Question about "Chamois"
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i leave my dry out and then wet once i want to dry a car off ( yeah i know is sounds weird
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but should i leave in water until the next time i use it? or leave to dry?
whats the best way to use one???
cheers
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but should i leave in water until the next time i use it? or leave to dry?
whats the best way to use one???
cheers
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Originally Posted by Spiky
cheers guys
so just get it wet before use then??
cool, been letting it dry, but at first if dont seem to soak up all the water, and it is anto glym one![Confused](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_confused.gif)
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so just get it wet before use then??
cool, been letting it dry, but at first if dont seem to soak up all the water, and it is anto glym one
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If its a true chamois ie made of animal hide then it should be dried out once youve finished using it.
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Originally Posted by Dog
If its the Autoglym synthetic one then it should just be stored in its tube damp and then rinsed out when you're ready to use it. They are designed to be stored damp.
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If its the Autoglym synthetic one then it should just be stored in its tube damp and then rinsed out when you're ready to use it. They are designed to be stored damp.
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Never had any bother from mine and its 3 years old now. Am contemplating moving to waffle weave towel for drying though.
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those aquablades are an arse to use though i find - fine on bonnet, windows, roof etc. but any panel with a kink and its crap!!
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Originally Posted by ballin
those aquablades are an arse to use though i find - fine on bonnet, windows, roof etc. but any panel with a kink and its crap!!
must be technique![Big Grin](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
must be technique
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Originally Posted by Dog
Originally Posted by gurnE
Originally Posted by Dog
If its the Autoglym synthetic one then it should just be stored in its tube damp and then rinsed out when you're ready to use it. They are designed to be stored damp.
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If you meant to point out I had not given any reasons for my opinion then I shall go into more detail.
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It absorbs far less water that a real chamois and left smears and little yellow bits all over my car.
Used it about twice before lobbing it in the bin
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Bag o' wank imo
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Originally Posted by Katie
Originally Posted by GARETH T
Originally Posted by ballin
those aquablades are an arse to use though i find - fine on bonnet, windows, roof etc. but any panel with a kink and its crap!!
must be technique![Big Grin](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
must be technique
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Those aqua blades are very good, but still need a Chamois for the corners etc and things like door shuts and under spoliet etc.
Spiky if you got a AutoGlym one then yes you can store it damp. Just make sure you clean them before and after use. Oh and during of course
Spiky if you got a AutoGlym one then yes you can store it damp. Just make sure you clean them before and after use. Oh and during of course
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Originally Posted by GARETH T
Originally Posted by Katie
Originally Posted by GARETH T
Originally Posted by ballin
those aquablades are an arse to use though i find - fine on bonnet, windows, roof etc. but any panel with a kink and its crap!!
must be technique![Big Grin](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
must be technique
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Originally Posted by gurnE
If you meant to point out I had not given any reasons for my opinion then I shall go into more detail.
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It absorbs far less water that a real chamois and left smears and little yellow bits all over my car.
Used it about twice before lobbing it in the bin
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Bag o' wank imo
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Originally Posted by Spiky
i leave my dry out and then wet once i want to dry a car off ( yeah i know is sounds weird
)
but should i leave in water until the next time i use it? or leave to dry?
whats the best way to use one???
cheers
Steve
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but should i leave in water until the next time i use it? or leave to dry?
whats the best way to use one???
cheers
Steve
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Hope this helps
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Originally Posted by Spiky
i leave my dry out and then wet once i want to dry a car off ( yeah i know is sounds weird
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but should i leave in water until the next time i use it? or leave to dry?
whats the best way to use one???
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but should i leave in water until the next time i use it? or leave to dry?
whats the best way to use one???
cheers
Steve
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Hope this helps
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cheers matey
tho mine didn't come in a plastis tube, will have to find a replacement
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tried that, but then i have to wipe the shit off off afterwards
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tho mine didn't come in a plastis tube, will have to find a replacement
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tried that, but then i have to wipe the shit off off afterwards
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use an aqua blade for the easy bits to get most off, then do the rest with a chamois. i tend to buy a new one from halfords every month for 3-4 quid, they dont have to be big, just to get thel bits the aqua blade missed
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Originally Posted by Spiky
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and where are the easy bits on an elise???
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and where are the easy bits on an elise???
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