I currently use something from Walmart called the Absorber. Will this cause any damage? I read a lot of people using some kind of microfiber towel for drying off a car. Is a microfiber towel better? If so what is a good one to get?
With the Absorber, it's probably best to blot only and not wipe. I use Cobra Guzzler Waffle Weaves and they're good, but probably not "the best." I've heard good things about the Microfiber Madness Dry Me Crazy.
If you continue to use the Absorber I would agree that dabbing/patting the paint surface dry would minimize any scratching and suggest to refrain from ever wiping with the synthetic chamois as its just not designed well enough to 'carry' errant dirt particles away from the surface which may cause unnecessary scratches/marring.
Waffle Weaves work well at drying and protecting the paint surface. Any well made microfiber towel as has been suggested will work significantly better than the synthetic chamois at minimizing/eliminating unwanted scratches as well as performing other tasks that a chamois cannot.
Plush (>600 GSM) microfiber towels or any of the above mentioned waffle weave towels (Cobra, Meguiars,etc) are excellent for drying. Plush is optimal for wiping while waffle weave should only really be used to blot.
My personal favorite is a hybrid of both plush/waffle weave towels called the platinum pluffle.
I use The Absorber in tandem with the Cobra Guzzler. I only blot with it. I just lay it over the wet surface, and let it soak then remove. I actually blot with the Guzzler, too. I got used to that method with The Absorber and now I prefer it. Quick Tip: Use the sheeting method with the water hose, before you dry, to reduce the amount of water on the surface of the vehicle. Makes drying go by a little faster.
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