Leather Chamois, Microfiber, or Terry Cloth...??? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Pacquiao · 07-31-2011, 10:21 AM

Hey guys,

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

Thanks guys!

WeeYari · 07-31-2011, 10:48 AM

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 · 07-31-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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!

CTScott · 07-31-2011, 11:29 AM

+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 · 07-31-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Pacquiao

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 · 07-31-2011, 11:47 AM

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

Pacquiao · 07-31-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by krusty

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?

WeeYari · 07-31-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by krusty

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 · 07-31-2011, 11:54 AM

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

Altitude · 07-31-2011, 12:34 PM

Hands down, The Absorber.

AppleJacks716 · 07-31-2011, 12:45 PM

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 · 07-31-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacquiao

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

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 · 07-31-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by WeeYari

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 · 07-31-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

Yaristeve · 08-01-2011, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Altitude

Hands down, The Absorber.

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

nemelek · 08-01-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Altitude

Hands down, The Absorber.

I agree.

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

jambo101 · 08-01-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Revsson

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

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

cali yaris · 08-01-2011, 04:10 PM

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Hands down, The Absorber.

+ 1 MILLION.

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

07-31-2011, 10:21 AM	#1
Pacquiao Drives: Yaris 5 Door Liftback Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: MA Posts: 29	Leather Chamois, Microfiber, or Terry Cloth...??? Hey guys, Just a quick question - of the three, which is the BEST for drying the car after a thorough washing? Thanks guys!

07-31-2011, 10:48 AM	#2
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,744	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. __________________

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CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	+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. __________________

07-31-2011, 11:54 AM	#9
big lo View User's Garage Drives: 2007 VIOS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Loiza,Puerto Rico Posts: 1,121	Chamois are for drying and as weeyari mentioned the micro fiber towel are great for glass,rims, dash etc!! __________________ TRD sportivo springs,Tokico Blue Shock/Struts,TRD rear sway bar & front bar,Tanabe engine bar,MI hoses (red), MI engine cover,SRI intake,VIOS vent visors,VIOS foglights,VIOS tails (HELLA lights & the Series 5 too),VIOS radio,VIOS badge,VIOS grill,18 inch R-1 rims wrapped in nankang tires 215/35-18z,chrome handles,retrofited the headlights, SHARK body kit (VIOS), Coming soon projectors heads with LED strip, Custom seats, MI hood lifts,MI momo steering wheel, sound system :)

07-31-2011, 11:47 AM	#6
krusty Drives: 2010 Yaris ce Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary Ab Posts: 71	I switched from chamois to micro fiber 4 years ago and haven't missed the chamois one bit.

07-31-2011, 12:34 PM	#10
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	Hands down, The Absorber.

07-31-2011, 12:45 PM	#11
AppleJacks716 Drives: 2010 5 Door Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 92	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.