Proper Drying with or w/o QD?

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SnipeJDM

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Being somewhat of a newbie, I did search for my answer with no success.



My question is when your drying your vehicle, do you use QD simultaneously as you dry or do you QD afterwards? I've read in a couple places that some folks use it as they dry and was wondering if I'm missing out on some trade secret here. Does it help lubricate or something? If you could run down your drying procedure and explain why you do this step, it would be greatly appreciated.



Daniel
 
What I do to dry my car is use a Toro leaf blower along with a waffel-weave towel. This dries the car fast and eliminates spotting. There are some QD products that work with water and some that do not. One wash product that aids in drying is from 1Z called PERLS. It helps sheet water off and protects as well.



It's best to invest in some high-quality MF towels both waffel weave and plush MF's. You can order from Pakshak, Autopia, Poorboys, DFTowel etc. All have very high quality towels. You should have several WW type to help dry the car.



I've used a California Water Blade in the past, but stopped using it now that I can use the leaf blower. As long as the area is wet, you do not stand getting dirt back on the finish.



Unless a QD is designed to be used in conjunction with washing, I'd stay clear of that and use a QD once it's dry. Most QD's have some form of silicon or other additives that may fish-eye when wet.



Regards,

Deanski
 
I use a QD as I dry all the time. It can help add lubrication while drying so that there is less drying-induced marring, and it will also enhance the look/slickness of the paint without much extra effort.
 
I always use WW towels when drying and often use a QD. I've never experienced any fish eyeing. It leaves the surface slick and enhances gloss. Especially after a recent waxing.



Just my experience :D
 
YukonG said:
I always use WW towels when drying and often use a QD. I've never experienced any fish eyeing. It leaves the surface slick and enhances gloss. Especially after a recent waxing.



Just my experience :D
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I first learned about this step-saving trick on the FK forum http://www.fk1usa.com/forum.htm Here's a quote from the 425 & drying product thread --> "First, I really love the #425.



Recently, I tried using it in my drying process and it seems to work great, and eliminates a step if you are in a hurry. (or lazy like me )



Anyhow, I wash and rinse the vehicle as usual.

Then I flood rinse to remove much of the standing water.

Then I mist on a little #425, and take a nice soft WW towel and lightly spread the #425 and remaining water, and then flip the towel and dry.



Not sure if this is something that FK would recommend, but again, it seems to work nicely.



P.S. I'm not really lazy... latter on I usually come back and QD the vehicle again with the #425 for more added "POP". "

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Detail_Guy
 
I always use a QD when drying from a conventional wash. Seems to help minimize water spotting, and help clean off dirt that you may have missed.
 
RCBuddha said:
Seems to help minimize water spotting, and help clean off dirt that you may have missed.
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agreed. the surface is slick and smooth thus making dirt easier to wash off the next time around...
 
I have also QD'd while drying...I use S&G when I do that and it works very well in combination with a waffle weave.
 
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