Wadds

chamois leather can trap dirt, grit or road debris between the material and the paint film surface causing scratches. Gee ironically i have TONS of fine light scratches randomly all over my car. if i am to not use my loving chamois anymore then what should I use?

PS does anyone have an extra front emblem for my 98 C5? someone tried to rip it off and destroyed it

ZaneO

I would suggest looking into waffle weave drying towels...you'll never miss the chamois.

www.pakshak.com - PM me for a discount code.

You should be able to pick up an emblem from the dealer for a small fee.

screw991le

I use a 100% american cotton beach towel, zero scratches

TOGWT

The inherent problem of any flat weave drying towel; is that it breaks the surface tension to ‘lift’ the water from the surface along with any protective wax

Modem synthetic materials have gained ground and the use of chamois is being replaced by Microfiber waffle weave technology as they hold more water (approx. 5 times more water, therefore require wringing out less often) and will not `pull' wax from a paint surface as the ‘dimpled ‘pattern of the towel allows air pockets that do not allow ‘lift’ like a flat towel surface

Or as someone on one of the detailing forums so eloquently put it “Chamois sucks!”


JonM