Safest way to drying a car

[cheekyage]

Hi everyone

Besides going touchless and using a blower or compressed air to dry your car, what is considered a safe method to drying a car?

Would it be something like:

- Pat dry using waffle weave or drying towel?

- Lightly drag along paint surface with waffle weave or drying towel?

Many thanks in advance [emoji120]

[Kevin845]

Not sure there is a safest way if the vehicle is touched. Anytime you touch the surface there is a possibility to instill swirls and scratches. It depends on your the level of care, your process and the quality of the towel / drying gizmo you are using. Each person will have a method that works or is acceptable to them, which may or may not work for others. The color of the paint plays a factor too, some colors show everything like black or dark red etc. others are more forgiving as its more difficult to see the swirls / scratches. Bottom line is do what works best and is acceptable in your world.

[Salmonbum]

Use DI water for final rinse.

[cay7man]

You might want to check out this similar topic

https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101-a/117163-looking-quality-drying-towel.html