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Old 05-04-2008, 05:13 PM   #1
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Best way to dry the Max?

Please don't shoot me for not searching.....


But.......best way to dry? Drying towel? Leather chamois? Absorber?

I would think that one of these would remove most of the water and then make it easier to dry via towel, etc.

http://calcarduster.com/jellyBladeAuto.asp

Will it harm the car?
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Old 05-04-2008, 05:59 PM   #2
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I'm a big fan of using a nice and soft waffle weave drying towel for the car and leave the water blade for use on the windows only.
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i knock the worst of the h2o off with the california blade, then i go back and dry it well with the absorber.
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Using the blade is quick and efficient for most of the car, but if you have a lot of grime on your car then some might get dragged along and put in fine scratches.

Just give the car a good clay-job and it'll all be smooth.
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i knock the worst of the h2o off with the california blade, then i go back and dry it well with the absorber.
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Old 05-05-2008, 05:13 PM   #6
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Water blade (just make sure it's 'clean' before each pass) a waffle weave towel and for the nooks and tight spots a cloth diaper (clean, of course)
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Old 05-05-2008, 06:58 PM   #7
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I use the Mr clean autodry and have never dried my car. I know there are some that dont like it though. im a fan.
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Old 05-07-2008, 11:22 AM   #8
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The best way to dry any car would be to take a nice waffle weave microfiber towel, and place it over the wet area, allowing the towel to absorb the water, no wiping. Not the fastest way, but the best.
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If you're washing your car properly, there should be absolutely no dirt or grime left on the surface. That said, I would reccomend a water/jelly blade and a waffle-weave towel. There are lots of online detailing sites selling good waffle-weaves. I would steer away from the chamois. They are kinda harsh on the paint and you're more likely to induce some swirls.

Check this one out...
http://www.pakshak.com/ultra-soft-wa...l-25x36-1.html
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i use a synthetic chamois.
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air dry in the shade...

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i use a synthetic chamois.
Thats the way to go. Since you cant clay bar your car every time you wash I would stay away from the blade. No need in making unnecessary swirl marks but what to i know. I am a newbie.
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i use a turtle wax absorber towel to get most of the water off, then go over it with a 100% cotton towel (not the best but good enough for me) to dry it off completely and spot-free. that synthetic chamois would be nice...
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Thats the way to go. Since you cant clay bar your car every time you wash I would stay away from the blade. No need in making unnecessary swirl marks but what to i know. I am a newbie.
I am with s470prestige on this one. Despite what they might advertise, I generally stay away from squeegees on the paint and keep them strictly for glass only. This is avoiding the possible scenario of anything blowing onto the wet surface of the car and then scraping it across the paint job with the blade.
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Microfiber waffle weave towel. Best drying towel I've ever used.
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old wiper blade (be careful) then a microfiber
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I use a leaf blower.
a synthetic chamois is a great way too.

But i feel the less you touch, the better off you are.

Naturally though if there's a lot of pollen or pollutants in your area, the leaf blower would be a failure.

I use my backpack blower when I'm in a rush (chamois is better cuz you get up close to tell what's going on with your car I think), and it hasn't failed or faltered yet!
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