Suggestions for drying?

Ty Webb · 02-07-2005, 10:09 AM

My buddy has a crisp new black car, and he can't seem to dry it fast enough to avoid water spots. Any suggestions on what he should use to dry with?

C-Man · 02-07-2005, 10:14 AM

Always wash the car in the shade. Use a waffle weave microfiber towel for drying. I then use a smaller WW for spot drying around the badges and trim. I use these myself.

jjs · 02-07-2005, 10:26 AM

Leaf blower...(seriously).

Goose · 02-07-2005, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jjs

Leaf blower...(seriously).

I second that. It works great.

**HEMEEE** · 02-07-2005, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Goose

I second that. It works great.

... especially effective for getting all the water out of the little hiding spots around the window driprails, mirrors, door handles, grill and front & rear bumpers.

jeffp · 02-07-2005, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jjs

Leaf blower...(seriously).

I thought I was the only one nuts enough to use a leaf blower!! With a heavy coat of wax it really just flys off. Only problem is when its close to freezing, the small droplets freeze from the rapid air flow. Yeah, I know, only 300 owners are out there in freezing weather blowing the leaves off their cars!

Nolmscheid · 02-07-2005, 10:54 PM

Leaf blower with the airwand!

http://www.theairwand.com/default.htm

**Hemi57** · 02-07-2005, 11:53 PM

Well the leaf blower is a new one on me

I was going to mention the humble Chamois. I was recommended the Absorber when I was last in the US and find it okay for a first pass but I finish off with the Chamois. The Absorber does leave a little residue that dries quickly in the warm, dry climate we have down here.

fatchance · 02-08-2005, 12:17 AM

First always wash and dry in a shaded area.
Second the waffle micro fibers towels.
Rigid Vac (Home Depot) that will vac or blow. (daul purpose)
When you've completed your wash use the Ridgid as a blower then dry off the excess. This will blow out the water from every area.
I use do this process every wash, it's easy, fast and does an excellent job.

**HEMEEE** · 02-08-2005, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hemi57

Well the leaf blower is a new one on me

I was going to mention the humble Chamois. I was recommended the Absorber when I was last in the US and find it okay for a first pass but I finish off with the Chamois. The Absorber does leave a little residue that dries quickly in the warm, dry climate we have down here.

This was actually covered in another thread some time ago: Leaf blower to dry my car?

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