So i was deciding between the waffle weave and a leather chamois (sp), and went ahead with the leather chamois because I wanted to try something diferent. I've had the waffle weave towels before.

I really have no idea on how to "correctly" use this tool. At first I tried using it like a regular towel, but it wasnt absorbing much. Then I read that you have to make it a bit moist first and it started working a bit better. After that I placed it across a surface and start tugging it slowly which seemed to work somewhat.

What am I doing wrong, or is there anything that could be done differently?

Thanks.

 

Thats pretty mch how i use to use them, before the advent of waffle weaves and microfibers. I would get it wet with a hose, wring it out, then just toss and tug on the surface. Did a great job, but the Waffle eave does it safer and more efficiently. To each there own though....

 

I retired my piece of leather a long time ago. The problem with a chamois is that you have to wring it out after several swipes. The absorption rate for a MF WW is 10X that without having to wring it. WW are so much easier to use.

 

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. Place the damp chamois flat on the paint surface and pull towards you

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

 

Have any of you ever tried the jelly blades. I've looked at them at the local shop but, honestly I've been afraid to try one.

 

Are you referring to the Cali Water Blade (CWB) ? Some folks like 'em, my preference would still be MF WW.

 

IMO fine for glass surface, but requires more care/attention on paint surfaces to warrent its use

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LMAO! I used to use the chammy like I was polishing that bad boy....wow... Guess I should have paid more attention to my paint....guess I know where all the swirl marks are coming from...