Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Help me with washing/drying/polishing! Towel question.

labk888 · 05-17-2010, 01:14 AM

Waffle weave MicroFiber from detailed image.

Three things I do for drying. I am OCD when it comes to my car, though. The key is to minimize the amount of drying you have to do with a towel.

1) Sheeting technique. - Junkman has a you tube video on this
2) Use a leaf blower to get water out of cracks, lights, seams. You can get a toro for $30 bucks at lowes / home depot. I have a dedicated leaf blower for my car.
3) At this point the car should be almost dry - remove remaining water gently with waffle weave microfiber towel. Invest in good towels. If you have done things correctly you should be able to dry your entire car with only one towel.

Towel cleaning tips.
1) only use liquid detergent without any perfume - get the free, clear unscented laundry stuff
2) putting a little of white distilled vinegar in the rinse cycle will make the towels plush and soft again.
3) Dont just toss clean towels on a shelve in your garage. Put them in large zip lock bags when they are clean.
4) only use towels for one purpose-mark them with a sharpie in a corner so you remember
Here is the legend I use
HP - Heavy Polish
FP - Fine Polish
G - glass
D - Drying
QD - Quick Detailing
V - Vynil Trim
L - Leather
W - Wheel
T - Tire Dressing

I hope this helps. Good luck.

05-17-2010, 01:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
labk888 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Big D Posts: 233 Drives: '10 370Z PW 6MT T&S Rep Power: 532	Waffle weave MicroFiber from detailed image. Three things I do for drying. I am OCD when it comes to my car, though. The key is to minimize the amount of drying you have to do with a towel. 1) Sheeting technique. - Junkman has a you tube video on this 2) Use a leaf blower to get water out of cracks, lights, seams. You can get a toro for $30 bucks at lowes / home depot. I have a dedicated leaf blower for my car. 3) At this point the car should be almost dry - remove remaining water gently with waffle weave microfiber towel. Invest in good towels. If you have done things correctly you should be able to dry your entire car with only one towel. Towel cleaning tips. 1) only use liquid detergent without any perfume - get the free, clear unscented laundry stuff 2) putting a little of white distilled vinegar in the rinse cycle will make the towels plush and soft again. 3) Dont just toss clean towels on a shelve in your garage. Put them in large zip lock bags when they are clean. 4) only use towels for one purpose-mark them with a sharpie in a corner so you remember Here is the legend I use HP - Heavy Polish FP - Fine Polish G - glass D - Drying QD - Quick Detailing V - Vynil Trim L - Leather W - Wheel T - Tire Dressing I hope this helps. Good luck. __________________ LABK 10' 370Z/PW/6MT/Touring Sport/Illum. Kicks/Ventureshield Ultra/F1 Pinnacle 15% Tint/PLX KIWI Last edited by labk888; 05-17-2010 at 01:34 AM.