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Tried a new drying method today after a wash... ...and it's drying the car with water!

#1 Anzafin

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Posted 29 June 2009 - 03:52 PM

I did a regular wash today and added a layer of FK1000P too, and tried a new (to me) drying method; drying the car with water!

...And I have to admit, IT WORKS! The car just have to be waxed well. I managed to dry the car entirely and only random water drops left behind. Then I dried them just by whisking the MF so that it barely touched the paint. I think I'll start to use this as my drying method every time when possible. That's one phase less where I have to touch the paint :thumbsup:

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I should have made my own video, but this will do it for now:
Dry your car with water

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Posted 29 June 2009 - 09:09 PM

That's how i always finish up washing my car, just letting the water "sheet" off so that there is very little water left on the car.

But it's impossible if the finish hasn't been maintained, I washed a 4Runner today that hadn't been cleaned in months and it was a PITA. I used 2 giant waffle-weave towels to dry it off, and it STILL wasnt' dry.

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Posted 29 June 2009 - 11:20 PM

I use an electric leaf blower to dry my car. It works well for me

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Posted 29 June 2009 - 11:27 PM

al_ongvano, on Jun 29 2009, 09:20 PM, said:

I use an electric leaf blower to dry my car. It works well for me

I used to do that and it was funny b/c my family and my neighbors would give me the :huh:

look haha.

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Posted 29 June 2009 - 11:30 PM

Anzafin, on Jun 29 2009, 04:52 PM, said:

!

I should have made my own video, but this will do it for now:
Dry your car with water

I've not read the entire thread yet, but I have to say, I'd be a little concerned about drying your car with water - remember: ever stones change shape and brake up from water pressure. I'm sure, after enough times, pressurized water will start eating the paint... maybe I'm crazy, but that's what I'd expect...

I didn't mean to knock your idea, or anything - just wanna make sure you know its safe, I guess

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#6 Anzafin

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Posted 29 June 2009 - 11:40 PM

v_therussian, on Jun 30 2009, 07:30 AM, said:

Watch the video V!

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Posted 29 June 2009 - 11:50 PM

Anzafin, on Jun 30 2009, 12:40 AM, said:

Watch the video V!

Ok, you got me - I had not watched the video before posting, but now that I have, I still feel sort of reluctant about it - I'd not do it. But hey, I don't have a black car, so its easier for me :lol:

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Posted 01 July 2009 - 01:11 PM

Thanks for tip Anzafin � I�ll try this too..

Maybe the first I need wash my car regular way and then wax several times.. before this works on my car.

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Posted 09 July 2009 - 12:03 PM

I dry my car with water too.....deoinized water of course

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Posted 09 July 2009 - 02:53 PM

Not exactly eco-friendly, don't you think?

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1600, on Jul 9 2009, 03:53 PM, said:

Not exactly eco-friendly, don't you think?

Scratches on the clear coat are more important than the environment.

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Posted 09 July 2009 - 06:57 PM

Krozi, on Jul 9 2009, 03:57 PM, said:

Scratches on the clear coat are more important than the environment.

that was funny

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Posted 09 July 2009 - 08:45 PM

Been doing the drying the car with water trick for about 30 years now...it's one of those "secrets" that once you know it, you wonder how you ever got along without it! :cool:

As others have said, it definitely works best when the car has a good coat of wax on it. Also, reduce the pressure of the water coming out of the hose -- you don't want too strong of a stream because it'll make little splashes as you move around...

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Posted 09 July 2009 - 08:48 PM

1600, on Jul 9 2009, 07:57 PM, said:

that was funny

No Joke!

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Posted 10 July 2009 - 12:23 AM

It's not like the water is being destroyed. It's going to be recycled. Shit, humans only use about 10% of potable water. Most of it is used in industrial applications, if you really want to save the environment and its water then find a way to cut down on industrial water use.

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