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When you are cleaning the outside of your car there are two main stages — washing (with sponges) and buffing with a Chamois Leather. This is a type of porous leather which is made from sheepskin which is gentle on your car and will buff up to make it shine.
The Benefits of a Car Chamois
There are many benefits to using a car Chamois leather….
- Buffs up the car to a good shine
- Good value for money
- Absorbs water
- Dries out the car leaving a scratch and smudge free surface
How to use a Chamois Leather on your Car
A Chamois needs to be used damp and AFTER the car has been washed. Make sure that you use clean water, not the water that you washed the car in — always get a fresh bucket. You want to avoid getting any dirt or gravel in the chamois leather as this could cause scratches in the paint and spread the dirt around which is not what you want. As you sweep across the paintwork of the car, you will absorb more water from the wash, so…
