View Poll Results: Which one is best for drying a car safely.
Real Leather Chamois
11
9.73%
Microfiber Chamois
81
71.68%
Sham-Wow the turdrific informercial miracle
7
6.19%
Either of the first two is fine
14
12.39%
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Microfiber or Real Leather Chamois
09-09-2008, 02:49 PM
#1
Drifting
Thread Starter
Microfiber or Real Leather Chamois
I have always used a real leather chamois on all my cars but they sometimes get old and start leaving skin pieces. I just wanted to get a poll on which one is used more. I might try a microfiber when my current chamois wears out.
09-09-2008, 03:13 PM
#2
Melting Slicks
Of course, you realize a microfiber 'wipe' is a towel, not a chamois?
Anyway, until a few years ago, I always used a chamois, but I'll never go back now. The towels work better and are less expensive.
Anyway, until a few years ago, I always used a chamois, but I'll never go back now. The towels work better and are less expensive.
09-09-2008, 03:22 PM
#3
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I use leather chamois for drying after washing . Ive tried several micro-fiber towels, but they always seem to leave streaks.
I do use the micro-fiber towels with detailing sprays for in-between washes with great results.
I do use the micro-fiber towels with detailing sprays for in-between washes with great results.
09-09-2008, 03:28 PM
#5
Le Mans Master
I use one made for drying to dry the car and one made for buffing/ waxing with detailer to remove any streaks... I've thrown away plenty of leather chamois'... Microfiber is cheaper/ last much longer.
Last edited by Tom_Slick; 09-09-2008 at 03:31 PM.
Nothing beats the leaf blower for drying the car and nothing beats microfiber for washing the windows.
09-09-2008, 03:29 PM
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09-09-2008, 03:59 PM
#9
Le Mans Master
I sheet the water first then follow up with an electric leaf blower. I get the last drops with a Waffle Weave and some QD to lubricatee it.
09-09-2008, 06:11 PM
#13
Safety Car
microfiber waffle weave
09-09-2008, 06:15 PM
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
None of the above 
this is the only 100% safe way to dry your car BLOW IT DRY
If you think a leaf blower is good you must see this, if you are using a water blade or any type of chamois your putting scratches on your car plain and simple
this is the only 100% safe way to dry your car BLOW IT DRYIf you think a leaf blower is good you must see this, if you are using a water blade or any type of chamois your putting scratches on your car plain and simple
Last edited by Pipedreams; 09-09-2008 at 06:21 PM.
09-09-2008, 07:09 PM
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I use the Absorber brand towel which soaks-up 95% of the water and follow that with a clean 100% cotton towel. I haven't advanced to blow-drying yet...either my car or my hair. 
