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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 09:08 AM
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does anyone have a real chammy not a synthetic one? if so where would i find one ? i want to be nice to my baby.
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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Autozone. Advance Auto Parts. Any auto store has them.

Whats wrong with synthetic?
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 09:15 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jt61583 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does anyone have a real chammy not a synthetic one? if so where would i find one ? i want to be nice to my baby.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I think you mean Chamois.

You really don't need one for the car.

The Absorber &gt; a chamois... followed up with Microfiber towels. OR a leaf blower.
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 09:20 AM
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leaf blower for the ultimate drying without any chance of scratching / swirling.

I've been using the large microfiber towels from walmart $7 each, i use two to dry the car and i barely have any swirls yet. Just make sure you wash them after each time you use them!
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blue rocket &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just make sure you wash them after each time you use them! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Wash them as in the washer and dryer or just rinse them out well?

I cant seem to find any method that keeps my paint 100% swirl free
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TRE_ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Wash them as in the washer and dryer or just rinse them out well?

I cant seem to find any method that keeps my paint 100% swirl free </TD></TR></TABLE>

Meguiars Swirl Remover 2.0 &gt; u
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TRE_ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Wash them as in the washer and dryer or just rinse them out well?

I cant seem to find any method that keeps my paint 100% swirl free </TD></TR></TABLE>

i wash them alone (microfiber only) in the washing machine then put them in the dryer. I've been doing this since the first day i got the car and honestly have almost zero swirls... i've never used this method before and all my other cars have been swirled to all hell. I also only wash with a microfiber mitt...pretty much spray it off with the host every section of the car i do so no dirt stays on it. I've used every swirl remover known to man and every wax from Mothers to Zaino on my older cars and could never eliminate swirls. I think the only way is to have the car professionally buffed out...which i have never done. But yeah...microfiber seems to work amazing for me....and for car wash...i use plain ole turtle wax car wash.

Best wax IMO for shine and ease of use - Mothers Carnuba

Best Spray Detailer (hands down) = Prima Slick

Best Interior Cleaner / Protectant - Prima Nero

Best tire wet - Armor All (yes, armor all - put it on a damp cloth and wipe your tire!)

That about covers it! Happy Detailing!
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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trev uhh wash microfiber towels only...and add a little vinegar.
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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Get an absorber, they're better than any chamois
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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absorber ftw got 3 of them and work great
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