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Tips for Drying C5 Backend
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cornwall ON
Tips for Drying C5 Backend
Hey Everyone,
Thanks for always being so helpful and informative.
I have a question. I'm a new C5 owner -- and I'm having a hard time getting the taillight wells to dry properly.
Anyone have any tips?
Thanks for always being so helpful and informative.
I have a question. I'm a new C5 owner -- and I'm having a hard time getting the taillight wells to dry properly.
Anyone have any tips?
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For what it's worth I use my shop vac in reverse because I usually have it out to vacuum the interior anyway. Just put the hose on the output side and blow out the water in all the crevices... tailights, mirrors, etc...then wipe.
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Leaf blower indeed ... if you have any waterspots, spritz with a quick detailer (you can spray rag versus lamps) and wipe clean. Always use a WaffleWeave design MF towel as it holds the most water and fluids.
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Leaf Blower like everyone has said and using the Big Blue III drying towel from ProperAutoCare that has set the standard in drying towels in the car care industry.
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Angelo
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From: Winfield Illinois
MasterBlaster is the best bet for my money! Warm and CLEAN air drys the car off PDQ and gets all of the water that's hiding in the door jams, window moldings, etc. I have the full size unit but think that the smaller ones made for motorcycles would be good as well. Just need to get the water out!!!
