The art of drying a black car

[JJH]

Anyone have any tips/suggestions on the proper way to dry a black car with leaving micro scratches are marring the paint? I have a Meguiars Waffle Weave towel that I use but it just doesn't feel soft enough to dry the paint.

[GenesisCoupe]

Leaf blower.

[Evan.J]

Sheet / pool method the bloat/ pat dry

[Edse30]

If your paint is super soft, you'll have a heck of a time. I have a navy blue BMW and i could dry it with cardboard and it wouldnt leave swirls, haha!

[JJH]

It's an Acura TL type-s, so yeah, soft paint :(

Looks like blowing it try is the only surefire way to avoid putting swirls into the paint...bummer.

[JJH]

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[JJH]

I also think that this is a good opportunity to ask - since I've got a black car, what is the safest way to do a wipe down after polishing to remove all of the oils for the last step product? Wiping down immediately after polishing reintroduces new swirls/micro scratches/marring into the paint.

[Evan.J]

I also think that this is a good opportunity to ask - since I've got a black car, what is the safest way to do a wipe down after polishing to remove all of the oils for the last step product? Wiping down immediately after polishing reintroduces new swirls/micro scratches/marring into the paint.

Using quality soft plush microfibers towel is the key thing. Make sure you fold them four ways and spread out the pressure over your hand and don't use finger tip pressure.

[Divine Details]

I also have an black pearl TL I use deionized water as a final rinse so I don't have to touch it to dry it.


Chad @ divine details

[TCFatboy]

MFtowel + Side Kickblower + Final Touch spray detailer.
with these 3 you resolve your Problem!!!

[Bunky]

Metro Master Blaster.

[Mike Phillips]

Start by maintaining a fresh coat of wax ont the paint as a barrier coating as this makes water easier to remove in the first place.

After that the simplest way it to P&P or pat and blot.

Sidekick is great for blasting water out ov nooks and crannies. In my detailing boot camp classes after people use the Sidekick the first time they want one. I love this tool. Another "must have" in my opinion.

:)

[mg6045]

I also have an black pearl TL I use deionized water as a final rinse so I don't have to touch it to dry it.


Chad @ divine details

this is the best way.

and if you must towel dry use a buffing towel that had been dampened and wrung out along with a leaf blower.

pat dry is another option but you will usually see water streaks on black paint.

My problem with the master blaster is that on black paint the heated air can make fast work of drying little water spots before their pushed off the surface. so your just speeding up the water spotting issue. Ive asked before if there is a way to turn off the heater in the unit but got no answer.

[Kevin Cullen]

If you dont have a master blaster than Aquawax is a must. Keeping black looking good is a full time position. Spray wax of any kind helps in-between the power polishing.

[ScottB]

MasterBlaster ---- then use a good spray and lightly blot or wipe using several soft, thick MF towels. Removes any water, spotting, and protects as spray is lubricated.