Best way to dry your car after a good wash

cigarclifford · 05-09-2015, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Not only that. He uses old bath towels.

MR.nismo · 05-09-2015, 02:34 AM

Since you asked. I use compressed air only on tight spots such as door edges, panel gaps, side mirrors and the hardest spots....wheels and around the lug nuts. Anything else good ol' drying rags.

roadrash666 · 05-09-2015, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ni55anPat

Just bought the Air Force Metro Blaster...Was $179 shipped. Love it!

4hp or 8hp? I paid 310 for my 8 horse and that was the best price I could find anywhere.

JARblue · 05-09-2015, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by roadrash666

4hp or 8hp? I paid 310 for my 8 horse and that was the best price I could find anywhere.

I can pretty much guarantee it was $180 for the 4hp model. The 8hp one is a beast. But I can't justify the expense. Yet

Junkman2008 · 05-09-2015, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I can pretty much guarantee it was $180 for the 4hp model. The 8hp one is a beast.

need4speed255 · 05-09-2015, 12:54 PM

I will add the following since it relates to easier drying of the car:

While doing the final rinse on the car, do not use a spray nozzle. Use the hose only with no nozzle. Turn on the water maybe halfway. You will have to experiment with the flow to find the best results. The idea is to use the full flow of the water to pull most of the water drops off of the car. Hold the hose almost parallel to the car surface and watch how the flow of water pulls off most of the water drops. When done properly and with a bit of experience you will have very few water drops to dry up. Next use the leaf blower followed with a towel and some detail spray for a spot free appearance.

Junkman2008 · 05-09-2015, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by need4speed255

I will add the following since it relates to easier drying of the car:

While doing the final rinse on the car, do not use a spray nozzle. Use the hose only with no nozzle. Turn on the water maybe halfway. You will have to experiment with the flow to find the best results. The idea is to use the full flow of the water to pull most of the water drops off of the car. Hold the hose almost parallel to the car surface and watch how the flow of water pulls off most of the water drops. When done properly and with a bit of experience you will have very few water drops to dry up. Next use the leaf blower followed with a towel and some detail spray for a spot free appearance.

My video explains it better. Although the towel and detail spray is NOT necessary.

kenchan · 05-09-2015, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Zipper1

Usually i woyld just use an old bath towel but since my new Nismo is black i dont want to scratch it up.
so whats the answer...spotless water rinse additive, shammy (sp lol), even read about leaf blowers.

What do you guys use?

Shopvac in blower mode. Then blot dry at the end using waffleweave.

need4speed255 · 05-09-2015, 04:53 PM

Thanks Junkman. I new I saw a video of yours about the process somewhere but you have too many videos to weed through now.

A question for you and others. What process are you using to clean your car if it is only road dust on the surface? Only dust and it has not gotten wet yet. Car duster and detail spray?

Davey · 05-09-2015, 04:57 PM

I let it dry in the sun...

JC-Nismo · 05-09-2015, 05:04 PM

Bought an old leaf blower from a flea market for $10 and works fine for me.

kenchan · 05-09-2015, 06:28 PM

i just shake it up side down.

vtec to vvel · 05-09-2015, 11:00 PM

dang, props to those who actually use a leaf blower, but IMO that's just going overboard. just drive down the expressway.

and to the user that is worried about scratching up your car with a towel, dude, really? if you're worried about a towel scratching up your car, what about the rocks and pebbles that hit the front of your bumper? if the person in front of you decides to burn out at a green light, think of the debris that their rear tires are shooting towards the front of your car. if you drive over a newly-paved road, think of the loose gravel that will bounce around your car.

vtec to vvel · 05-09-2015, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i just shake it up side down.

i put mine in the microwave.

JARblue · 05-09-2015, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

and to the user that is worried about scratching up your car with a towel, dude, really? if you're worried about a towel scratching up your car, what about the rocks and pebbles that hit the front of your bumper? if the person in front of you decides to burn out at a green light, think of the debris that their rear tires are shooting towards the front of your car. if you drive over a newly-paved road, think of the loose gravel that will bounce around your car.

One of these you can control (towel scratches), and one of these you cannot control (chips/scratches/dings). I have seen what improper towel use can do to paint. No thank you.

05-09-2015, 02:34 AM	#17 (permalink)
MR.nismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hackensack, NJ Age: 50 Posts: 373 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gun Metal Rep Power: 14	Since you asked. I use compressed air only on tight spots such as door edges, panel gaps, side mirrors and the hardest spots....wheels and around the lug nuts. Anything else good ol' drying rags. __________________ Sarcasm and Orgasm are about the same thing. One is good....the other is better.

05-09-2015, 12:54 PM	#21 (permalink)
need4speed255 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 262 Drives: 15Nsmo/99 EclipseGST Rep Power: 11	I will add the following since it relates to easier drying of the car: While doing the final rinse on the car, do not use a spray nozzle. Use the hose only with no nozzle. Turn on the water maybe halfway. You will have to experiment with the flow to find the best results. The idea is to use the full flow of the water to pull most of the water drops off of the car. Hold the hose almost parallel to the car surface and watch how the flow of water pulls off most of the water drops. When done properly and with a bit of experience you will have very few water drops to dry up. Next use the leaf blower followed with a towel and some detail spray for a spot free appearance. Zbrah likes this.

05-09-2015, 06:28 PM	#27 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i just shake it up side down. onzedge likes this.

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05-09-2015, 04:53 PM	#24 (permalink)
need4speed255 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 262 Drives: 15Nsmo/99 EclipseGST Rep Power: 11	Thanks Junkman. I new I saw a video of yours about the process somewhere but you have too many videos to weed through now. A question for you and others. What process are you using to clean your car if it is only road dust on the surface? Only dust and it has not gotten wet yet. Car duster and detail spray?

05-09-2015, 04:57 PM	#25 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	I let it dry in the sun...

05-09-2015, 05:04 PM	#26 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 13	Bought an old leaf blower from a flea market for $10 and works fine for me.

05-09-2015, 11:00 PM	#28 (permalink)
vtec to vvel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: 813 Posts: 3,915 Drives: 13 Z Rep Power: 502909	dang, props to those who actually use a leaf blower, but IMO that's just going overboard. just drive down the expressway. and to the user that is worried about scratching up your car with a towel, dude, really? if you're worried about a towel scratching up your car, what about the rocks and pebbles that hit the front of your bumper? if the person in front of you decides to burn out at a green light, think of the debris that their rear tires are shooting towards the front of your car. if you drive over a newly-paved road, think of the loose gravel that will bounce around your car.