Huey52

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It is indeed.

The number one scratch-inducing medium (other than full contact machine washes, which we would never do) is the drying and polishing towels.

"Let's be careful out there." -Hill Street Blues

nvrfalter

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even though i'm sure i looked like a total tool leaf-blowing my car, i was happy with the results. gets a majority of the water off so its easy to towel-dry and also gets water out of all the annoying places like fender vents.

Nubo

I take the nozzle of the hose and run a low-flow through it, and pass it slowly over the car starting at the top. This sheets the water over the car and pulls most of the water off. Try it and see! Then for the few remaining droplets I use a faded old Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cotton-terry beach towel that has been washed and bleached to perfection over the years.

RivalDrift

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Absorber. Works well but u gotta have some strong wrist action to get it super dry

Coop '04

1. Stones don't stick to the water blade it it's silicone.

2. If you pick up stones from the car you just washed, you didn't do a very good job of washing the car.

viprez586

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Squeegee excess water and soft towel.
Wam Bam Thank You Mam.

Altspace is correct, remove nozzle of the hose and let the water do all the work. Otherwise your just blasting soap off, which makes more bubbles.

ferg

sand paper to dry your car is the best way to take off dirt like `15grit ilmost like rocks glued on a paper

altspace

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When I say stones, I mean micro size that can leave fine scratches. Is it safe to use if properly cared for, sure...for the most part. Check out the reviews on them on Autopia, almost all are negative.

Detrich

lots of microfiber towels + Duragloss water spot remover... ^_^

RXeckless

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A real leather shammy, expensive, be well worth it. Had it about 10 years, throw it in the washer after each use, it just keeps going and going just like the Energizer Bunny. So it's worth it in the long run!
Get a 2.5 square foot or larger.

Pico

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Absorber and waffle towels are my choice for a spot free cleaning. I always dab to dry to avoid the possibility of removing wax.

nvrfalter

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my buddy pico here has observed as i have used a leaf-blower to dry my car. im sure he'd be happy to answer any questions about how much of a tool i look like whilst engaged in this process.

rodjonathan

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i have a prefessional detailing store and i use the waterblade on my car as long as you keep it in a towel or cloh or in a bucket of water it will never gather dirt and rinse off before use its worked best for me. i do use leaf blower too thought juss depends lol

kellyrx8

you will still get spots, its the contaminates in the water that leave the spots...after the water is evaporated the sediments, fluoride, and other chemicals/minerals are left behind....the best is to try and dry in the shade in order to reduce water evaporation.

I use a Microfiber drying towel..waffle weave

No chamois here, however the best way to use a chamois is to lay it ont he car and let it absorb the water....whiping it down can sometimes remove any wax coat you have on the car.

DubbsLuvs8s

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I've noticed my water spots are milky white and stand out more than they should. Could it be because I use Turtlewax brand wax? Or do I just have the hardest water on the planet?

I usually cover my car at night, but when I get caught in the rain I just let it go until the next wash.

Razz1

You still don't make sense.

Then anything will scratch your car. Including driveing around the block as the micro stones will rub along the surface.

rodjonathan

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+1 for that

fuztupnz

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I use Lucas Slick Mist and a microfiber waffle towel, followed by a microfiber polishing cloth. If i'm in a hurry, i stick with just the waffle towel.

Huey52

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After deionized rinse I use a waterblade for the first pass, but it always goes right back into its encapsulated packaging after use. I finish with a chamois. Nary a scratch.

WTBRotary!

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I use the Cali water blade and anything leftover i use a microfiber cloth... seems to work good so far heh

luv4eternity

i use a regular towel and a squeegee...

Tonicart

Does anyone use Griot's drying blade? It seems like it's just neoprene closed cell foam. Wanted to know how it compares to a silicone blade.

I use a microfiber waffle towel but i'm not happy with it. Tempted to plug in my leaf blower...

rodjonathan

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i JUST started using that i think and i feel its the same as the silicone blade i used to use

klanham08

Same here works great for me too.

pdxhak

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While washing the car, I constantly rinse it to keep the the water spots to a minimum. Before I start the drying the car it gets one last thorough rinse so everything is nice and wet. I then use the Cal water blade to remove the water quickly from all the flat sides. Then I drive around the block to blow out all the water and finish with a waffle microfiber towel in the garage.