Washing and Drying
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Instructor
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From: Neenah WI
Washing and Drying
Just washed my new '05 for the first time. Wondering what is everyone's preferred method and instrument for drying their car? Chamois? Microfiber Towels? Squigee? 75mph air dry? Other?
I used a couple of over-sized microfiber towels which I haven't used before and they worked very well. Seems to be a better system than a synthetic or even real chamois.
I used a couple of over-sized microfiber towels which I haven't used before and they worked very well. Seems to be a better system than a synthetic or even real chamois.
Team Owner
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From: South Carolina
I use cotton towels and wax as you dry as a lubricant. I then use Meguires detail spray unless I am waxing with tech 2.0.
It gets dusted every day and windows cleaned every day between.
It gets dusted every day and windows cleaned every day between.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Chicago IL
Just washed my new '05 for the first time. Wondering what is everyone's preferred method and instrument for drying their car? Chamois? Microfiber Towels? Squigee? 75mph air dry? Other?
I used a couple of over-sized microfiber towels which I haven't used before and they worked very well. Seems to be a better system than a synthetic or even real chamois.
I used a couple of over-sized microfiber towels which I haven't used before and they worked very well. Seems to be a better system than a synthetic or even real chamois.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Plainfield, IL
Everyone uses leaf blowers here lol. My car doesn't get washed much just because I only dust and quick detail it but when it does require I washing I simply wash like normal a with a chamois (SP) like normal. Then will usually follow with a wax or quick detail.
Hope this helps.
James
Hope this helps.
James
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Portland Oregon
I use the electric leaf blower to get the big stuff off and water that gets stuck in the mirrors, gaps between panels, tail lights, etc. After that I will use a synthetic chamois to absorb the really small stuff left behind.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: San Antonio TX
Microfiber towels for me! My Wife and neighbors already think I'm certifiable for the amount of time I spend washing my Vette! They'd call the nice man with the padded van if they saw me out there with a leaf blower drying it off. 
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2007
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From: portland OR
the ABSORBER.. for years. this thing its like an absorbent "rubber" its GREAT!! electric blower for cracks and crevises.dusting between washes with Cal. Duster
