Issue with ech2o and reload as drying aid

[jmeyers278]

Okay, I have never used a drying aid in the past. I have always washed, dried, and the used a quick detailer. I have seen lots of talk on here about people using a drying aid and skipping the qd step. I tried the 20:1 ech2o with 2 oz or reload that I use as my go to qd for coated cars as a drying aid.

Washed and rinsed the car and sprayed a couple misting sprays of the green juice on each panel and holy cow, it made for a streaky mess. I then had to go back and use a quick detailer to get rid of the streaks.

What did I do wrong?


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[Eldorado2k]

I have seen lots of talk on here about people using a drying aid and skipping the qd step.

They’re the same thing.

As far as your streaking issue, what kind of drying towel are you using? It sounds like it doesn’t absorb very well?

[jmeyers278]

They’re the same thing.

As far as your streaking issue, what kind of drying towel are you using? It sounds like it doesn’t absorb very well?

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[jmeyers278]

They’re the same thing.

As far as your streaking issue, what kind of drying towel are you using? It sounds like it doesn’t absorb very well?

What I meant by that is after drying completely, I would go back and spray a couple spritz of qd and wipe off. As a drying aid I tried it as spraying on the wet car and wiped it.

The latter left really bad streaking and I had to do the other step anyway


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[Eldorado2k]

Are you aware that Ech20 normally requires a 2nd follow up wipedown in order to achieve desired results? The streaking gou describe could be normL.

[jmeyers278]

Are you aware that Ech20 normally requires a 2nd follow up wipedown in order to achieve desired results? The streaking gou describe could be normL.

Yes I do this when using it as a quick detailer. I was trying to eliminate a step with a drying aid.


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[Calendyr]

I have never used the combination of products you are using, but any spray sealant should be able to do a good job.

So what I do is this:

1. Get my drying microfiber wet. Then ring it out as much as possible. Dry microfibers don't absob well, but damp ones are like water magnets.
2. Fold the microfiber in 4s
3. Do 2 sprays of the sealant on the microfiber directly, not on the paint.
4. Wipe the panel until I see no water spots, only fine water lines
5. Use a second, dry microfiber towel on the flat side (where there is no pile) to buff slightly the panel

I have tried this with different products like Meg's D156, Reload, and even low quality car wash type spray wax and it gave me good results no matter what.

[JMak97008]

I have never used the combination of products you are using, but any spray sealant should be able to do a good job.

So what I do is this:

1. Get my drying microfiber wet. Then ring it out as much as possible. Dry microfibers don't absob well, but damp ones are like water magnets.
2. Fold the microfiber in 4s
3. Do 2 sprays of the sealant on the microfiber directly, not on the paint.
4. Wipe the panel until I see no water spots, only fine water lines
5. Use a second, dry microfiber towel on the flat side (where there is no pile) to buff slightly the panel

I have tried this with different products like Meg's D156, Reload, and even low quality car wash type spray wax and it gave me good results no matter what.

Thanks for this...love this advice and exactly what I was looking for...

Question, though, do you blow dry the car first to remove most of the water or just rinse then start drying?

I'm finishing off my Megs UWW soap and will be buying Hyperwash. I need to find a replacement for my Megs UQW, though that would work with this process.

[Calendyr]

Thanks for this...love this advice and exactly what I was looking for...

Question, though, do you blow dry the car first to remove most of the water or just rinse then start drying?

I'm finishing off my Megs UWW soap and will be buying Hyperwash. I need to find a replacement for my Megs UQW, though that would work with this process.

I use a Metrovac Sidekick to blow out the mirrors, gas tank, door handles, window moldings, rims and tires and the like. I don't blow the paint itself.

Ultimate Quick Wax? Should work ok. But as I said, any liquid sealant should work. If it's really thick you might need to try what amount to use to get good results, but it should work no matter what.

[JMak97008]

I use a Metrovac Sidekick to blow out the mirrors, gas tank, door handles, window moldings, rims and tires and the like. I don't blow the paint itself.

Ultimate Quick Wax? Should work ok. But as I said, any liquid sealant should work. If it's really thick you might need to try what amount to use to get good results, but it should work no matter what.

Yeah, I've just started using my shop-vac to blow out the doors, handles, gas, seams between panels and the hood, roof, and trunk lid.

I'm gonna change from UQW because, like UWW, just not as economical as other products. I just have to pick the product now, lols.