drying off a wet car,,, removing wax
#1
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?
#4
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.
#7
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.
#8
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.
I use the Absorber as a final but if you don't clean it on a regular basis it will leave light scratches.
#9
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.
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.
#11
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.
#12
I have had the same one for about 9 years now starting to get a torn now... guess its time for another one.
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