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Newbie drying in sun
Hi every one,
Newbie here, no experience with cleaning cars at all however given the extra time I have thought I would give it a try instead of taking to the hand car wash I usually go to.
I recently made the mistake of washing and drying in the sun. I obviously had the same problem that is reported everywhere - the wash went well, rinsed it down and then had about 3 seconds to dry the car before it dried it self (was hot to the touch). Even as I was drying the roof I could see it drying itself and leaving water spots.
I then did a little bit of research on YouTube of people who wash and dry in the heat and they all seem to use some sort of dry aid. So they wash, rinse, spray on dry aid, rinse again (and you see the beading etc) and then dry meaning there is a longer time available to dry before water spots.
I then read that quik detailer etc can be used as a rinse aid so I have ordered some which is coming later today.
My question is this : when using quick detailer as a dry aid - do I do wash, rinse, apply quik detailer, rinse again, dry? Or do I missed out the rinse again phase and go straight from apply quick detailer to dry (as in apply and dry at the same time), so no need for the rinse again stage?
Thanks - this forum is so helpful.
Stitch[/B]
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Re: Newbie drying in sun
First off, try to avoid doing a wash in the sun. Try early morning or late evening. As far has a QD used as a drying aid...
1. Wash
2. Rinse or flood rinse
3. While still wet, spray on the QD
4. Dry with a quality drying towel or MF
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Re: Newbie drying in sun
Originally Posted by pro 4x
First off, try to avoid doing a wash in the sun. Try early morning or late evening. As far has a QD used as a drying aid...
1. Wash
2. Rinse or flood rinse
3. While still wet, spray on the QD
4. Dry with a quality drying towel or MF
thanks so much for your reply, out of the many views on here and MOL you were the only person. I didn’t want to spend all the time washing etc again and then fail at the last part. I have also now got some Ultimate Quik Wax as well so I might try that right at the end. Thanks again.
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Re: Newbie drying in sun
I will add to pro 4x's list, and suggest washing on cloudy days as well.
Also, if the vehicle is not super dirty, a rinseless wash can be done in the sun. You do only panel at a time, then immediately dry it hence avoiding water spotting.
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Re: Newbie drying in sun
If the surface of your car is so hot that water dries in 3 sec., then I would guess that a QD would dry up awful quick too.
Either avoid the sun & heat or go rinseless as Paul suggested.
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Re: Newbie drying in sun
Must have shade is rule #1. Rule #2 is follow rule #1. And rule #3 seek forum advice as this place rocks.
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Re: Newbie drying in sun
Originally Posted by Markymapo
Must have shade is rule #1. Rule #2 is follow rule #1. And rule #3 seek forum advice as this place rocks.
And this rule is great for the person doing the job as well as the car!
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Re: Newbie drying in sun
While shade is nice, there is none to be found in my neighborhood. When you live in an area that was once corn fields and your garage doesn't have a drain, your only choice is to make the best of it and wash in the sun. I do try for early morning or late evening to keep things from drying out so fast, but often life doesn't work that way.
I have found drying aids are the key to making a wash successful...that and working fast.
QD sprays work well as a drying aid, but I've also found waterless washes work very well as a drying aid too. The nice thing about waterless washes is they are often more economical since they are typically sold as a concentrate you then mix up yourself for use. This makes them go a long way for very little money.
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Re: Newbie drying in sun
Great advice when no shade ! And those of us with shade have to avoid tree sap which is a real pain.
2022 Carrera S & Honda CRV Hybrid
2015 Lexus IS 350, 2016 Ford F-150
Cobalt 242 (8.1 L block, Volvo outdrive)
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Re: Newbie drying in sun
Tips if you must wash in the heat & sun.
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