Drying towels
Two Ways To Dry
Both are Korean twist weave microfiber and both dry a vehicle down without dragging. The difference is thickness and size.
Dries the most
The Drying Dutchman
1500gsm, 30x30, one size
The most absorbent towel we make. Built for bigger vehicles and back to back washes.
$35.00
Most versatile
The Black Pearl
1100gsm, three sizes
A little less fluffy and a lot more versatile. Three sizes to match the vehicle.
$20.00and up
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Jeremy Stevens started detailing in 1996 and built Shine Supply out of the family garage in 2008. His two sons work alongside him today, and it is still run out of one shop in Ventura, California. It has never been sold to private equity and it never will be.
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The difference
Thicker, or more sizes
That is the whole decision. Both dry well, both are safe on paint and glass, and neither one is doing a job the other cannot.
The Drying Dutchman
1500gsm, 30x30
Thicker. It holds more water, so it dries more vehicle before it gives up.
Reach for it whenYou are drying a truck, an RV, a boat, or running vehicles back to back all day.
- The most absorbent towel we make
- One size, 30x30, the biggest we do
- Built for fleet washing and bigger vehicles
- Takes a full size truck down without wringing it out
$35.00
The Black Pearl
1100gsm, three sizes
A little less fluffy. Still dries great, and you get to pick the size.
Reach for it whenYou are drying cars, more than one vehicle, or you want a towel that fits tighter areas.
- Lower gsm, so it is easier to handle
- Three sizes: 16x16 two pack, 18x24 and 17x40
- The smaller sizes get into places a 30x30 will not
- Keeps absorbing after it is already damp
$20.00and up
If you only buy one and you drive a truck, get the Dutchman. If you are covering more than one vehicle or you want options, get the Black Pearl. Plenty of people end up with both.
Get more out of them
How to dry without putting swirls in it
Drying is a big factor in how swirls get put into paint.
Start at the roof and glass
Work top down. The lower panels hold the dirtiest water, so leave them for last.
Lay it flat and pull
On towels this thick you do not need pressure. The weight of the towel does the work.
Keep a separate towel for wheels and jambs
Wheels and door jambs will cross contaminate a paint towel fast. Keep a separate one for them and your drying towels stay clean.
Wash with Micro Clean
No fabric softener, no dryer sheets, and never in the same load as cotton.
Wring out over the drain, not on the ground next to the car.
Goes with it
Round out the wash
Hotshot Soap
The wash that comes first. High foam, pH neutral, and the number one thing we ship.
$12.0016 oz
Shift Soap
The coated car version. Cleans without wearing a ceramic coating down.
$18.0016 oz
The Foam Thrower
Foam blanket before you touch the paint. Pressure washer required.
$50.00
The Foam Thrower Slim
Same foam, refined build. Clear bottle and weighted pickup.
$75.00
The Gliders
Four hose guides so your line rolls past the tire instead of wedging under it.
$23.00
Micro Clean
Our microfiber detergent. It is what keeps the towels absorbing.
$14.0032 oz
The whole towel line
Want to see the rest of them?
These two are the drying towels, but they are part of a ten towel line where every towel has an actual job. Paint, glass, coating work, jambs and wheels all get their own.
If you want the full breakdown before you buy, this video walks the line end to end and shows where each towel fits.
Before you buy
Questions we get
Which one should I get?
The Dutchman if you drive a truck, an RV or a boat, or if you are drying several vehicles back to back. It is 1500gsm and 30x30, the most absorbent towel we make, and it is the one built for fleet volume.
The Black Pearl if you want the versatile one. It is a little less fluffy at 1100gsm, it still dries great, and it comes in three sizes so you can match the towel to the vehicle. Plenty of people run both.
What sizes do they come in?
The Dutchman comes in one size, 30x30, and that is on purpose. It is the biggest towel we make.
The Black Pearl comes in three. The 17x40 for bigger vehicles, the 18x24 for cars and more intricate areas, and the 16x16 two pack for small vehicles and tight spots. At the end of the day it is preference.
How do I wash them?
Micro Clean, no fabric softener and no dryer sheets. Never wash microfiber in the same load as cotton, since the lint gets into the fibers and kills the absorbency for good.
Who actually owns Shine Supply?
Jeremy Stevens. He got into detailing in 1996, started Shine Supply in 2008, and it has grown into what it is today. His two sons, Colby and Cory, work alongside him, and the rest of the team has been with us a long time.
No private equity, no parent company. Just the family and the people we work with every day.
I have never ordered from you. What if I have questions?
Call us at 805-535-4332. You will talk to a real person every single time. You can also email Info@shinesupply.com and someone will get back to you. Customer service is the foundation of this whole company, so ask us anything before you spend a dollar.
Once you order, we ship almost everything within one to two business days.
Can I buy this on Amazon?
No, and that is intentional. Staying off Amazon lets us keep full control over the experience and the connection to our customers.
It also protects our reputation and the reputation of the dealers who carry our product and use it to provide for their families. We want them to have full ownership of that. shinesupply.com is the only place to get it.

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