Show Me Your Drying Towels!

[Foxtrot]

I'm really bad when it comes to the drying process. It takes me so much work to get those water spots off because the towels I use absorb so much water. Tonight I used 5 towels and it was the best I could do because I ran out of dry ones. :frusty: I made sure to let the biggest portions of water run off (opening the hood, trunk, and doors), and using 1 towel to wipe off the big drops, and the other 4 to actually dry the car.

So, instead of buying 10 more towels, I'm hoping you guys can enlighten me on what you use!

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[jasonstang]

Get big drying towels.
Two should work.
Don't be afraid to ring the water out.

 

[BlueThunder]

I'm really bad when it comes to the drying process. It takes me so much work to get those water spots off because the towels I use absorb so much water. Tonight I used 5 towels and it was the best I could do because I ran out of dry ones. :frusty: I made sure to let the biggest portions of water run off (opening the hood, trunk, and doors), and using 1 towel to wipe off the big drops, and the other 4 to actually dry the car.

So, instead of buying 10 more towels, I'm hoping you guys can enlighten me on what you use!

First off, don't use regular towels, you're more likely to put swirl marks and who knows what else on your car. Plenty of places sell large, absorbent microfiber drying towels that you can use.

Secondly, unless you're doing some sort of paint correction after the drying process (the only reason to fully towel dry it for a completely clean finish), you're better off using either a detailing spray or something like Adam's H20 Guard & Gloss as part of your drying process. I've found it best to use sheeting action with the hose to get some excess water off, microfiber the bad spots, then hit it up with detailing spray as I dry. Most detailing sprays (some are sold specifically as "drying aids" that repel water) will aid in the process and keep your from getting water spots all over the place and it will save you a step.

 

[soldier989]

My main towel looks a lot like a leaf blower.

 

[jasonstang]

My main towel looks a lot like a leaf blower.

I tried that twice but decided not to use it due to hard water deposit.

 

[hiccup]

Maybe something like this

 

[Foxtrot]

First off, don't use regular towels, you're more likely to put swirl marks and who knows what else on your car. Plenty of places sell large, absorbent microfiber drying towels that you can use.

Secondly, unless you're doing some sort of paint correction after the drying process (the only reason to fully towel dry it for a completely clean finish), you're better off using either a detailing spray or something like Adam's H20 Guard & Gloss as part of your drying process. I've found it best to use sheeting action with the hose to get some excess water off, microfiber the bad spots, then hit it up with detailing spray as I dry. Most detailing sprays (some are sold specifically as "drying aids" that repel water) will aid in the process and keep your from getting water spots all over the place and it will save you a step.

oh gosh yeah, I'm only using microfiber ones.

 

[Yeah Nah]

Best drying towel this side of the Milky Way

https://www.waxit.com.au/collection...roducts/concours-tempest-hi-tech-drying-towel

 

[DAVECS1]

Here is my towel, and it works pretty darn good. The heated air makes quite a bit of difference, and the velocity of the air allows you to work quickly enough to avoid most water spotting. Once done, I do touch up with Mothers wash and wax detailer.

 

[proorange]

I use the same thing and it works great.

Here is my towel, and it works pretty darn good. The heated air makes quite a bit of difference, and the velocity of the air allows you to work quickly enough to avoid most water spotting. Once done, I do touch up with Mothers wash and wax detailer.

 

[GT Nate]

http://www.autogeek.net/dp-turbo-car-dryer.html

 

[bscn8c]

I use a squeegee like this one to get 80% of the water off first: http://www.chemicalguys.com/Quick_D...acc_2010.htm?gclid=CM7yiNei5M4CFY4AaQodhfYN5w

Then I finish drying with a large microfiber towel. Works great.

 

[jeffrt]

I still have a Mr. Clean Auto Dry that I use, and a big stash of filters for it. No towel needed, and no spotting. I'll be sad when I finally run out of filters in a few years.

 

[DAVECS1]

http://www.autogeek.net/dp-turbo-car-dryer.html

Huh I would be interested in trying that out. It is definitely less costly, and I like the shoulder strap. I am always worrying the big black tank is going to roll somewhere I dont want it to.

 

[PonyGrrrl]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B019...me+a+river&dpPl=1&dpID=513JZMGWQKL&ref=plSrch

Two of these dry mine completely. Waffle weave microfiber towels work the best and my detailer uses these as well. The Rag Shop has the best towels.

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