Car Drying... What`s your choice?

**Dreams911s** · 09-13-2001, 09:42 PM

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** · 09-13-2001, 10:10 PM

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!

jpd1228 · 09-13-2001, 10:16 PM

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** · 12-16-2009, 08:46 PM

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

Please vote in poll!:cornut:

**Old Pirate** · 12-16-2009, 08:47 PM

A leaf Blower and my Big Blue Towel.

**imported_Luster** · 12-16-2009, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by zoomzoom mazda5

A leaf Blower and my Big Blue Towel.

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

**imported_broker99** · 12-16-2009, 09:15 PM

waffle towel mostly

**imported_Roadrunner** · 12-16-2009, 09:18 PM

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** · 12-16-2009, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by zoomzoom mazda5

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** · 12-16-2009, 10:10 PM

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** · 12-16-2009, 10:25 PM

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

**theisab** · 12-16-2009, 10:51 PM

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.