What to dry off with
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Racer
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From: Berlin,NJ,USA
What to dry off with
New clearcoat paint. Three months old. Just put a coat of wax on and want to rinse and dry occasionaly.
Should I use chamois or baby diaper cloth or something else?
Should I use chamois or baby diaper cloth or something else?
Melting Slicks
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Re: What to dry off with (SharkAttack)
I've gotten to where I always use one of those "squeegee" type silicon blades. Doesn't get every drop, but it's very quick.
JB
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Racer
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Re: What to dry off with (JB)
Thanks. Guess I will get the giant chamois. 50 bucks...ouch.
I have heard over the years about baby diapers as the show car secret. Are they for removing wax?
I have heard over the years about baby diapers as the show car secret. Are they for removing wax?
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Re: What to dry off with (Rocket Ron)
I read some where that the friction of a real chamois will remove wax from the paint surface...don't know if it's true but I only use 100% cotton terry cloth towels. The more they are laundered the softer they get :cheers:
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Re: What to dry off with (yellow 72)
Buy 100 % white Cotton towels made in the USA. Cut the edges off so there is no seam.
There is nothing better, but make sure you get the best towels. :)
There is nothing better, but make sure you get the best towels. :)
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Re: What to dry off with (fontking1a)
Another thing about towels; only wash with liquid detergent.
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Re: What to dry off with (1LE)
Once you use a California Water Blade you'll never use anything else. I use the blade to get 95% of the water off and The Absorber to dry what's left. Before I start I get the air hose out and blow out the rear vents.
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Re: What to dry off with (Rocket Ron)
i use only a genuine choimoise. i keep a bucket of clear water and rinse it periodically while wiping down. does a great job. i need a leaf blower or a hair drier. the hardest part about drying is a get water left in the bottom of the rear window trim. good tip about not using fabric softener on towels. took a while before i figured out why clean towels were streaking the shine....
