pow
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Right,
What is the best paintwork friendly and easiest method of drying a car post wash? I don't mind going out and buying something from Halfords etc if it means I'm not gunna be left with a streaky/spotted car!
TIA
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Gregor
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To get most of the water off after hosing it down , use a watering can and pour water over it. Sounds daft but it takes the bulk of the water off , then just chamois it
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Gregor
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either that or take the attatchment off your hose so its just a steady stream of water coming fromthe hose , rinse from roof downward
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pow
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But on my lovely red car with chrome detail that leaves streaks and spotting. I live in a fairly hard water area...
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Ojc
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http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/miracle-dryer-ultra-plush-25-x-36-/prod_362.html
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pow
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Ooooo Ollie that looks good, anywhere I could get that today do you know of?
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pow
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And I've just spotted my awful spelling of method, lol, sorry!
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gavin18787
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Got what ollie posted and its amazing. So quick and easy to dry a car with no risk or scratching it
Just order it and dont wash it until wednesday or something when it arrives
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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pow
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Ummm OK then
I'll just do the inside today then
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pow
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Ordered, thanks chaps.
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Root
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After washing my car, I let it roughly dry, then apply polish and take it off with a micro fibre cloth. Never left with any streaks or marks
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pow
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Polishing your car everytime you wash isn't right though.
I was my car once a week normally, I can't be fagged with that
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Marc
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I use a Meguiars synthetic chamois, loads better than real leather.
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Ojc
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Should also get some of this to use after you have washed it to aid with the drying
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detailing-sprays/meguiars-last-touch/prod_225.html
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daymoon
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I opened this thread hoping there would be a lonk to a video of some massive car dryer
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pow
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Ta ollie, but the fund is a little low this month. Just wanted something that doesn't make drying a fucking pain in the arseee
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CORSA NUT
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Auto Glym chamois here for me still going strong after 4 years!!
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BarnshaW
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i use the meguiars drying towel thing, cannot fault it.
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ed
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Park it in the shade and go watch the F1 for two hours
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3CorsaMeal
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leaf blower
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Robin
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Napalm.
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Bonney
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I always take mine for a run after i wash it, Usually just around the block a couple of times.
Gets most of the water off then either polish it or just a quick run over with one of them synthetic chamois.
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Generation
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270530363897&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Rich on here pretty uch sells exactly same thing cheaper
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deano87
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quote: Originally posted by BarnshaW
i use the meguiars drying towel thing, cannot fault it.
I have one of these. It's about 2 years old so doesn't work. Waiting for the summer to get new stuff but can't fault the drying towels. Much better and easier than a chamoix.
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SnK
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I just bought some auto glym aqua wax kit. 2 free microfibre cloths, and the aqua wax, wash the car spray off the suds, squirt the aqua wax on, buffer in with one of the microfibres wipe excess off with the other. Works really well aqua wax, quick and easy and does work as a wax so does keep most stuff off!
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