How do you deal with water runs after wash?

[PhantomR/T]

Re: How do you deal with water runs after wash?

I open and close the doors a few times and then go back over it with the chamois agan. If I need to, quik detail any water spots that I missed somehow. I have lots and lots of paint

[Graeme]

Re: How do you deal with water runs after wash?

Now thats something I would like That would be perfect.
But unfortunately I can't afford that until well after Xmas.

Graeme

[DonK]

Re: How do you deal with water runs after wash?

Graeme,

Have a look at motorcyclerdryer.com. They have air blasters (Air Force Blaster and Air Force Blaster Sidekick).

A little pricey at approximatley $200 but looks like what we are looking for to remove water residue.

Have seen it advertised on the Speed Channel TV show.

Thinking seriously about ordering one.

DonK
Southern California

[Graeme]

Re: How do you deal with water runs after wash?

Nice to see some support for the shop vac technique.

Its a good idea, for those that have a wet and dry vac

Graeme

[Michael Stoops]

Re: How do you deal with water runs after wash?

Nice to see some support for the shop vac technique. I mentioned this over at another detailing forum over a year ago and was met with resistance. Heck, some people even thought I was a bit wacky.

Paul, don't say it.

[Graeme]

Re: How do you deal with water runs after wash?

Graeme, after you've taken your car for the short drive you can eradicate those fresh water spots/streaks with a shot of Quick Detail spray and a microfiber towel. I do this all the time and it works great. If the car is well waxed (and I do believe everyone here has well waxed cars, right?) then fresh spots just wipe right off using this method.

Thats exactly what I do, although its a bit of a pain in the you where, but at least its easy

Graeme

[noswirler]

Re: How do you deal with water runs after wash?

I use vac also to **** the warter, works great. but the canned air sounds good too

[RamAirV1]

Re: How do you deal with water runs after wash?

Graeme, after you've taken your car for the short drive you can eradicate those fresh water spots/streaks with a shot of Quick Detail spray and a microfiber towel. I do this all the time and it works great. If the car is well waxed (and I do believe everyone here has well waxed cars, right?) then fresh spots just wipe right off using this method.

RamAirV1, I've had the same results as you using the leaf blower...it almost makes things worse for me!! I've actually taken my wet/dry shop vac and literally sucked the water out of these tight spots. Seems to work quite well.

The vac sounds interesting. It won't disperse fine water droplets everywhere then leave spots like a leaf blower.

RamAirV1

[Michael Stoops]

Re: How do you deal with water runs after wash?

Graeme, after you've taken your car for the short drive you can eradicate those fresh water spots/streaks with a shot of Quick Detail spray and a microfiber towel. I do this all the time and it works great. If the car is well waxed (and I do believe everyone here has well waxed cars, right?) then fresh spots just wipe right off using this method.

RamAirV1, I've had the same results as you using the leaf blower...it almost makes things worse for me!! I've actually taken my wet/dry shop vac and literally sucked the water out of these tight spots. Seems to work quite well.

[Black Bart]

Re: How do you deal with water runs after wash?

Leaf Blower

[gorin002]

Re: How do you deal with water runs after wash?

dy as much as i can qith chamois.
after she go in to the garage

[Graeme]

Re: How do you deal with water runs after wash?

I have a sloping driveway but I still need to take it for a short drive.

Graeme

[RamAirV1]

Re: How do you deal with water runs after wash?

That's the most aggravating part of a car wash! Drip...........drip.........

The hill idea helps a lot! The leaf blower made major water spots for me, even though I rinse with a flow w/o the nozzle! The canned air sounds like a good idea!

RamAirV1

[Mort Corey]

Re: How do you deal with water runs after wash?

I use the canned air like is used for computer stuff. The little straw gets in the tight spaces really well and it's amazing how much water hides in some places. Two dollar can usually lasts about eight washes.

Mort

[Jeepster04]

Re: How do you deal with water runs after wash?

We live on a hill so I usually back my jeep down the hill then back it back up it.. That way all the water will run out and I just go over it again with my Water Magnets..