how do you dry? - DetailCity.org

08 PATRIOT · 01-11-2005, 01:41 PM

i like the "absorber" but my perferred method is 100% cotton towels. buy them new. wash them a few times,and they are good to go.

John Styrnol · 01-11-2005, 01:44 PM

Waffle Weaves

TDMAN · 01-11-2005, 02:10 PM

Really digging the Calif. water blade followed with a MF. Very fast.

JaredPointer · 01-11-2005, 03:01 PM

The Big Baby Blue MF drying towel from PAC.

MS22 · 01-11-2005, 03:06 PM

I try to stay away from the water blades due to particles becoming caught in the blade that can cause scratches, my buddy caused a 3ft scratch down the hood of his brand new TL this summer, he almost cried before I buffed it out. A couple of waffle weaves and about 10 minutes does the trick without concern of scratching. In fact I just purchased some new WW's from WinnersCircle for $5.75 and they perform as good as ones that I have paid $18.00 for.

TDMAN · 01-11-2005, 05:28 PM

Anything not taken care of properly will leave a 3' scratch down the middle of any car! :badabum I have heard the same thing about Chamoises and that's just not my experience. None of my chamoises or the CA blade has ever touched the earth. EVER. In fact, it is stored in its original container. Mf's not taken care of will also pick up dirt, debris, leaves, etc. and can scratch too. They are not the do all end all product and I personally think they are overrated (to a certain degree) and not the answer completely to every towel need in a detail application.

rabbi · 01-12-2005, 06:34 AM

I use a waffle weave but a friend of mine swears by the CWB.

The Chee · 01-12-2005, 08:51 AM

I use wwmf from PAC & PB, I've retired my Autoglym hydrablade (similar to caliblade) to windows duty only after finding a longggggg scratch :nono

tubafeak · 01-12-2005, 11:37 AM

Compressed air, then an absorber type thing. I plan on picking up some waffle weaves soon.

fireberd350 · 01-12-2005, 03:47 PM

The absorber is just as dangerous, as far as scratching goes, as the CWB

The absorber itself will not cause any marring (nor will the CWB), but your surface is not 100% clean and particle free then the absorber will drag it along and marr the paint, this is obvious b/c there's no "knap" for the particles to get trapped in like when using a MF or WW.

When I QEW (most of the time): I use strictly WW's, usually only need 2, tops
When I traditional wash: I sheet first, then WW, and again usually don't need more than 2 rags to get it 100% dry.

If any spots show up after WW'ing I hit it with a quick QD and MF!

NOTE: I have both a CWB and absorber in my arsenal and still use them for specific jobs on occassion. The absorber and CWB are great for glass. And the absober also works well on wheels and door jams

01-11-2005, 01:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
08 PATRIOT Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: PA Posts: 239	how do you dry? i like the "absorber" but my perferred method is 100% cotton towels. buy them new. wash them a few times,and they are good to go. __________________ 2008 jeep patriot. with freedom drive II off road pkg. 0\|\|\|\|\|\|\|0 FDII: http://www.jeep.com/en/4x4/how_syste...eedom_drive_2/

01-11-2005, 01:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
John Styrnol Beginner Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Layton, UT Posts: 367	Re: how do you dry? Waffle Weaves __________________ 2000 Ford Explorer XLT Alpine CDM-9803/Alpine MRP-F306/Crossfire TEK 35.2/Stock Speakers/JL Audio 10W3D2 MODS: 31" BFG AT/KO

01-11-2005, 02:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
TDMAN Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 281	Re: how do you dry? Really digging the Calif. water blade followed with a MF. Very fast.

01-11-2005, 03:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
JaredPointer That lemon sure was sour Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 4,046	Re: how do you dry? The Big Baby Blue MF drying towel from PAC. __________________ Professional wrestling is real. It's all those other sports that are rigged.

01-11-2005, 03:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
MS22 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NEPA Posts: 417	Re: how do you dry? I try to stay away from the water blades due to particles becoming caught in the blade that can cause scratches, my buddy caused a 3ft scratch down the hood of his brand new TL this summer, he almost cried before I buffed it out. A couple of waffle weaves and about 10 minutes does the trick without concern of scratching. In fact I just purchased some new WW's from WinnersCircle for $5.75 and they perform as good as ones that I have paid $18.00 for.

01-11-2005, 05:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
TDMAN Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 281	Re: how do you dry? Anything not taken care of properly will leave a 3' scratch down the middle of any car! :badabum I have heard the same thing about Chamoises and that's just not my experience. None of my chamoises or the CA blade has ever touched the earth. EVER. In fact, it is stored in its original container. Mf's not taken care of will also pick up dirt, debris, leaves, etc. and can scratch too. They are not the do all end all product and I personally think they are overrated (to a certain degree) and not the answer completely to every towel need in a detail application.

01-12-2005, 06:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
rabbi The Whaler Loves Detail City Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Midwest Posts: 2,467	Re: how do you dry? I use a waffle weave but a friend of mine swears by the CWB. __________________ "I'm staying out of it."

01-12-2005, 08:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
The Chee I'm back YIPEE Refreshed! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S.E. Asia/Bn Posts: 1,504	Re: how do you dry? I use wwmf from PAC & PB, I've retired my Autoglym hydrablade (similar to caliblade) to windows duty only after finding a longggggg scratch :nono __________________ A man has got to recognize his limitations, and then learn how to adapt within those confines. Then go out and conquer.

01-12-2005, 11:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
tubafeak Weight is the enemy. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dublin, Ohio Posts: 1,091	Re: how do you dry? Compressed air, then an absorber type thing. I plan on picking up some waffle weaves soon. __________________ Rides '95 Ford Taurus- White, freshly detailed, holds lots, smokes coolant like a chimney. '89 Honda CRX Si- Primer black, fast.

01-12-2005, 03:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
fireberd350 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 43	Re: how do you dry? The absorber is just as dangerous, as far as scratching goes, as the CWB The absorber itself will not cause any marring (nor will the CWB), but your surface is not 100% clean and particle free then the absorber will drag it along and marr the paint, this is obvious b/c there's no "knap" for the particles to get trapped in like when using a MF or WW. When I QEW (most of the time): I use strictly WW's, usually only need 2, tops When I traditional wash: I sheet first, then WW, and again usually don't need more than 2 rags to get it 100% dry. If any spots show up after WW'ing I hit it with a quick QD and MF! NOTE: I have both a CWB and absorber in my arsenal and still use them for specific jobs on occassion. The absorber and CWB are great for glass. And the absober also works well on wheels and door jams __________________ 1984 Buick GN 2002 Dakota 5.9 R/T 1987 Olds Cutlass 1987 Firebird Formula 350 (sold ) All of 'em Black

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