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Title: Removing water.
Post by: Scott-R on 19 June 2013, 06:27
Sounds funny but what are people using to get the water off after a wash?

Shammy?
The Padel or squidgy.

I seen a guy spraying chemical on his car after a wash and the water literally disappeared.. What would this be and any ideas of a good place to get some?
Title: Re: Removing water.
Post by: R5MEE on 19 June 2013, 06:33
Not sure of the spray you mention. I use the large drying towels from ASDA  Very good quality for £2ea
Title: Re: Removing water.
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 19 June 2013, 06:50
Drying towel works for me. I use Meguiars water magnet. I lay the towel on the flat panels, roof and bonnet to avoid any marring as this is where you'll see it most. If I'm waxing/ sealing I use a blower to get most of the surface water off too.

The spray might be something like demon shine?
Title: Re: Removing water.
Post by: scarr89 on 19 June 2013, 07:54
Quick drying aids - They are out there. Some swear by them other do not. It basically acts a quick detailer while removing the water with a drying towel, or something like that!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Removing water.
Post by: dubber36 on 19 June 2013, 07:59
Sheet as much water off as you can using an open ended hose. Then use the biggest, fluffiest drying towel you can find. Let the towel soak the water as much as it can, rather than rubbing it dry.

I used to use a detail spray when the car was still wet, then dry it with mirco fibre cloths, but find the towel method much better (and cheaper)
Title: Re: Removing water.
Post by: Booth11 on 19 June 2013, 08:31
Drying towel works for me. I use Meguiars water magnet. I lay the towel on the flat panels, roof and bonnet to avoid any marring as this is where you'll see it most. If I'm waxing/ sealing I use a blower to get most of the surface water off too.

The spray might be something like demon shine?

^^^

Big fluffy drying towels here too.  As said lay on bonnet and roof then just pat other panels gently, don't rub.  Dodo juice do some good towels. 

Sometimes if it's hot/sunny, sheeted water can dry off too quick leaving water marks, so I go over each panel one at a time, sheet water off with open ended hose then dry with towel, starting at roof.  Just be careful not to re wet panels already dried.
Title: Re: Removing water.
Post by: dubber36 on 19 June 2013, 18:41

Sometimes if it's hot/sunny, sheeted water can dry off too quick leaving water marks, so I go over each panel one at a time, sheet water off with open ended hose then dry with towel, starting at roof.  Just be careful not to re wet panels already dried.

Or just wait until the sun is heading for the horizon.
Title: Re: Removing water.
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 19 June 2013, 19:11

Sometimes if it's hot/sunny, sheeted water can dry off too quick leaving water marks, so I go over each panel one at a time, sheet water off with open ended hose then dry with towel, starting at roof.  Just be careful not to re wet panels already dried.

Or just wait until the sun is heading for the horizon.

I do that, really p!sses the neighbours off when I fire up the pressure washer at 0730hrs on a Sunday morning!
Title: Re: Removing water.
Post by: scarr89 on 19 June 2013, 19:42

Sometimes if it's hot/sunny, sheeted water can dry off too quick leaving water marks, so I go over each panel one at a time, sheet water off with open ended hose then dry with towel, starting at roof.  Just be careful not to re wet panels already dried.

Or just wait until the sun is heading for the horizon.

I do that, really p!sses the neighbours off when I fire up the pressure washer at 0730hrs on a Sunday morning!

Ha. I hate pissing off my neighbours, I care too far too much!
Title: Re: Removing water.
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 19 June 2013, 21:15
I'm only joking, we have an agreement that no PW or mowers before 0830. I go out drinking with all of them and its always a conversation peice - my OCD with car cleaning.  :grin:
Title: Re: Removing water.
Post by: Booth11 on 19 June 2013, 21:35

Sometimes if it's hot/sunny, sheeted water can dry off too quick leaving water marks, so I go over each panel one at a time, sheet water off with open ended hose then dry with towel, starting at roof.  Just be careful not to re wet panels already dried.

Or just wait until the sun is heading for the horizon.

Yes, with the lighter evenings, a nice spot of summer evening car washing maybe in order.
Title: Re: Removing water.
Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 20 June 2013, 00:48
Aqua Wax...  :smiley: