What to use to dry?

[3.9square]

Ok, I will confess. I usually use my retired bath towels to dry my cars. I have a feeling this is NOT a good way to do the drying. I also use the California Water Blade to get most of the water off. What is MOL's users way of drying their cars? I have heard of people using leaf blowers to get most of it off.

[TXShine]

Re: What to use to dry?

First flood the surface (no sprayer attached to the hose just a heavy stream of water a few inches from the surface), this will greatly reduce the amount of water left on the surface to dry. So, no matter what you choose you'll use less of them to get the job done.

There are quite a few good drying towels to choose from, I like the Meguiar's Microfiber Waffle Weave Drying Towels (Water Magnet).

This is a little old but a good read......

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5282

[Mr Miyagi]

Re: What to use to dry?

I've used the CA blade, The Absorber, etc. I like using a leaf blower to get most of it..followed by the water magnet and microfibers for the door jams, trunk lid, hood interior, underhood, gas door. etc...

I like the leaf blower especially since it does great job of blowing water out of places any other method won't do..like behind the mirrors, grille work, wheel details...The water magnet then gets the misc stuff left behind..The fewer wipes the better..reduces the ability to leave scratches

[3.9square]

Re: What to use to dry?

I generally use the water blade to get mose of it off of the big flat surfaces then I use an my air compressor for the nooks and cranies and then I use the old bath towels for the rest of it. One thing though, my Escape has that REALLY annoying roof rack that holds atleast 3 gallons of water in it and when I think I have gotten it all, I haven't.

My next step is to get rid of the thing and put a better one on it.

[WrightDetail]

Re: What to use to dry?

I generally do as TXShine and agree it takes off about 80% of the water...

The blade have tried and dis-liked

[Wolf-Strong]

Re: What to use to dry?

Well personally I do ONR washes due to the lack of having a water spout. I have grown to love the Absorber lately, and then just dry with a nice, plush microfiber towel I got from WalMart. The thing is like 2'x3' and is blue, and when you fold it up, it is just soooo soft and a great thing to use. One of the best $7 I have spent!

I love detailing on a budget sometimes; you find so many unique things

[gators241987]

Re: What to use to dry?

Cant go wrong with Pakshak ultra soft ww. i know its not a megs product, but i find it works the best. just find a super soft ww towel, it should work best.

[gators241987]

Re: What to use to dry?

also, using a leaf blower is fine, as long as its not gas powered.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: What to use to dry?

I use the Absorber, Megs marine water magnet, and a auto water magnet. This combo works wonders for me.

[Jeepster04]

Re: What to use to dry?

Meguiars Waffle Weaves or California Waffle Weaves.

[yalerd]

Re: What to use to dry?

First flood the surface (no sprayer attached to the hose just a heavy stream of water a few inches from the surface), this will greatly reduce the amount of water left on the surface to dry. So, no matter what you choose you'll use less of them to get the job done.

There are quite a few good drying towels to choose from, I like the Meguiar's Microfiber Waffle Weave Drying Towels (Water Magnet).

This is a little old but a good read......
http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5282

[3.9square]

Re: What to use to dry?

Well it looks like I am going to have to buy a waffle weave towel. Thanks for your help guys.