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I would like to wash my synthetic chamois with a little woolite soap and water, and I was wondering if that is OK to do, or will it hold on to the soap and the soap will never get rinsed out of it? I rinse it out with water every time I use it, but the water that gets rung out of it is always dirty. How do y'all clean your chamois towels?
Gosh, I haven't used a chamois in over ten years. I've forgotten how I cleaned it back then, sorry.
"Synthetic chamois"... you talking about an Absorber or the like? I no longer use mine on cars but I used to just throw it in the washer like anything else with extra rinses. Air dry and they come out like new.Quote:
Originally Posted by spike
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I guess mine is really old then...but it's a black magic chamois, like the Absorber. If that's not how you dry your cars after a wash, what do you recommend to use for drying off the car?
I still use a chamois to dry off my tires. I just wring them out and keep them in a ziplock bag. To clean them, use a mild soap and just make sure to rinse it out really well. For paint, I would seriously consider using a ww. They absorb more and are safer for paint, IMO.
Microfibre waffle weave drying towel.Quote:
Originally Posted by spike
Unlike a Chamois, a Microfibre Drying Towel is Machine Washable making it a much Safer Alternative. Unlike a Leather or PVC Chamois, No Debris is trapped in the fibres and Microfibre will not harbour Bacteria, especially because it can be washed with an Anti-Bacterial Wash & Dried in the same way clothes are. Unlike a chamois, in a Wash, any trapped debris is easily removed so no reintroduction of that debris occurs the next time you use the Towel.
I use Waffle Weave microfiber after blowing most of the water off. I used an Absorber/Fireman's Friend for years until I acquired a black vehicle. I found I was imparting marks due to the dryer becoming dirty over time. It really isn't practical to wash it after each use the way I do with MF.Quote:
Originally Posted by spike
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Originally Posted by Adam
Maybe in a dream world that would be true but unfortunately we live in the real world.Quote:
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Wow, I really didn't think my chamois was marring the paint...that's not good...looks like I need a WW towel for drying. Thanks for the tips guys!!
The Ultimate Guzzler Waffle Weave Microfiber Drying Towel Pricey yes, but WELL worth it.Quote:
Originally Posted by spike
I love the HD Guzzler. It was on BOGO before last Friday BOGO change.
I used to be an avid user of the Absorber. I switched to the Cobra Guzzler. I have 3 of the Guzzler Combo Kits. No comparison - the guzzler wins hands down. I have used a leather chamois in the past but never liked 'em.
I used to use megs water magnets but now i use one of These drying towels.Quite large at 3ftx 2ft and absorb from dry unlike the water magnets that only seem to work once damp
Chamois ?:eek: :nomore:
LOL!!! I must be stuck in the dark ages of car drying........:laughing:Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnnyC
I have 3 of the blue Waffle Weave drying towels and they are TERRIBLE. They could not soak up water if you stuck them in a bucket full of water.
What kind were they? Are they the Cobra Guzzlers? Maybe not since those are green. Just wondering so I don't purchase the wrong towel...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirror Detailing
There is no way he is talking about the Guzzlers. I'm guessing hes talking about the junk ones you can get at the local stores.Quote:
Originally Posted by spike
Were these the ones that were on BOGO a while ago? If so, they are ABSOLUTELY terrible :mad: and do nothing for drying except push water around. I am glad I only bought one and got the other one free.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirror Detailing
I had one of those waffle weaves from Auto Zone. Totally garbage. I used to think all waffle weaves were that way. Heard all the rave reviews that the Cobra Guzzlers were getting and picked up a couple. I now have 3 of the Cobra Guzzler Combo kits. It's hard to go back to the Absorber after using the Guzzler, that's for sure! Sucks up water like a thirsty dog! Best drying towel ever! :dblthumb2: