drying car with quick detail and waffle weave or sheeting?
03-12-14, 09:43 AM
#16
For those of you who use a leaf blower, you should consider upgrading to the Metro Blaster or Master Blaster. The master blaster is ridiculous... I was never a fan of using a leaf blower, but the MB really makes drying quick and easy when you've got a nice layer of protection on the car.
The Metro Sidekick is also a great tool... you may think your car is dry after using a towel, but this little thing makes it quick and easy to blow all of the excess water out of cracks and crevices without having to get out a big leaf blower. It is small and it works way better than any leaf blower I have used when it comes to drying!
The Metro Sidekick is also a great tool... you may think your car is dry after using a towel, but this little thing makes it quick and easy to blow all of the excess water out of cracks and crevices without having to get out a big leaf blower. It is small and it works way better than any leaf blower I have used when it comes to drying!
03-12-14, 01:27 PM
#17
For those of you who use a leaf blower, you should consider upgrading to the Metro Blaster or Master Blaster. The master blaster is ridiculous... I was never a fan of using a leaf blower, but the MB really makes drying quick and easy when you've got a nice layer of protection on the car.
The Metro Sidekick is also a great tool... you may think your car is dry after using a towel, but this little thing makes it quick and easy to blow all of the excess water out of cracks and crevices without having to get out a big leaf blower. It is small and it works way better than any leaf blower I have used when it comes to drying!
The Metro Sidekick is also a great tool... you may think your car is dry after using a towel, but this little thing makes it quick and easy to blow all of the excess water out of cracks and crevices without having to get out a big leaf blower. It is small and it works way better than any leaf blower I have used when it comes to drying!
06-07-14, 09:13 PM
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Just got my Metro Master Blaster yesterday, this thing is truly amazing, cuts my drying time to 15 minutes and for the rims, it's a must. It's endorsed by Jay Leno / Wayne Carini of Chasing Classic Cars and the National Corvette Museum it's good enough for me. It's fairly pricey ($300+) blasts warm, filtered air at 59,000 + ft. per minute with it's 2x4hp motors, only thing is you need a dedicated 20 amp cct. otherwise expect the fuse to blow. It's also Made in the USA, great quality product!
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06-09-14, 03:41 PM
#20
My method is very simple:
1. Sheet water with slow flowing water assuming wax/sealant/paint coating is still working good.
2. Blot dry with "Absorber" with NO wiping. Lay it on the surface, use hand to smoothly slide on the absorber (not paint surface) and LIFT the absorber up. Lay it on another area, and then LIFT the absorber up. Repeat until the whole car dry.
My car has little to no swirl over 3 years with this method.
1. Sheet water with slow flowing water assuming wax/sealant/paint coating is still working good.
2. Blot dry with "Absorber" with NO wiping. Lay it on the surface, use hand to smoothly slide on the absorber (not paint surface) and LIFT the absorber up. Lay it on another area, and then LIFT the absorber up. Repeat until the whole car dry.
My car has little to no swirl over 3 years with this method.
10-22-14, 11:59 PM
#21
if you use QD after the car is dry after a wash you need to work it in and wipe it off so you have to use a mf towel to do so, will that cause swirls?
maintenance washes i use ONR and then dry the car but spray QD on top of it
maintenance washes i use ONR and then dry the car but spray QD on top of it
10-23-14, 09:53 AM
#22
The goal here is to provide additional lubrication such that a dry towel is not being used on mostly dry paint. This creates more friction than a slightly damp surface and can therefore lead to marring or scratches.
10-23-14, 10:11 PM
#23
For those of you who use a leaf blower, you should consider upgrading to the Metro Blaster or Master Blaster. The master blaster is ridiculous... I was never a fan of using a leaf blower, but the MB really makes drying quick and easy when you've got a nice layer of protection on the car.
The Metro Sidekick is also a great tool... you may think your car is dry after using a towel, but this little thing makes it quick and easy to blow all of the excess water out of cracks and crevices without having to get out a big leaf blower. It is small and it works way better than any leaf blower I have used when it comes to drying!
The Metro Sidekick is also a great tool... you may think your car is dry after using a towel, but this little thing makes it quick and easy to blow all of the excess water out of cracks and crevices without having to get out a big leaf blower. It is small and it works way better than any leaf blower I have used when it comes to drying!
Quick detailer does not need to be "worked in". When used as a drying aid, simply mist the QD onto your drying towel or even directly onto the paint (very fine mist, use little product) then very lightly wipe away to dry the vehicle. The qd should simply wipe away with the remaining water without the need for additional buffing or working. If you have to go over the quick detailer many times to remove it then you are using too much product or just using a poor product.
The goal here is to provide additional lubrication such that a dry towel is not being used on mostly dry paint. This creates more friction than a slightly damp surface and can therefore lead to marring or scratches.
The goal here is to provide additional lubrication such that a dry towel is not being used on mostly dry paint. This creates more friction than a slightly damp surface and can therefore lead to marring or scratches.
i didn't know that about the QD, i always thought you needed to spray it on the car with a good amount and work it in like a wax...what if you don't use it as a aid to dry the car? I bought a waffle weave towel and ordered some very plush border less towels from the rag factory that are super soft, believe there the Korean made ones instead of the china ones.. I don't see how those will scratch the paint but since i use ONR can't really use a air blower to get rid of the water since there isn't much.
10-24-14, 08:38 AM
#24
which of the air units would you recommend? i bought the chemical guys air blower for it's size it's powerful but not like the ones you posted...i've heard about them but there not cheap but well worth it.
i didn't know that about the QD, i always thought you needed to spray it on the car with a good amount and work it in like a wax...what if you don't use it as a aid to dry the car? I bought a waffle weave towel and ordered some very plush border less towels from the rag factory that are super soft, believe there the Korean made ones instead of the china ones.. I don't see how those will scratch the paint but since i use ONR can't really use a air blower to get rid of the water since there isn't much.
i didn't know that about the QD, i always thought you needed to spray it on the car with a good amount and work it in like a wax...what if you don't use it as a aid to dry the car? I bought a waffle weave towel and ordered some very plush border less towels from the rag factory that are super soft, believe there the Korean made ones instead of the china ones.. I don't see how those will scratch the paint but since i use ONR can't really use a air blower to get rid of the water since there isn't much.
Regarding quick detailer... in any scenario, whether using as a drying aid or simply to remove very light dirt/ dust from the car, you wont have to "work it in" like a wax or anything. Most quick detailers or spray waxes (I say most because some products may be different... I havent used them all afterall
) are spray on, wipe off, and it should typically only take one or two passes to wipe away the product. I recommend reading the instructions on any product prior to use.-Zach
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