Miata Mailing List: September 1998, Message #37

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Alex,

I have been using a synthetic Chamois for about a year now.  When I first
got it,  it did leave an oily residue on the first application.  I then
spent about 30 -45 minutes rinsing the damn thing before the chamois was
finally free of residue.  Since then I have not had a problem.  I do know
that some people do not recommend these things because of possible swirl
marks,  which are easily seen on dark color cars.  A good terricloth towel
is recommended,  FWIW.


/Lou 

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> From: 	Nunez, Alexander[SMTP:alen@mlis.state.md.us]
> Sent: 	Tuesday, September 01, 1998 6:39 AM
> To: 	Multiple recipients of list
> Subject: 	Chamois and Shoe Polish (LMC)
> 
> Hello All!
> 
> Chamois-wise:
> Last night, I got the urge to wash Perrito as evening turned to night.
> With the day's last light, I managed to get the grime off the car.  But,
> as I went for the chamois (natural), I noticed that it had become very
> dirty.  However, I have used this chamois many times without problems.
> Deciding to be safe, I went to a brand new one, a synthetic one, which I
> had stored in the shed.  This morning I found the new chamois left a
> film of oily mess on the paint- Perrito is not pleased!  
> 
> Q: Is there a way to "wash" a chamois effectively without damaging it?
> Does it make a difference if it is a natural or synthetic one?   
> 
> Shoe Polish-wise:
> 2 weeks ago, I was in an autocross school, where we  used shoe polish to
> mark the tread/sidewall juncture.  I have had a VERY difficult time
> getting this polish off using car wash and water.  Does anyone have some
> tips to get the polish off my sidewall?  In exchange, here is my tip-
> USE CHALK!
> 
> Many thanks, 
> Alex Nunez
> 93 LE- "Perrito", who's got a lot of unwanted stuff on him
> 92 B Blue- "Baloo"
> Wheaton, MD
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