Soap out of Chamois?

jcneng · #1 (**permalink**) 03-22-2008, 10:33 AM

I have a chamois that continually streaks my new Tundra. How do I get the soap out!? I have run it through the washing machine twice and I have used it at least a half dozen times. Or should I pitch it and buy a synthetic one? thanks

shadyskins · #2 (**permalink**) 03-22-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jcneng

I have a chamois that continually streaks my new Tundra. How do I get the soap out!? I have run it through the washing machine twice and I have used it at least a half dozen times. Or should I pitch it and buy a synthetic one? thanks

I think Microfiber works better IMO

Trucker1967 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-22-2008, 12:01 PM

Yeah I use a synthetic one as well ... I thought the leather ones stripped the wax off anyway, could be an old wives tale but I think the non-leather ones work alot better anyway.

Jumbo Jet · #4 (**permalink**) 03-22-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jcneng

I have a chamois that continually streaks my new Tundra. How do I get the soap out!? I have run it through the washing machine twice and I have used it at least a half dozen times. Or should I pitch it and buy a synthetic one? thanks

Give a good quality microfiber waffle weave drying towel a chance. You can wash them hundreds of times and they do a great job of soaking up a wet car.

Detailers Paradise: Premium Car Care Products, Auto Detailing

I have a little over a dozen of them and quite a few are at least 5 years old and still working perfect.

Burger Steak & Eggs · #5 (**permalink**) 03-22-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jcneng

I have a chamois that continually streaks my new Tundra. How do I get the soap out!? I have run it through the washing machine twice and I have used it at least a half dozen times. Or should I pitch it and buy a synthetic one? thanks

You may be wiping with it while it is too wet. Try using it with just a bit less moisture. Also take care with it in the washing machine. It can get beat up pretty bad in there. Avoid very aggressive wash cycles.

Mtrosclair · #6 (**permalink**) 03-22-2008, 01:48 PM

And always remember, DO NOT wash microfiber towels with anything but microfiber towels.

asianflava · #7 (**permalink**) 03-22-2008, 03:11 PM

Hmmm, I wonder how much longer before this thread gets moved.

Dana_15 · #8 (**permalink**) 03-22-2008, 06:17 PM

Ditch the chamois, those are outdated. Try this drying towel:
Car Wax, Car Polish, Auto Detail Supplies - White Waffle Microfiber Drying Towel *New*
I use it all the time on my Tundra and 4Runner, works excellent.

reefer_bob · #9 (**permalink**) 03-28-2008, 03:47 PM

Waffle Weave Micro Fiber is the ONLY way to dry. Adams has a nice one, Chemical Guys, Sonus, etc. Lots of nice products out there.