying towels?
Fabric softener coats the polyester and polyamide fibers with a waxy film that fills the gaps in the twist-loop weave. Once the loops are coated, they no longer pull water into the towel by capillary action, which collapses absorbency and leaves the panel smearing instead of drying.
Can the AMSOIL Drying Towel be tumble dried?
Tumble dry on low heat to preserve the loop structure. Air drying or line drying in a dust-free space is also acceptable. High heat and ironing should be avoided, since they melt and flatten the polyester fibers and permanently reduce absorbency.