There are 2 methods that work great for drying your car after washing-
This is my favorite method
1- I use an electric leaf blower to remove the majority of water from the surface, from around and in the mirrors, the door jambs, trim, windows, etc, etc.
It works great and there is absolutely no harm to the car(just be carefull to keep the air on the vehicle and do not point at the ground). I always stressed when I thought I was finished drying only to notice water dripping from "hidden" locations on the vehcle..., this eliminates that scenario
After using the leaf blower and removing most of the water, it is time for the "final dry". I use a large 24"x36" "Waffle Weave Microfiber Towel". The correct way to dry is to either "blot or pat" the water with the towel and allow it to soak up the water(you never want to "wipe" with ANY type towel, as this could cause swirls or micro-marring if anything has been trapped between the towel and surface of the car).
One other way that works well is to hold the towel by 2 corners while slowly and lightly "dragging" the towel along the surface, using ONLY the weight of the towel.
2- If an electric leaf blower is not available-
After washing, turn off the water, remove the water sprayer, turn on the water about 1/2 way and use the water to dry the car..., this may sound strange at first, however, using a sweeping motion, working from the top down, it will sheet the majority of the water off the car.
Follow up using the Waffle Weave Microfiber Towel as described above.
Courtesy of Wayne Recla at WaynesTowels
This is my favorite method
1- I use an electric leaf blower to remove the majority of water from the surface, from around and in the mirrors, the door jambs, trim, windows, etc, etc.
It works great and there is absolutely no harm to the car(just be carefull to keep the air on the vehicle and do not point at the ground). I always stressed when I thought I was finished drying only to notice water dripping from "hidden" locations on the vehcle..., this eliminates that scenario
After using the leaf blower and removing most of the water, it is time for the "final dry". I use a large 24"x36" "Waffle Weave Microfiber Towel". The correct way to dry is to either "blot or pat" the water with the towel and allow it to soak up the water(you never want to "wipe" with ANY type towel, as this could cause swirls or micro-marring if anything has been trapped between the towel and surface of the car).
One other way that works well is to hold the towel by 2 corners while slowly and lightly "dragging" the towel along the surface, using ONLY the weight of the towel.
2- If an electric leaf blower is not available-
After washing, turn off the water, remove the water sprayer, turn on the water about 1/2 way and use the water to dry the car..., this may sound strange at first, however, using a sweeping motion, working from the top down, it will sheet the majority of the water off the car.
Follow up using the Waffle Weave Microfiber Towel as described above.
Courtesy of Wayne Recla at WaynesTowels