Microfiber vs Chamois
 

Should I ditch the old chamois? Maybe buy a Sham-Wow? I've seen write-ups that claim a chamois can scratch the finish by grinding dirt into the paint. I think a towel will hold a lot more water than a chamois because I can dry the whole car with a towel but have to wring out the chamois after drying half the hood.

What do you say?

i gave up the chamois an towel an use a leaf blower it works great on a nice waxed car just
touch up with towel

Microfiber and a leaf blower here too.

From experience the sham-wow is a waste of money.

cotter, anything will scratch. The key is to throughly pressure wash the car with soap, and then a clean rinse, and always use a cleaned chamois. I find that a water blade and a synthetic chamios work the best, but I haven't tried the blower solution yet either.

I've got a 45cc backpack leaf blower that can probably blow right through the convertible's top. It never occurred to me to dry the car with it, but I might try it on the station wagon once.
I have used compressed air to dry the engine after washing under the hood.
I suppose this means I can't wash the car on an ozone action day ;-)

u know ive always seen the super powerful blowers in the drive-in car washes but i never thought to use a leafblower:rolleyes:

I detail cars at a dealership. We use a water blade first to get most of the water off. Then go back over with a clean chamois. Microfiber are good for cleaning off wax and such, but not so good with water.

Yeah! leaf blower then finish em up with towel of soft fabric.

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I'm with X, been using a leaf blower for about 11 years now. Make sure you have some wax on it or the water will sheet and leave spots...

leaf blowers are great, but i'd also recommend some quality microfiber waffle weave towels

Actually used a wiperblade/arm for years detailing cars then the residual with a chamois.

What does it matter how many times you have to wring it out?(unless you only have one hand,put the phone down!)

Microfiber is good for wax i've found.

On the motorcycle....
 

Been using the leaf blower for years on the bike gonna start on Thomas (my aspen yes I name my vehicles) since it has so much chrome. See pic 😀 I always said if you can park it and walk away without looking back at it you bought the wrong one.
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I just wash the car and then get in and drive it for about ten minutes and it is dry.
It's like the leaf blower option, but more fun.

Chamois is just a water absorbent and it scratch your paint. It does not have the ability to catch the dirt that microfiber has. Ditch the chamois and buy a dedicated mf towel for drying, interior, buffing and polishing and for glass.

Agree with the microfiber towel. Chamois is nice and soft but any grit on the surface will scratch your paint. Use a good microfiber towel! They are designed to trap dirt and grit. Far better!