Several drying technique questions

[stemyx]

Hello peeps, I have a couple of questions regarding drying. Your opinion is important and I would like to know of any recommendations. So! To begin with,

Do you prefer a regular damp MF towel over a waffle weave? Because I feel like it dries a little better

Second, is it just me or does a quick detailer make it easier to dry a car because it seems to get rid of water streaks faster and I don't know it seems easier with no effort compared to when I dry without a spray wax/detailer

Lastly, if I want to apply a sealant or wax, does using a spray wax/detailer while I dry affect the shine or polymers in the sealant/ wax that I'm going to apply after the car is dry?

I appreciate your opinions and I hope the questions are clear! Happy detailing :)

Sent from my Nexus 4 using AG Online

[allenk4]

Some on the Forum are advocates of integrating lubricants such as spray wax or detail spray into their drying routine to minimize towel induced marring.

I attended a seminar at Meguiar's this weekend. They suggested that using detail spray to dry an already clean car does not make a lot of sense and instead suggested using a polymer spray wax like:

Meguiars Ultimate Black, trim restorer, trim protectant, plastic restorer (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-ultimate-black.html)

If you prefer Carnauba:

Meguiars Gold Class Carnauba Plus+ Quik Wax, spray wax, car wax spray (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-carnauba-plus-quik-wax.html)

[House of Wax]

I always go over the vehicle with a quick detail or quick wax spray after I do the bulk of the drying with my leaf blower

[HateSwirls]

DP Quick Detailer works very well for me when drying my cars using a drying waffle weave towel.
Black cars are the wrist to dry spot free IMO.

[allenk4]

DP Quick Detailer works very well for me when drying my cars using a drying waffle weave towel.
Black cars are the wrist to dry spot free IMO.

Why use a detail spray as a drying aid when you could use something that serves the same function, but leaves behind an additional layer of protection?

[allenk4]

Some on the Forum are advocates of integrating lubricants such as spray wax or detail spray into their drying routine to minimize towel induced marring.

I attended a seminar at Meguiar's this weekend. They suggested that using detail spray to dry an already clean car does not make a lot of sense and instead suggested using a polymer spray wax like:

Meguiars Ultimate Black, trim restorer, trim protectant, plastic restorer (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-ultimate-black.html)

If you prefer Carnauba:

Meguiars Gold Class Carnauba Plus+ Quik Wax, spray wax, car wax spray (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-carnauba-plus-quik-wax.html)

That is the wrong link

Here is the correct one:

Meguiars Ultimate Quik Wax, spray wax, synthetic spray wax, quick wax, meguiars quick spray wax, paint protectant, liquid wax, meguires, meguiars car (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-spray-wax.html)

[stemyx]

Thanks for your help!

Sent from my Nexus 4 using AG Online

[PA DETAILER]

I got to use the "dry me a river" ww drying towel from the ragg company a few weekends ago. Best drying ww i have ever used.

And flooding your car with water before drying removes most of the standing water. (If you have a good LSP on)

Want POP with some serious protection? Give PRIMA WAX AS YOU DRY a look. Makes drying all the better plus leaves behind some serious protection. :props:

Prima Hydro Wax As You Dry Spray, spray wax (http://www.autogeek.net/prima-hydro-spray-wax.html)

[jmsc]

Some sealants and all the coatings (that I have used) will leave you with very little to dry using any mf towel.

[allenk4]

i got to use the "dry me a river" ww drying towel from the ragg company a few weekends ago. Best drying ww i have ever used.

and flooding your car with water before drying removes most of the standing water. (if you have a good lsp on)

want pop with some serious protection? Give prima wax as you dry a look. Makes drying all the better plus leaves behind some serious protection. :props:

prima hydro wax as you dry spray, spray wax (http://www.autogeek.net/prima-hydro-spray-wax.html)

+1

great tip

[spiralout462]

A blower will always be a part of my routine. No touch = No marring.

[BlackRam]

Why use a detail spray as a drying aid when you could use something that serves the same function, but leaves behind an additional layer of protection?

To get the water spots etc before applying the protectant, spray wax.
Black truck owner so its necessary to do both unfortunatly

[allenk4]

To get the water spots etc before applying the protectant, spray wax.
Black truck owner so its necessary to do both unfortunately (sp)

Still unclear what you think the spray detailer is doing that a spray wax would not accomplish during your drying process.

Seems like an added step to me.

Have you tried using the spray wax in place of the QD spray in your process?

[stemyx]

Still unclear what you think the spray detailer is doing that a spray wax would not accomplish during your drying process.

Seems like an added step to me.

Have you tried using the spray wax in place of the QD spray in your process?

I've used both and they both give me the same shine but I like the protection that the spray wax leaves.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using AG Online

[BlackRam]

Still unclear what you think the spray detailer is doing that a spray wax would not accomplish during your drying process.

Seems like an added step to me.

Have you tried using the spray wax in place of the QD spray in your process?

I hear ya, dont want to freeze the spots in place, but hey maybe it is extra work