waffles vs chamois

[III]

Do you think a waffle weave is more absorbant than a chamois?



I realize there are other drying tools and methods that people use, but I'm looking for answers with these 2 products only. Thanks.

 

[mikebai1990]

Great title I was thinking of breakfast waffles



Anyway, about your question: WW's have different qualities/performances and so do chamois's. The thing with chamoises is that they don't last very long. Once their natural oils are squeezed out, the chamois will no longer be effective in drying. Second, it has less nap compared to a WW, therefore contributing to the possibility of marring the surface.



I personally believe that WW's will be more absorbant (a high quality one, of course) than a chamois and it will last longer. Since it's more of a fabric, you will not have any many issues with marring.

 

[Wasatch]

Have not used a chamois in years, too rough. I do like using the WWs though, seems pretty absorbant to me.

 

[fdizzle]

Chamois are a fantastic drying tool for automotive paint. There are a significant ammount of drawbacks however ( personally, i have over 100$ worth of chamois - quality ones at that).



1) they must be kept up very well, washed properly every time they are used, and stored in such a fashion that they dont develop mold and bacteria, or dry out to a point that they become hard as a rock.



2) If they get heavily stained, it is difficult to clean them, since (though directions may say otherwise) machine washing chamois is a no no. (would you wash your leather car seat in a washing machine?)



I beleive that they hold more water than a waffle weave MF, but I beleive WW MF absorbes faster, allowing you to soak up water with fewer passes. The less somthing must touch my paint, the more comfortabel i feel. . . .



I have not used my chamois on my vehicles in months. Especially now that I have plenty of WW MF drying towels . . .



IMO - you should use WW MF

 

[thesacrifice]

I used to pull the chamois across the paint as once described in a how to....but now I cringe about possibly dragging something across my paint.

 

[Eliot Ness]

I can't remember the last time I actually used a real chamois. Pick up some quality WW's and my bet is you'll never go back to a chamois.

 

[ashsarna]

Have not used a chamois in years, too rough. I do like using the WWs though, seems pretty absorbant to me.

I am like you too.

 

[757motoring]

Are waffle weaves any different from micro fiber towels if so what would you use the micro fiber towels for.

 

[ZoranC]

What about Griot's microfiber synthetic chamois? He claims it can be washed, etc.