How do you keep your chamois clean? I rinse mine after every use, but I'm starting to accumulate some dirty spots on it.

I wash my absorber (very similar to a chamois) in the washing machine along w/ my detailing towels. It said on the packaging that it would be fine and so far so good.

i never really thought of washing my chamois, i just rinse it after every use to take the dirt out.

i have an absorber and a traditional smelly leather chamois. both get washed with the car towels after each use. I use pine-sol instead of laundry detergent though. I think it cleans the waxes & oils off the towels better, and it also keeps the grime from settling on the inside of the washing machine. I have a lot of of towels & chamois though, so I dont have to do car-laundry twice a week. :D

I actually think the leather chamois works better after going through the wash & dryer.

I personally think Chamois are old news, and you need to invest in some microfiber.

Its been proven that Chamoi are just a spunge for dirt.There for when ever you use it you literally scratching the hell outa your paint.

Having a black car, you really see whats GOOD and BAD for the car, chamois are not one the good things.

I personally think Chamois are old news, and you need to invest in some microfiber.

Its been proven that Chamoi are just a spunge for dirt.There for when ever you use it you literally scratching the hell outa your paint.

Having a black car, you really see whats GOOD and BAD for the car, chamois are not one the good things.
where is this proof? :rolleyes

i also have a black car and have had no problems using a chamois.

where is this proof? :rolleyes

i also have a black car and have had no problems using a chamois.


Use any scratch remover....Do just the hood. Then use half the side for your chamoi and the other half with microfiber.

Tell me which side looks better. I have done this test, well because I didnt believe it. After about a month I was seeing significant cob webing starting on my left side. Where as my right side (microfiber) was showing some scratches but nothing to the extent of spyder web effect.

Try it and tell me what your experiance is :)

Use any scratch remover....Do just the hood. Then use half the side for your chamoi and the other half with microfiber.

Tell me which side looks better. I have done this test, well because I didnt believe it. After about a month I was seeing significant cob webing starting on my left side. Where as my right side (microfiber) was showing some scratches but nothing to the extent of spyder web effect.

Try it and tell me what your experiance is :)
i will have to pick up a waffle weave towel or something, i am not about to dry my car off with little washcloth sized MF towels. theyre not too absorbant anyways.

ill keep you posted. :)

Yeah, I think Microfiber towels are better than chamois. I've stopped using chamois since i bought a pack of MF.