Drying a black G37 after wash
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Drying a black G37 after wash
So, I have typically used a electric leaf blower in the past to blow the excess water off of my cars after a wash. I've tried this technique on my black G37 and for some reason it doesn't work well - leaves water spots. So, am thinking of purchasing some good "drying towels", but don't want to leave swirls on the paint from using them (I'm probably screwed either way with black paint). What towels are other folks using with good success? Should I go some other route?
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The leaf blower isn't your problem. If you blow off the majority of the water and get it out of cracks and crevices (roof channels, mirror housings, etc.) and then use a good microfiber drying towel you should be good. That's what I do when I detail my cars or others. The water spots you are getting are from direct sunlight. Avoid direct sunlight when you wash it. Do it when it's very overcast, early mornings, or late evenings for better results. Also a water deionizer will stop it from spotting but it's relative expensive.
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Definitely don't wash in the sunlight or you will spot up. I use a leaf blower to get all the water out of the crevices and then go over the car with my QD and a plush microfiber works good on my BO coupe. Need to polish mine soon. If you look at black the wrong way you get swirls! PITA
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Thanks you guys - these are all great comments and are much appreciated. I am going to need to order a couple of these waffle weave towels (and stay out of the sun!)
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Don't ever use the absorber, it's a POS product
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Swirl marks come from using dirty water on the car (ie from using one bucket to wash everything...your just putting the dirt from the sponge into the bucket with the clean soapy water).....it doesnt come from drying using a mf towel....use the 2 bucket wash system with a grit guard and you will really minimize swirls to almost never getting them...
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Swirl marks come from using dirty water on the car (ie from using one bucket to wash everything...your just putting the dirt from the sponge into the bucket with the clean soapy water).....it doesnt come from drying using a mf towel....use the 2 bucket wash system with a grit guard and you will really minimize swirls to almost never getting them...