chamois leather - whats best to do with it?

[sssstew]

is it best to keep it in a plastic bag so it stays moist?

or let it dry out hanging over the bucket after each wash, then having to re-soak next time you use it?

 

[FR-RUSH]

I find they do develop a slimey texture if they are kept damp.

Im guessing its not a great idea to keep leather wet as it would start to break down / rot ?

I used a micro fibre towel now, sucks up more water and you bung it in the washer after each use.

 

[andyj]

Stew, pop into Tesco's and you can get Microfibre towels for about £1.30 each Sooo good at sucking up water!

 

[FinerDetails]

chuck it out and buy proper MF cloths, far softer, and can be washed in the machine....

 

[jetsetjimbo]

chuck it out and buy proper MF cloths, far softer, and can be washed in the machine....

I was going to say that but didn't want to offend...

 

[MK8]

I find a chamois leaves quite a shiny strek free finish, are MF just as good as that? Ive never used anything But a chamois

Is it really worth it just to get a meg water magnet(If your on a budget - as i constantly am)?

 

[jetsetjimbo]

I find a chamois leaves quite a shiny strek free finish, are MF just as good as that? Ive never used anything But a chamois

Is it really worth it just to get a meg water magnet(If your on a budget - as i constantly am)?

The MF is much softer and easier on the paint. Helps to cut down on swirling, etc... Especially so with dark paint work.

At the end of the day you can machine wash the MFs but the chamois will just collect dirt over time.

 

[MK8]

great, so just normal MF towels from Tesco? I use MF as a polish applicator aswell - same sort?

 

[Icecavern]

I use a meguires water magnet cloth now, works so much better than a leather

 

[FR-RUSH]

http://www.motorgeek.co.uk/auto-accessories-c-3.html

i use the poor boys ones, great, you can dry the whole car without needing to squeeze out the water.

also use them for polishing and buffing etc, great for dusting instide the car too and wiping over seats.

 

[jetsetjimbo]

great, so just normal MF towels from Tesco? I use MF as a polish applicator aswell - same sort?

The water magnet is very good as it absorbs an awful lot of water. I uuummed and ah'd over the cost of it before I got one but it really was worth it.

There are a couple of cheaper things that are similar around. Motorgeeks have some. There are also some on eBay.

 

[Chemical Al]

ive got some big sonus towels, but find that it no where near as efficient as a chamois. seems to take forever to get the car dry.

 

[bbsboy]

I bought a megs water magnet and find it complete rubbish tbh doesnt lift the water at all and is far too hard, do you need to wash it before use or something?

 

[jetsetjimbo]

Mine was very soft from day one and guzzles water up while pushing it off the paint work as you work accross.

 

[MK8]

The water magnet is very good as it absorbs an awful lot of water. I uuummed and ah'd over the cost of it before I got one but it really was worth it.

There are a couple of cheaper things that are similar around. Motorgeeks have some. There are also some on eBay.

Someone local can get them for £10.80 - but im thinking i'll just get some from tesco, if im really amazed then ill just stick to it, if not ill just get a water magnet.

Im gonna detail the car the best i can once the exams are over, iv been gradually buying all the stuff for then !

 

[sssstew]

interesting indeed.....

are these microfibre cloths just in the cleaning isle in tesco?

 

[jetsetjimbo]

They're with all the other car cleaning stuff I believe.

Netto are doing decentish MF cloths @ 99p each ATM.

If you're keen on detailing I'd go for a Megs Water Magnet or the Poorboys equiv from Motorgeeks though...

 

[sssstew]

i'll have a look at the tescos ones then, cheers jsj. Im not that keen on detailing and deffo dont like to spend loads of money so the tescos ones should be fine.

 

[andyj]

Dunelm Mill also sell them cheap

 

[sssstew]

never heard of them andy?! a motor factors i presume? i hvent seen any around MK