Question on drying

bmw5541

bmw5541

New member
Joined
Jul 27, 2009
Messages
334
Reaction score
0
I have a quick question. I know that after washing many people here like to spray a QD on a wet car and wipe off with a WW.

Here is my question.
Would it be okay to do the same with a chamois instead of a WW, or would that create streaks?
Feed back please
Thanks in advance!
 
bmw5541 said:
Would it be okay to do the same with a chamois instead of a WW, or would that create streaks?
Click to expand...

Depends on the material the chamois is made out of; if you mean a traditional leather chamois then it will likely leave streaks.

The idea behind spritzing on a QD after washing and then doing a final wipe is to create a uniform, shiny finish but this is done after the majority of water is removed and by using a wiping cloth that can remove the remaining water and quick detailer without leaving any residue behind and for this the cloth must be dry. A leather chamois is used when it's wet and and while it's good for removing the majority of the water it's not going to work very well for what you're trying to accomplish.

It would be better to dry the car off and then hit it with your choice of quick detailer and then use a high quality microfiber polishing cloth to spread out the QD and then remove it carefully.


:)
 
Why would anyone use a chamois when a ww will do a better and safer job.
 
Rsurfer said:
Why would anyone use a chamois when a ww will do a better and safer job.
Click to expand...

The OP never stated specifically what type of chamois he was referring to? Chamois is kind of a general term for something used to remove water off a car's finish, traditionally it has been used to describe a leather chamois. Go back 15 to 20 years and that's what the word meant. Then artificial chamois were introduced like the Absorber also called the Fireman's Friend back in the mid-1980's.

When it comes to drying cloths it's pretty much personal preference as to what's best for each person just like most car care products.


:)
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
The OP never stated specifically what type of chamois he was referring to? Chamois is kind of a general term for something used to remove water off a car's finish, traditionally it has been used to describe a leather chamois. Go back 15 to 20 years and that's what the word meant. Then artificial chamois were introduced like the Absorber also called the Fireman's Friend back in the mid-1980's.

When it comes to drying cloths it's pretty much personal preference as to what's best for each person just like most car care products.


:)
Click to expand...

I actually use the Absorber. It does a fine job drying the car, but I was just curious about the QD, as I see many people on the forums talk about spraying it on as they wipe dry.

Mike, does your original reply still apply to the Absorber? I would thing so, but wanted to make sure.
 
bmw5541 said:
I actually use the Absorber. It does a fine job drying the car, but I was just curious about the QD, as I see many people on the forums talk about spraying it on as they wipe dry.

Mike, does your original reply still apply to the Absorber? I would thing so, but wanted to make sure.
Click to expand...

I was a Rep for the Absorber back in 2000 and 2001, worked for Bill Stuart himself the owner of the Absorber company. Have pictures of myself demonstrating the Absorber at World of Wheels shows with Scrape.

This is Scrape, also got to buff it out multiple times as it saw a lot of abuse in the show circuit.

11.jpg


The absorber, like a leather chamois is used wet so I don't think it will work for the same reasons a leather chamois won't work. You could try it but again, best results for removing a QD to leave a nice looking, streak-free finish is to do your final wiping with something that's soft and dry like a premium quality microfiber polishing cloth, just like you would do if the car were dry.

:)
 
bmw5541 said:
I have a quick question. I know that after washing many people here like to spray a QD on a wet car and wipe off with a WW.

Here is my question.
Would it be okay to do the same with a chamois instead of a WW, or would that create streaks?
Feed back please
Thanks in advance!
Click to expand...

Out of curiosity, have you ever used a WW drying towel? I recently started using them. Now I can't believe that I didn't jump on the WW wagon sooner. :cheers:
 
bmw5541 said:
I have a quick question. I know that after washing many people here like to spray a QD on a wet car and wipe off with a WW.

Here is my question.
Would it be okay to do the same with a chamois instead of a WW, or would that create streaks?
Feed back please
Thanks in advance!
Click to expand...

I've never heard of that.
I have a Black vehicle and i only use a Toro blower to dry it.
To wipe it down with a detailer i use as cobra arctic white MF, which they are still out of stock on it and not on the BOGO.
And it works great for me.

Claude :D
 
The WW MF will be on my next order. I just have to work with what I have for now.
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
The OP never stated specifically what type of chamois he was referring to? Chamois is kind of a general term for something used to remove water off a car's finish, traditionally it has been used to describe a leather chamois. Go back 15 to 20 years and that's what the word meant. Then artificial chamois were introduced like the Absorber also called the Fireman's Friend back in the mid-1980's.

When it comes to drying cloths it's pretty much personal preference as to what's best for each person just like most car care products.


:)
Click to expand...
I'll stick to what I said Mike. I've used chamois (leather) for years before MF. I would never go back to a chamois over a WWMF.
 
I believe the nap in MF towels offers a degree of safety a chamois cannot. If any sand or dirt is on finish a true chamois will grab and grind across finish. MF WW is my choice personally.
 
Rsurfer said:
Hey Dog, if you are still using it, I might give it a try, if not I'll pass.
Click to expand...
It's a last resort now. If all other towels are wet or dirty. Good thing about it is, it doesn't drag or stick. It's part suede/microfiber. But again, WW first choice.

By the way, info on the new Infiniti G is out for 2010. Redesigned front, back and interior.
 
loudog2 said:
It's a last resort now. If all other towels are wet or dirty. Good thing about it is, it doesn't drag or stick. It's part suede/microfiber. But again, WW first choice.

By the way, info on the new Infiniti G is out for 2010. Redesigned front, back and interior.
Click to expand...
Thought they made major changes every 5 yrs.?
 
Rsurfer said:
I'll stick to what I said Mike. I've used chamois (leather) for years before MF. I would never go back to a chamois over a WWMF.
Click to expand...

Well by answering a question I hope you didn't read into it that I use a leather chamois? I was just answering a question and because the OP didn't specify what material the chamois he was using was made out of I tried to clarify. That's all. But you proved my point, it's personal preference and this means each person needs to test and try different options to see what works best for them.

I called on Dealerships, Bodyshops and Detail shops on a route for 3 years and many detail shops supplied their employees with leather chamois because they last for a long time and it was less about performance and more about speed and saving money. The employees had no say in what they could use so they couldn't exercise their personal preference, luckily most of have that option.

Myself, I used the Absorber for years, also kept one in my drag boat to remove water out of the inside as they wring out real easy. For a nice finish I usually use a two step approach as shown here,

How to Wash Your Car (ShowCar Style!)

The above video is a few years old so when we shoot a new one here at Autogeek we'll update it for sure. For my current truck, because it's not a show truck it's a work truck and a daily driver, it doesn't get show car treatment and I use whatever's handy in the garage at the time, usually a Meguiar's Water Magnet.

It's still cleans up real nice no matter how I dry it though... :D

JimmyJohnsonLake000a.jpg


Old1975Jimmy.jpg



Back to the OP's original questions, using a drying cloth that's wet to remove a quick detailer misted over a freshly washed car in an effort to dry the car and leave a nice looking finish isn't going to work because a wet chamois isn't going to leave a dry, shiny finish no matter who's quick detailer you're using and it would be better to remove the majority of the water first with whatever you're personal preference is for a drying cloth and then mist off the quick detailer and give the paint a final wipe-down using a soft, plush microfiber polishing cloth or a soft dry chamois of some type.

Again, what you use is personal preference, my goal was to help the original OP understand they can't use a wet chamois to get a dry shiny finish.

Make sense?

:)
 
Last edited:
FWIW, I use the flood method of rinsing and dry off with a Meguiar's Supreme Shine MF towel, then use UQW or UQD (depending on time) afterwards (if not waxing that is).
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
Well by answering a question I hope you didn't read into it that I use a leather chamois? I was just answering a question and because the OP didn't specify what material the chamois he was using was made out of I tried to clarify. That's all. But you proved my point, it's personal preference and this means each person needs to test and try different options to see what works best for them.

I called on Dealerships, Bodyshops and Detail shops on a route for 3 years and many detail shops supplied their employees with leather chamois because they last for a long time and it was less about performance and more about speed and saving money. The employees had no say in what they could use so they couldn't exercise their personal preference, luckily most of have that option.

Myself, I used the Absorber for years, also kept one in my drag boat to remove water out of the inside as they wring out real easy. For a nice finish I usually use a two step approach as shown here,

How to Wash Your Car (ShowCar Style!)

The above video is a few years old so when we shoot a new one here at Autogeek we'll update it for sure. For my current truck, because it's not a show truck it's a work truck and a daily driver, it doesn't get show car treatment and I use whatever's handy in the garage at the time, usually a Meguiar's Water Magnet.

It's still cleans up real nice no matter how I dry it though... :D

JimmyJohnsonLake000a.jpg



Back to the OP's original questions, using a drying cloth that's wet to remove a quick detailer misted over a freshly washed car in an effort to dry the car and leave a nice looking finish isn't going to work because a wet chamois isn't going to leave a dry, shiny finish no matter who's quick detailer you're using and it would be better to remove the majority of the water first with whatever you're personal preference is for a drying cloth and then mist off the quick detailer and give the paint a final wipe-down using a soft, plush microfiber polishing cloth or a soft dry chamois of some type.

Again, what you use is personal preference, my goal was to help the original OP understand they can't use a wet chamois to get a dry shiny finish.

Make sense?

:)
Click to expand...

Mike,

It absolutely makes sense. That's why I asked the question. I was pretty sure of the answer, but I just wanted to confirm it.

This is why I joined this forum. It is great getting all these different opinions, from all these people who all have the same obsession that I have.

Thanks all!

One last thing.

Mike, it is great having you aboard. Your input will be valuable to all:welcome:
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top