bpsmith Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 A long story on a previous post, but messed up a brand new Meg's Chamois before and then bought a Meg's Waffle Weave towel instead and then decided to try and take the Chamois back for a refund in case it worked. They just gave me a replacement and I have never used it, until today. Was washing both cars so thought I would try out the Chamois being as though it was brand new and sitting in its wrapper still. What a waste of time. Twice around the A2 and it was still soaking wet even after wringing out the Chamois 6 times and really working at it! Got the Waffle out and dried it in one go without even a drop of water coming out of the thing! Absolutely cracking, as you all already know! The thing is...I cant get the smell of the Chamois off my hands and the Waffle Weave Towel is threatening to leave home as I have betrayed him! What can I do!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncr666 Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Buy him a "Buddy" perhaps it will persuade him to stay! Just used a water magnet for the first time myself, the chamois has been sent to the tip! ncr666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 I now find using AG Aqua Dry to get the excess water off and then swiftly followed by water magnet gives the best results. Just using the water magnet leaves water on the paintwork since it has now had a few months usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFour Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Vileda Flunkey is the one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncr666 Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Cheers for that. Might give them a try! ncr666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopites17 Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Just brought myself one of these from cleanandshiney MicroPak 25" x 36" Microfibre Drying Towel excellent piece of kit dried my R32 in about five minutes, just use my old chamois now for drying the wheels and the inside of doors/boot/bonnet etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Been using a Megs water magnet for a few weeks now but still not sure I kind of think I need two because unlike a leather, you can't wring water out of these things. I think I still prefer my AG aquadry synthetic leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 I use a silicone blade to remove most of the water from the surface, and then the water magnet. Otherwise there's just far too much water left on the car and you end up streaking water around the panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 SILICONE BLADE! To be honest I used this but found it caused most of the stratches on my car, even cleaning it between strokes. I am tempted to get one of those water filters and attach it to the Karcher in order to eliminate the excess water on the car. In the meantime AG Aqua Dry and Water Magnet it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hashluck Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Waffles? AG? Meg? I am looking for the best alternative to a chamois.. What are the proper names for the above and which is bwst and where to get them? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colly Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Auto Glym Aqua dry - I paid around £10 for one of these from Halford a few week back. Best chamois I've ever had can do all the car nearly without ringing it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Waffles? AG? Meg? I am looking for the best alternative to a chamois.. What are the proper names for the above and which is bwst and where to get them? Cheers! [/ QUOTE ] AG - AutoGlym Aqua Dry (Clear box with green lid / bottom) Megs- Meguiars Water Magnet Waffle Weave drying Towel (yellow waffle towel with black edging) Both available from your local Halfrauds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsmith Posted August 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 I have used the AG synthetic Chamois and the Meg's Waffle Weave Towel on two different cars on the same day and found the Meg's WWT to be far superior to the AG. Each to their own I say as it is down to what works for you and how much enjoyment you get form it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hashluck Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 I think I have an Autoglym one somewhere but will give the waffle thing a go. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I have used the AG synthetic Chamois and the Meg's Waffle Weave Towel on two different cars on the same day and found the Meg's WWT to be far superior to the AG. Each to their own I say as it is down to what works for you and how much enjoyment you get form it too! [/ QUOTE ] Not disagreeing with you, the thing with the towel is when there is a lot of residual water on the car it struggles, particulalry on a A4 upward size car. Hence why I use the AG Aqua first to remove excess and then Megs towel to get the best finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnss8 Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I use a silicone blade to remove most of the water from the surface, and then the water magnet. Otherwise there's just far too much water left on the car and you end up streaking water around the panels. [/ QUOTE ] Ben you better not let me catch you using one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 If you would like further user comments on Megs Water Magnet Towels these two threads make quite interesting reading :- linky 1 linky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Both links require a sign in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rozzerfodder Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Just to add my two penneths worth, I user a cobra guzzler (available from Motorgeek) and its excellent, I suspect its very similar in performance to the Megs water magnet being waffle weave. To avoid having to mop up loads of water try this, remove the adaptor from the end of your hosepipe so just the water is flowing out in a smooth stream. Now, start at the top and slowly move the stream of water down the panel and you will find the water seems to sheet off the car leaving only a few spots for the towel to collect. Its quite hard to describe the process, give it a go and you will see what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsmith Posted September 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 I use Cobra MF cloths for buffing off the polish/wax and they rock. Can imagine that the Guzzler would also be awesome based on this!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnss8 Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 So far i've used Megs Magnet, Pak Shak WW, Sonus WW and the Cobra Guzzler IMO the Cobra is the best of the bunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omen666 Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 I've abandoned the Megs WM for Sonus Wonder Drying Towels. Amazing product, you can do a whole car without queezing out. Got mine from www.cleanyourcar.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 I can also vouch for the Sonus Wonder Drying Towels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifly Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 get over to clean & shiny and have a look for a blue waffle drying towel. I have used loads of synthetic and chamois and nothing compares. Oh and shark - sheet the water off with an open hose before using the drying towel. Takes most of the beads with it hence less water to absorb and less physical wiping over the car (poss screatches). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Poorboys microfibre waffle weave drying towel for me. £5.55 from Motorgeek. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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