What is the Polyglaze Drying Towel, and where should you use it?

The Polyglaze Drying Towel is a large reusable towel for drying a vehicle after washing. It is designed to dry large panels quickly with great coverage and to help reduce water spots and streaks — which is the whole reason a dedicated drying towel exists rather than whatever cloth is nearest.

It measures 60 x 90 cm and is made from 80% polyester and 20% nylon. It is machine washable and reusable, so it is a long-term item rather than a consumable.

Specification

Property	Detail
Size	60 x 90 cm
Composition	80% polyester / 20% nylon
Suitable for	Vehicle exterior panels
Care and maintenance	Machine washable and reusable

Why the size matters

At 60 x 90 cm this is a panel-sized towel rather than a hand cloth, and that is directly tied to the water-spot claim. Water spots form when droplets sit on paint long enough to dry in place and leave behind whatever minerals the water was carrying. The faster the panel is cleared, the fewer spots you get — so a towel with enough area to take a bonnet or a door in one or two passes does more for the finish than a small cloth used many times over.

The same logic applies to when you use it. The towel is described as ideal for use after rinsing, which means going straight from the final rinse to drying rather than letting the car stand. It is also described as suitable for use with detailing sprays, where the towel becomes the applicator and buffing cloth rather than purely a drying tool.

Where to use it

The stated application is vehicle exterior panels.

How to look after it

1. Use it after rinsing, or with a detailing spray.
2. Machine wash it when it is dirty — it is designed to be washed and reused for long-term use.

A drying towel picks up whatever was left on the paint, so a towel that is washed regularly is also a towel that is not carrying grit back onto the next panel. That is worth doing as a matter of routine rather than only when it looks soiled.

Safety information

This is a microfibre towel — a physical product rather than a chemical one. Selleys does not publish a safety data sheet for it, and none is required: safety data sheets cover substances and mixtures, not tools and textiles.

There is therefore no GHS hazard classification, no signal word and no hazard statements for this item. That is a statement about what it is, not a gap in the documentation.

The ordinary care that applies to any cleaning tool still does: keep it clean between uses, replace it when worn, and remember that a cloth or applicator used with a hazardous product carries that product's residue — handle and store it accordingly, and wash it before reuse.

Common questions about the Polyglaze Drying Towel

How big is it?

60 x 90 cm.

What is it made from?

80% polyester and 20% nylon.

Can I put it in the washing machine?

Yes. It is machine washable and reusable.

What surfaces is it for?

Vehicle exterior panels.

Will it stop water spots completely?

It is stated to help reduce water spots and streaks. Drying promptly after the final rinse is what gives you the benefit — water left to dry on the panel is what causes the spotting in the first place.

Can I use it with a detailing spray?

Yes. It is described as ideal for use after rinsing or with detailing sprays.

Is it a single-use product?

No. It is reusable and intended for long-term use.

What should I wash the car with before drying it?

Selleys makes several exterior washes in the same range — see Polyglaze Wash & Wax, or browse the full car care range.