Blotting car dry after wash...why?

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runnerbl

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I have seen multiple posts that some people don't wipe their vehicle but rather blot it dry. I have often wondered why this is. Some say it prevents marring. The big question I have is that when you you QD a car or even wax it. Do you blot the vehicle dry? If not, then why not. I would suspect you would create swirls on a vehicle by using your favorite QD no matter how soft you rubbed/wiped. At least with a wash then you have gotten the dirt off and less prone to creating swirls. I just don't understand the concept of blotting to prevent swirls but will use a QD on a dirty/dusty car. You can't blot using a QD...you must wipe...All explanations appreciated.



Thanks,



Brian
 
Just a guess...but it's just an added precaution. When you dry a car, you're only drying water. You're less likely to wipe any remaining dirt particles by blotting, thus preventing further swirling/marring. With QD'ing there's added lubrication.
 
People blot-dry their cars that have already been buffed on, and wax has been applied. If they mar their paint, they don't want to ruin it's finish, so they don't rub water on the paint.



When someone QD's their car, the QD is formualted to attached the dirt, encapsulate it and remove it from the paint.



Water doesn't do that when you're drying.
 
runnerbl, yeah I know exactly what youre saying, I never did like to use QD on my car when it is dirty, I just don't trust it enough. The only time I will use QD is after I've washed, to remove any remaining contaminants before I wax. I'm like you, too many people go crazy at dry time, only to scratch up thier paint QD'ing it to death later in the week. I do however believe there is definateley a time for it, such as whenever you spot a bird bomb on your car at the mall. I carry some QD, in my trunk just for that purpose.
 
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