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Old 04-07-11, 04:34 PM
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Gotta love black cars when they're clean! Looks great man.
Old 04-07-11, 05:45 PM
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better than dragging any towel on the car is using a leaf blower. Added bonus is you won't get those water lines from the gas cap area and the side mirrors the first time you take it out to show off the shine...
Old 04-07-11, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by quickmatch
Well you arent suppost to dry your car with a beach towel. also you should use a 2 bucket wash method and when you wash wash in straight lines. before drying you should sheet the water off and then just lightly drag a waffle towel to absorb the water.
I'm too lazy to wash the car myself, haha. The place that recently washed it was the same one I went to for the wax. I'm going to ask them about the swirls the next time I go back there. It's supposed to rain tomorrow so I'll have to wait.

I've been thinking of getting some microfibers and a waterless car wash spray for in between washes. Would that be a good idea?
Old 04-07-11, 07:20 PM
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This is the exterior detail package at the place I go to. Will this produce the result I'm looking for?
  • Clay removal of oxidation and sediment
  • Two stage buffing process to remove minor scratches and enhance color depth
  • Liquid hand wax for smooth reflective shine
  • Wheels polished, white walls and wheel wells cleaned
  • Outside trim touched up and dressed
Old 04-07-11, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by embolism
better than dragging any towel on the car is using a leaf blower. Added bonus is you won't get those water lines from the gas cap area and the side mirrors the first time you take it out to show off the shine...
I forgot to put that in there. i also use a leafblower to get most of the water off then just blot the water spots up. trying not to touch your paint at all is the goal.
Old 04-12-11, 11:04 AM
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I need detail too
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