I'm looking into trying out a product to use a as a drying aid and I'm curious what you guys use :) I myself have a little v7 left and UWWC that I use occasionally but I'm looking for something else to try out.
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I'm looking into trying out a product to use a as a drying aid and I'm curious what you guys use :) I myself have a little v7 left and UWWC that I use occasionally but I'm looking for something else to try out.
I like Griots spray wax. Ive got some V7 to try soon though.
I currently use D155 Last Touch and it seems to be working real well for me with great results.
Flat out...nothing comes close....AMMO Hydrate.
So what exactly is Hydrate, a QD? I assume so because he mentioned Spit as. spray wax.Quote:
Originally Posted by silverfox
The urge to buy it recently has been ridiculous haha but the price is a little high :/Quote:
Originally Posted by silverfox
I use D156 and works well for me
Im currently using ONR as QD. Im also interested to know what other better products are out there.
While listing drying aids, could you also specify if it offers any added protection? For example, Griot's Spray Wax and UWWW+ do. Normally these additives are welcome, but not when doing a long term side-by-side wax comparison where these additives could interfere with the result.
How does spraying/misting a product...(that's usually ~85-95% water by composition)...
upon a vehicle's surfaces (or the drying-towels?) act as a: "drying aid"? :confused:
NOTE to Self:
Apparently...
-I'm in the need of upgrading my understanding of a sorbent-system
................along with a revised definition of desiccants................
-At least, to the point as they are now, being applied to certain detailing processes.
Bob
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Originally Posted by FUNX725
What I have observed is that it evaporates faster than water.
OK so a better term would be anti-scratch while towel drying aid :xyxthumbs:Quote:
Originally Posted by FUNX725
I just want to find a product i can use while drying that will not leave streaks all over my car. Ive tried using different methods, but theres always streaks present on my car when i pull it into my garage to inspect it. Granted its not a huge issue, im more concerned about water spots than anything, but its still something that ends up being more time for me to fix.
FYI my car is black obviously lol
Subject; Category; Subcategories; Divisions...Quote:
Originally Posted by anonymoususer
<<<Vehicle-Detailing Drying Aids>>>
Categories of Drying Aids:
1. Spray Detailers/QD's/Waterless-Washes
2. Spray Waxes
a.) With "natural waxes" (Carnuba; etc.)
b.) With "synthetic waxes" (in essence: A "sealant")
3. Rinseless Washes
a.) @ Rinseless "Strength"
b.) @ QD "Strength"
4. Leaf Blower
a.) Electric
b.) Gasoline
5. Master Blaster-type "machines"
6. Towels:
a.) Cotton
b.) Microfiber
i. Waffle Weave
ii. Other
c.) All other "fabrics"
7.
8.
Main Categories of Drying Aid's Services:
1. Anti-scratch:
a.) While towel drying
b.) While not towel drying*
2. Water-spotting reducers/eliminators:
a.) While towel drying
b.) While not towel drying*
3.
4.
NOTE: Any/all additions are welcomed
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Good start...If I have to say so myself!
:D
Bob
I have a black car as well and D156 works well for me.
Since I do rinseless, I go by panel by panel.
I used a wringed out MF to get the heavy water off. Then I do couple of sprays of D156 on a dry MF towel to wipe and buff off the residue with another dry MF towel.
I use Aqua Wax and no streaking with a variety of paint colors. One is Driftwood that looks silvery except when the sun is at the right angle those panels look more like copper, Desert Sand is another, Twilight Blue, and last is white.
Dave
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Originally Posted by silverfox
Would you mind telling me why hydrate works well for you?Quote:
Originally Posted by DetailedTaco
This.Quote:
Originally Posted by davidc
And it leaves you with an oh so slick surface!
I might just give that a go!Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMerc
-What's the reason(s) that you must use some spray&mist product while you're drying-off a vehicle?Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackHawk
-Who says that's the Law? I'm with you: I'd also get pretty fed up with the streaks!!
-Where deemed necessary...
Can't you just use spritzes of water (distilled is some nuutz) in place of something that's always leaving streaks?
And/Or:
-Now might be the perfect time to step back and take another look at your drying techniques/tools-&-media/site-locations:
Water-spotting can, more often than not, be totally avoided.
If any are present immediately after the drying-session has been completed...
That is the more opportune time to whip out the QD's and/or other spray&mist products,
especially if no further "correction steps" are to be performed.
JMO...
:)
Bob
Sôooooo why does Ammo Hydrate work so well?Quote:
Originally Posted by silverfox
Feed back please
Only reason i like using something as a drying aid is that well it just kinda makes my drying easier lol. V7 i liked quite a bit because of how slick it would make the paint.Quote:
Originally Posted by FUNX725
As far as technique goes, it could possibly be it. I mean when i finish washing with soap and all, i use a power washer to rinse it off, then flood the paint to get the majority out, and then i use a leaf blower to get the harder to reach areas and such. Generally speaking after all this theres not a whole lot of water left, but it seems like if i dont use something with my microfiber towel, it just smears it around. Ive tried having my towel a bit damp, but to be honest it made it worse lol. Im actually going to a local Carquest tomorrow to pick up some Aquawax to try out :D i have high hopes for it and the fact that it leaves some sort of protection behind is just a nice bonus :)
I got my Master Blaster last week. It's pretty awesome.Quote:
Originally Posted by FUNX725
Bob.....You crack me up!:laughing:
AMMO Hydrate for sure. Just youtube a video of it being used and you'll quickly see why. Wish it came in a gallon size!
Master blaster is the only thing I use rather not waste product to help dry a car.
I use a little onr to add some lubrication while drying.
For the price point I really like DG #951. Hard to beat $35 for a gallon size. I was previously using GC V7 which is about $10 more for a gallon and I actually prefer the #951. It leaves no streaks and seems to produce a slightly better shine than the V7, but the big thing for me is that it lasts longer than the V7 when used as a topper after weekly washes. I also use it as a sort of "super" quick detailer for spot touch ups.
I use Pinnacle WW, just don't get it on the windshield or windows lol,
since it is a concentrate, I use it very sparingly.
It will bead, but in the morning it leaves a strong haze on the windshield lol
I think hydrate is awesome because it really does make the drying process much safer. It also has a layer of protection in it that rejeuvinates the paint and makes it pop again. The product is actually a bit thicker then I anticipated but seems to really create a slick surface for the microfiber to soak the water right up. And it smells amazing :laughing:.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackHawk
Hydrate is thick like a liquid wax so you know immediately its not like any other spray type drying aid.
When you wipe the wet paint (with a damp MF towel and one spritz of Hydrate) it feels like you are putting on a moisturizing lotion similar to what you'd put on your skin. You apply it to the MF towel before wiping.
However the wet surface disappears and you are left with a really awesome deep wet shiny and super slick surface that makes the car look like you spent the whole day detailing it.
The real beauty is that after two or three applications your cars paint looks better and better and nothing sticks to the paint. You can drive in a driving rain storm for hours and the car will dry down looking like its been parked in a garage.
Each wash gets easier and easier. I would buy it at twice the cost but don't tell Larry!
It's truly like no other so called drying aid and its so much more than that. Yes it's expensive and not meant for production use.