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Old 04-05-2009, 09:11 PM   #1
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Default What are you using for chamois?

Are you using synthetics or the real thing? What brand are you using
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Old 04-05-2009, 11:49 PM   #2
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Synthetic. Its perforated with holes. Don't remember the brand.
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Old 04-06-2009, 03:45 AM   #3
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I use the Absorber or a Microfiber drying towel.I hate the leather chamois,used them for years untill I found things alot beter.
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Microfiber only!
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Don't ever use a real chamoi, after one or 2 uses they will scratch your paint like you won't believe. Use 2 microfiber drying towels, one for the bulk amount of water and the second one for the remainder and to prevent water spots and streaks.
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THE ABSORBER...and sheeting methods...
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The Absorber. I gently pull it across the car's surface, not just go at it like it was a towel.

Along with numerous microfiber towels. One for the door jams and stuff. One for the wheels. One for the tires. One for under the hood and the exhaust tips.
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I wash my car and take it out on the I95 and when I get back to the house I use FK1 425 with a microfiber towel.
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waffle weave microfiber is the best i've used so far on any type of car. I used to use synthetic chamois but it leaves streaks... very minor but it's there.
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waffle weave microfiber is the best i've used so far on any type of car. I used to use synthetic chamois but it leaves streaks... very minor but it's there.
When I could wash the Z with car wash and water, I used a waffle weave microfiber towel as well. Now I have to use waterless car wash (water restrictions).

If water restriction are lifted, I plan on blow-drying the car with my "blow-n-vac" vacuum. It filters the air so their little to no chance on scraching the clear coat that Nissan uses in the paint.

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use the absorber it last a long time if u keep it clean
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When I could wash the Z with car wash and water, I used a waffle weave microfiber towel as well. Now I have to use waterless car wash (water restrictions).

If water restriction are lifted, I plan on blow-drying the car with my "blow-n-vac" vacuum. It filters the air so their little to no chance on scraching the clear coat that Nissan uses in the paint.

blow drying is great! I do this for cars that bead and sheet water as it is easier than using towels and also good in purging water from crevices.
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It is a nice product.
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blow drying is great! I do this for cars that bead and sheet water as it is easier than using towels and also good in purging water from crevices.
Yep; that my technique as well. Also, I rinse off at low hose pressure so little water beads up. Blow-drying is kept to a minimum this way.

What is your technique for areas with water restrictions (i.e. no washing vehicles with water)?

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