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ninty2geetee

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OK this might sound stupid
but after i wash my car when i try to dry it off when a Terry cloths the water doesnt seem to want to come off it doesnt matter that the Tempature or anything is eather and sugguestions??
 
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make sure you dont use fabric softener or anything. microfiber towels i found dry MUCH better, waffleweave MF towels are great, but terrycloth towels should work well too.
 
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The California water blade works well. I usually get most of the water off with it, and then dry the remaining drops with an Absorber, which you can buy at most auto parts stores.
 

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The best way to dry your car is with a leaf blower. That way you don't take a chance getting fine scratches in the paint. It only takes about 5 min. to dry the car.
 

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I've never really cared for using towels myself for drying and I'm still very pleased with the results I get. After trying different approaches, these 3 or 4 steps below are what I do and the drying is no where near the headache it needs to be. Take notice of my step 2 as this will help out tremendously.


1. Make sure you've got a good coat of wax on the car. In between waxing, I use the Eagle One Wax As You Dry...its quick and actually enhances the regular wax coat.

2. When you get through washing, here's a little trick. You'll have a lot of water beads on the car. Take your water hose, remove the nozzle and fold the hose down about a 1 1/2 feet from the opening and allow the water to build up in the hose. Hold the hose opening over the flat surfaces of your car and then open the hose and allow the water to gush out over the roof, hood and trunk first. Then do the sides and wheels. This will actually rinse off A LOT of the water beads IF you've got a good coat of wax on the car.

3. Get yourself a couple of Absorbers and use the name brand. Use one for the body and one for the wheels. I never use the Absorber I use on the wheels on the body, because of the possiblility of cross-contamination of brake dust to the body at the next washing. The absorber will pull up the remaining water off the surfaces of the car after using the water cascading as described in 2.

4. The leaf blower is a great way to finish up if you have the time. You can blow a lot of water out of the hiding places, like in the hood scoop and underneath the taillights. You may want to do this step before using the Absorber.
 
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2K1GtfromSC said:
The best way to dry your car is with a leaf blower. That way you don't take a chance getting fine scratches in the paint. It only takes about 5 min. to dry the car.
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:dunno: my leaf blower shoots out little sand grain things, guess its just old
 

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Saleen4971 said:
:dunno: my leaf blower shoots out little sand grain things, guess its just old
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yeah I don't think I would use it then.
 
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