Chamois and Drying Towels

[70_Nova]

Is it true that chamois and drying towels such as The Absorber towels remove the wax on a vehicle when you dry it after washing? I have never really been sure but I have heard multiple people say they pull the wax off of vehicles when you dry with them.

[ExpressDetail]

Is it true that chamois and drying towels such as The Absorber towels remove the wax on a vehicle when you dry it after washing? I have never really been sure but I have heard multiple people say they pull the wax off of vehicles when you dry with them.

This is a new one to me. I would say wax striping would be more in the wash stages. with your chemical. But I prefer to use a microfiber to dry as car either it be a mf waffle weave drying towel or just a large MF. The more you "Rub" your car the more acceptable you are to causing damage. Some of the best methods are using a blower and less of a towel :xyxthumbs:

[Blackthorn One]

Is it true that chamois and drying towels such as The Absorber towels remove the wax on a vehicle when you dry it after washing? I have never really been sure but I have heard multiple people say they pull the wax off of vehicles when you dry with them.
The main problem with those two is that they are completely flat and thus will drag any speck of dirt that might have floated on the car after washing and thus cause scratches. They would probably remove more wax than a MF towel, but any time you wipe the car, you will remove some, albeit small amount of wax.

[Pockets@PoorboysWorld]

I too am new to this theory

The two people above me have covered it all already :iagree:

Great advice and answers guys :dblthumb2:

[swanicyouth]

Is it true that chamois and drying towels such as The Absorber towels remove the wax on a vehicle when you dry it after washing? I have never really been sure but I have heard multiple people say they pull the wax off of vehicles when you dry with them.


No. If your "drying" after "washing" car is wet and clean. Water acts as a lubricant, and both the towel and surface are wet. If done correctly, it should not remove wax and work fine. I used the P21S version of these towels for years with no issue. The only problem now is it leaves small pieces of the towel on the car because it is worn out from many washes. I find these towels are good for blotting a surface dry.

[70_Nova]

Yeah thanks for the tips guys and I have considered purchasing a car dryer/blower but I have questioned whether or not it is worth it. If anyone would like to elaborate I am open to any opinions.

[swanicyouth]

Get a good blower. It's worth it. It wont save you time, but you will touch your paint less when drying. Also, makes drying wheels and tires much easier. No more dripping out of cracks forever

[70_Nova]

Thanks for the reply swanicyouth, I've been looking into it and I hope to have one in the next couple of months. You may have just swayed me to do it. Thanks again.