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      10-13-2008, 03:54 PM   #1
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Shamwow, Chamois or Microfiber

Hey Guys....i know most of you care for your 1 series as much as i do. I wanted to find out from most of you which do you use. In the past i have used Chamois and i'm sure most of you do to. I keep hearing Shamwow works good, but haven't heard from any BMW owners using it. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks.
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      10-13-2008, 04:27 PM   #2
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I got some new microfibre's when I got my new car and they work great!
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To prevent fine scratches and swirl marks, use a drying material that has pile to trap debries...microfiber or cotton is best...I would stay far away from synthetic pileless materials...
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      10-13-2008, 04:45 PM   #4
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I think a chamois was good in the 80's:biggrin:

Microfiber is the ONLY way to go. I good thick microfiber is what I use. I dry my car with the sheet method then blot the microfiber on the car.

A chamois will streak and will not allow any debris you missed during your was absorb into it without scratching your paint, microfiber will.

Of course, its your car, do as you please, but from a detail fanatics view, Microfiber (and a leaf blower helps too:biggrin
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      10-15-2008, 01:00 AM   #5
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i use a shamwow, it works great!
i havent used a microfiber so i dont really have anything to compare it too though
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      10-15-2008, 05:54 AM   #6
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I actually prefer a slightly damp chamois. I have tried micro fibre and not seen any improvement. The chamois really grips and leaves a shine that I cannot match with anything else.
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      10-15-2008, 08:24 AM   #7
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microfiber.
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      10-15-2008, 02:40 PM   #8
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I don't know if it has been mentioned but I use microfiber. :smile:
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      10-15-2008, 08:58 PM   #9
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Chamois to soak up most of the water after the wash and a microfiber for the finishing and final drying.
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      10-17-2008, 08:18 AM   #10
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I should have mentioned, the chammy works a treat with Supaguard coating. Have no need to use the microfiber.
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      10-17-2008, 12:02 PM   #11
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I'll use the Chamois 1st, then the Microfiber for the finish. Thanks guys.
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As was mentioned above, a chamois "grips" the car surface as it absorb the water. That is one of the big problems with a chamois. That "gripping" is what leaves scratches and marks behind. Buy yourself a few good drying microfibre clothes...you won't be disappointed!!! Get a few from Griot's or MEguires. I use 4 of the Meguires drying microfibres. You just lay it on the car and it absorbs the water. It doesn't grip, it just glides. Big difference from a chamios!
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      10-17-2008, 01:06 PM   #13
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i use towels called "Big Blue". I need to order some fresh ones actually.
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Hello guys im a noob to the site but i take a lot of time cleaning and detailing my cars. The worst is im a sucker for black. My trick to drying is i use a synthetic cham from griots< then after that i go back over the car with there speed shine and one of there yellow thick microfiber clothes. Works great for me and you have absolutly no water spots. Just thought id throw in my 2 cents
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      10-17-2008, 03:35 PM   #15
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+1 JohnL 135I on both his drying media and his process. I find that waffle -weave microfiber towels work well for blotting. They soak up a lot.

Since I started drying in this fashion, I end up polishing out drying-induced marring far less than I used to.
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      10-17-2008, 04:55 PM   #16
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Ok if the Chamois does fine scratches, then i'll just use a bunch of microfiber towel/cloth.
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Microfiber all the way, there is no compairson !!
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Use it in the shade, use it out of direct sunlight. No spots, no streaks.
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i use towels called "Big Blue". I need to order some fresh ones actually.
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Chamois to soak up most of the water after the wash and a microfiber for the finishing and final drying.
I used to do that but now i just use 2 separate microfiber towels..its much faster...
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      11-06-2008, 08:55 PM   #21
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I use "The Absorber". I first squeegee the windows and moonroof glass, then use one Absorber for the car body, and a separate Absorber for the wheels.

The Absorber is like a synthetic chamois, but is more absorbent and washable. I found the shamwows to be too fuzzy.
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As was mentioned above, a chamois "grips" the car surface as it absorb the water. That is one of the big problems with a chamois. That "gripping" is what leaves scratches and marks behind. Buy yourself a few good drying microfibre clothes...you won't be disappointed!!! Get a few from Griot's or MEguires. I use 4 of the Meguires drying microfibres. You just lay it on the car and it absorbs the water. It doesn't grip, it just glides. Big difference from a chamios!
Very interesting on the grip comment. I just bought a new chamois and this one grips to the car so aggressively, it is unuseable. It actually leaves bits of chamois "grains" on the car ! The car is freshly waxed a few weeks ago, but I I had the same problem with a car that had old wax. Anyone else experience this problem ?
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