I just bought a piece of genuine turtle wax chamois to dry my car and I was wondering what you guys think about chamois?
Also, my chamois has gotten really hard when dry (I mean really really hard) I have to soak it so it gets soft. It has also started to get some black spots what is this from?

Thanks; hope to get your opinion

 

My chamois was pissing me off, same problems you're having..

I just bought "The Absorber," which seems to be like a softer type of chamois, many guys on here recommended it. Haven't had a chance to test it out, as it has rained just about everyday since I bought the thing..

 

Use the California Water Blade and the absorber

 

I got one at Target, it's great, takes 5 minutes to dry my car

 

I've been using the absorber. $10 at Kmart. I works pretty damm good. I put it in the washing machine after each use. If it picks up some dirt you might scratch you car on the next use. After using it I finish off with large cotton bath towel. No water spots.

 

i personally dont like using a chamois anymore.

didnt like the absorber either . . . just me though , Im sure its fine.

i use the water blade and Royal Velvet Towels . . .

 

The Absorber is okay. Some of my best friends use Absorbers

Personally, I like Charisma towels and an electric leaf blower.

 

I love the leaf blower concept . . . when i get the Camaro repainted - thats what im gonna use.

Every hardware store flyer that comes to the house , i show the wife and she just rolls her eyes when i tell her why i want it.

is the 'lctric version much quiter than gas ?

 

What? What? WHAT?

I think it's quieter. At least, I don't worry about exhaust ending up on a newly Zainoed car.

 

ScReW the Waterblade, as soon as you pick up a piece of dirt or it rips... it'll scratch the fawk outta your car... I use the absorber, if you store it in its original container, it shouldnt get hard, I recommend wetting it before each use anyway, then wring it out & begin... hope that helps...

 

i just realized what a stupid sounding question i asked . . . .

i realize the motor part is gonna be noisy - but haviong never heard an electric one - im wondering if it is anywhere near as noisy as gas . . . in total sound . . .

and Duane - dont make me use capital letters here . . .

if you are having a problem hearing me - squint :P

 

I use the absorber. Store it wet with a touch (very, very little) of car wash. It won't get hard. Spots are probably mold. A little car wash will prevent mold and smell. Rinse it well to remove the car wash before each use.

 

I let mine dry and then re-wet it. Is that bad?

 

Nope, I always wet mine down before using it...

 

Sorry, I just realized that didn't sound right

 

I'm an "absorber " lover too. store it moist. plus it only starts smelling if you do not use it frequently. After you use it for the first time again the smell is gone. Plus depending on the color of your car. I recomend getting one to also wash the car with. It helps keep away the swirl marks. NEVER use a bath towel on a dark car,even if it's cotton. It's still abrasive.

 

I thought the directions said to store it wet.

I don't think it makes a difference.

Dry, I think it is more prone to tearing and people don't like it stiff. The idea of storing it wet was probably from consumer research.

When I read this thread, I have to remind myself what we are talking about. stiff, wet, dry, ABSORBER..:P

 

I recommened the Absorber and the California Waterblade. At first I was a little shaky with the waterblade...but it cuts the time it takes to dry the car in 90% of time leaving no scratches either...then I use the Absorber to wipe up whatever little water is left.

 

Wher can I get the water blade? what does it look like, how much was it?

thanks

 

You can get it Target.......Its a Squeegee(?) looking thing.....Its clear rubber.

 

For me: Water blade and P21 drying cloth (similar to the two "Absorbers" I own, but I like the P21 better)...


YMMV

 

has anyone tried using a blowleaf blower to dry the car? I have read other post about people using them. Can you get the car completely dry with the blower or do you need to hand dry certain spots? let me know your experiences, thanks

 

Absorber and Waterblade!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I bought a chamoi as soon as i bought my car. It leaves white stuff all over my ride. I re-soaked it over and over again. Have I not done it enough or what's the problem. Right now I just use bath towels.