Is this a safe/unsafe drying technique?

[imported_StyleTEG]

I was talking to one of the detailers at the local german dealership, and he described to me a drying technique that sounds like it might work well, but I am still quite doubtfull.



He does a normal wash, using all the proper methods (two bucket, three wash mits, etc). Once he is done he rinses off the whole car, and finishes up using a misting nozel to leave the car covered in small water dropplets.



Then, he gets a brand new wash mit and new bucket of soap, and takes a pass over each pannel. After each pannel, he goes over the area with a water blade leaving the finish dry.



His reasoning, is that the soap adds extra lubrication and prevents scratching. It also ensures all the dirt has been picked up, so again it doesn't scratch. The only thing I wonder is, wouldn't that leave soap still on the finish? Or if it is wiped off quick enough, would all of the soap come off with the water?



Any thoughts?

 

[Lemonxxs]

seems like a film of soap would be left which would be a hinder to the wax or sealant used next.

 

[imported_StyleTEG]

My thoughts as well,



Though I guess if you are going to use a paint cleaner as the next step, that would remove the soap left behind.

 

[Brad B]

Sorry, I don't buy it. Soap film doesn't have the best reflective qualities either. It will eventually eat away at the wax.

 

[Preachers Sheets]

It will eventually eat away at the wax.

That's the first thing that came to my mind.

 

[imported_Wes]

For a Zainoed car I wonder if using the same method suggested, but replace the last soap wipe with diluted Z6+H20 spray then CWB dry => would that work??

 

[imported_StyleTEG]

Sounds like a much better idea. More lubrication and you wouldn't have to worry about the QD have negative effects if it is left behind.

 

[tom p.]

...this is how great discoveries are made!



Interesting concept but he has to be leaving a lot of soap on the car.