Straight line technique vs circular motion?

[banana13]

Hi just wondering about what technique you guys use, it can be anything waxing washing, and drying??

[Reddwarf]

A loaded question! I like it. I like to use a dedicated leaf blower with a special attachment for drying the car

[Quiksilver5882]

If your paint is clean, you shouldn`t have any issues if you wipe in a circular vs straight line pattern.

[silverfox]

Obviously circular swirls are much more noticeable than those in straight lines....should contaminates be on the paint and induced during any of those applications.

However I prefer circular for applying LSP including coatings...and straight lines for drying without air.

[Bunky]

Most often straight lines when washing/drying or applying something by hand.

[Pats300zx]

Straight lines for me.

[banana13]

nice i would use straight lines too, if you use a leaf blower wouldnt it be very loud and annyoing to use every time, but i understand that it is very fast to dry your car, and you can get through all the cracks and crevices.

[Trouble]

Straight lines for me.

You can cover a lot more surface using this method IMO

[dc52nv]

Washing - straight
Drying - straight
Waxing - straight

[Trouble]

Washing - straight
Drying - straight
Waxing - straight

If you would have responded 3 different times you would have garnered 6 more points

[glfahlc1]

straight lines for me as well...

[dc52nv]

If you would have responded 3 different times you would have garnered 6 more points

True but I also have other threads I can post in.

Edit: actually you only get 1 ticket for every 5 posts.

[WaxAddict]

Washing - straight
Drying - straight
Waxing - straight

And Quick Detailing!
I`m a recent convert to straight lines. I figure, it`s about minimizing risk. I do feel that while waxing, by hand with a typical applicator, that straight lines require careful attention for proper coverage.

[glen e]

Up, down, side to side for all applications, for drying no real method....

[EVOlved]

Waxing - DA because I am lazy
Drying - Blow crevices with metro sidekick and blot or straight line wipe with drying towel
Washing - Straight