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    Drying Aids

    When you use a spray wax for a drying aid such as aqua wax, do you spray directly on the paint or on your drying towel... or both?

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    I spray on paint.

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    To neutralize the water dropplets on the paintwork its best to spray directly onto the paint though you could spray it onto the microfiber towel

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    I prefer spraying on the paint to allow chemistry to take place before wiping it off, but either method works.
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    Re: Drying Aids

    I always spray the paint. Doing this also helps with water spots.

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    Re: Drying Aids

    Quote Originally Posted by jamesboyy View Post
    To neutralize the water dropplets on the paintwork its best to spray directly onto the paint though you could spray it onto the microfiber towel

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    I do both if it is a new towel and dry..

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    Edit: double post, sorry


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    Re: Drying Aids

    I apply to paint usually but depending on the product i will sometimes spray it on a MF towel first (Poor Boys carnauba based detail spray comes to mind...goes on pretty heavy even from the towel). When i spray directly on paint i work it in and try to get as much even coverage before turning to a fresh, dry side of the towel folds to finish to a shine.

    Try both methods with whatever you are using to see what you like.

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    Re: Drying Aids

    The paint. I use prima wax as you dry.
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