Drying the Car.

So, the other day, I gave my car it's first proper clean since it was detailed, it is obvious some special kind on bodypaint treatment is on the car, as the water dislikes the panels.

Anyhow when it comes to the final rinse and drying the car, this is where it becomes interesting/awkward.

I use Sonus microfibre drying towels and use the dab and lay the towel on the panels method, which works really well, almost all of the moisture is removed. Then I use a separate MF Towel to remove the rest.

It is at this point you realise where all the water traps are on the car. I've never seen so many water dribbles appear from all around the car. Anyone else noticed the same thing, obviously, Black shows this up more.

Anyhow, my detailer use a portable blower/dryer, and I can see why he used it on this car. I'm tempted to get one, prices vary from £100 - £200, or maybe just for now experiment with a hairdryer.

So from one obsessed cleaner, any thoughts?

You can buy the same kit, but named as "dog dryer" for a lot less money.

The best one I found was with Amazon. Pet dog grooming blaster dryer 2800w £84.99
Same as a car one but half the price

A garden vac/blower also works.

I take the car for a spin round the block after washing it and then dry it.You don't get the drips from the mirrors and tailgate then.

(19-05-2012 12:37pm)broady43 Wrote:  I take the car for a spin round the block after washing it and then dry it.You don't get the drips from the mirrors and tailgate then.

And your drying out the brakes

(19-05-2012 10:43am)doug Wrote:  You can buy the same kit, but named as "dog dryer" for a lot less money.

The best one I found was with Amazon. Pet dog grooming blaster dryer 2800w £84.99
Same as a car one but half the price

A garden vac/blower also works.

I've seen those dog dryers, Adam my detailer mentioned them, but because he's a pro, he needed to know how much psi/air force they they put out, but they don't say, so he went for the dearer car dryer model.

I'm going to experiment with a hairdryer first, no doubt I'll look a complete pr-tt using one.

(19-05-2012 10:23am)Evo-king Wrote:  So, the other day, I gave my car it's first proper clean since it was detailed, it is obvious some special kind on bodypaint treatment is on the car, as the water dislikes the panels.

Anyhow when it comes to the final rinse and drying the car, this is where it becomes interesting/awkward.

I use Sonus microfibre drying towels and use the dab and lay the towel on the panels method, which works really well, almost all of the moisture is removed. Then I use a separate MF Towel to remove the rest.

It is at this point you realise where all the water traps are on the car. I've never seen so many water dribbles appear from all around the car. Anyone else noticed the same thing, obviously, Black shows this up more.

Anyhow, my detailer use a portable blower/dryer, and I can see why he used it on this car. I'm tempted to get one, prices vary from £100 - £200, or maybe just for now experiment with a hairdryer.

So from one obsessed cleaner, any thoughts?

It's the worst car I've ever had for water traps, and it notices even on Indus Grey I can assure you!

(19-05-2012 05:40pm)Donny Dog Wrote:  It's the worst car I've ever had for water traps, and it notices even on Indus Grey I can assure you!

Got to agree, takes me quite a while to remove all the water drips

Manual actually says to take for a spin after washing, Mirrors and rear lights seem worst areas.

The tailgate is by far the worst part of the car for drips/runs.

Yes first car I've had where its essential to open the tailgate everytime to wash!