Chamois Drying Technique?

[rusty bumper]

Re: Chamois Drying Technique?

Thanks PC!

I may have one of those in stock somewhere.

I need to do an inventory of my Meguire's detailing products since I cleaned up at Advance Auto Parts a while back.

[the other pc]

Re: Chamois Drying Technique?

The Soft Touch Microfiber Drying Cloth used to called the Super Suede Drying Cloth.



I believe the marketing folks thought the new name would convey the concept better to consumers as they scan the shelves at their local car parts store.

Of the synthetic chamois substitute gizmos I’ve tried it’s my favorite. It works the way a chamois “should work” but without the annoying side effects (drying like cardboard, smelling like dead things, etc).

The jumbo version in the marine line is still called the Microfiber Super Suede Drying Cloth.



PC.

[rusty bumper]

Re: Chamois Drying Technique?

Meguiar's offers a microfiber chamois that remains soft and works great, called the Soft Touch Microfiber Drying Cloth

Must be a new product.

Never seen it before until now.

[Ryan L.]

Re: Chamois Drying Technique?

I bought the water magnet recently and really like it and use it for the body panels only and then follow up with a Supreme Shine for the drips. Then I use the chamois for the rims, door jams, engine etc. I like how the chamois dries the rims and stuff but dont like how it dries on the body so thats what the water magnet is for.

I'll have to try the soaking in water method this weekend when I wash the cars!!

Thanks for the suggestions!

[Jeepster04]

Re: Chamois Drying Technique?

I use the water magnet now, but I found it best to put the chamois in a bucket of water before I started washing and leave it there while I washed. It was always nice and soft when i was ready to use it.

[Ryan L.]

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Which one has better drying cabalbilities?

Is the Soft Touch the same as the 2006 Supreme Shine or is it something different?

Thanks

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Chamois Drying Technique?

Meguiar's offers a microfiber chamois that remains soft and works great, called the Soft Touch Microfiber Drying Cloth




Our Premium Natural Chamois stays softer longer than most because of the complex tanning process they are manufactured with.

[Ryan L.]

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Thanks for the responses.

BlueLibby, I kinda thought that but just wanted to check, but some suggested soaking it in water before use and I think that will work.

What are the differences in performance between the synthetic and natural? For some reason I thought the nutural would perform better and lost longer.

[Jeepster04]

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Ive never seen a Chamois that didnt get hard when it dried.. Thats normal..

[gorin002]

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Have you given any thought of switching over to the synthetic type? That way you can keep it moist in the plastic container and always ready for use. And the synthetic type will last a lot longer compared to the natural.

really.has meguiras is that real

[mirrorfinishman]

Re: Chamois Drying Technique?

Have you given any thought of switching over to the synthetic type? That way you can keep it moist in the plastic container and always ready for use. And the synthetic type will last a lot longer compared to the natural.

[pohljm]

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buttermilk is new to me as well, I have always used about a tablespoon of olive oil frothed in a bucket of water and let the chamois soak overnight then wring out and let dry. I do this maybe once every 6 months at the most. Do not let your chamois dry in direct sunlight. when it is dry and stiff, grab it on each end and pull it over the edge of a table with a 90* edge like you are trying to curl a ribbon and that will make it soft while still dry. I would never soak in dish detergent, you just need to rinse in clean water and wring out when you are done with them.

[Ryan L.]

Re: Chamois Drying Technique?

Thanks for all the suggestions, I'll have to give the extra bucket of water a try, which I am pretty sure will solve the problem.

Thanks again!

[rusty bumper]

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To soften it up, you can pour a carton of buttermilk in a bucket and put the chamois in it overnight. rinse it the next day very well, and the chamois should be as new again!

That's a new one on me.

I like the synthetic ones the best.

I also like to keep a clean bucket of water on hand to rinse the chamois with from time to time too. It helps to disloge any fine dust particles that may have attached themselves to the chamois during a wipe down.

[QiB1400]

Re: Chamois Drying Technique?

natural chamois don't take dishwasher soap very well, you should avoid any detergents as much as possible for natural chamois. To soften it up, you can pour a carton of buttermilk in a bucket and put the chamois in it overnight. rinse it the next day very well, and the chamois should be as new again!