Car Drying... What`s your choice?

[Dreams911s]

i have only posted here one other time so no one knows me. but i have a 1990 honda civic with lots of scratches and swirls (i think thats what thay are). Anyway i dont know when to apply scratch remover and swirl remover. Is it after i wash with dawn ? i have used the mother line of products once and would like to do it again this weekend. traying to fix the scratches and swirls



thanks for all your help

Ed

[tonysandiego]

You should go through the FAQ section of this site. It has a wealth of articles on the proper steps to a great swirl free finish. The short answer is Yes, you should wash with Dawn first, then apply your swirl remover, then a wax of your choice. The amount of work you put in should depend on the results you are after. If you`re only trying to get your daily driver up to par, it will take a lot less work than if you plan on showing the car.



Only you can answer that question. I`ve gotten to the point where I work on mine almost every day for a liitle while. Yea I know, I`m obsessed. Probably should just get in it and drive it instead, but there`s nothing prettier than a shinny black car!:D

[jpd1228]

Well if I am correct I would recommend this product:



3M Perfect-It II Rubbing Compound (part no# 39002)



A yellow application pad

[imported_Luster]

After a "conventional" 2-bucket wash, what method do you use for drying your vehicle?

Please vote in poll!:cornut:

[Old Pirate]

A leaf Blower and my Big Blue Towel.

[imported_Luster]

A leaf Blower and my Big Blue Towel.

Poll`s up now, and I allowed multiple choice!

[imported_broker99]

waffle towel mostly

[imported_Roadrunner]

Good post Bill...:Christmas Hat:

I use compressed air, followed by a fluffy towel or two. If I`m claying I just leave it wet and hit it with QD after blowing the water out of the seams/wheels etc.
If I`m doing an "on site" detail I bring a blower with me. The compressor`s a little hard to fit in my Ford Ranger, lol!:w00t:

I always put a little ONR (half an ounce) in the wash bucket(s)... makes drying SO nice.:)

[thecarter13]

A leaf Blower and my Big Blue Towel.

Same pretty much for me but I use that sheeting technique also and that helps a lot (IMO). Sometimes I use my little vacuum and plug it into the reverse side and it can be easier to use then the leaf blow at times.

[Tuck91]

I like using Meguiars Water Magnets, I usually use two or three. I also like to use compressed air when drying a motorcycle.

[imported_BretFraz]

I don`t see a choice for "Hot Lapping Atlanta Motor Speedway". ;)

[theisab]

I have a CR Spotless deionized water system. Wash using the two bucket/grit guard technique, rinse with distilled water and let it dry. No spots and, even better, no swirls from drying. Also cuts about 20 minutes off the job.

[bmw5541]

I love my Toro Leaf Blower and a WW. It`s funny though. My neighbors always give me strange looks when they see me drying my car with a leaf blower:out:

[imported_Luster]

I love my Toro Leaf Blower and a WW. It`s funny though. My neighbors always give me strange looks when they see me drying my car with a leaf blower:out:

Haha!!! I have one neighbor... (we`ll call him `Dave`)... and whenever I do ANYTHING, `Dave`, he`s always shaking his head! LOL (I love it!):wink:

[imported_Luster]

I`m kind of surprised that no one uses a REAL chamois!:doh: