I see that a lot of people here use a Microfibre cloth.... I have always used a Chamois(shammy) to absorb the water to prevent water spots on my car after I wash it.....What is a microfibre used for? Is it used to wash the car or is it used to just absorb the water after you rinse off the car?

What's the best treatment for your Z after your wash it? Wax?

 

Chamois? You are just asking for swirls! There is Microfibre and then there is Microfibre. Those that are used for drying after washing are best known as "waffle weave". I might suggest that you take a look at: www.griotsgarage.com A lot of GREAT car care products to include "waffle weave" (yellow color) drying towels.

 

Since you mentioned drying, I recommend two techniques. First is the leaf blower. Use the blower for hard to dry areas such as the front grill, windshield cowl and wheels. I read about the blower here, and have been a dedicated fan for several years.


I like a genuine chamois, but it can be inconvenient to use. It is difficult to pull a chamois across the surface of the car. Consider a synthetic chamois (preferably one that is perforated). Very easy to use a holds more water than a genuine chamois.

BTW if you car is black disregard my reply. I do not offer suggestions for caring for a black car.

 

Just for comparison's sake, I bring about 10-20 microfiber towels out every car washing session just for drying reasons. Once they get even a little damp, they are done for that drying session...

 

I use the Absorber. I like it, not sure how good it is for the paint though.

 

Here is how I dry my black car.

It is the best method I have found to date, as it never leaves streaks or water spots if you do it right.

You need 2 or 3 LARGE WAFFLE WEAVE microfiber towels. I use the ones from meguiar's. I have 2 but I'm thinking about getting a 3rd because the concept of having the DRY TOWEL is very important. (Read on)

Have 1 towel in each hand. 1 towel is your WET TOWEL. The other is your DRY TOWEL. The wet towel, can be a little damp. Just wring it out if it gets too wet. The DRY TOWEL must be nearly 100% dry. If the dry towel gets too wet, it won't work.

Wipe down an entire section of the car with your WET TOWEL. It will leave some micro-droplets of water behind (similar to drying with a chamois. In fact, you can use a chamois instead of a "WET TOWEL" if you want, but good quality microfiber towels won't scratch your paint).

Wipe down the same section that you just wiped down with your DRY towel. It will pick up the micro droplets. Now that panel will be totally spotless! YAY

After you've done the entire car, THEN I pull out the leaf blower (always use electric, never gas-powered). My leaf blower was only $30 and I've gotten about 20 car washes out of it so far and it's still going strong. A very good deal.

So the entire car is DRY, right? Wrong. You need another DRY TOWEL in one hand, and the leaf blower in the other hand. Blow out all areas where water can accumulate. Then QUICKLY dry with the dry towel.

This is the only way to prevent getting ANY water spots or streaks on a black car.

My $0.02.

 

I use a California Water Blade. Gets most of the water in less than a few minutes.

I am moving towards a blower though cause I can't stand the standing water on the inside of my Volks and lugs!