Celticsfan

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I love drying my car but for some reason really hate drying it, it seems whenever i dry it I dont get everything and end up with water spots, today i dried it for the most part with one of those fur glove things and then drove around for about 5 min, get back theres dirty water all over the back and on the gfx ....so i was just curious to hear your guys method to drying your cars.

compuwiz1937

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I use a water blade on the whole car and then go back over it with a drying cloth and get everything the water blade missed then I drive down the street and back and then get all the new spots. Done.

Celticsfan

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I forgot about the water blade I use that as well, its not that good on the curves tho, but what kind of cloth do you use? Like cotton/microfiber/shamea(sp)?

compuwiz1937

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It's similar to a chamois but I'm not sure exactly what it is.

ScottyRS

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Look into a little thing called The Absorber. Dries pretty well and doesn't scratch your finish (just place it over the water, don't drag it). And water will make its way out of crevices when you drive the car. All you can do for that is let the car dry over night, or dry it up after a short drive.

nick418

electric leaf blower and go over each panel with a couple waffle weave towels. I try to avoid touching the paint. Less chances of destroying your finish by causing hairline scratches/marring..

XxGeinNothingxX

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I am with ScottyRS...I myself have the absorber and it's the best damn thing out there. Like he said, barely drag it along and all the water dissapears, no waterspots, and no second wipes. They only run about 10 bucks for a good size one and you can get it from anywhere. Also, my friend swears by that Mr. Clean washing deal. Says you wash ur car with it and let it dry itself with no water spots as well, but I dont believe it...... Try the absorber man.

86NiteRider

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I use a blade, followed by a leather chamois followed by a leaf blower in all of the tight area like under the blisters and inside the outside mirrors, etc.

xpndbl3

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electric leaf blowers work awesome. I also have used the absorber by just letting it glide on the surface then ringing it out.

Red1992V6Rs

I actually just used it tonight when I cleaned the 68. I use The Absorber and it works great. I only get waterspots if it is direct sunlight.

Pocket

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I use a soft beach towel to get the majority of the moisture

Ill do an immediate wax job after followed by lintfree cloths for a perfect shine with no spots or dust

Rayzor32

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First off you need to wash the car from top to bottom one section at a time and rinse a lot. That way there is no dirty water, don't dry in the sun and you won't get spots. DO NOT USE TOWELS they will scratch the paint, ALWAYS use cotton diapers. I don't care about your microfiber new age crap, a diaper is the best and only thing that should be used on paint.

Celticsfan

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Excuse my ingnorance but what the hell is a cotton diaper?
And everyone talking about absorbers, is this like a leather chamois? Or some different, ive used the blade, and leaf blower and always wait til the sun is down since i have no shade, i mostly notice the spots on the hood than anywhere else...

Ive seen the mr clean dry thing and it looks interesting but for $25 i buy a bunch more cleaning supplies but if it really does work that good i guess it is worth it.

Rayzor32

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The old fashioned diapers you put on babies. They sell them buy the car stuff nowadays, been a trick of the trade for ages. Theyre called cotton diapers, i dont know how to explain it more than that.

acrispy1

I have 4 cars 2 black my Firebird is burgundy and 1 white, dark cars are a pain, i always use a clean micro fiber towel to dry, no problems with water stains. The trick is once your done wasing it hose it off just before you're ready to dry it, the wetter the better its going to take longer you have to ring it out more often, but no stains.

CharcoalBird

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The sun doesn't cause them, it just drys the water quicker. You may have slightly hard water and that's the white spots you see. If they're dirty, well that's just the water collecting dirt and then drying. I've used The Absorber and it works perfect, atleast on my paint it does. I've never used it on a completely fresh shiny new paint job before, so I don't know if it leaves anything. Should be fine like Scottyrs says.

scottsz28

a little thing called Mr. Clean Autodry just make sure you replace that filter

Celticsfan

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Where can I get this "absorber"?

Any other opnions on the mr clean system? Im considering it after I buy a few other things

scott84z28

I 2nd that!!! Best thing out there!

xpndbl3

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abosorber is sold at target, wal-mart, pep boys, autozone, etc etc. It comes in a plastic tube and in a few different colors.

Celticsfan

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Ok, ill look into that, im really intrigued about the whole mr clean thing...any more reviews?

XxGeinNothingxX

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I remember watching some cars show a couple years ago showing how to wash a car the proper way and it showed washing from bottom to top and then rinsing from top to bottom, but I do have to admit, I wash from top to bottom as well lol.

And Celtics Fan, you said you love drying you car, get the absorber, 10 bucks. But if you become lazy, go ahead and try that Mr. Clean, like I said, my friend swears by it on his Black Cobra.

xgtharo86x

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the absorber as well...the best thing ive ever used

Celticsfan

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I hate drying it haha, but im not lazy ill try the absorber since everyone has recomended it, i want to try the mr clean, but for $24 i could get a bunch of cleaning supplies

Celticsfan

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Just to let everyone know the mr clean auto dry kit is on sale at walgreens( i work there lots of fun...) $13.99 after mail in rebate, ill probably try it out.

Kandied91z

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nothing but a electric leaf blower... nothing.

scottsz28

if you buy it you will love it, i always had problems drying like you, saw it on tv went out and bought one, works great every time. just follow the directions on the box then when your done just sit down and watch her dry,

ScottyRS

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I have a Mr.Clean auto dryer and I absolutely hate it. First of all, the car takes too damn long to dry. Because it takes so long to dry, dust collects in the water and leaves spots everywhere when the water dries (I suppose this depends on where you live). And after about three washes the damn thing started leaking all over the place.

This is my personal wash regimen:

1- Wash the car with Turbo Wash pressure cleaner.

2- Wash heavy dirt (behind the wheels and such) with microfiber chenille wash sponge

3- Rinse car with open hose to let water sheet off.

4- Use absorber to dry left-over spots.

5- If I'm in the mood I'll go over it with some detail spray on a Meguiar's microfiber towel.

That pretty much keeps my paint in tip-top shape.

Reid Fleming

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Toro 210 mph electric leaf blower. Use the fast speed for just about everything. Use the slower speed for door jams.

It drys the stuff you'll never get to otherwise, behind trim pieces, around headlight and foglight areas.

Good idea to install a GFCI electrical outlet where you plug it in. You are going to be standing on wet ground after all.

Celticsfan

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Well I picked up the Mr Clean tonight havent tried it, will only cost me $7 after M.I.R.

scottsz28

nice, if it would be really windy or dusty i could see why you wouldnt like it but whenever i use it, its not really windy or dusty, no gravel roads or anything like that for miles, like i side before from my experience i love the dang thing, for 7 bucks you cant really go wrong,

z zaniac

i always dry in the shade,
i use soft towels, and then put on a layer of nanowax with microfiber towels....takes about 20 minutes...but sure looks nice...

i think your big thing is dont drive until you get all the water dryed in the hiding spots...(like mirrors, rear lights...etc...)

Celticsfan

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Well I tried it today, not that impressed its weird i missed major spots i didnt realize it, almost looks greay with a stripe of white on the pass side, so ill have to re do it tomorrow and i washed it about 20-30 min ago and it still isnt dry? It seems kind of poorly constructed mine was leaking where it met the hose, so im going to see if i can get another one.

Celticsfan

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Well I used mr clean again, its ok, but not enough pressure for me, but i also got the absorber. looks like it worked amazing! It was getting dark so ill see in the morning but that thing sucks up water like crazy.

Tibo

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But I thought a chamois was a small european goat found in the Alps. Are you saying that you have one of these chamois' as a pet and have taught it to dry your car? Kick ***!

I just use an absorber and a microfiber or terry towel.

TheScaryOne

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Well, Zaino recommends expensive 100% cotton white bath towels with the edges cut off for washing, drying, and polishing. And the Toro Leaf Blower. I coulda swore I read something about those diapers on there, but I do agree with his argument. The Blade, The Absorber, and Chamois can trap dirt and if you drag them, can scratch paint. Now, if you're paint isn't showroom perfect, who cares, but on a new job, I could understand going the extra mile.