Reddit Reddit reviews CleanTools The Absorber Synthetic Drying Chamois, 27" x 17", Natural, Single

We found 14 Reddit comments about CleanTools The Absorber Synthetic Drying Chamois, 27" x 17", Natural, Single. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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CleanTools The Absorber Synthetic Drying Chamois, 27
Won’t scratch and safe to use on all finishesHandy storage tube is perfect for storage of your Absorber at home or on the goResistant to mold, mildew, and most chemicalsMachine washableProduct dimensions: 27-inch x 17-inchDries anything faster and easierHundreds of drying usesGreat as a towelLint free and chemical resistantMachine washable
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14 Reddit comments about CleanTools The Absorber Synthetic Drying Chamois, 27" x 17", Natural, Single:

u/Nautricity · 5 pointsr/cars

If you're looking to do a long term value purchase, here's a great setup I can recommend! You may even already have some of these products reducing from the investment cost!
Electric Pressure Washer - $89

Snow Foam Cannon Attachment - $17.88

Shammy / Chamois Towel of Your Choice* - $8.25

Shammy / Chamois help you remove the water off a car so you can go ahead and start waxing once its dry.

1 Gallon of Snow Foam - $29.99

22 Oz Spray Wax Bottle - $12.99

Any pack of microfiber towels, spray like 2 sprays of wax on the microfiber, wipe around, take another microfiber to wipe away wax. $4

1 Gallon Acid / Non-Acid Based Wheel Cleaner (This one is acidic) - $18.99
Dilute the wheel cleaner, spray on the wheels and tires, let it sit for a little bit, then pressure wash off.

Add a clay bar if you want to get embedded dirt / brake dust off your paint! It's easy to do, costs a little, but the results are worth it.


THESE ARE MOSTLY PREMIUM CLEANING PRODUCTS! You can cut a few dollars off by going with more generic products. Why go with Gallons? You dilute all of these (except wax of course), so they will last you a looooooooooooooooong time if used correctly.

The investment is worth it if you ask me, instead of going through your local 1 minute wash for $10 or whatever, you can do a more thorough job yourself!

u/stalington · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

In the city of Tow'lete, a terrible evil had arisen... Doctor Von Moiste. His diabolical scheme to flood the city using his D.A.M.P. ray would forever stain the city's spotless reputation. Who could possibly stop him and his dastardly plot?! Why none other than The Absorber!, and his trusty sidekick, Sponge Lad! Together they are Tow'lete's only hope against Von Moiste!

u/Seldain · 2 pointsr/videos

Turtle Wax Orange Car Wash

The Absorber to dry with.

A dry blade helps get the initial water off.

[California brush] (http://www.calcarduster.com/originalDuster.asp) works for the dust between washes.

There are a bazillion swirl removers out there. I wouldn't recommend using any of them unless you have some sort of electric buffer/polisher. I tried without one and I wanted to commit suicide it was such a horrible process. If you do have a power tool, get whatever brand sounds nice. Meguiars has some good ones but I can't recommend anything here.

Carnuba wax ...they have [wax for black cars[(http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g6207-black-wax/) but I've never tried it.

I use all of that and it works great. Can't promise it's the best on the market or that there isn't anything better..but it's worked great for me and I baby the shit out of my car.

u/kris10leigh · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Right now it's a gorgeous red leather cambridge satchel - like $160-200 once you include shipping and all that, but I'm so tired of buying cheap vinyl bags that start falling apart after a few weeks' day-to-day use and I'm ready for something beautiful and sturdy that will last.

I don't think I've ever given anyone their dream gift, though I did really well by my dad last year - I gave him an Absorber towel (basically a ShamWOW that actually works) and he still gushes to me every time I call about how great it is and all the uses he's discovered for it, hahaha. If only everyone were so easy to please!

u/Dinahmoe · 2 pointsr/littlebritishcars

I also use meguiar's #26, This stuff is for after your paint is already clean and polished. It is a paste goes on ok, comes off pretty good and your ass will slide across the paint with ease. I use dish soap to clean, use castrol super clean on the tires and wheels, I use 409 inside the jambs. I have over 40 years in paint and body, and we make cars look good. I also use absorber for a chamois, works great and no dead goats. This squeegee is also great, small car not needed as much, but big ass cars it's a time saver.

u/florida_woman · 2 pointsr/curlyhair

I just got a fake chamois on Amazon and it has changes my curls! After I rinse my conditioner, I squish excess water out, wrap in faux shammy and then wrap in towel for a bit before continuing my routine. Having my hair not touch any looped towels really has done the trick!

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

u/code-sloth · 2 pointsr/plastidip

It's a drying chamois with a different coating to make it slide over dip easier while holding a bit more fluid. These are pretty good on dip and paint, and it's what the Dip Washer cloth is based on. You can pick up the chamois online or at Walmart and stuff.

u/GetawayDriving · 1 pointr/teslamotors

Wipe the car down with one of these.

I've used them for years, including on my model 3. If the car is clean it won't scratch. It'll suck up ALL of those water spots. It's brilliant. Just be sure to keep our moist.

Edit: Results: https://i.imgur.com/rHHNEQk.jpg

u/keyamb · 1 pointr/boating

Ideally no, not dishwashing soap. My understanding is that the chemicals are harsher on the gel coat as well as the environment.

That being said the most popular soap in my neck of the woods is Orpine It goes for a pretty penny. (There's a smaller $20 bottle FYI)

In it's defense though, the gel is highly concentrated, you don't use too much per wash which means that that gallon jug will last way longer than you would ever imagine...but still, $70? Just don't let your kids pour the shit all over and waste it.

I'd also like to add that I'm very fond of the smell of it so much that I'm hoping one day they'll start a body soap or deodorant or something. That's pretty much the one thing that has the edge over a few other boat soaps that come to mind e.g. Turtle Wax, MaryKate SuperSuds, and whatever other crap they sell at West Marine.


As for the Chamois, it really is pretty much the most important part of the process. Basically you rinse, you soap, You rinse again. Soap helps lift the dirt, ash, goop, blood stains, whatever. When you rinse the second (and last time) and leave it to air dry you're leaving all the minerals or residue from the hose water to sit and thus dirty the boat again. You'll see water ring stains from the dried up water droplets on the gel coat, wood, metal, etc. It's definitely an OCD thing but that's how I learned...especially if you get into waxing your boat but that's a whole other discussion.

BTW, an Absorber chamois goes for about $15. The Shurhold Mop is another expensive item for what it is but it's an accessory to a very good and sturdy telescoping pole with very good quality brush heads.

I used to clean boats for a living and after a while you realize that it is expensive to be cheap. Buy once, take care of your tools and they'll love you forever.

Protip: Get into the habit of having NeverDull around. It'll make your metal forever shiny if you just give the rails and other visible metals a quick wipe after you've cleaned and dried it all. The product produces a light haze so give it one last wipe with a dry cloth and you're all set.

Too much information?

Ps. This is the first time I try all these jazzy hyperlinks on a reply. I hope they work.

Edit: had to fix the links as predicted.

What kind of boat do you have anyway?

u/mbhs_wildcat · 1 pointr/AutoDetailing

How did the waffle weave towel do for drying I've been using something like this, but I was thinking about getting one of the Meguiar's waffle weave towels.

u/kevan0317 · 1 pointr/subaru

Roughly speaking: Brushless is better for your paint - brush is better at removing dirt/grim. Bring a chamois and some wax-as-you-dry. Pull over to the side of the car-wash when you're done and dry/wax the car off (doesn't have to be perfect). Use a different cloth to dry your wheels. You dont want brake dust/particulate making it's way back up to your paint. Pretty simple methodology I use, but then again i'm down south where it's not below 32F everyday. hope this helps point you in the right direct! post up some pics when she's clean!

Chamois example

u/robinson217 · 1 pointr/BuyItForLife

It just occurred to me today that my Explorer is the only car left that I had when I bought my absorber in 2006. Since then I've gotten married, did a stint in the military, moved 4 times, had three kids and half a dozen cars have come and gone, two of which were driven to their demise. But the $8 (in 2006) shami is still going. https://www.amazon.com/Absorber-Synthetic-Drying-Chamois-Natural/dp/B0000AY69V

u/lowlife9 · 1 pointr/Bushcraft

FYI those expensive pva cooling towels can be found in the automotive cleaning isle they are used to dry off your car. They are twice the size and cost less money. This is what i use The Absorber.

u/onesexymofo · -3 pointsr/AutoDetailing

These are amazing and totally worth it. Dry the windows and steel first so don't get water spots.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000AY69V?pc_redir=1406880365&robot_redir=1