Drying your Corvette
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Drying your Corvette
WITH WATER:confused: :eek:
I know this is a car care topic but I figure you'll see this alot sooner! There has been alot of talk about the Mr. Clean car wash system over in car care and I think here too, about it's performance on drying (as advertised). Theres been discussion about leaf blowers and water blades, we all are looking for the best drying method or procedure! "The Detailing Dude" a forum member posted this link regarding drying your car with water. I tried his method and it worked real good. Used about a third less towels and the towels were even 75% drier. :Dhttp://www.thedetailingbible.com/files//2893455.mpg
[Modified by Rex Ruby, 7:48 PM 4/18/2004]
I know this is a car care topic but I figure you'll see this alot sooner! There has been alot of talk about the Mr. Clean car wash system over in car care and I think here too, about it's performance on drying (as advertised). Theres been discussion about leaf blowers and water blades, we all are looking for the best drying method or procedure! "The Detailing Dude" a forum member posted this link regarding drying your car with water. I tried his method and it worked real good. Used about a third less towels and the towels were even 75% drier. :Dhttp://www.thedetailingbible.com/files//2893455.mpg
[Modified by Rex Ruby, 7:48 PM 4/18/2004]
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Re: Drying your Corvette (Rex Ruby)
I dunno - I'm mixed about that idea. That may work to save towels, but it's about 10X the water normally used during a wash, and it's the water I pay for, not the drying towels. I was watching that, thinking "wow, you could fill a small swimming pool with what he's wasting!!"
I like the leaf blower idea, too, dries the car completely spotless leaving it ready for Zaino.
I like the leaf blower idea, too, dries the car completely spotless leaving it ready for Zaino.
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Re: Drying your Corvette
I have always been one to use a synthetic chamois & a towel - Then go 'round the block to "blow" the water out of the cracks :steering:
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Re: Drying your Corvette (slvrsrpnt)
how does that water blade work? and does it scratch or get funky?
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Re: Drying your Corvette (GS 163)
how does that water blade work? and does it scratch or get funky?
It is basically a medical grade rubber squeegee. You just squeegee the water off your car. I always spray the blade off with the hose before each use, and it has never scracthed my car. I have had the blade for 4 years now and it has only slightly discolored, other than that, no problems.
It is basically a medical grade rubber squeegee. You just squeegee the water off your car. I always spray the blade off with the hose before each use, and it has never scracthed my car. I have had the blade for 4 years now and it has only slightly discolored, other than that, no problems.
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Re: Drying your Corvette (JB666)
Isn't the surface that touches the car actually silicon?
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Re: Drying your Corvette (GS 163)
Isn't the surface that touches the car actually silicon?
:confused: Could be, not really sure. I always thought it was a medical grade rubber of sorts. Either way Ive been happy with the results.
:confused: Could be, not really sure. I always thought it was a medical grade rubber of sorts. Either way Ive been happy with the results.
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Re: Drying your Corvette (GS 163)
Ill stick with my water blade, it saves about 75% in towel usage. Which is ultimitly the same, right? :)
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Re: Drying your Corvette (longhorn_C4)
The best for me is the California Water blade followed by the Absorber...oh yeah...a turkey baster for the hatch puddles... :lol:
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Re: Drying your Corvette (Fuzzy Dice)
Big fan of the water blade and absorber combo.
As for the hatch puddles, I highly recommend the hatch drain kit that Mid-America sells for $12.99 (P/N #600-264). Installation takes no more than 15 minutes.
As for the hatch puddles, I highly recommend the hatch drain kit that Mid-America sells for $12.99 (P/N #600-264). Installation takes no more than 15 minutes.
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Re: Drying your Corvette (AWSUM94)
WOW, this thread got hijacked by the water blade crowd :smash: :jester
I have the same concern regarding scratches with the blade. I don't think the drying with water takes anymore water than normal, you just make it part of the final rinse. Someone try it and back me up here :skep:
I have the same concern regarding scratches with the blade. I don't think the drying with water takes anymore water than normal, you just make it part of the final rinse. Someone try it and back me up here :skep:
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Re: Drying your Corvette (slvrsrpnt)
If you wash the car with an open hose instead of a nozzle, there is less water to dry off and the spray from the nozzle will imbedd dirt in your paint. I then use a water blade and big blue micro towel. Have done this for 4 years with great results on all 3 vehicles.
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Re: Drying your Corvette (dakotaqc)
Been doing this for years, it works. You need a good coat of wax or Zaino for this to work best. :cheers:
[Modified by agentf1, 3:40 PM 4/30/2004]
[Modified by agentf1, 3:40 PM 4/30/2004]
