How do u use a chamois leather? silly q

[chrislloyd]

ive only started to take care of my car since joining here... after a wash i just used teo leave it but ive been told to use a chamois.

got one from halfrauds...so how do u use it??

sorry !

 

[*Clare*]

Just dry the water off the car with it... and keep wringing it out when its not absorbing anymore water..

I use a microfibre towel to dry the car off with..

 

[Android]

My dad used to chamois my old car.
never used one personally.

I just use microfiber towels after washing.

 

[chrislloyd]

are they the same thing then...do u do it immediately after u have done the final rinse on your car?

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Yes, the car should still be wet (but not soapy), then you wet the leather, wring it out as much as you can (it'll still be wet, but won't be holding too much water). Then just rub the car with it.... I wouldn't do it on the lower panels personally because you could still pick up dirt on it.

Bonnet, roof, upper parts of the doors and the boot. Do the glass too.

 

[Android]

Final rinse of the car and i usually let the car sit for a few mines then get set in about it with the microfibers. Usually apply a bit of AG aua wax with it aswell. Just go over the car a panel at a time in circular motions.

 

[chrislloyd]

and where cud i get a microfibre towel from?

 

[Android]

Halfords ?
Ive got a few autoglym ones i got with the AG aqua wax.
I also got a few from my local poundland haha but honestly theyre right good.

 

[pete_clio]

sonud der wunder drying towel from ebay. last i saw you can get two for 14 quid....they are fantastic, big and better than any chamois i started with

 

[john.med]

chamois rocks. Lasts forever. I use it just like cliokhunt said to. But afterwards i clean it with real soap and hang it to dry.

 

[D1CKY]

sonud der wunder drying towel from ebay. last i saw you can get two for 14 quid....they are fantastic, big and better than any chamois i started with

Do you have a link Pete ?

14 quid for 2 sounds alright

 

[stu-172]

I use a blower to get rid o da excess water then dry off with a microfibre and detailing spray! Neighbour's must think i'm nuts blow-drying my car! :clown:

 

[pinky]

They actually scratch the paintwork..especially a black car.
I dont use them..just have a cuppa and let it air dry.
Then I use quick wax..that removes any watermarks.