Sham-Wow

[ViperMan]

Hey all,

I was wondering if anyone else has seen the commercials for this ShamWow cleaning/drying product.  "Made In Germany" as they claim, it's supposed to be the next best thing since beer...

Well, my wife found it at a CVS drug store - "As Seen on TV" - and bought it for me.  I'm hoping to get the Viper out of storage for a much-needed bath this weekend, and wanted to see if anyone had any feedback before I laid this thing down on my paint.

'Cause if it screws up my paint, then I gotta figure out how to get to Germany and #*&&@ kill someone. 

Jeff

[pink panther]

I have seen the commercial, I wouldn't bet it is anything like they show as nothing much ever is

[NoMope Greg]

Try it on the Stratus or the Cuda first.  Or your wife's car - she bought it for you. 

[dutch]

'Cause if it screws up my paint, then I gotta figure out how to get to Germany and #*&&@ kill someone. 

Jeff

    pm me... I live 10 min. from the german border...  

[RDF]

I'll be watching this post to see the results.  I too have been tempted to buy these but much like others, I'm affraid that it may not do what it says it can do.  So please let us know the results! 

[Katfish]

I'll be watching this post to see the results.  I too have been tempted to buy these but much like others, I'm affraid that it may not do what it says it can do.  So please let us know the results! 

    

[Pistol Gripper]

I wouldn't let it touch my car  

There's a reason that it's spelled SHAM (shamois) instead of chamois.

P.G.

[Oldschool]

    It's a cheap imitation of a real chamios cloth.       

[duodec]

This month's issue of Popular Mechanics had a test of it; it reported as OK, not stellar, felt rough on the skin which is why the recommeded patting down with it, not wiping.  I do not recall if they tried it on a car or other smooth hard surface, sorry, that issue came and went almost 2 weeks ago.  Its probably still on the store shelves if you want to sneak a look.

[tactransman]

 

[Street_Challenged73]

Personally, I'd use a well-known company's chamois over some "As Seen On TV" gimmick on any expensive paint job.   I purchased something that I suppose is similar to the "Sham-Wow" from Wal-Mart called a Streak-free Spotless Dryer made by Detailer's Choice.  It is very soft and is advertised as being clear coat safe and never streaks or spots.  I have yet to use it, but I'd imagine it will be alright to use on my Stealth's paint.

[duodec]

Found:  http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/technology_news/4294482.html

[Jacksboys]

Here is a live demonstration:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcfVrJ1H42s&feature=related

[ViperMan]

Found:  http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/technology_news/4294482.html

Thanks for the link - I might be out $20 bucks! 

For those who are curious, this thing doesn't look or feel ANYTHING like a Chamois cloth.  "Shammies" are almost leather in feel, and have a real rubbery texture when wet.  These things feel like ultra-industrial napkins.  They're VERY coarse (I'm anxious to see if they soften when wet) and also very, very lightweight (when dry.)  If nothing else, I'll try it on a non-visible spot (like door sills) just to see how it works.  I have one of those $10 specialty drying towels from AutoZone if the Shamwow fails to impress.

Thanks again.

Jeff

[Ross]

Thanks for the link - I might be out $20 bucks! 

Next time you spill some cola on your carpet, you will still be set though!!