Which do you prefer and why?

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Just wondering what you prefer to dry your car with and why.........chamois or microfiber waffle weave? If washing more than one car would a chamois be the way to go? I'm thinking you could get more use out of a chamois than a single waffle weave for a day's work.
 
mcpp66 said:
Just wondering what you prefer to dry your car with and why.........chamois or microfiber waffle weave? If washing more than one car would a chamois be the way to go? I'm thinking you could get more use out of a chamois than a single waffle weave for a day's work.
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Not a big fan of waffle weave. I like to dry with a clean Absorber or chamois and use my air compressor to blow out vents cracks etc and wipe any excess with the Absorber.
 
I prefer waffle weaves. 20x40 + 16x24 with some detail spray on hand always leaves a perfect finish for me.
 
I too prefer the waffle weave..........but I have two cars and by the time I use the waffle weave to dry one car that particular towel is done until it dries. Since chamois are designed to be used wet (at least the ones I use) it seems like you'll get more work out of a chamois than a waffle weave (if you're washing more than one car a day).
 
I haven't tried the Cobra waffle weave yet, but I purchased one at Advance Auto (terrible) and one at Auto Zone (not bad). I still prefer a large, 5 sqft. microfiber towel. I have noticed that using an additional MF towel after using a waffle weave is a necessity.
 
I dry my car using a combination of QD spray, two Cobra Jr.'s and a leaf blower. My method works great for me. The towels are so soft, I think to myself there is no way I'm going to create towel induced swirls marks.
 
Sheet water off the car with a hose. Use a leaf blower to dry as much as possible. Then go over the car with a quick detailer and MF towel that can be used for drying. This scenario leaves an awesome finish.
 
I'm torn between a water sprite and waffle weave. I used the same water sprite for 10 years (it's in surprisingly good shape) but recently started to use the WW MF towel on several recommendations to avoid scratches and swirls. I find the water sprite is easier to wring out, as I rinse the drying towels in clean water between sections. The WW towel leaves little to no synthetic debris which I've see with the water sprite. I need to use 2 MF towels (~17 x 24) versus 1 water sprite for each of our BMW wagons. I also use a separate towel for the wheels and tires.

With the water sprite, I sprayed QD on the wet paint during the drying phase, adding some lubrication and leaving a nice streakless shine. Please note that I used a specific manufacturer's carnuba wax and their QD in combination for nearly 10 years, but recently tried the WG Paint Sealant. I don't feel that the old QD is as synergistic as it was with the wax.

I modified that protocol with the WW towel slightly and apply QD to the dry surface instead, as I just started using OID. The OID works so well on a dry surface over the WGPS that haven't tried it as wet application. I really like the idea of using a QD during the drying phase to protect the paint, so I need try OID and maybe other QDs over the coming weekends.

Good luck!
 
I prefer spritzing with a good lubricated quick detailer or spray detailer after using a leaf blower and then a wipe with a WW MF towel. Unfortunately chamois synthetic nor natural offer any real knap in case of dirt/sand particles.
 
I got the CRSpotless DIC-20 that i use to do the final rinse and then i go inside and let the car dry on its on in the sun. The CRSpotless works wonders. I only have the occasional water spot and just clean those up with a QD.
 
I've only used the cobra waffle weave, but my sweet hubby who works at lowes just brought home some clearance (2.99 I think) absorbers. With all this good press, I will try them with the next wash.
 
I love the Absorber! Works really well and doesnt scratch the finish.
 
Waffel weave with a leaf blower. But I have not done more than 2 cars in a day.
 
jpegs13 said:
My wife, so I don't have to. Next question.
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Hmm. Sounds like a useful investment. I'm gonna have to try one of those out.

I use mostly the Cali water blade then follow it up with Microfibers. I use a leaf blower when I can.
 
I use the Absorber and must say I've been looking to switch. I haven't used my leaf blower because it's a large backpack Stihl and I wash and dry in the garage/shade and that blower WILL take everything off the walls of the garage.

I've been looking to try a WW microfiber to see if they're any better than the Absorber but haven't done a search here at AG to see what's the best. My problem is that the Absorber just doesn't leave the surface dry. I see little water spots on the windows when I go to use the truck again.

Now that SPRING IS FINALLY HERE, I'm stoked!Im the MAN Ohio winters suck!

Sooooo . . . where are those WW microfiber threads?
 
I have to agree with those using the leaf blower... I got a cheap one from Sears a couple years ago (40 bucks) and it leaves so little water on the car after that I could do 5 cars with my WW towel to pick up what is missed.

I have to give a word about the Absorber too... I used to use them to dry my car in the past... While it doesn't scratch the car, it doesn't have a nap like MF towels do... So it could pick something up and scratch the car... So be careful if you are using one of those....

Hope this helps :D
 
jpegs13 said:
My wife, so I don't have to. Next question.
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I hope you are joking. Word of caution to Jpegs13. You are looking for trouble. One of two ways.

My wife would probably do the car if asked, but she is left handed. You ask why does this matter. Well her wedding band is on her left hand. Her wedding band (diamond is very large) would probably do a nice job on the paint finish before she was done. Being left handed the left hand is dominate. If you want you car done to your specifications (perfection), I do it myself. Otherwise its going to cost you, and cost you. He He !!! You see before finding AG if could afford stuff, its those BOGO offers that drain my bank account, etc.

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