I've been using this method for a few years now, also. I find that using this, and following up with either a CWB (if I KNOW it's really, really clean) or my electric leaf blower (usually both CWB and blower). This forces water out of crevices, the mirror housings, etc. -- it works great!
On the road, you should keep a can of compressed air with you for such tasks also.
The one probelm I actually found with the shut off valve is that the flow of water isn't nearly as smooth as it should be and it tends to distort the "tube" of water coming from the hose, causing splashing. Cutting an old hose several inches from the female end and using that works much better.
Of course, installing the shut off valve on your hose is a great way of making the change from the sprayer nozzle to the cut off, open ended "drying nozzle" 100 times easier.
Don
"Racy Red"
2006 Suzuki Aerio -
The funny-little car that's A LOT faster than it looks.
That is why I never use a valve... but I could see that the little hose cures the problem.Originally posted by Don
The one probelm I actually found with the shut off valve is that the flow of water isn't nearly as smooth as it should be and it tends to distort the "tube" of water coming from the hose, causing splashing. Cutting an old hose several inches from the female end and using that works much better.
Brandon
2007 Black Chevy Avalanche
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I use one of the "Ultimate Hose Nozzle" (firehose style) and I'm sure I'm not the only one. I just wish that they had a setting for unimpaired water flow. Not sure if its possible, but it would be great if I didn't have to take off the nozzle in order to do my final rinse.
The one that I use is designed so that it channels the water better than some models do. Look for one that has a round ball for the valve with a smooth looking hole in it.Originally posted by Don
The one probelm I actually found with the shut off valve is that the flow of water isn't nearly as smooth as it should be and it tends to distort the "tube" of water coming from the hose, causing splashing. Cutting an old hose several inches from the female end and using that works much better.
I have another model that only has a half ball valve and it distorts the water stream.
I have one of these, brass shut of valve. It's great!Originally Posted by rusty bumper
Here is the shut off valve that I was referring to....
It comes in a plastic version too.
Our local Sam's Club has a fireman's type nozzle on clearance for 10.00.
These units are so large they have a bail handle for a shut off valve. I considered buying one, but the thing felt too heavy for washing cars.
I use a mini fire hose nozzle then when time to rinse I pinch off the hose and remove the nozzle to have a nice stream of water. Works wonders and cuts down on the # of dry towels. Next item to buy is a electric leaf blower.
Just learnt this too! Great tip.....otherwise the ultra beading takes forever to dry off!
Brilliant tips here
I will try this next time for sure
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