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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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:nono: I was wondering i have a 05' black and we'll I wash it 2x a week at the least. Where i live is all dust and dirt roads pretty much even the car wash is on dirt road, but anyways i was just wondering what you all used to dry.. I had used the MicroTowels (On Black don't do ! ) i now have swirl marks and going to need a good waxing within a few weeks, but i do was suggested by a paint shop this an water asboring chamois. I'll get pic asap. No Streaks, Swirls nothing. If it doesn't work i guess i'm buying a leaf blower!
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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I use a chamois
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 07:51 PM
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Get a cheap leaf blower.
Youll never go back to wiping with anything.
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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I guess you can't do this because of the dust,

what I like to do is go for a quick lap around the block.. get it up to speed and then dry off any leftover with a microfibre towel
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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 08:39 PM
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Get Swirls withj the towel
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 11:40 AM
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I use a leaf blower and the follow that up with a microfiber drying towel from www.pakshak.com

Most swirls actually come from the washing process, not the drying process. You need to use at least two buckets while washing. Fill one up with soap, the other just with water. Do part of a panel, rinse in water, then in soap, then do another part of the panel. This will minimize the swirls you get. Also make sure you are washing with a sheep skin mitt.
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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This is what I use... nothing else.



Yeah, my neighbors love me.
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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 04:49 PM
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I am debating myself on what to use. Was recommened to try http://www.exceldetail.com/

Prices seem a little steep, but ive never bought this stuff before.
Let me know what you pros think

Big Bargain Blue Supreme deal 16x16 (12) $ 24.90 <--- Polish removing
$ 24.90
Excel Pure Australian Sheepskin Wash mitt Medium 1 $ 6.49
$ 6.49
Excel Edgeless 16x16 2 $ 3.99 <--- for Final detal spray
$ 7.98
Excel Sunset Gold Waffle Weave Drying Towel 16x27 2 $ 6.25
$ 12.50
Pacific Blue Waffle Weave Drying Towel 24x30 2 $ 10.20
$ 20.40
Subtotal
$ 72.27
Shipping and Handling
$ 12.99
Order Total (USD)
$ 85.26

Cheaper than than pakshak at least
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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 07:06 PM
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I use good quality microfiber to dry, it picks up a ridiculus amount of water and very cleanly without residue or droplets. I've tried everything and this gives me the best results.
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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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Originally posted by 05GT-O.C.D.@September 16, 2005, 1:24 PM
This is what I use... nothing else.



Yeah, my neighbors love me.
I use one ot those wiper things at the car wash and leaf blower if I am at home. Rinse only as it stays in the garage covered if it rains and the streets are wet.
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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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I use a water blade followed by a microfiber towel.
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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 08:02 PM
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Originally posted by scottma@September 17, 2005, 10:03 PM
I use a water blade followed by a microfiber towel.

Same here.
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