What is the best way to dry?

[erat]

Master Blaster MB8, one of my best investments.

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-...=1375591212&sr=8-1&keywords=metro+blaster+mb8

Fukit. I bought it. I've stared at it for years.

 

[Lupo222]

im gonna get crucified for this one, but I use a california water blade. Before anyone jumps on me, I'm pretty careful with it, clean it every pass, and have never once had it damage the paint. I use it on my mustang which is pretty much swirl-less and it has done 0 damage.

I follow that up with a leaf blower for the cracks/crevices, a microfiber and a detail spray. works awesome.

The water blade is fast too and I need fast since I detail for a living right now. South Florida sun is evil.

 

[DDTCM]

im gonna get crucified for this one, but I use a california water blade. Before anyone jumps on me, I'm pretty careful with it, clean it every pass, and have never once had it damage the paint. I use it on my mustang which is pretty much swirl-less and it has done 0 damage.

I follow that up with a leaf blower for the cracks/crevices, a microfiber and a detail spray. works awesome.

The water blade is fast too and I need fast since I detail for a living right now. South Florida sun is evil.

I had a double bladed style water blade at one point but it disappeared on me. It was arched in the middle,flexible and had a long handle. I never had a problem with mine either but since losing it I no longer use one. I'm a big fan of sheet rinsing and think it works just as good as a water blade. Ever use the sheet rinse method before drying?

 

[Lupo222]

I had a double bladed style water blade at one point but it disappeared on me. It was arched in the middle,flexible and had a long handle. I never had a problem with mine either but since losing it I no longer use one. I'm a big fan of sheet rinsing and think it works just as good as a water blade. Ever use the sheet rinse method before drying?

Of course but when detailing, I'm using a pressure washer (I'm mobile) so the sheeting isn't as easy. It does help though. What really helps is the microfiber and detail spray walk around to get all the spots that dried up a bit lol

 

[onehotpny]

Get a chance check out the two bucket car wash... there's 4 parts to what,but the method looks like it would be perfect to clean our vehicles...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w09r6m6sRCA

 

[merk]

^ and a quality drying towel is my process. Works very well on my black JK.

 

[Makdaddy]

SEE

Now this thread made me go buy this


http://vminnovations.com/Product_6742/Husqvarna-150BT-Leaf-Blower-Refurbished-.html

 

[DDTCM]

Of course but when detailing, I'm using a pressure washer (I'm mobile) so the sheeting isn't as easy. It does help though. What really helps is the microfiber and detail spray walk around to get all the spots that dried up a bit lol

That's a must with a black car too. I've sprayed the car down with instant detailer before drying it too.

 

[RunnerInTheNight]

We have one of those bad boys at work, its amazing!

SEE

Now this thread made me go buy this


http://vminnovations.com/Product_6742/Husqvarna-150BT-Leaf-Blower-Refurbished-.html

 

[Renesis07]

Jeez you guys put in a ton of effort. I thought my process was too much lol.

 

[Makdaddy]

We have one of those bad boys at work, its amazing!

Glad to hear I get mine delivered today

 

[mrperple]

The drying towel they sell @ Target is very nice. Pool rinse, Spray the car down w/ UWW+ as a lubricant and towel dry works great for me. The only space I have problems w/ is where the grill meets the bumber. Amazing how much water gets trapped there.

 

[Lupo222]

The drying towel they sell @ Target is very nice. Pool rinse, Spray the car down w/ UWW+ as a lubricant and towel dry works great for me. The only space I have problems w/ is where the grill meets the bumber. Amazing how much water gets trapped there.

There and under the decklid where it meets the bumper. Oh and under side view mirrors. I only really use a leaf blower on those spots, cracks and crevices and handles etc so water doesn't drip down while I'm wax or buffing. That is a pita.

 

[HellsBells]

I use a swiffer mop.

 

[W3bb3r04]

I use a swiffer mop.

So thats why your car looks like shit? haha

 

[HellsBells]

So thats why your car looks like shit? haha

Pretty much

I'm just kidding. My car does have so many swirl marks that I don't really care anymore what I dry it with. I usually just take a big microfiber and go at it as fast as I can because by the time I'm drying the car, I'm already regretting the whole wash process anyway. I will probably end up wrapping the car in some vinyl when the paint gets real bad down the line.

 

[Timmbo]

This is mine. Actually bought it several years ago because I was not only washing mine and my x wifes Harleys, I was detailing bikes for friends. Leaf blower just wouldn't cut it. Left too much water in the crevices that would streak across the chrome once you got the bike on the road. This thing is powerful and produces a little heat when running from the motor to warm the air which really speeds up the drying process. I also use this on the Mustang and my dog. Yes...my dog lol. My lab has thick fur and I can dry her after a bath pretty quick. Plus it blasts away a lot of her loose hair. I believe this company also makes professional dog dryers like you seem them use in Pet Smart. One of the very few practical purchases I've made.

 

[Sky Render]

So when you use a towel you should use diluted quick detailing spray or diluted water-free car wash? How? Do you lightly spray it on the wet surface and then dry it?

 

[muztangman93]

Hells did your mop run off with a bowling ball like in the commercials after switching to the swiffer

 

[HellsBells]

Hells did your mop run off with a bowling ball like in the commercials after switching to the swiffer

Bitch took the kids with her too.