My sis got me these for christmas

 

the chamois leather works very well for drying with no spots. as for those mits, id be too scared to actually go outside with them on, people might think im a little throwed off.

 

You could put on a huge fur parka and say you're Kenny from South Park...

Personally, I don't like chamoiseses. They leave streaks and bits of leather lint and you can't let them dry up or it'll end up a giant fortune cookie.

 

I tried the mits one winter, hoping they would keep my hand warm when I dipped it into the water. Boy am I dumb. Make sure they're 100% cotton though.

 

The wash mitts are just fine since they are made from sheeps wool. That is what I use on all of my expensive paintjobs. Couldn't tell if they have the scratcher backs or not, but if they do, cut them off. You don't want the scratcher to touch your paint.

The chamois will work ok, but I prefer synthetic chamois like The Absorber since they work much better at removing water than natural ones.

The California Car Duster is great for removing dust, but the one your sister got you is the lowerend one with the plastic handle. The ones with the wooden handle have a lot more strands and work a lot better, plus if you push too hard, wood is less likely to scratch. The one she gave you will work fine, but if you haven't used it yet, you might seriously consider taking it back and getting the better one. Also, remember that the dirtier they get the better they work. When new they will probably leave wax streaks on your paint, especially if your car is hot, but that won't hurt anything.

 

Thx for the advice. Funny thing is that I have a wooden one. But its getting old and crappy

 

You can wash it in the washing machine if you want. If it stinks, that probably won't help though.