What cloth to use to dry car after washing?
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Hi folks,
Just collected my new Lancer last week. Couldn't be any happier.
One problem I experience after washing the car is that it's difficult to totally get rid of all the water on the exterior, as leaving it partially dry will leave unsightly watermarks.
I've tried using Mr Clean synthetic chamois cloth, and found the experience horrible. Don't ever use it to dry your car. Does not absorb water at all, and leaves a trail of yellow lint all over the car. You can spend an hour wiping it and the condition is the same as if you've just started. Stay away from it. Then again @ $2.80, I should have known better.
Saw a brand named Turtle Wax special super absorbent cloth that comes in a nice tub, but it costs around $15! A bit pricey i think, but if it gets the job done in half the time, it might be worth it.
Any other methods/cloths that work?
Any advice is appreciated. thanks in advance! -
I use a cloth from 3M bought from Carefour. Usually use a lousy cloth to wipe first, then use my 3M immediately. This way, I can keep my 3M cloth relatively dry.
Can get those rubber wiper thing (those that the contractors use for glass cleaning, or the one the petrol guys use). -
Recommended to use full cotton towelOriginally posted by calfskin:Hi folks,
Just collected my new Lancer last week. Couldn't be any happier.
One problem I experience after washing the car is that it's difficult to totally get rid of all the water on the exterior, as leaving it partially dry will leave unsightly watermarks.
I've tried using Mr Clean synthetic chamois cloth, and found the experience horrible. Don't ever use it to dry your car. Does not absorb water at all, and leaves a trail of yellow lint all over the car. You can spend an hour wiping it and the condition is the same as if you've just started. Stay away from it. Then again @ $2.80, I should have known better.
Saw a brand named Turtle Wax special super absorbent cloth that comes in a nice tub, but it costs around $15! A bit pricey i think, but if it gets the job done in half the time, it might be worth it.
Any other methods/cloths that work?
Any advice is appreciated. thanks in advance! -
use a real chamois cloth. those last forever, cuts drying time and doesn't leave streaks on the car after drying.Originally posted by calfskin:Hi folks,
Just collected my new Lancer last week. Couldn't be any happier.
One problem I experience after washing the car is that it's difficult to totally get rid of all the water on the exterior, as leaving it partially dry will leave unsightly watermarks.
I've tried using Mr Clean synthetic chamois cloth, and found the experience horrible. Don't ever use it to dry your car. Does not absorb water at all, and leaves a trail of yellow lint all over the car. You can spend an hour wiping it and the condition is the same as if you've just started. Stay away from it. Then again @ $2.80, I should have known better.
Saw a brand named Turtle Wax special super absorbent cloth that comes in a nice tub, but it costs around $15! A bit pricey i think, but if it gets the job done in half the time, it might be worth it.
Any other methods/cloths that work?
Any advice is appreciated. thanks in advance! -
Can try using Autoglym Sythetic Chamois cloth...Originally posted by calfskin:Hi folks,
Just collected my new Lancer last week. Couldn't be any happier.
One problem I experience after washing the car is that it's difficult to totally get rid of all the water on the exterior, as leaving it partially dry will leave unsightly watermarks.
I've tried using Mr Clean synthetic chamois cloth, and found the experience horrible. Don't ever use it to dry your car. Does not absorb water at all, and leaves a trail of yellow lint all over the car. You can spend an hour wiping it and the condition is the same as if you've just started. Stay away from it. Then again @ $2.80, I should have known better.
Saw a brand named Turtle Wax special super absorbent cloth that comes in a nice tub, but it costs around $15! A bit pricey i think, but if it gets the job done in half the time, it might be worth it.
Any other methods/cloths that work?
Any advice is appreciated. thanks in advance!
got my car in 2001, still using the same piece... Very absorbant -
Or you can try using the "Indian" sarong cloth. aahhaahha.....should be quite absorbing.... Cheap and Good. Got patterns also.
Aiyah....the Turtle Wax Chamois is good. $15 is a steal. Can buy car, but not willing to spend of accessories to upkeep it. ???? Duh..... -
Originally posted by VW King:Or you can try using the "Indian" sarong cloth. aahhaahha.....should be quite absorbing.... Cheap and Good. Got patterns also.
Aiyah....the Turtle Wax Chamois is good. $15 is a steal. Can buy car, but not willing to spend of accessories to upkeep it. ???? Duh.....
bahyee turban cloth also can
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Thanks for tip on sarong. I believe you have personally used it on your ride and you are speaking from experience, as most forummers here i believe offer genuine opinions and practical tips. You're very helpful indeed. Also, didn't realise till now that patterns and designs on a piece of cloth are actual considerations before purchase for some car owners. I'm glad I learned something today.Originally posted by VW King:Or you can try using the "Indian" sarong cloth. aahhaahha.....should be quite absorbing.... Cheap and Good. Got patterns also.
Got a friend who doesn't think twice about blowing over $300 for a shirt, while another friend wouldn't pay a cent more than $30. What gives? Pricey or not is relative, and its all about perceived value isn't it?Originally posted by VW King:Aiyah....the Turtle Wax Chamois is good. $15 is a steal. Can buy car, but not willing to spend of accessories to upkeep it. ???? Duh.....
Didn't state anywhere that I wouldn't pay that amount for the TW Chamois. In fact, read closer and you might actually see the line that says, "....if it gets the job done in half the time, it might be worth it." See that? -
R u sure it's $2.80. Synthetic chamois usually cost at least 15 bucks. Mr Clean is probably pulling a fast one on u.Originally posted by calfskin:Hi folks,
Just collected my new Lancer last week. Couldn't be any happier.
One problem I experience after washing the car is that it's difficult to totally get rid of all the water on the exterior, as leaving it partially dry will leave unsightly watermarks.
I've tried using Mr Clean synthetic chamois cloth, and found the experience horrible. Don't ever use it to dry your car. Does not absorb water at all, and leaves a trail of yellow lint all over the car. You can spend an hour wiping it and the condition is the same as if you've just started. Stay away from it. Then again @ $2.80, I should have known better.
Saw a brand named Turtle Wax special super absorbent cloth that comes in a nice tub, but it costs around $15! A bit pricey i think, but if it gets the job done in half the time, it might be worth it.
Any other methods/cloths that work?
Any advice is appreciated. thanks in advance!
I had good exp wif both synthetic & real chamois, and they r both great absorbents. Bought my real chamois at ard $34. It's worth the money.
Cotton cloth will leave lots of cotton fibres on yr car. If it's not lint free can also scratch paintwork. -
3M is the best so far i tried. y not give a try, any way we r all car lover, love clean n shine right.........
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I'm quite sure it's some fake sh*t, even though the package is labelled "Synthetic Chamois". That piece is utterly hopeless. Downgraded it to washing my rims now. Bottomline is, stay away from Mr Clean.Originally posted by Wheels on Fire:R u sure it's $2.80. Synthetic chamois usually cost at least 15 bucks. Mr Clean is probably pulling a fast one on u.
Thanks for all the tips! Will hunt around for one that suits me/my car.
BTW, just kenna a major bird sortie yesterday. 4 bird poo patches in all, and 1 of it is baked in the sun till its rock solid!! Ewww.....
I've removed the other 3 less problematic ones. However, it still leaves a stain mark on the surface. Any advice on how to get rid of the stains?
As for the one that's rock solid, after cleaning it, the surface becomes blurred!! I didn't scrub or anything. Just left a piece of thoroughly wet tissue on it, left it there for a few minutes, and wiped it off. Now that part looks scratched/blurred/matt. Wa lau jialat.
Any useful tips to share will be thoroughly appreciated. -
polishing wax should be able to remove the stain.
Cheers -
I usually use a 3M cloth first and then the sponge cloth for final touch up.
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I use those 100% cotton shower towel. Cheap, good & fast!!!
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Try using ooling tea and paste a tissue over it, leave for a while. This was taught in a japanese cable tv programme on car's maintenace tips. Seemed to work. No harm giving a try.Originally posted by calfskin:I've removed the other 3 less problematic ones. However, it still leaves a stain mark on the surface. Any advice on how to get rid of the stains?
Any useful tips to share will be thoroughly appreciated. -
no no to chamois!!!
get terry towel (from your kids' old nappy towel)! -
terry cloth good for finishing and removing oils/wax which smudge the surface of ur paintwork. anyone trying to dry a car with it would be trying to climb bukit timah hill wearing roller skates......Originally posted by ed2004:no no to chamois!!!
get terry towel (from your kids' old nappy towel)! -
Get a leather chamois cloth. Just got one from Autobacs its pricey but it'll do the job and leave no fibres.
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try to find a brand name FLINKA ... it's a german brand ... it's cloth r good and durable to certain extend that rumour that they use baffulo skin to make their cloth
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this is one of the flinka cloth i mention .. doesn't even leave a streak and cost less then $10 .. worth a try
tat window cloth is the best among all .... -
i have got this set of amway car shampoo & car polish which might solve ur problems..an colleague brought it about 9 mths ago and he still has half a bottle of it! this colleague of mine washes his car at least twice a week..reviews from him were very gd.
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