Chamois VS Microfiber
Private Chauffeurs or the Butler which is your choice for cleaning and drying the Bentley
I was coming out of a very nice restaurant the other day and saw two Bentleys out in the parking lot with private chauffeurs standing by each. One had a Chamois in his hand wiping down the front corner. I have always used a Chamois for my vehicles and thought they were always appropriate if kept clean. I spoke to each of the Chauffeurs and had a brief conversation. Each had an opinion; one uses a microfiber and the other a chamois.
Chamois vs Microfiber cloth for car cleaning, A long-running debate exists about which is better for cleaning your car: chamois leathers or microfiber cloths. But honestly, I think there’s room for both in your car care kit, with each type of cloth suitable for different applications and uses.
There’s no denying the versatility of microfiber cloths. These synthetic cleaning tools can be used for everything from washing and drying paintwork to applying polish and wax, so I would definitely recommend having a handful in your car care toolkit.
The only downside to microfiber cloths is that they’re not as absorbent as chamois cloths, so you’ll spend longer drying your car with a microfiber towel than when using a chamois. They also tend to become waterlogged much more quickly than chamois cloths, so their drying properties will diminish as you move from panel to panel.
Elsewhere, chamois cloths are much better for achieving a streak-free finish than their microfiber counterparts, making them ideal for cleaning and drying the windscreen and windows. They’re also great for buffing wax, resulting in a high-shine finish that’s more difficult to achieve with microfiber cloths alone.
To clear things up, here are the pros and cons of using both microfiber and chamois cloths as part of your car care regime.
Microfibre cloths
Pros
- Super versatile
- Affordable to buy
- Can be used for cleaning and drying
- Ideal for applying wax and polish
Cons
- Not as effective at drying as chamois cloths
Chamois cloths
Pros
- Super absorbent
- Synthetic versions are affordable
- Achieve a streak-free finish
- Fuss-free drying guaranteed
Cons
- Can’t be used for wet cleaning
