anyone use this stuff for absorbing water?

 

Microfiber Waffle Weaves come in all sizes. They're the most economical as well as safest for your surface.
Chamois' are a thing of the past......(IMO)

 

^^, IMO MFWW >*

Its the only thing I let touch my car for drying purposes (normal MF towels for other stuff).

 

hmmm ok...i bought a silicon sqeegee to replace the chamios. I use mf to get the tiny leftovers of water.

 

Chamois Leather:
Genuine chamois leather is a unique and natural product, which is extremely soft, flexible, and absorbent
Typically chamois leather is used to dry off surfaces after washing; this is due to the absorbency and softness of the leather, the particles are held within the hollow fibre of the leather, eliminating abrasion.

The chamois needs to be damp, but not wet to work, it is made by splitting the skin into two pieces; the selected sheepskins are 100% cod oil tanned to give the luxurious, golden, soft finish that can absorb six times its weight of water.

A Microfiber chamois (woven in a very similar texture) is a machine washable alternative that you don't have to soak before use and it releases dirt, brake dust and stains much easier that natural chamois (Groit's Microfiber Synthetic Chamois) doesn't dry hard, is very absorbent, easier to wring out and it will not `shed' and lasts longer and is less expensive than its natural counterpart.

The inherent problem of any flat weave drying towel; is that it breaks the surface tension to ‘lift’ the water from the surface along with any protective wax.

Modem synthetic materials have gained ground and the use of chamois is being replaced by Microfiber waffle weave technology as they hold more water (approx. 5 times more water, therefore require wringing out less often) and will not `pull' wax from a paint surface as the ‘dimpled ‘pattern of the towel allows air pockets that do not allow ‘lift’ like a flat towel surface

 

Jon, as usual, your posts are always a great source of info not mention a great read.

 

I personally like the synthetic chamois (The Absober). I bought a waffle weave towel (about the same size as the chamois I have) about a month ago and just didn't like how well it worked. Is it necessary to own 2-3 of these to make them more worth while? If that's so, where's the benefit?

 

Buy one of quality.........You didnt buy a Hyundai, you bought a Acura. Why be different with car care products? They actually get better with use and washings........

 

^^Praytell, which ones are "of quality?" I've had zero issues using genuine chamois in over 30 years of car detailing. But, if there's something better, let us in on the secret.

 

Well, do a brief sampling of what folks are using here. I know Im not the only one using them. I'll even start a pole......

 

Excel...
That was my next question....does it get better after many uses. I do use it everytime I wash as a "touch-up" dryer. I'll try it tomorrow morning all over the car and let y'all know how it goes.
I have the Meg's waffle weave.

Thanks

 

During rinsing, I'll let the water sheet over the surface leaving just residual areas. The MFWW will soak those up quickly. My WW is not soaking wet and dose not need wringing after I'm done. I'll use an "associate" WW (smaller dimensions) to dry the rest of the vehicle and one designated for door jambs, trunk lids, and hood area.

FYI, not all MF towels are created equal. The ones I've purchased from online sites (Exceldetail, Autopia, Detail City) feel plusher and hold up longer in comparison to ones sold at Costco, Sam's, WalMart, etc. The ones I use for the doors were purchased from Target and seem to be plusher than the ones at membership stores.