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charlief1975 · Sep 3rd, 2004, 03:51 AM

Any shami I use is awful...doesn't absorb...always left with spots.

Any recommedations?

obehave · Sep 3rd, 2004, 04:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by charlief1975

Any shami I use is awful...doesn't absorb...always left with spots.

Any recommedations?

Never use them any more. (It's spelled chamois BTW)
Use a California Water Blade and good 100% cotton towels. Spotless finish and I have very hard water where I live.

This site, http://www.properautocare.com/ , has many great tips.

BlueCS · Sep 3rd, 2004, 04:17 AM

Apparently that new MR. Clean spraying/hose thing works really well too... Wash, rinse, no drying necessary. That's what I heard.

(Not affiliated with Mr. Clean)

obehave · Sep 3rd, 2004, 04:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BlueCS

Apparently that new MR. Clean spraying/hose thing works really well too... Wash, rinse, no drying necessary. That's what I heard.

(Not affiliated with Mr. Clean)

I have one and it works pretty well. Sheets off nicely using their soap but I don't use that anymore since it ran out. Just use my Gold Class in the dispenser. Works well. Never did sheet off as well as the commercial but it does reduce the hard particles in my water greatly. It will still spot slightly but it really only shows on the glass.

The handiest thing about it for me is that I can use my bucket as just a rinse bucket making it very easy to keep my wash pad clean. I do use more soap per wash but that's a decent trade off IMO.

MickyD · Sep 3rd, 2004, 05:11 AM

another vote for the silicon drying blade here. I've also got a microfiber drying towel to do a once over as well.

Paul · Sep 3rd, 2004, 08:53 AM

I'm with Rakey, I sometimes use a blade to get the main stuff off, then the chamois to sort it out properly.

hunkey dorey · Sep 3rd, 2004, 08:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD

another vote for the silicon drying blade here..

..yep same here!

Rakey · Sep 3rd, 2004, 09:21 AM

autoglym artificial chamois, its took a lot of convincing to move me from my trusty old proper leather, but would never go back, this drys my car like a dream!!!

Wul · Sep 3rd, 2004, 09:38 AM

Use a meguiars waffle weave microfibre drying cloth, fold once longways and gently wipe over of the car as you would like a water blade - then go back over catching any small missed bits.

Also a wee tip - if you wash your wheels first and then change the water before washing the car you then can get straight onto drying the car without any risk of water spots drying out.

jonw440 · Sep 3rd, 2004, 11:54 AM

waffle weave towel

JANEY · Sep 3rd, 2004, 04:33 PM

I also use a meguiars waffle weave microfibre towel which seems to work a treat on my mini!

lshill · Sep 3rd, 2004, 04:45 PM

Guys ....... The absolute coolest car stuff catalog is "Griot's Garage" they are online also at www.griotsgarage.com

Item # 11117 Micro fiber drying towel.

I can dry my entire Land Rover with one towel.....so my MCS is no problem at all.

I will not use a water blade...one tiny speck of sand or anything else will leave a nice scratch.........been there, done that !!!!!!!!!

EBMCS03 · Sep 6th, 2004, 09:16 AM

I use this...

Works really well...

BruceK · Sep 7th, 2004, 08:40 PM

I've been using the Mr. Clean AutoDry car wash since the start of the year - with at least 25 or more car washes so far with it. I absolutely recommend it! It cleans great and after the final rinse with the filtered water, I just walk away from my wet MINI. After 20-30 minutes the car is dry and spotless (time depends on wind and humidity). When dry, there's no spots on the paint, glass or chrome.

Some people see the Mr. Clean commercials on TV and expect the drying process to be instantaneous, with water just sheeting off the car. No way. It simply does not do that. Hey guys, that's time lapse photography on the commercials! The benefit to the product is not in having an instantly dry car - because that won't happen - the benefit is being able to walk away, do something else, and return to a spotlessly clear car. Perhaps a more important benefit is not to have to drag something (chamois, blade, towel, etc.) across the paint to remove water - avoiding all abrasion during the drying process.

charlief1975 · Sep 9th, 2004, 02:12 AM

I've heard alot about that Mr. Clean stuff...might check it out.

jmoser · Sep 9th, 2004, 07:55 AM

Mr Clean? never heard of it...but I'm a lousy car washer and my car needs all the help I can get...

Is it online? gonna go search for a site...

EBMCS03 · Sep 9th, 2004, 08:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jmoser

Mr Clean? never heard of it...but I'm a lousy car washer and my car needs all the help I can get...

Is it online? gonna go search for a site...

ya... www.mrclean.com cant be any easier...

jmoser · Sep 9th, 2004, 08:08 AM

Thanks, I was just there checking out the site....I remember that charachter on tv commercials for ?ammonia or floor soap or something...always loved that guy...so funny to see that advertising for this, now...

Well, since I think I DID make a scratch with my waterblade this evening, I'll have to give this stuff a try....I'm far from a washaholic auto purist, but I need all the help I can get!

Thanks for the tip

BruceK · Sep 9th, 2004, 06:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jmoser

... Well, since I think I DID make a scratch with my waterblade this evening, I'll have to give this stuff a try....I'm far from a washaholic auto purist, but I need all the help I can get!

Thanks for the tip

Here a thread with more info (how to use it) and opinions on the Mr. Clean AutoDry product:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52398

..

fatredcircle · Sep 9th, 2004, 10:32 PM

mr clean auto-dry car wash gets kinda pricey, but you never have to dry your car! hehe I like mine a lot but i go through a lot of filters and soap.

Sep 3rd, 2004, 03:51 AM	#1
charlief1975 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Local Time: 07:04 PM Posts: 121 Offline	I can't dry my car. Any shami I use is awful...doesn't absorb...always left with spots. Any recommedations? 2004 MC Chilli Red, White Roof, White Mirrors coming to Chicago, IL June 2004! Pictures of Roxie

Sep 3rd, 2004, 09:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 01:04 AM Posts: 50,823 Offline	autoglym artificial chamois, its took a lot of convincing to move me from my trusty old proper leather, but would never go back, this drys my car like a dream!!! The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Sep 3rd, 2004, 09:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
Wul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Auld Reekie! Local Time: 12:04 AM Posts: 729 Offline	Use a meguiars waffle weave microfibre drying cloth, fold once longways and gently wipe over of the car as you would like a water blade - then go back over catching any small missed bits. Also a wee tip - if you wash your wheels first and then change the water before washing the car you then can get straight onto drying the car without any risk of water spots drying out. Dingdangdoo!

Sep 3rd, 2004, 11:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
jonw440 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Barre, MA Local Time: 07:04 PM Posts: 18 Offline	waffle weave towel Attached Thumbnails decocarcare. Last edited by jonw440 : Oct 31st, 2005 at 08:13 PM.

Sep 6th, 2004, 09:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 05:04 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	I use this... Works really well... EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

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Sep 3rd, 2004, 04:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 08:04 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by charlief1975 Any shami I use is awful...doesn't absorb...always left with spots. Any recommedations? Never use them any more. (It's spelled chamois BTW) Use a California Water Blade and good 100% cotton towels. Spotless finish and I have very hard water where I live. This site, http://www.properautocare.com/ , has many great tips.

Sep 3rd, 2004, 04:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
BlueCS Owner & Motoring Advisor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Local Time: 04:04 PM Posts: 159 Offline	Apparently that new MR. Clean spraying/hose thing works really well too... Wash, rinse, no drying necessary. That's what I heard. (Not affiliated with Mr. Clean)

Sep 3rd, 2004, 04:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 08:04 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BlueCS Apparently that new MR. Clean spraying/hose thing works really well too... Wash, rinse, no drying necessary. That's what I heard. (Not affiliated with Mr. Clean) I have one and it works pretty well. Sheets off nicely using their soap but I don't use that anymore since it ran out. Just use my Gold Class in the dispenser. Works well. Never did sheet off as well as the commercial but it does reduce the hard particles in my water greatly. It will still spot slightly but it really only shows on the glass. The handiest thing about it for me is that I can use my bucket as just a rinse bucket making it very easy to keep my wash pad clean. I do use more soap per wash but that's a decent trade off IMO.

Sep 3rd, 2004, 05:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 10:04 AM Posts: 3,775 Offline	another vote for the silicon drying blade here. I've also got a microfiber drying towel to do a once over as well.

Sep 3rd, 2004, 08:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:04 AM Posts: 40,860 Offline	I'm with Rakey, I sometimes use a blade to get the main stuff off, then the chamois to sort it out properly.

Sep 3rd, 2004, 08:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
hunkey dorey 'MINI' or 'MAXI'??! Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 01:04 AM Posts: 397 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD another vote for the silicon drying blade here.. ..yep same here!

Sep 3rd, 2004, 04:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
JANEY Going Floral Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bagshot, Surrey Local Time: 01:04 AM Posts: 111 Offline	I also use a meguiars waffle weave microfibre towel which seems to work a treat on my mini!

Sep 3rd, 2004, 04:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
lshill Checkmate Blue & Silver Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 07:04 PM Posts: 91 Offline	Guys ....... The absolute coolest car stuff catalog is "Griot's Garage" they are online also at www.griotsgarage.com Item # 11117 Micro fiber drying towel. I can dry my entire Land Rover with one towel.....so my MCS is no problem at all. I will not use a water blade...one tiny speck of sand or anything else will leave a nice scratch.........been there, done that !!!!!!!!!

Sep 7th, 2004, 08:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 06:04 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	I've been using the Mr. Clean AutoDry car wash since the start of the year - with at least 25 or more car washes so far with it. I absolutely recommend it! It cleans great and after the final rinse with the filtered water, I just walk away from my wet MINI. After 20-30 minutes the car is dry and spotless (time depends on wind and humidity). When dry, there's no spots on the paint, glass or chrome. Some people see the Mr. Clean commercials on TV and expect the drying process to be instantaneous, with water just sheeting off the car. No way. It simply does not do that. Hey guys, that's time lapse photography on the commercials! The benefit to the product is not in having an instantly dry car - because that won't happen - the benefit is being able to walk away, do something else, and return to a spotlessly clear car. Perhaps a more important benefit is not to have to drag something (chamois, blade, towel, etc.) across the paint to remove water - avoiding all abrasion during the drying process. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed Last edited by BruceK : Sep 8th, 2004 at 04:56 AM.

Sep 9th, 2004, 02:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
charlief1975 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Local Time: 07:04 PM Posts: 121 Offline	I've heard alot about that Mr. Clean stuff...might check it out. 2004 MC Chilli Red, White Roof, White Mirrors coming to Chicago, IL June 2004! Pictures of Roxie

Sep 9th, 2004, 07:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
jmoser MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Local Time: 05:04 PM Posts: 106 Offline	Mr Clean? never heard of it...but I'm a lousy car washer and my car needs all the help I can get... Is it online? gonna go search for a site... MCS DS/W Ride a horse, Drive a truck, Fly a Coop

Sep 9th, 2004, 08:01 AM	#17 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 05:04 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jmoser Mr Clean? never heard of it...but I'm a lousy car washer and my car needs all the help I can get... Is it online? gonna go search for a site... ya... www.mrclean.com cant be any easier... EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Sep 9th, 2004, 08:08 AM	#18 (permalink)
jmoser MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Local Time: 05:04 PM Posts: 106 Offline	Thanks, I was just there checking out the site....I remember that charachter on tv commercials for ?ammonia or floor soap or something...always loved that guy...so funny to see that advertising for this, now... Well, since I think I DID make a scratch with my waterblade this evening, I'll have to give this stuff a try....I'm far from a washaholic auto purist, but I need all the help I can get! Thanks for the tip MCS DS/W Ride a horse, Drive a truck, Fly a Coop

Sep 9th, 2004, 06:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 06:04 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jmoser ... Well, since I think I DID make a scratch with my waterblade this evening, I'll have to give this stuff a try....I'm far from a washaholic auto purist, but I need all the help I can get! Thanks for the tip Here a thread with more info (how to use it) and opinions on the Mr. Clean AutoDry product: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52398 .. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Sep 9th, 2004, 10:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
fatredcircle MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 07:04 PM Posts: 25 Offline	mr clean auto-dry car wash gets kinda pricey, but you never have to dry your car! hehe I like mine a lot but i go through a lot of filters and soap.

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