Best way to dry car after washing?
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Best way to dry car after washing?
I thought I'd try something different and bought some microfiber towels made for drying and I they did a terrible job, they couldn't even get past one body panel without being completely saturated.
What does everyone use for drying their cars?
What does everyone use for drying their cars?
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Nothing worse than getting the car super clean and thinking its completely dry. Then poof!: a day later, water beads out from underneath the side mirrors, front grille, and under the tail lights.
I'm thinking of getting a small leaf blower. However, I'm afraid the wife will put me to work though.
I'm thinking of getting a small leaf blower. However, I'm afraid the wife will put me to work though.
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leaf blower/reverse vacuum is the best method I think. Towels are good, but could lead to scratches as well.
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I've been using this for about a year now with excellent results. Use with a microfiber towel.
http://www.chemicalguys.com/ELECTRIC..._p/acc_303.htm
http://www.chemicalguys.com/ELECTRIC..._p/acc_303.htm
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I use this --> http://www.toro.com/en-us/Homeowner/...ower-Vac-51599
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Originally Posted by chessmanmark
First I squeegee the water off the car. Then I use a leaf blower. It blasts the water out of all crevices. Finally I use microfiber towels.
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I just use costco microfibers one panel at a time starting with top surfaces (to avoid water spots). One for body, one for jambs, one for wheels, one for engine compartment. Works great!
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Squeegee and old cotton bath towels for me as well. I was always scared to use the squeegee but no problems with it. Clean car and clean squeegee, no scratches!
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What I ended up doing is patting the car down with cotton bath towels to remove the majority of water. Then I come back with the microfiber to dry up the remaining water. This seems to work the best for me.
I haven't tried the leaf blower yet, was afraid my neighbors would call the men in white coats if they saw me doing that
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I've been using this for about a year now with excellent results. Use with a microfiber towel.
http://www.chemicalguys.com/ELECTRIC..._p/acc_303.htm
http://www.chemicalguys.com/ELECTRIC..._p/acc_303.htm