How can i dry faster?

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Amnesty

Down by the river
I've heard of the "absorber" thing, but i am wondering. What can i use/do to make my car dry faster?
 
I use the air wand from Detail Plus. Nice thing about using the air wand or leaf blower is that you can blow out the cracks as you go, cutting down the water streaks. I do still use an air gun to hit some spots, especially around the side mirrors. You can also use a spray wax i.e. water displacement product. Hold a trigger sprayer in one hand and mist the spray wax into the stream of water from the pressure washer, this will reduce the amount of water left on the vehicle.
 
This is what I do and it works great for me. For your final rinse take off whatever nozzle you use and let the water flow off of the car. I start with the roof and hood area first then go to the side panels. Just hold the hose at the top of the area and the remaining water will come off in sheets. I then use a quality MF and some QD. Spay the area and the water will bead making the drying process much easier and faster. If you have a leaf blower like glenn said that will also do the job and it will do it fast. Some of the shop vacs will convert into a leaf blower which is a plus. Note: I don't use the QD if I'm going to be applying any polish or lsp.
 
BLUELINE 1 said:
This is what I do and it works great for me. For your final rinse take off whatever nozzle you use and let the water flow off of the car. I start with the roof and hood area first then go to the side panels. Just hold the hose at the top of the area and the remaining water will come off in sheets. I then use a quality MF and some QD. Spay the area and the water will bead making the drying process much easier and faster. If you have a leaf blower like glenn said that will also do the job and it will do it fast. Some of the shop vacs will convert into a leaf blower which is a plus. Note: I don't use the QD if I'm going to be applying any polish or lsp.
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What he said. :)
 
I use a california water blade to get the major portions of the water off the car and then go back and get what remains with an absorber.

as was stated by blueline1- using a stream of water (not spraying) will help majority of the water sheet off if you have lsp left.
 
BLUELINE 1 said:
This is what I do and it works great for me. For your final rinse take off whatever nozzle you use and let the water flow off of the car. I start with the roof and hood area first then go to the side panels. Just hold the hose at the top of the area and the remaining water will come off in sheets. I then use a quality MF and some QD. Spay the area and the water will bead making the drying process much easier and faster. If you have a leaf blower like glenn said that will also do the job and it will do it fast. Some of the shop vacs will convert into a leaf blower which is a plus. Note: I don't use the QD if I'm going to be applying any polish or lsp.
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Exactly :yes:

I had the California Water Blade, but I ended up with a lot of scratches from it. You have to keep it 100% clean of every little spec of dirt before each swipe, and I just don't have the patience. Also, there has to be enough water on the surface in the first place for it to work effectively, and if you use the "sheeting" method there just isn't enough. I prefer to sheet water and use a Waffle Weave MF towel to dry.
 
BLUELINE 1 said:
This is what I do and it works great for me. For your final rinse take off whatever nozzle you use and let the water flow off of the car. I start with the roof and hood area first then go to the side panels. Just hold the hose at the top of the area and the remaining water will come off in sheets. I then use a quality MF and some QD. Spay the area and the water will bead making the drying process much easier and faster. If you have a leaf blower like glenn said that will also do the job and it will do it fast. Some of the shop vacs will convert into a leaf blower which is a plus. Note: I don't use the QD if I'm going to be applying any polish or lsp.
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Exactly

If by chance your one of the lucky ones that have great water pressure...turn the water off so that just enough water rolls across the surface of the Veh and gets to the other side...you don't want the water ripping across the surface..it defeats the purpose.....Nice gentle water flow as if you going to take a drink...use slow strokes.
 
mtmaher1 said:
I use a california water blade to get the major portions of the water off the car and then go back and get what remains with an absorber.

as was stated by blueline1- using a stream of water (not spraying) will help majority of the water sheet off if you have lsp left.
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I have been using the California Water Blade for years and never had any scratches or issues with it, however after every use i use Isoprpyl Alcohol and wipe it down and get it clean. I also use a air hose with my compressor as it seems to be the only way to prevent the dreaded water runs someone above mentioned. After using the WBlade i then use WW towels and the air hose. I know lots of guys that use leaf blowers as well and that alos works great.

Richard
 
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