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v6 · 11-29-2011, 01:01 AM

We use a shammy to wash our cars, but it feels like rubber, and seems like it just scratches the car when im drying it. Are shammies bad for car drying? or should i use towels?

Adam's Polishes · 11-29-2011, 01:26 AM

Are you using a synthetic "shammy" or a real leather chamois?

The safest way to dry a car is first pool rinsing, then using forced air, and lastly towel drying with a waffle weave microfiber towel and drying agent like detail spray.

You might find these helpful: http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-videos.aspx

bill2129 · 11-29-2011, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by v6

We use a shammy to wash our cars, but it feels like rubber, and seems like it just scratches the car when im drying it. Are shammies bad for car drying? or should i use towels?

I also use a shammy. I think after a few washes I start to see scratches. I don't think its so much the shammy as the dirt in the shammy rubbing onto the paint. I'm gonna to buy a micro fiber towel and see how it holds up with the paint.

Blau camaro · 11-29-2011, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

Are you using a synthetic "shammy" or a real leather chamois?

The safest way to dry a car is first pool rinsing, then using forced air, and lastly towel drying with a waffle weave microfiber towel and drying agent like detail spray.

You might find these helpful: http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-videos.aspx

Follow Dylans advice. I do two bucket washes and use the Adams waffle weave towels after a pooling rince. Never had a scratch issue on my black cars.

Stex · 11-30-2011, 07:54 AM

Leaf blower, then an Adams great white or another good m/f from one of the vendors on C-5.

SSOOCH · 11-30-2011, 08:01 AM

I was a real Chamois only guy until I discovered Adam's Great White drying towel. Not only does it work better it's easier!

kunk1963 · 11-30-2011, 08:02 AM

The Air Force Blaster!!!!! http://motorcycledryer.com/ I have the Medium size one and use it on both of my Harley's and Both of our Camaro's.... Well Worth the $$$$$

GPC1 · 11-30-2011, 08:39 AM

Highly recommend the Adams Great White Drying Towel

http://www.gpcperformance.com/Adam_s...l_p/cm-008.htm

Along with a Metro Vac Dryer

http://www.gpcperformance.com/Car_Va...yers_s/132.htm

11-29-2011, 01:01 AM	#1
v6 Drives: 2012 45th 2LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chico, California Posts: 1,002 View My Garage	Shammies? We use a shammy to wash our cars, but it feels like rubber, and seems like it just scratches the car when im drying it. Are shammies bad for car drying? or should i use towels?

11-30-2011, 08:01 AM	#6
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	I was a real Chamois only guy until I discovered Adam's Great White drying towel. Not only does it work better it's easier! __________________

11-30-2011, 08:02 AM	#7
kunk1963 Inferno SS Drives: 2011 Inferno 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 496 View My Garage	The Air Force Blaster!!!!! http://motorcycledryer.com/ I have the Medium size one and use it on both of my Harley's and Both of our Camaro's.... Well Worth the $$$$$ __________________ 2012 Centennial Edition Corvette 2011 Summit White 2LT/RS 2011 Merlot Street Glide 2013 IOM ZL1 A6 w/Black Wheels, Order Pending USAF Retired & Lovin Life one day at a time!!!!

11-29-2011, 01:26 AM	#2
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Are you using a synthetic "shammy" or a real leather chamois? The safest way to dry a car is first pool rinsing, then using forced air, and lastly towel drying with a waffle weave microfiber towel and drying agent like detail spray. You might find these helpful: http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-videos.aspx

11-30-2011, 07:54 AM	#5
Stex Drives: 67 goat, 69 goat ram air III Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South texas Posts: 1,443	Leaf blower, then an Adams great white or another good m/f from one of the vendors on C-5.

11-30-2011, 08:39 AM	#8
GPC1 Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NEW ALEXANDRIA PA Posts: 1,300	Highly recommend the Adams Great White Drying Towel http://www.gpcperformance.com/Adam_s...l_p/cm-008.htm Along with a Metro Vac Dryer http://www.gpcperformance.com/Car_Va...yers_s/132.htm