What ever happened to the chamois (shammy)

[Mike-1000]

I know everyone likes the micro-fiber towels these days and I have a few. I'm old enough that a chamois was all I ever used in the old days. Is there some reason I shouldn't use one or did they just fall out of favor. I don't see good ones in stores anymore but I still have one layin' around.......somewhere.

 

Mike

[Smoothbassman]

I still use mine when I wash my ride. I rarely do my truck imyself anymore, but when I wash my bike I use the Absorber chamois to dry it off. Still works well. Have three of these for various parts in different colors.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Absorber-Synthetic-Drying-Chamois-Natural/dp/B0000AY69V

 

Here's a picture of the bike after a nice detailing.

 

 

As with anything shown on TV. They have a way of fading into the background, but stay on the market for decades to come. Remember the nufinish wax commercials from the 90's?

Yep, they still make that stuff too.

[AdamsPolishes]

Mike, I too use to use a chamois to dry with, that is before I knew better.

They are flat and if you would pick up a piece of dirt or grit the dirt has no place to go and you will rub it into your paint and scratch.

The better option is a waffle weave drying towel, they have pockets for any dirt that you may pick up so you don't grind it into your paint.

Check it out!

 

http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exterior/carwashing/adam-s-great-white-microfiber-drying-towel.html

[patriot]

Or these:

 

http://sham-wow.com

[Silverado4x4]

I have been using the "Absorber" for the past 25 yrs or more and just bought a new one about 5-6 yrs ago. Also I have never had a problem picking up dirt and scratching it in the paint.

[07Softail]

First I use compressed air and then an Absorber.

 

RT

[Tattooo]

I used shammys for years when I had a detail shop but now succumbed to microfiber towels .....

[Imcrazy]

Microfiber with a waffle weave is the way to go.....

[briby37]

I use mine all the time. Love it. The microfiber is fine, but I've used a shammy to dry cars since I was a kid. Can't beat it in my mind.

[Tattooo]

They faded into the wind....lol