WW - To Blot or Swipe?

To Blot or Swipe?

  • Blot

    Votes: 5 17.2%

  • Swipe

    Votes: 24 82.8%
  • Total voters
    29
joyriide1113

joyriide1113

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Thats the question. When drying with Waffle Weaves, do you prefer to blot or swipe. I have been very unsuccesful in blot drying and find that using a slick QD works well. What do you guys do?
 
It seems that I very seldom use the blotting technique.
Whether I dry with a WW, an Absorber, a terry MF, I still tend to just wipe the surface dry.
FWIW, I did it the same way back in the days when I used cotton terry bath towels.

Charles
 
I swipe. I also know that I am constantly marring my paint. Gotta stop swiping :yes: :redface:
 
I actually use both technics. The top of the truck is a real pain to get at so I try and get the WW to lay flat on the surface and then drag it slowly across. I have not had any issue with marring at all.

Richard
 
I am a 100% blotter. Blotting IMHO will cut down on marring becuase there still can be residue or debri that is on the paint and wiping will spread it around, thus causing marring. I find it especially important to blot when using a QEW type products because you can never guarentee that it leaves the surface 100% clean.

Greg
 
maybe a minute tops. I use one WW to dab the surface and that removes a good amount of the water, and then a second to finish dabbing. It goes pretty quick.

Greg
 
GregCavi said:
I am a 100% blotter. Blotting IMHO will cut down on marring becuase there still can be residue or debri that is on the paint and wiping will spread it around, thus causing marring. I find it especially important to blot when using a QEW type products because you can never guarentee that it leaves the surface 100% clean.

Greg
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Would you use a WW with any QEW or S&W type product? It seems like those products would definitely call for a plush terry MF.

Same thing with a QD unless you are using the QD on a freshly washed vehicle.
Once there is any dirt/dust on the finish, the WW is not something I would use.

Charles
 
I just realized yesterday that the new Foam Core Waffle Weaves seem like it would be a lot easier to practice the 'blot' technique. I, however, didn't like the blotting technique with a regular WW
 
if swiping may cause marring from some leftover dirt on the paint
the same would happen when you wax or seal then remove with a mf
I swipe and use a QD at the same time
 
atticdog said:
if swiping may cause marring from some leftover dirt on the paint
the same would happen when you wax or seal then remove with a mf
I swipe and use a QD at the same time
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Not necissarily. After washing, there may be dirt or grit still left on the paint. I hope that you make sure the surface is completly clean when you wax. Whether you QD or clay or S&W.
 
I would have to say I do a mixture, with more swiping than blotting. Usually, I will blot larger puddles if there are any left after doing my final rinse. Also, my drying technique will change slightly depending on what my following process is going to be. Just a maintenance wash, I will dry with a QD and MF towels. If I plan to do a full out clay, polish, seal, then I will just skip the QD and dry with the towels. I feel that the QD helps cut down on the marring issue, as does several other things I have started doing (pretty much overhauling my washing routine).
 
I would have to say I do a mixture, with more swiping than blotting. Usually, I will blot larger puddles if there are any left after doing my final rinse. Also, my drying technique will change slightly depending on what my following process is going to be. Just a maintenance wash, I will dry with a QD and MF towels. If I plan to do a full out clay, polish, seal, then I will just skip the QD and dry with the towels. I feel that the QD helps cut down on the marring issue, as does several other things I have started doing (pretty much overhauling my washing routine).
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That's my same process. After the final rinse a spray with the QD and MF gets the job done. Blot the larger areas of water then swipe. A spray of QD seems to give me more control over the water.
 
CharlesW said:
Would you use a WW with any QEW or S&W type product? It seems like those products would definitely call for a plush terry MF.

Same thing with a QD unless you are using the QD on a freshly washed vehicle.
Once there is any dirt/dust on the finish, the WW is not something I would use.

Charles
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I would never use a WW for QEW or like product for washing. I alwyas use sheepskins to wash, and WW to blot dry. I will then follow witha regular MF and QD once the car is dry.

Greg
 
Here's what I do (or at least try to do)

-After I flood rinse, I use the leaf blower to evacuate the majority of the water.

-Then I blot dry the surface as gently as possible. If I wipe anything (other than the glass) I try to do it with as little pressure as possible.

-Next I QD (#425, or Z6/Z8, or S&G). I use Poorboys Mega Plush MF's for this step.
 
So can anybody say that whatever process they use does not cause any fine scratches? I think thats the main question here?Can anyone assure me that following certain drying technices I will remain scratch free? :cheers:
 
I don't know what category to put it in. What I do is open the WW and lay it over the paint and draw it towards the back or front end. I apply no pressure I just use the weight of the towel.
 
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