Leather Chamois, Microfiber, or Terry Cloth...???

[Pacquiao]

Hey guys,

Just a quick question - of the three, which is the BEST for drying the car after a thorough washing? :iono:

Thanks guys!

:thumbup:

[WeeYari]

I swear by a good quality leather chamois. Taken care of, it will last you many, many years. Mine has been going for atleast 13 yrs now.

[Pacquiao]

I swear by a good quality leather chamois. Taken care of, it will last you many, many years. Mine has been going for atleast 13 yrs now.

How can I tell if the leather chamois is quality? The ones available to me are from Walmart, Target, and AutoZone... How do you store it when not in use?

Thanks, bro!

:w00t:

[CTScott]

+1 on the chamois. I've been using the same one for over 20 years. I am not sure how you would determine the quality when buying one.

[WeeYari]

How can I tell if the leather chamois is quality?

Primarily, ensure that it is genuine sheep skin. Also, get a large one. At approx. 4 sq.ft., mine is packaged as large. I'm sure the Walmart and Autozone ones are fine.

You may find that microfibre would work better on the glass surfaces, after initially drying with the chamois. Over the years, the chamois can pick up bits of wax. This can leave a slight hazing on the glass, which microfibre will then buff out.

[krusty]

I switched from chamois to micro fiber 4 years ago and haven't missed the chamois one bit.

[Pacquiao]

I switched from chamois to micro fiber 4 years ago and haven't missed the chamois one bit.

Powerful statement. Any reason(s) behind the switch?

:confused:

[WeeYari]

I switched from chamois to micro fiber 4 years ago and haven't missed the chamois one bit.

Try getting a bag of microfibre cloth to last you 20+ years.

[big lo]

Chamois are for drying and as weeyari mentioned the micro fiber towel are great for glass,rims, dash etc!!

[Altitude]

Hands down, The Absorber.

[AppleJacks716]

Original california water blade and a well worn in terry cloth. Used at most dealerships up here for portering customer cars as well as new ones.

[krusty]

Powerful statement. Any reason(s) behind the switch?

:confused:

less care has to be taken with micro fiber compaired to chamois i found and i can use them for multiple purpose on my car (wax,quick detail, windows, interior cleaning)

[krusty]

Try getting a bag of microfibre cloth to last you 20+ years.

It's nice that you can make it last for 20 plus years micro fiber is cheap and they last a pretty long time

[Revsson]

I swear by a good quality leather chamois. Taken care of, it will last you many, many years. Mine has been going for atleast 13 yrs now.

How do you take care of the chamois?
Do you let it dry and then store it in a bag or something? :iono:

[Yaristeve]

Hands down, The Absorber.

Another vote for the Absorber. I use microfibre for waxing.

[nemelek]

Hands down, The Absorber.

I agree.

Side note. Anything works better than a Sham-Wow. Sham-Wow sucks.

[jambo101]

How do you take care of the chamois?
Do you let it dry and then store it in a bag or something? :iono:

Yes dry it out on the laundry line then when dry hang it up in a clean area in the garage..

[cali yaris]

Hands down, The Absorber.

+ 1 MILLION.

Have never looked back after using this, and I've been washing cars for 40+ years.

[bronsin]

My synthetic chamois I got in 93 and its as good as the day I got it.

Also Ive seen kids on the swim team use them as towels. I use mine for camping/car trips as a towel. It never needs washing and never gets smelly. An awesome piece of kit.

[sg11]

Soft waffleweave microfiber towels. Wash them with ALL Free Clear detergent and dry them on low heat with no fabric softner. I have no swirls in my paint.