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ChemicalWorkz Green Microfibre Magnetic Stripes

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The ChemicalWorkz Magnetic Stripes are microfibre drying stripes with embedded magnets, built at a 1400 GSM density.

  • 1400 GSM microfibre build
  • Embedded magnets for placement
  • Sticks securely to the vehicle
  • Maximum absorbency drying aid
  • 14cm stripe length
  • Effortless drying experience claimed
  • Suitable for painted bodywork
  • Reusable drying accessory
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Full Description

The ChemicalWorkz Magnetic Stripes are microfibre drying stripes with embedded magnets, built at a 1400 GSM density.

The magnets let the stripes stick securely to the vehicle during drying while the 1400 GSM microfibre offers maximum absorbency.

Key features:

  • Embedded magnets for secure placement
  • 1400 GSM microfibre
  • Maximum absorbency claimed by the maker
  • Designed as a vehicle drying aid

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Key features

  • Magnetic Stripe
  • 1400 GSM
  • 14cm Length
  • Microfibre

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Expert Notes

The ChemicalWorkz Magnetic Stripe is a 1400 GSM microfibre drying stripe with embedded magnets built to hold it in place on metal bodywork. According to the maker, it is designed for maximum absorbency and stays secured to the panel while you work, rather than needing to be held by hand. At 14cm it suits bonnets, doors, roof panels and boot lids as part of a wider drying routine. It fits naturally alongside a standard twisted-loop or waffle-weave drying towel, used together on larger panels or after a snow foam and rinse stage. Rinse it under clean water and let it air dry fully after every use to keep the microfibre pile performing well.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Bonnets
  • Roof panels
  • Doors
  • Boot lids
  • Wing panels
  • Painted bodywork
  • Metal vehicle panels

Caution: Keep magnetic stripes away from sensitive electronic sensors and trim, and do not drag them across the panel while wet with grit.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Magnetic Drying Stripe
Brand
ChemicalWorkz
Size
14cm
Material
1400 GSM Microfibre
Fitting
Embedded Magnets
Primary Use
Vehicle Drying

How To Use

Using it

  1. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly after the final rinse.
  2. Place the stripe onto a clean metal panel.
  3. Let the embedded magnets hold it in position.
  4. Drag the stripe gently across the wet surface.
  5. Reposition it across bonnets, doors, roof and boot panels.
  6. Move to a dry microfibre towel for any remaining areas.

Cleaning and storage

  1. Rinse the stripe under clean water after use.
  2. Shake out excess water before storing.
  3. Allow it to air dry fully.
  4. Store away from dust and away from other tools with loose grit.

Top Tip: Keep the panel rinsed and free of grit before dragging the magnetic stripe across it to avoid marring the paint.

Performance Benefits

  • Grips securely to the vehicle
  • Offers maximum absorbency drying
  • Suited to panel-by-panel drying
  • Works across large flat panels
  • Reusable after each wash
  • Pairs well with a drying towel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a magnetic drying stripe?

It is a microfibre drying accessory with embedded magnets that hold it in place on the vehicle while you dry.

How long is the stripe?

The ChemicalWorkz Magnetic Stripe measures 14cm, according to the maker's page.

What is the microfibre density?

The maker states a 1400 GSM microfibre construction.

Does it stick to any panel?

The magnets hold it to metal bodywork, so it will not grip non-metal or heavily curved trim in the same way.

Can I use it instead of a drying towel?

Yes, it is designed as a vehicle drying aid and can be used alongside a standard microfibre towel.

How do I clean it after use?

Rinse it under clean water, shake off excess water and let it air dry fully.

Will the magnets damage the paint?

Keep the panel free of grit before use, as with any tool dragged across paintwork, to avoid marring.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Rinse the panel before dragging the stripe across it.
  2. Keep magnetic stripes away from delicate trim and sensors.
  3. Reposition often to use a clean face.
  4. Rinse and air dry the stripe after use.
  5. Store away from grit and dust.
  6. Use alongside a standard microfibre drying towel.
  7. Check the stripe for embedded debris before each use.
  8. Available online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Chemical Guys

Chemical Guys is a car care brand with its mailing address in Torrance, California, and it describes itself as more than a brand: "a lifestyle with a worldwide following". Its story says the company began by wiping the slate clean and starting fresh, and over the years grew into a huge library of detailing knowledge as well as a product range. That range runs from waxes to hybrid coatings, nano-polishes and ceramic sealants, alongside buffing pads, wash and interior care, air fresheners and odour eliminators.

The Drivers HQ stocks a Chemical Guys range led by machine polishing pads. There are Hex-Logic and Hex-Logic Quantum pads in medium cut, heavy cut and finishing grades, in 4 inch, 5.5 inch and 6.5 inch sizes, from the orange Hex-Logic Quantum Cutting Pad to the black Quantum Finishing Pad. Alongside the pads we carry the Honeydew Premium Air Freshener.

Chemical Guys suits anyone moving from hand polishing to machine polishing, as well as detailers who already use a machine and want pads matched to each stage. The brand designs its Quantum pads for dual action and high-speed rotary polishers, attached by hook and loop. A typical correction runs from a cutting pad with a compound, through a polishing pad with a finer polish, to a finishing pad for a glaze, wax or sealant.

Buy Chemical Guys from The Drivers HQ with UK-wide delivery by tracked Royal Mail, or call in at our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, where Click & Collect is free. Whether you are replacing a worn polishing pad or building a set of pads for a full correction, you can combine Chemical Guys products with the rest of your detailing and car care essentials in a single order.

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Driven by a Passion for Shine

Chemical Guys puts a passion for shine at the heart of its story. The brand says it is "Driven by adventure, a passion for shine, and a love for the road ahead", and it welcomes anyone who shares that passion to become part of its family. Its story describes the team as passion-filled car enthusiasts who work every day to make the things they love shine their brightest.

Teaching is a large part of that approach. Chemical Guys says it believes "everyone should be able to achieve a show car shine", and alongside professional level products it provides a vast library of detailing how to guides and courses. The brand calls itself a culture of thinkers and makers, and says detailing is a lifestyle it lives day in, day out, not just something it does.

In its own words, Chemical Guys never stops testing and improving, because it believes good is never good enough. It also says detailing should be fun, and that not a day goes by without its team smiling, laughing and enjoying the work. Whether you are washing your car or shopping for a new sealant, the brand wants you to have a smile on your face while you do it.

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Hex-Logic Pads and Odour Control

Chemical Guys says its Hex-Logic pads use "laser-cut hexagons to evenly spread product across flat or angled surfaces", with honeycomb-like grooves that hold product in the pad for smoother application and reduce friction during use. On the Quantum pads, a Precision Port vent hole in the centre disperses more heat, which the brand says means less wear and tear on both pad and machine. The Drivers HQ stocks both Hex-Logic and Hex-Logic Quantum pads across cutting, polishing and finishing grades.

Each colour is matched to a job. The brand describes the orange Quantum pad as a medium cutting pad that removes light to moderate defects such as swirls, scratches, oxidation and water spots, and the black Quantum Finishing Pad as a no-cut pad for spreading final sealants and wax coatings evenly on freshly polished paint. Our range includes 4 inch, 5.5 inch and 6.5 inch pads to suit different machines and backing plates.

For the interior, Chemical Guys says the formula in its odour eliminating sprays uses active enzymes that neutralise the germs and bacteria causing odours, then leaves behind only the fresh scent of the product. Our wider selection of odour and smoke eliminators and hanging air fresheners can help you tackle stubborn smells such as smoke and keep the cabin smelling fresh.

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