chamois or microfiber

[CEB]

I have a problem after cleaning a car I start drying, now when I use a chamois it dries the car real well. But sometimes there are small scratches, and I don't know if it came from the cleaning or the drying.


Now when I dry with a microfiber drying towel it doesn't scratch the paint, it doesn't dry as good as the chamois (IMO). And it will leave water marks where I last wipe.



Which is the best to dry with
What is the best drying technics
And one more thing my water maybe hard could that be the reason

Thanks for taking out the time read and maybe respond to this thread.:bigups

 

[CharlesW]

Let's break it down a little.

I have a problem after cleaning a car I start drying, now when I use a chamois it dries the car real well. But sometimes there are small scratches, and I don't know if it came from the cleaning or the drying.

I think your next statement answers your question.
No chamois, no scratches. Must be from the drying with the chamois.
It's also possible that you are missing a few places when you wash and the chamois is dragging dirt across the paint causing the scratches. The MF will be more forgiving about picking up dirt in its nap and causing less damage from any dirt you might have missed. Drying with a chamois, natural or synthetic, can be very unforgiving.

Now when I dry with a microfiber drying towel it doesn't scratch the paint, it doesn't dry as good as the chamois (IMO). And it will leave water marks where I last wipe.

Use more MF towels and make your last wipe with a dry one.

Which is the best to dry with
What is the best drying technics

I prefer the MF and if you sheet rinse with an open hose at low pressure, much of the water can be removed while rinsing.

And one more thing my water maybe hard could that be the reason

I really don't think so.

Thanks for taking out the time read and maybe respond to this thread.:bigups

That's what we do here.

 

[black bart]

That's what we do here.
And nobody does it better than Charles.

Nothing that I could add to what Charles said he pretty much covered it. :bigups

 

[Beemerboy]

Charles got it all wrapped up

 

[tuscarora dave]

I use a Poorboy's micro fiber Waffle weave towel, but before I touch it to the car I give the car a little mist of Spray and Gloss first, it seems to give me more working time and the last remaining streaks I clean up with a PB DMT towel and "what a shine!!"

 

[black bart]

I use a Poorboy's micro fiber Waffle weave towel, but before I touch it to the car I give the car a little mist of Spray and Gloss first, it seems to give me more working time and the last remaining streaks I clean up with a PB DMT towel and "what a shine!!"

I like to use AW it does the same thing but is much more durable than a QD

 

[tuscarora dave]

I like to use AW it does the same thing but is much more durable than a QD

That is a Duragloss product right? And does it soidify like a quick wax does when you spray it on a wet car?

 

[black bart]

That is a Duragloss product right? And does it soidify like a quick wax does when you spray it on a wet car?

Yes it is a Duragloss product and the AW stands for Aqua Wax not a good name since it is a sealant NOT a wax.
It is designed to be sprayed on a wet surface but it can also be used on a dry surface.

Duragloss Car Care Appearance products The Wet Look

 

[njcarting1]

I use a Poorboy's micro fiber Waffle weave towel, but before I touch it to the car I give the car a little mist of Spray and Gloss first, it seems to give me more working time and the last remaining streaks I clean up with a PB DMT towel and "what a shine!!"

DAVE SAID IT ALL...:yay:yay :inspector: :idea :surrender :howdy

 

[CEB]

Thanks eveyone for your answer, I will buy micro fiber Waffle weave towel when I get a chance. And use the chamois for door jambs,and rims, ect.

 

[JaredPointer]

While I am a strong advocate of microfiber - you could always use the chamois to "blot dry" very softly and then use the microfiber to dry with. For even better results, use a quick detailer in combination with the microfiber during the drying steps.

 

[Mr. Clean]

Let's break it down a little.

I think your next statement answers your question.
No chamois, no scratches. Must be from the drying with the chamois.
It's also possible that you are missing a few places when you wash and the chamois is dragging dirt across the paint causing the scratches. The MF will be more forgiving about picking up dirt in its nap and causing less damage from any dirt you might have missed. Drying with a chamois, natural or synthetic, can be very unforgiving.

Use more MF towels and make your last wipe with a dry one.

I prefer the MF and if you sheet rinse with an open hose at low pressure, much of the water can be removed while rinsing.

I really don't think so.

That's what we do here.

That's what we do here.
And nobody does it better than Charles.

Nothing that I could add to what Charles said he pretty much covered it. :bigups

CharlesW is rather thorough isn't he! :bigups

While I am a strong advocate of microfiber - you could always use the chamois to "blot dry" very softly and then use the microfiber to dry with. For even better results, use a quick detailer in combination with the microfiber during the drying steps.

I'll agree every time you post it!

I'm still a holdout (maybe the lone holdout ) but yes I still use chamois natural and synthetic on occasion (is this like confession? ). I use them primarily in conjunction with a MF. I can either blot or wipe. Wipe holding the folded chamois above the surface using only the edge of the "towel". This removes the majority of the water leaving only a few "trails" which are quickly dispatched with the following MF. I keep my chamois clean and don't have issues with creating wash/dry "swirls". MF are not any magic bullet, without taking the proper precautions you can still induce marring with those.

The same can be said for wash media, chenile mitts, MF mitts, sheepskin mitts, grout sponges, sea sponges they all have their fans and detractors. IME they are just tools which when used properly seem to perfrom their job well.

 

[shuddleston]

I used to think chamois were the shiat. However, I also used to think I cleaned my car very good back in high school. I don't remember but I bet that black Lebaron was swirled like crazy. I used to even buy those towels that you could get at the car wash for around 75 cents to dry my car. LOL