Do you use it? I bought one for grins. Its okay, however, when that puppy dried out, it was impossible to use. I ended up having to soak it, then squeeze it out. Should one prevent it from drying all the way out? I have a cleaner that came with it too, works very well cleaning it.
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Brad B
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Most of us here prefer the Chamois' that are kept moist in a plastic storage tube. Popular brands are Wizards Water Bandit and The Absorber.
They work well and are a helpful tool especially when coupled with such things as 100% cotton towels, microfiber towels and the California Water Blade.
They work well and are a helpful tool especially when coupled with such things as 100% cotton towels, microfiber towels and the California Water Blade.
a dry chamois will scratch your car, but a wet one won't?
still kinda don't understand why this is, I guess absorbed water can soften up a material so that it won't scratch, but it still doesn't sit well with me
microfiber miracle towels all the way, works wet or dry, stores dry (no chance for mold).
still kinda don't understand why this is, I guess absorbed water can soften up a material so that it won't scratch, but it still doesn't sit well with me
microfiber miracle towels all the way, works wet or dry, stores dry (no chance for mold).
Brad B
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That is true. Water is a lubricant and can help prevent scratches. But more importantly, it depends HOW you use a chamois. When using a synthetic chamois I "lay" it on the car for a half a second, lift it, move it, lay it down again, and so on. I don't drag it across the paint. They don't work well that way. The advantage of these new synthetic chamois is that they suck up moisture very quickly. I will then follow up with a cotton or MF towel.
The advantage of using a synthetic chamois is that it will leave very little residual water on the car. A whole car can then be final dried with a single MF or cotton towel.
Depending on my mood, I will sometimes use the chamois/towel method and sometimes just the multiple towel method.
The advantage of using a synthetic chamois is that it will leave very little residual water on the car. A whole car can then be final dried with a single MF or cotton towel.
Depending on my mood, I will sometimes use the chamois/towel method and sometimes just the multiple towel method.
Well I have used just about every drying product on the market, from beach towels and old t-shirts to chamois and water bandits.
Well I can say without hesitation that the Water Bandit is just incredible. It does a great job, keeps its shape and texture. It does not dry out, or dry rot. And it is super absorbant.
Well I can say without hesitation that the Water Bandit is just incredible. It does a great job, keeps its shape and texture. It does not dry out, or dry rot. And it is super absorbant.
Justin Murphy
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This is a beautiful vehicle that I had the pleasure of detailing back in the summer. It was my first detail valued at more than 200k so yeah, I was nervous. The cool thing is, it's a daily driver!
Detail Description:
Exterior/Interior Detail with paint correction and protection.
Goal:
To achieve a high level of gloss, protect, and return interior to factory status.
Wash Cycle:
Dawn Wash (2 oz. per 2 gallons of water)...rinse.
then....
Meguiar's Gold Class Wash...rinse.
Clayed using Meguiar's Last touch 1:1
Paint Correction Phase 1:
Meguiar's 105 via G110 using LC Orange 5.5" Polishing Pad
A complete wipedown was done using Meguiar's Detailer Line glass cleaner.
Paint Correction Phase 2:
Meguiar's 205 via G110 using LC Black 5.5" Finishing Pad
A complete wipedown was done using Meguiar's Detailer Line glass cleaner.
Paint Protection:
Collinite's #845 via G110 and LC 5.5 Red Finessing Pad.
Then....
Collinite's #476s by hand and Meguiar's hand pad.
The trim and glass were protected by Optimum's Opti-Seal.
The top was cleaned/protected by 303's system.
Wheel Protection:
Collinite's 476s
Tire Protection:
Meguiar's Endurance Tire Gel
Time accumulated:
6 hours
Befores....
Afters....
Detail Description:
Exterior/Interior Detail with paint correction and protection.
Goal:
To achieve a high level of gloss, protect, and return interior to factory status.
Wash Cycle:
Dawn Wash (2 oz. per 2 gallons of water)...rinse.
then....
Meguiar's Gold Class Wash...rinse.
Clayed using Meguiar's Last touch 1:1
Paint Correction Phase 1:
Meguiar's 105 via G110 using LC Orange 5.5" Polishing Pad
A complete wipedown was done using Meguiar's Detailer Line glass cleaner.
Paint Correction Phase 2:
Meguiar's 205 via G110 using LC Black 5.5" Finishing Pad
A complete wipedown was done using Meguiar's Detailer Line glass cleaner.
Paint Protection:
Collinite's #845 via G110 and LC 5.5 Red Finessing Pad.
Then....
Collinite's #476s by hand and Meguiar's hand pad.
The trim and glass were protected by Optimum's Opti-Seal.
The top was cleaned/protected by 303's system.
Wheel Protection:
Collinite's 476s
Tire Protection:
Meguiar's Endurance Tire Gel
Time accumulated:
6 hours
Befores....
Afters....
unexplainedbacon
New member
looks beautiful! good job man
imported_Luster
New member
Nice work on a gorgeous ride! (I'd be nervous too! Last summer I did a '67 Vette that's worth well over $100k +++. I was as nervous as a cat!!!)
Car looks great!
Car looks great!
imported_Pats300zx
New member
Nice work Justin...:notworthy:
Old Pirate
AMG Classic Car Detailing
Great work Justin..............:clap:
Todd@RUPES
Just a regular guy
Great work Justin, that thing looks wet baller!
imported_Roadrunner
New member
Man, that paint looks like an Old Master painting with those great reflections... beautiful work!:clap:
supercharged
New member
awesome work on Bentley, Justin!