I always dry the car using a surfactant type (ONR) detail spray (8oz / gallon) and a waffle weave micro fibre towel. Why? A surfactant encapsulates any dirt and will provide lubricity to the paint's surface as you blot the paint to minimize adding imperfections. This method will safely remove any water spots that might occur This drying technique is excellent for black cars (the ones with ‘soft’ single stage paint that show every surface mark) but look so good when they are properly detailed. This process never includes scrubbing, rubbing or applying any pressure whatsoever. The only time that pressure needs to be applied to a paint surface is when you are polishing.
im going to try using a QD as i dry we exert so much effort pre-foaming, using all manor of brushes and mitts, 2 buckets etc to wash
I've been doing this for some time now, and have definitely noted less marring in the overall scheme of things. I think you'll like it once you try it.
woot! i do the same thing on my jet black audi!!!!! it isn't single stage but it is soft like butter for some reason.
In addition to the process described, i have been using a leaf blower, electric or gas to help nullify contact with the surface and the pockets where water tends to collect.
I have the feeling that the majority of marring will come from the washing stage as opposed to the drying process, but blotting water really does help minimize the risk of causing any more marring.
what i do always right after i wash my truck . i flood the paint with an open end water hose. then spray the entire truck with ADAMS detail spray windows too. then dry with a fluffy microfiber towel. this works great !!!!
If I use a drying aid. it is usually Poorboy's Spray and Wipe or DP's Rinseless wash. They do not add anything to the surface.
Try out Dodo Juice Time to Dry Drying Detailer. Never used it before, but its made for what togwt is talking about, and it doesn't add any wax to the paint.
[]Try out Dodo Juice Time to Dry Drying Detailer. Never used it before, but its made for what togwt is talking about, and it doesn't add any wax to the paint.] Sounds interesting, I'll have to try this product. [Interesting point about adding something to the surface... Does ONR add anything to the surface? ] ONR will leave polymers behind that provide very limited protection and shine
I will try this method as well. I have been currently using the Absorber to dry my car. Is it easy to introduce new scratched with the Absorber? I just detailed my black S2K a couple weeks ago and After one wash I have noticed new scratches already LuDawg
Waffle Weave Towel - a waffle (Piqué) weave towel is a synthetic micro fibre woven with a dimpled pattern, which much like an open-cell sponge provides thousands of small pockets to trap dirt or grit. The absorbency of these towels is quite remarkable; they are able to hold seven or eight times their weight in water. Instead of wiping with your waffle weave towel drying towel, blot the paint to minimize adding imperfections Drying methodology- provided the paint finish has been rinsed adequately; there should be no dirt residue. Take two 16 x 16 –inch waffle-weave drying towels one soaking wet (a wet towel wicks away more water than a dry towel) and one dry. Wring out the wet towel and use it as your primary drying towel, check and rinse the towel often. Used in tandem with Dodo Juice USA Time to Dry or Optimum No-Rinse (ONR) distilled water solution (8oz / gallon) Wring it out as you go, this will leave smaller wet streaks, which you can remove with your dry towel and it should leave a ‘streak’ free paint surface
