drying off a wet car,,, removing wax
 

whats everybody using to dry off thier cars after a wash,, i was using the california water blade,, but im skeptical of it now with new paint!!! also what about removing wax,, i was using microfiber towels,, anygood?

I use "The Absorber". You can buy 'em just about anywhere. I have used the same one now for 7 years. I lost my first one but used it for 5 years.

They really work great. Cost is around $12
http://www.the-absorber.co.uk/ekmps/...6[ekm].jpg

ive been using the absorber myself since 2001 (the same one) i thought it may be a little harsh on brand new piant though?????:confused:

i've begun to move away from chamois like the absorber... it does work well at drying, but after 20-30 washes, i could tell that using a chamois to dry had taken a little toll on the finish, more swirls and what not... so i've just started using my leaf blower to take off most of the water, then a big microfiber towel to dry the excess water so there are no water spots.

well thats what i thought so im gonna get some extra microfibers,, a leaf BLOWER arent you scared of picking up or moving a rock?????

Been using a leaf blower and the Absorber for years. Works great together. Don't use a gasoline powered blower though. You'll be sorry!!!!! 2 cycle oil all over your car!!!

I use 2 synthetic chamois. The newer one for the hood and upper surfaces, and the older one for the rocker panels, rear bumper bottom and wheels. I wash them often to remove contaminants and try not to press hard on the surface, just glide along. Also I use a technique to prevent scratching, I fold along every couple wipes and move it only back and forth, not in circles to prevent spyderwebbing.

Electric Leafblower from Sears... about $50-$60 bucks. It gets all the water spots from the jambs, any dust or debris from the engine bay or rear hatch area.

I use the Absorber as a final but if you don't clean it on a regular basis it will leave light scratches.

:D

california water blade here. Than a microfiber towel.
If you want to remove the wax wash the car with dawn dish soap or another dish soap. It will take the wax right off the car, i think its because of the detergants in the soap but im not sure. Either way, dish soap will remove wax with just a wash.

baby soft cotton WHITE towels, the BEST. A little work but I believe the best non harmful method.

Yes, a leaf blower, just one that plugs into the wall. After I blow most of the water off, I go over it now usually with a microfiber towel. It minimizes the amount I have to actually touch the paint. Usually what I will do is after I blow off most of the water, I will spray spray wax on each panel, and use it as I complete the drying process, adds a little more depth to the paint with no extra labor really.

I have had the same one for about 9 years now starting to get a torn now... guess its time for another one.