Drying cars.
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Drying cars.
I used to use an autoglym high tech synthetic chamois, and always thought it was excellent, it is on the small side so needed wringing out a lot, but left a good streak free finish and never marred the surface.
I have since lost this so I decided to replace with a drying towel, now I had one from asda, some cheap brand but when wet it really pulls on the surface and I get the feeling it leaves lots of little blue hairs on there too, its fluffy on one side and microfiber on the other, and hasn’t impressed me.
Im now not sure whether to try a waffle style towel or just go back to another trusty synthetic chamois. What are peoples thoughts? I have purchased a kent one like this
I have yet to use this, and after the experience of the blue one I’m not convinced. Is there a product out there that will change my mind, or am I better off just getting another synthetic chamois?
I have since lost this so I decided to replace with a drying towel, now I had one from asda, some cheap brand but when wet it really pulls on the surface and I get the feeling it leaves lots of little blue hairs on there too, its fluffy on one side and microfiber on the other, and hasn’t impressed me.
Im now not sure whether to try a waffle style towel or just go back to another trusty synthetic chamois. What are peoples thoughts? I have purchased a kent one like this
I have yet to use this, and after the experience of the blue one I’m not convinced. Is there a product out there that will change my mind, or am I better off just getting another synthetic chamois?
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http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...oft-dryer.html
This is the one I'm currently using and it's very good in my opinion as is their shampoo and wash mitts.
This is the one I'm currently using and it's very good in my opinion as is their shampoo and wash mitts.
#6
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http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index....&productId=634
Thats what I've used and its epic. Really good and absorbent. Good Price to and would highly recommend. Only thing is dont let the misses use it on her wheels when she doesn't clean them properly!
Thats what I've used and its epic. Really good and absorbent. Good Price to and would highly recommend. Only thing is dont let the misses use it on her wheels when she doesn't clean them properly!
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ik still not that convinced, something in the back of my mind just tells me that a chamois (synthetic or real) is more workable, wring-able and will get the water off better.
i will try the kent one out before buying anything else.
i will try the kent one out before buying anything else.
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http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index....&productId=634
Thats what I've used and its epic. Really good and absorbent. Good Price to and would highly recommend. Only thing is dont let the misses use it on her wheels when she doesn't clean them properly!
Thats what I've used and its epic. Really good and absorbent. Good Price to and would highly recommend. Only thing is dont let the misses use it on her wheels when she doesn't clean them properly!
Much easier if you've got a decent wax layer on the car and use the "weighted hose water" method to rinse your car off.
And use a non bio detergent to clean it. Even better to use the Chemical Guys Microfibre wash:
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/microf.../prod_209.html
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do those towels actually allow you to get all the water off the surface though.
i like the way a chamois wicks up the water and its not so massive and ungainly? i used my towel and it flops onto the panel and you still get left with streaks and marks?
i like the way a chamois wicks up the water and its not so massive and ungainly? i used my towel and it flops onto the panel and you still get left with streaks and marks?
#12
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I disconnect the hose from the pressure washer and run it over the car you'll find most of the water will come off where the pressure washer will leave you with a mist, use a large microfibre towel to get most of the water off then spray the panel with valet pro citrus bling or similar and wipe with a normal sized microfibre panel at a time. If I'm polishing or waxing I don't use the bling.
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I would then go around car a second time with a microfibre cloth and a quick detailer to get a perfect finish.
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Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/ind...ine-range.html,
I've been using one of these for around 6 months now and it literally gets all of the water off, and is not too big that it flops about
I've been using one of these for around 6 months now and it literally gets all of the water off, and is not too big that it flops about
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I use a purple monster! Big edgeless microfibre.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index....productId=1297
Absorbant, and big enough to do a whole car with minimal wringing.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index....productId=1297
Absorbant, and big enough to do a whole car with minimal wringing.
#18
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Personally I use a good quality LARGE microfibre towel, and won't return to a chamois again.
When I use it to dry my car, I lay it out unfolded and just drag it off from the corners, seems to work wonders
When I use it to dry my car, I lay it out unfolded and just drag it off from the corners, seems to work wonders
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