03-22-2024, 09:10 AM | #23 |
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not sure if someone above posted this already but def start with leaf blower first
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I also like the “El Gordo” towels from Chemical Guys that do an excellent job. They are two sided and extra thick.
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Best towel is NO towel. Ceramic coated cars really dont need to be dried w a towel. A good strong leaf blower is the best drying method, bar none.
Use a good quality MF towel to blot dry any leftover water or drips, and you're done.
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03-22-2024, 07:41 PM | #26 |
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Deionized Water for rinse after 2 bucket wash, use detailing spray while drying with waffle towels...
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Neighbors think I'm nuts,but it works awesome especially if your vehicle is ceramic coated
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03-23-2024, 10:37 AM | #29 |
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A leaf blower alone won't dry the car folks, even if it's ceramic coated. You still need a towel. Also, once you move the car (from the driveway back into garage) more water magically appears. You have to dry that as well...with a cloth. The exception is if you wash the car with filtered water. These forum myths are wild!
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The lead towel will always be wet/damp, as it's used to get up the majority of the water. You'll immediately follow up with a dry towel in getting up any remaining water. Dry the vehicle in sections. Using a damp towel as the lead towel and a drying aid, makes towel drying an extremely safe method. You're much more likely to impart scratches into your paint during the washing process or by following up with towels after having used a blower. Good luck, Ralph |
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I use one of these , this towel is amazing ! Just open it up lay it on the hood and drag it . No pressure needed and completely drys the whole car . I bought a second one to finish the touch up’s. No way of scratching the paint.
https://proformancesupply.com/produc...ng-towel-34x28
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03-25-2024, 05:28 PM | #32 |
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If your car was ceramic'ed then nothing other than the 8HP Metrovac Air Force Master Blaster. Guarantee you dont need tower ever. Take a bit longer than tradition tower but fully worth it. Have been using it over 10 years and enjoy the moment using it.
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I’ve used the Meguiars drying towel XL for the past couple of years. Happy with the results, and still on the same one. They clean quite easily, and I do it after every wash.
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I use these. I have a bunch of them. Use them on my bike, cars and bus.
I use all of his products. Easy to use and high quality. Tell him I sent you. https://americandetailergarage.com/c...dnought-jr-2pk |
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Gauntlet from The Rag Company. It beats all other mf towels I've used over the years.
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